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Posted by: Nalion Jul 10 2005, 05:17 AM

Hello, and welcome to our Elder Scrolls Role Playing threads, where we adventure and socialize in the vibrant land of Tamriel.

Before we begin, we'd like to clarify a few things:

This is an 'open roleplay' and everyone is encouraged to join in at any time!

'Open' roleplay does not mean 'unorganized' or 'limitless', however. The events in this story are usually planned, and if something BIG happens, you can be certain that it is the result of much discussion between players, usually in the mIRC chat (#Loranna_RP). This is not just a bunch of disorganized individuals doing what they think would be fun for their character at the time.

So, while everyone is welcome to join in, they are NOT welcome to jump in and do big, world-changing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST. Let me be very clear about what cannot be done without permission:

1:
Any action that effects another person's character, for ill or good. Although most people realize they can't harm another person's character without permission, many don't realize that you can't HELP another character without permission, either. Many characters have flaws for a reason. Don't go healing, saving, or otherwise fixing another character without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the player involved.

2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations), political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.
Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel #Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.

For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look http://www.ravensky.org/irc/.

Not following the above advice will only result in one thing: your post is likely to be completely ignored by everyone as if it did not happen. This is obvously not good for anyone, so please, discuss major events before doing them.

Remember: Secret plans and surprises are seldom fun for anyone else. Before they're revealed they're boring, because nobody knows about them, and afterwards they're just annoying, because nobody knew about them.
Thank you, and have fun!

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Summary

The party currently is in the daedric shrine of Addadshashanammu in the Bittercoast Region. Inside the shrine, they have met a Khajiit named Alira, who has proposed to play a little game if the party want to have the treasure of this shrine.

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Alira looked at the party with glinting eyes, she seemed neither disturbed not frightened by their weapons and armour.

"Here's what Alira gives, carefully listen to it,
Because if you won't, you'll see the opposite."

"A riddle it is,
She wants to taste the solution,
To her it is bliss,
Or just an illusion?"

"Just the deed here will count,
The spoken word will not do,
Take this in account,
When you seek the clue, true?"

"So listen with care to my sweet little voice,
Think hard and then you can show me your choice!"

Alira clapped her hands in anticipation, then continued the sing-sang in her high voice.

"Charming rogues steal me, (but I'm never their own)
And some ladies deal me, (after that they may moan)
The shy ones conceal me, (so I should not be known)
Opened curtains reveal me, (sometimes more can be shown)"

Alira stops in her chanting for a moment as if she had a thought.

"Alira thinks this little bit is enough,
Although she wonders if the riddle's too tough,
Now you can show that you can be witty!
If you fail though, she'll reveal another 'lil bit-y!"

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 10 2005, 05:19 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 11:17 PM)

"Charming rogues steal me, (but I'm never their own)
And some ladies deal me, (after that they may moan)
The shy ones conceal me, (so I should not be known)
Opened curtains reveal me, (sometimes more can be shown)"

Alira stops in her chanting for a moment as if she had a thought.

"Alira thinks this little bit is enough,
Although she wonders if the riddle's too tough,
Now you can show that you can be witty!
If you fail though, she'll reveal another 'lil bit-y!"

"Is it hearts?" Asked Isidor.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 10 2005, 05:20 AM

OOC Summary: Wood Elf Rogue named Anya is following a group for no other reason than it's something to do at the moment. Plus the air of mystery causes her to want to see more.

IC: Anya listened intently. After the song was done, she realized she didn't catch a word she said. Standing up straight, she hoped one of the more scholary types would be able to distingiush the words. This Hilga character seemed smart enough, or maybe the Breton newcomer.

Since not much else could be said, Anya finished off the Flin she had earlier.

Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:20 AM

"A riddle," Arynel said nonchalantly, "Would anyone like to try a guess?"

The Breton waited.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 05:21 AM

Info for Loranna:

Race: Nord
Sex: Female

Info for Gram:

Race: Nord
Sex: Male
Hair: Red, full beard (think Red Hair from Conan the Barbarian)
Eyes: Blue

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Summary for Loranna:

Loranna is listening to the charming Khajiit in the Daedra Shrine with interest.

Summary for Gram:

Gram ... (ducks) um, is someplace other than Ald Raathim, getting into a bar brawl again.

===

Loranna looks to Isidor with raised eyebrows, smiling a bit.

Posted by: Aki Jul 10 2005, 05:22 AM

OOC Summary

Reichi, the Dunmeri Werewolf and former Assassin has followed the group on their excursion to vvardenfel, and is in a Daedric Shrine with a name that's diffuculty to pronouce is rivalled only by the danger of its' guardians...
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"Love?" Reichi asked, after some thought.

Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:23 AM

"We are required to perform an action, I believe," Arynel said, as the Breton listened to the others guess, "though I could be mistaken."

Posted by: Nalion Jul 10 2005, 05:26 AM

Alira seemed to smile at the given answers, but made no move to say whether they were correct or not. She pursed her lips scratched her head, then sang again.

"It's the sweetest magick fruit,
The lone one though will just taste naught,
To eat it you'll have to recruit,
Yet while tasting, you can't talk.
This fruit, it truly locks your jaws,
It's mad, it's joy, it's not real food,
One thing is sure, if one withdraws,
The other's joy is gone for good."

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 10 2005, 05:27 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 11:26 PM)

Alira seemed to smile at the given answers, but made no move to say whether the given answers were correct or not. She pursed her lips scratched her head, then sang again.

"It's the sweetest magick fruit,
The lone one though will just taste naught,
To eat it you'll have to recruit,
Yet while tasting, you can't talk.
This fruit, it truly locks your jaws,
It's mad, it's joy, it's not real food,
One thing is sure, if one withdraws,
The other's joy is gone for good."

"Is it love?" Isidor asked.

He was beggining to get annoyed.

Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:29 AM

Arynel looked towards Loranna.

"I suppose those Daedra will prove good for your alchemical experiments?" The Breton asked.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 05:29 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 9 2005, 11:29 PM)

Arynel looked towards Loranna.

"I suppose those Daedra will prove good for your alchemical experiments?" The Breton asked.

Loranna pulls out a daedra heart and sniffs it. " ... Yes," she says, her expression suggesting she knows what Arnyel was thinking.

Loranna considers for a moment, then pushes some stray hairs away from her face.

"Well ... what about this?" she says, walking up to Alirla to kiss her.

Posted by: Nalion Jul 10 2005, 05:36 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 05:29 AM)

Alira smiled expectantly and pursed her lips again. Then she received' Loranna's kiss with wet lips...

"YES! It was just a simple tale of bliss,
But tasting the fruit can mean paralysis!"

The spell of lover's kiss leaves Loranna rooted to the spot. Then Alira licked across her face and began to laugh.

Posted by: Aki Jul 10 2005, 05:38 AM

"Crazy Khajiit..." Reichi muttered, raising his blades. "Is that all Khajiit?" he asked. "Or is there more to the game?"

Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 05:38 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 11:36 PM)

Even rooted to the spot, Loranna shivers; her eyes dance with an odd mixture of surprise, dismay, and near delight.

... Almost as nice as when Slyvos does it ... she thinks, inwardly chuckling despite the absurdity of the situation.

Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:41 AM

“Delightful,” Arynel said with a smile, clapping his hands once together.

“Is there anything more?” The Breton asked.

Posted by: Nalion Jul 10 2005, 05:45 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 10 2005, 05:38 AM)

"Crazy Khajiit..." Reichi muttered, raising his blades. "Is that all Khajiit?" he asked. "Or is there more to the game?"

QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 10 2005, 05:41 AM)

“Delightful,” Arynel said with a smile, clapping his hands once together.

“Is there anything more?” The Breton asked.

She made her way to to the exit, yet stopped at Arynel's side.

"Boy so young, yet still beyond your years,
With path metaphors you'll always greet!
Your mantle, do you ever change your gears?
Tell me, do you like your feet?"

Then she ran off, laughing.

Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:47 AM

Arynel smiled as the Khajiit ran off.

“Shall we open the chest?” The Breton asked.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 05:47 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 9 2005, 11:45 PM)

Alira seemed happy now that she received the kiss and with a whispered spell, she pointed at the chest. The chest opened.

"It's done, it's done, I'll soon be gone! And run... and run... and run..."
She made her way to to the exit, yet stopped at Arynel's side.

"Boy so young, yet still beyond your years,
With path metaphors you'll always greet!
Your mantle, do you ever change your gears?
Tell me, do you like your feet?"

Then she ran off, laughing.

Gradually, the effect of the Lover's Kiss wore off, at least enough for Loranna to speak; she was happy she hadn't gone for a full kiss.

"And so the Lover is felled by her own Kiss," she says, "and we are left with an open chest by one who knows where we walked. ... I say, could one of you see what's in there? I still can't quite feel my legs."

Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 05:52 AM

Arynel silently approached the recently opened chest, and after quickly glancing about the place the Breton bent down and looked inside.

“Amazing,” was all he said, before lifting his head up and standing upright.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 05:55 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 9 2005, 11:52 PM)

Loranna waits a moment, then takes a few tentative steps; finding she's fine she heads to the chest to look within herself.

Looking inside, she laughs, twirling her braids in her fingers.

Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 06:01 AM

"To each one a gift is given, take what is yours and leave the rest to another," Arynel said.

With that the Breton lifted his hand and opened his fingers; thereon his palm rested a small glass marble, a cat’s eye.

“If ever we meet our Khajiit friend again,” Arynel said.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 10 2005, 06:08 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 10 2005, 12:01 AM)

"I would like to meet her again," Loranna says. "I need to practice riddling more, and .. .well, she's proof that Khajiit are the best kissers in Tamriel, next to Nord women."

She winks, then reaches into the chest and pulls out a pair of anklets, with silver bells attached.

" ... They're pretty," she says, looking them over carefully. "I shall have to try them out later."

Posted by: Aki Jul 10 2005, 06:17 AM

"Hrmm..." Reichi walked over to the chest, thinking over Arynel's words. For once, he understood the words of the Breton. He reached into the chest, and pulled out a Helmet that sparkled with enchantment. The helmet was similar to a Ordinator's, it had the face of Dunmer man, but it lacked a mohawk, and it was a metallic silver. A sentence in Daedric was inscribed on the back. It read: Protection for one with two faces

Reichi grinned. "I think i know what this can do," he said.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 10 2005, 07:19 AM

Anya decided to reach in. After taking a breif glance, she knew exactly what she wanted. Reaching in she grabbed the Glass Curaiss. Marvaling at the beauty, for she had only been able to glimpse it once before, she quickly tried it on.

"It's so light." she remarked. "And much better range of movement than chitin. I think I'm in love. This has been a worthy endeaver indeed."

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 10 2005, 04:37 PM

Isidor walked to the chest and looks inside. He sees but two items left. He grabs a vial, the mixture inside, a mystery.

Posted by: Nalion Jul 10 2005, 04:39 PM

Summary

Nalion, male Breton mage, is staying at the castle of Ald Raathim. He's so far busied himself with walking in the garden or the surrounding fields, right now, though, he's enjoying a poetry book in Ald Raathim's library.

Posted by: syronj Jul 10 2005, 05:26 PM

Shaka reluctantly approached the chest and took one of the last items. It was a leather-bound book with gilt lettering on the spine. The title read: "The Legacy of Shaka".

He turned to the first page, but found it and all other pages were blank. After a moment, the book faded away.

Shaka returned to the others with a wry smile. Tell me something I don't already know, he thought.

"I already had a gift from Sheogorath, in the Spear," he told them. "I can hit the road whenever you're ready."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Jul 10 2005, 10:09 PM

Slyvos was still in the back a bit, his tail swaying a bit still from seeing Loranna kiss that khajiit.

yup, I'm not the only nutty one around here.

Posted by: syronj Jul 10 2005, 11:16 PM

Shaka said to Anya, "Congratulations on the Glass armor. These greaves have served me well for years."

The battlemage glanced at "Hilga". When Loranna had kissed the Sheogorath cultist, Shaka had had to look away after a second. It brought back too many memories of his time with Ahanassi, good memories though they were.

It's been a long time, he mused.

He looked over the daedric architecture while he stood and waited for the group's decision on leaving. As with all such shrines, it was disturbing in its irrational angles and curves. A hint of the alien mindset of the ancients who had built it, and the cultists who were drawn to such places. . . . In growing numbers after the fall of the Tribunal, unfortunately.

So Sheogorath liked to mock him with the knowledge that Shaka would leave no legacy? Shaka already knew that when he died, it would be (to quote some writer whose name he had forgotten) as if he had never lived.

Posted by: Arynel Jul 10 2005, 11:59 PM

"'Tis an omen easily misinterpreted," Arynel said, but it was unclear to whom the Breton was speaking.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 12:32 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 03:16 PM)

Shaka said to Anya, "Congratulations on the Glass armor. These greaves have served me well for years."

"Why thank you." Anya was still testing the flexability, and to a lesser extent, the durability. "Now I see why so many enjoy this armor. Now only if it cam in matte black. This reflective glass only hinders someone when they don't wish to be seen by... uh... local authorities."

Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 01:27 AM

OOC Summary: Jone, who has traveled to Vvardenfell in search of any signs of the family that abandoned him, is utterly lost somewhere in the Bitter Coast.

"Damn this rain," Jone muttered to himself. It was difficult enough to walk through the mud and muck, but his leather satchel was now getting weighed down with water. Through the fog he saw the outline of a structure up ahead and decided to wait out the rain there. Upon reaching the structure, however, he realized it wasn't the best idea anymore. It was a Daedric shrine, just like countless others he'd seen and been warned about. Jone was a more than capable spellsword, but he was drained physically and mentally. He wasn't ready for the worst, if that's what awaits him.

"I have to get out of this rain, even for just a few hours. I knew I shouldn't have pawned my blade..." Jone cursed himself for his skooma addiction and stood at the door to the shrine, trying to decide if it was prudent to enter.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:52 AM

Loranna had looked over at Slyvos and smiled at him, offering a wink. Her lips still tingled from the effect of the Lover's Kiss, which suggested she and Slyvos ought to talk later that night. She already had a perfect opening line of conversation planned, and couldn't wait to indulge it ...

While the others were taking their gifts, Loranna examined her worn ice bracers; sitting down on the statue's pedestal, she removed her gauntlets, put on a pair of gloves, and effected some field repairs to undo the damage done by the Hungers' spells. She hums very quietly to herself as she works.

Pausing a moment, she replies to Anya "You could try talking to a professional armorer about what you could use to recolor that armor. Either that or wear it under a robe." She opens her own robe to reveal the gold-trimmed ice cuirass she's wearing.

"Very useful things, robes," she grins.

Her bracers on the mend, Loranna asks "So ... what now, friends?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:59 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 08:52 PM)

"I say we get the hell out of here, lest we come on to any more Sheogorath worshippers. Who creep me out." He picks up the vial, and pockets it.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:00 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 08:52 PM)

Pausing a moment, she replies to Anya "You could try talking to a professional armorer about what you could use to recolor that armor. Either that or wear it under a robe." She opens her own robe to reveal the gold-trimmed ice cuirass she's wearing.

"Very useful things, robes," she grins.

Her bracers on the mend, Loranna asks "So ... what now, friends?"

"Hilga," said Shaka, "We could head back home if you think you've trapped enough souls and if we have enough treasure. I'm a little curious as to what Balmora looks like these days, but I've heard rumors they were struck by vampires long after I'd last seen that town. Maybe it's changed too much to be worth seeing."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:04 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 06:52 PM)

Pausing to stare at the armor, she thought about a robe herself, but decided against it. "A robe would be a hinderance to one of my, um, profession. I think we should see an armorer, in any case."

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 07:00 PM)

"I wouldn't know. I tend to avoid that region..."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:06 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 09:04 PM)

Pausing to stare at the armor, she thought about a robe herself, but decided against it. "A robe would be a hinderance to one of my, um, profession. I think we should see an armorer, in any case."
"I wouldn't know. I tend to avoid that region..."

"I'd love to go to Balmora, I haven't been there since Loki's birth."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:07 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 09:00 PM)

"The vampires were driven out ... hrn, over a month ago now," Loranna answers. "Nasty bit of business; they had damned up the Odai river with dead bodies to turn it blood red. Last I heard the Mage Guild was moving back in to get their guildhouse up and running and House Hlaalu was sending someone to survey the damage done to several of their old manors."

She gives an odd smile. "Doubtless if there's anyone there now they're a pale shadow of Balmora's former population ... like most of Vvardenfell, I'm afraid."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:09 AM

Shaka was quiet for a moment. By the Nine, he thought; I knew people at the Fort and in town. The past really is dead . . . .

"Maybe it's better that I remember the town as it was," he said.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:24 AM

Whilst the others spoke to each other, Falco approached the chest. In it was a small bottle. Falco had seen this kind of bottle before. It was ancient Dagoth Brandy. Quite rare in fact. He had heard that there were less than 12 left in the world before. It was upwards of 4000 years old, as were all House Dagoth objects. He placed it in his sack along with his other bottles. I'll save this for a special occasion. He sat down on the altar and waited for the others to choose their destination.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:40 AM

Loranna purses her lips. " ... Well, going back to Gnaar Mok would invite running into potential trouble," she says. "We'll head further south, to Hla Oad, catch a boat back home there. There's another shrine on the way, but I've reached my goals for loot already. Still, if people want ..."

She gives a small shrug. "Anya, if you like, you're welcome to come along; we're heading back to the mainland, to Ald Raathim, in Dres territory."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:12 AM

Through the woods around Ald Raathim there was a path that wound upwards in elevation, ascending the mountains nearby, there at the peak of one stony face sat a cloaked Breton.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:19 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 10 2005, 07:24 PM)

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 07:40 PM)

She gives a small shrug. "Anya, if you like, you're welcome to come along; we're heading back to the mainland, to Ald Raathim, in Dres territory."

"The mainland? I've never been anywhere but Vvardenfell. I don't know. I mean, what's it like? I guess I could. I mean, I've been to almost everywhere on Morrowind." Anya quickly realized she was rambling at this sudden offer. Quickly smiling, she answered. "Sure, I'd like to see the mainland."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:24 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 06:19 PM)

Falco noticed the Bosmer looking at his new bottle of brandy. He spoke to her, something he had not done since she joined, "Care for a bottle of Cyrodillic brandy? You must be thirsty from the fight."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:30 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 10 2005, 10:24 PM)

Shaka raised an eyebrow at Falco. He wasn't sure what kind of brandy Falco had taken from the chest, but he had a feeling it wouldn't be a mundane one.

"Falco," he said in a warning tone, "This isn't a hazing ritual for the Bosmer is it, lad?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:31 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 10 2005, 08:24 PM)

Looking at the Argonian, she smiled, "I'd love a drink. I haven't tasted Cyrodillic Brandy since an Imperial scholar hired me to help him study some ruins out in the Grazelands."

Slightly puzzled as to why Falco choose now to speak to her, she brushed it aside, as many were cautious these days. She accepted a small drink, relishing the thought of having some after so long.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:32 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 06:30 PM)

Falco's face was the picure of innocence, " I was merely offering a fellow member of the team a drink because she's thirsty. How ever could you think there was some sort of ulterior motive?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:37 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 10:19 PM)

Anya glanced at the bottle as Falco put it away. She couldn't help but want it. This is neither the time, nor the place. she though, I'll keep myself in check with my friends, but a drink does sound good.
"The mainland? I've never been anywhere but Vvardenfell. I don't know. I mean, what's it like? I guess I could. I mean, I've been to almost everywhere on Morrowind." Anya quickly realized she was rambling at this sudden offer. Quickly smiling, she answered. "Sure, I'd like to see the mainland."

Loranna smiles. "Ald Raathim is a nice place; young and growing, former refugees who survived the Blue Dawn and are making a home for themselves," she says.

She gathers up her things, making sure her new bell-spangled anklets are securely tucked away. She was eager to try dancing with them even knowing where they came from ...

The weather had turned rainy while the party was riddling and resting; the constant prattle of raindrops made it hard to hear the sounds of Vvardenfell. Loranna raises the hood of her cloak to ward off the rain, and casts a couple spells to aid the party's speed and agility, so they don't need to spend so much time in the rain.

Eventually, the shrine Ashalmimikala looms in front of them, on a small strip of land much like the former shrine Addadshashanammu, and proving just as hospitible-looking and as pronouncable. The party discovers that someone else seems to have been looking at the shrine as well ...

Jone, by now, has come to discover that the shrine is housing four Dremora, all armed with Dwarven or Daedric weapons. They all give the beleagured traveler a chilling smile, before one says " ... A hunt we shall have today, my brothers. Let us hope this one provides good sport, no?"

Laughing, he kicks at Jone. "Run, mortal; we will give you five seconds head start."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 10:37 PM)

Jone, by now, has come to discover that the shrine is housing four Dremora, all armed with Dwarven or Daedric weapons. They all give the beleagured traveler a chilling smile, before one says " ... A hunt we shall have today, my brothers. Let us hope this one provides good sport, no?"

Laughing, he kicks at Jone. "Run, mortal; we will give you five seconds head start."

Bloody hell, thought Shaka. He gestured in a mudra of power and spoke the words, "Bound Mace". Shaka started for the dremora at a dead run.

An obsidian-colored, jagged edge mace formed in his right hand. He swung it experimentally; it was as light as a feather, but deadlier than Ebony.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 10:37 PM)

Isidor stands behind Jone, his axe drawn. "Let's kick some [censored]." He yells to Jone. He charges foward.

Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 04:43 AM

"Who are you?" Jone shouts to the strange band of adventures who appeared behind him. His thoughts were completely on the Dremora and he didn't notice their approach. Relieved to have companions, of whatever sort, he dove out of the way of the man with the axe. Knowing he has no chance against the Dremora, Jone drops his bag and runs as fast as he can. He cuts sharply behind a large pillar, and with the last of his energy casts invisibility.

"How does this ALWAYS happen to me?" he thinks, trying to stay silent while catching his breath.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:45 AM

QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 10 2005, 10:43 PM)

Knowing he has no chance against the Dremora, Jone drops his bag and runs as fast as he can. He cuts sharply behind a large pillar, and with the last of his energy casts invisibility.

"How does this ALWAYS happen to me?" he thinks, trying to stay silent while catching his breath.

After Jone dissapears, Isidor is left alone with the three Dremora. They smile twisted smiles and charge at him. He swings his axe, hitting one in the chest. It spurts blood.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:49 AM

Reichi had put on his new helmet to keep his head from the rain, though he did find that another downside to the wolf fur armor of his was that the rain had just made it rather damp. Nevertheless Reichi still clutched his weapons, and was more than ready for this shrine. Making a mental note to find out if there was more armor like his helmet. At least that didn't get damp. Seeing the Dremora a wicked grin makes its' way across Reichi's face, hidden by the emotionless face of the helmet. He rushed towards the Dremora, swinging both weapons at the nearest one.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:50 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 10 2005, 10:45 PM)

After Jone disappears, Isidor is left alone with the four Dremora. They smile twisted smiles and charge at him. He swings his axe, hitting one in the chest. It spurts blood.

Shaka chose the nearest Dremora and charged. He could make out the red and orange patches near the eyes of the Dremora, who in many ways resembled a dunmer, but with skin darker than any Redguard or dunmer. The Dremora was wielding a one-handed daedric axe.

Shaka hurdled the last few yards to the Dremora and swung. Their weapons clashed, but Shaka's was far lighter and thus faster. While Shaka parried the Dremora's axe, a part of him noted the great strength of the creature.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:51 AM

Anya sighed. I hope this isn't the norm with these people. she thought.

Releasing Lotus once more, she unslings her spear, hoping that it will hold out for another fight. Looking for handholds and platforms to use her agility to gain an advantage with, she awaits for a signal to attack.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:55 AM

" ... Hmm?" the Dremora who had taunted Jone says as Isidor comes barreling out of nowhere to slam one of his companions with an axe. "Well, this is unexpected ..."

The Dremora Isidor attacked raises his Daedric Claymore and swings it, once, twice, large sweeps to get some breathing space and maybe take off a mortal's head in the bargain.

"Very well then - your destruction shall be our sport today!" The speaking Dremora raises his hands and sends a flaming bolt at the approaching party members, missing Isidor and Shaka as they are too close but catching the others ... Then Reichi grabs his attention. "Ahh ..." he says, pulling out an ebony blade. "Have at you!"

One Dremora, seeing Anya, grins, raising a Dwarven spear and muttering "I always liked Wood Elves; they make such a pleasant sound when you pierce them ..."

Shaka finds himself facing the last Dremora, armed with a fearsome Daedric battle axe. The weapons whistles through the air as it comes swinging down to biscect the Argonian.

Loranna quickly starts casting defensive spells ...

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:59 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 10:50 PM)

While Shaka parried the Dremora's axe, a part of him noted the great strength of the creature.

Shaka mentally counted the seconds until the Bound Mace would disappear. He kicked the Dremora in the stomach and, when the creature doubled over for a second, leaped over him and drew the Spear.

The Dremora was fast, however, and Shaka's Spear was parried by the axe before he could strike home. Shaka balanced on his rear foot for a moment and spun the Spear in an arc. He could see the Dremora was distracted as the Spear flickered in Time.

Shaka timed his lunge. The Dremora finally swung at Shaka, who stepped to the side and drove the Spear through the Dremora's gut.

Shaka watched to see how the others were faring . . . .

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:03 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 10:55 PM)

"Very well then - your destruction shall be our sport today!" The speaking Dremora raises his hands and sends a flaming bolt at the approaching party members, missing Isidor and Shaka as they are too close but catching the others ... Then Reichi grabs his attention. "Ahh ..." he says, pulling out an ebony blade. "Have at you!"

Reichi stopped for a moment, pointing his Daedric shortsword at the Dremora. "I will slay thee, foul Curr!," he said mockingly, before resumming his charge, and when he closed in Reichi swung the shortblade horizontally, while readying the Dagger Of Senses for another attack.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:03 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 10:55 PM)

Filled with rage and anger, Isidor swings his axe as hard as he can, and cuts the Dremora's head off. Smiling, he says "Unexpected, indeed."

Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 05:03 AM

"I've got to do something," Jone thought to himself. Peering around the corner, he watches the chaos before him. He spies his bag laying in a muck pool, not too far and remembers the restore potion inside. He draws his father's dagger knowing it would be useless against such powerful opponents and creeps towards the leather bag. He reaches it undetected it and frantically feels for the potion, all the while keeping his eyes locked on the dremora not 2 feet from him. With the potion in hand he opens it and chugs the contents...

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:09 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 08:55 PM)

One Dremora, seeing Anya, grins, raising a Dwarven spear and muttering "I always liked Wood Elves; they make such a pleasant sound when you pierce them ..."

Looking towards the one that had mentioned her, Anya raised her spear and charged. She feignted at the last moment, using a rock to rebound behind the Dremora.

She noted that while he wasn't quite as fast as the Saints, he was rather strong. Trying to focus more on deflecting than parrying, she back up to a rocky formation, where she knew she could get the upper hand.

A missed parry caused the Dremora to slash at her side. Feeling the hard hit, Anya was still pleased that the Glass Curaiss held better than any other armor she had worn. The slash did get to her thigh, and while it wasn't deep, did hender her a bit.

Jumping back, she parried a third heavy slash, but was more than slightly dismayed when she heard a creak run through her spear. Hoping to seize the Dremora's strength to her advantage, she back up to a large boulder, appearing slowed and defensless.

As the Dremora rammed forward to pierce her, she nimbly dodge to the side, which cause the Dremora to shatter the Dwarven Spear head, as his force didn't allow for quick movements. Anya quickly skwered the Dremora, but cursed when she saw that her spear head had broken inside it.

Visibly slowed by the greivous wound, the Dremora still tossed his broken spear aside and charge Anya, hand to hand, grinning wildly as he knew the advatage was his once more.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:12 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 11:09 PM)

Visibly slowed by the greivous wound, the Dremora still tossed his broken spear aside and charge Anya, hand to hand, grinning wildly as he knew the advatage was his once more.

Damn it all, thought Shaka. The lady's good though . . . . He ran toward Anya to see if he could help out at all. One hand went to a pouch at his side, and came out with an Ebony throwing spike . . . .

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:18 AM

The Dremora fighting Reichi notes that two of his companions are dead already, and sneers. "Your friends are skilled," he says. "Let's see if you're as skilled ... cur!."

With a ferecous punch, he swings at Reichi's jaw before ducking and swiping for his bowels. At the same time, he yells a Daedric battle cry. Less human-looking shapes - Clanfears and a Twilight - run out from the shrine, seeing the party and swooping in for the kill.

Three Clanfears, seeing Jone as he comes into visibility again, make for the traveler to rend his flesh; the Twilight meanwhile flies at Shaka, her wings beating and her talons slashing as she strikes from the air.

Another two Clanfears make their way to help the now unarmed Dremora facing Anya. Said Dremora sneers and grabs at the girl, intending to snap her spine on his knee.

Loranna casts a spell to increase Anya's agility and heal her wounds, drawing her blade and yelling to get the Clanfears' attention. The beastial Daedra snap their jaws at Loranna, eager to tear into soft flesh.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:19 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 10 2005, 07:03 PM)

The dremora facing Reichi was quite surprised when he realized that a saber was stabbing through his back and out his stomach. Falco let go of his saber, leaving it protruding from the dremora's stomache. He then drew the dagger of silence, wich he hadn't ever used. He pulled the dremora's head back and slit its throat. The creature burst into a pile of dust and both its weapon and Falco's fell to the ground. Falco picked up his own blade. and looked for another to slay.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:22 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 11:18 PM)

Another two Clanfears make their way to help the now unarmed Dremora facing Anya. Said Dremora sneers and grabs at the girl, intending to snap her spine on his knee.

Loranna casts a spell to increase Anya's agility and heal her wounds, drawing her blade and yelling to get the Clanfears' attention. The beastial Daedra snap their jaws at Loranna, eager to tear into soft flesh.

Isidor runs over to aid Loranna, if she needs it.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:26 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 11:18 PM)

Three Clanfears, seeing Jone as he comes into visibility again, make for the traveler to rend his flesh; the Twilight meanwhile flies at Shaka, her wings beating and her talons slashing as she strikes from the air.

Shaka spun to face the Twilight, seeing an odd combination of voluptuous woman and ravening monster. With the throwing spike poised, he forced himself to wait for the right moment ..... The Twilight drew nearer ...... He threw and a spike appeared in one of her eyes. With an ear-splitting shriek, the Twilight continued to swoop down.

Shaka switched the Spear from his left claw to his right, and waited a moment longer .... The Twilight was within range, and he hurled the Spear. It flickered as it flew, one moment invisible, the next shining in the sun.

The Twilight screamed as she clutched at the Spear of Bitter Mercy, but it had pierced her torso. Her momentum carried her forward and into Shaka, bowled over but protecting his throat with one arm.

Shaka got to his feet, his heart fairly bursting with adrenalin, but the Twilight was finished.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:26 AM

Reichi had been hit by the punch and stumbled out of the way of the swing, about it kick the Dremiora in the jaw when Falco stabbed it. Reichi grumbled something rude under his breath about Argonians interupting his fights. Muttering he turned to face the Clannfears running for Jone. The Dunmer ran into the midst of the reptilians, impaling Bloodfang through one's head, and slashing another accross the chest with the Dagger of Senses.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:28 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 09:12 PM)

Anya watched as Shake threw his weapon, glad for a moments distraction. As the Dremora screamed in rage, she lunged back and grabbed the splintered Dwarven spear handle, hoping that the fractured end was pointed enought. Her hopes were answered as she ran the Dremora's throat with the pole, killing him at last.

But her victory was short-lived as she saw the other Daedra. One Clanfear noticed Anya, and ran after her. Franticaly thinking of a way to win, she called Lotus.

Lotus came screaming at the Daedra like a blue fireball spell, hitting it hard and stunning it. Anya quickly grabbed the small dagger hidden in her boots and ran to help. Surprisingly Lotus had held is own, and managed to let Anya get in a steakth stab into the daedra's unprotected backside, effectively ending it's life as Lotus cut it's throat with his tail.

Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 05:32 AM

The first clanfear swung for Jone, but he quickly rolled out of the way. Now facing the creature's back and feeling much more invigorated, he placed his palm against the demon's skin and it burst into flames. The stench of burning flesh filled the air as the creature crumbled into ash. Knowing there was no time for celebration, he turned to face the two other Clanfear, but saw only one. Seeing his moment to attack, Jone raised his hand and lighting flew from his fingertips, ripping through the beast and sending it back to Oblivion. In his state of concentration, he did not see the other Clanfear behind him which struck him hard on the shoulder, sending him to the ground. Blood oozed from his wound and pooled beneath him; Jone could feel the darkness consuming him as the creature closed in.

"Help! Somebody!" Jone called frantically. He raised his hand to the beast and focused, as hard as he could, enveloping the Clanfear in poison, but it wasn't enough, the creature kept closing...

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:35 AM

QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 10 2005, 11:32 PM)

Where the fourth Clanfear had come from, who could tell; the important question was, where was it going?

"Give me your soul!" Loranna says fiercely, casting a custom Absorb Health and Soul Trap spell at the Clanfear and answering that question handily.

" ... That seems to be all of them," Loranna say, going round to cast healing magic on everyone. "Anya, you okay? And hello good sir; you seem to keep racous company."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:37 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 09:35 PM)

" ... That seems to be all of them," Loranna say, going round to cast healing magic on everyone. "Anya, you okay? And hello good sir; you seem to keep racous company."

"I'm ok, aside from this cut on my thigh. But my spear broke." She anwsered, almost pouting. "Now all I have is this small chitin dagger for emergencies, but it's neither silver-inlaid or enchanted. I'm suprised I was still able to call Lotus too."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:39 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 10 2005, 11:37 PM)

"Maybe we can salvage something for her from the daedra," said Shaka, as he strode up to the group, somewhat shakily after the adrenalin surge.

"Anya, I think I'll also try to teach you the Bound Dagger spell, though I'm no expert mage," added Shaka. "I'm glad somehow that Lotus is still around."

Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 05:41 AM

"Yes, I'm alright, thank you," Jone replied to the striking Nord. "I'm sorry I couldn't have done more, but I've been wandering through this damned marshland all day, my magicka is drained and I'm exhausted." Jone took out some saltrice from his bag and offered it to the group. "Who are you?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:45 AM

"Adventurers on our way back to the mainland," Loranna says to Jone. "You may call me Hilga for now ..."

Introducing her companions, Loranna takes a tiny bit of saltrice. "If you need a magicka potion I can give you one; I have plenty."

Healing Anya once more, Loranna looks at the Bosmer's shattered weapon and frowns. "That's beyond my skills to repair, I'm afraid; the claymore and the battle axe are still up for grabs I think and I have a spare jinkblade you can use if need be ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:48 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 11:45 PM)

Healing Anya once more, Loranna looks at the Bosmer's shattered weapon and frowns. "That's beyond my skills to repair, I'm afraid; the claymore and the battle axe are still up for grabs I think and I have a spare jinkblade you can use if need be ..."

"I can repair those in a flash. I brought my expert hammer." He walks to the armor and begins to hammer away. "Any mead?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:50 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 10 2005, 09:39 PM)

"Thank you for the offer, but I've neve been magically inclined. I doubt I could get a decent Bound Dagger to work properly or for long. But... I think I might be able to salvage this Dwarven Spear head later. I'll just keep this with me for now." Smiling, she gather her old spear pole, in fear of losing Lotus, and grabbed the spear head for later use.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 10 2005, 09:45 PM)

"I think I'll take you up on that Jinkblade offer. I've always prefered lighter weapons than claymores or axes, though this Daedric weaponry might fetch us a decent sized purse."

Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 05:50 AM

"Thank you for your generosity Hilga." Jone takes a potion graciously and lets the strength soak back into him. "Adventurers eh? Where in the mainland are you headed? I've been here in Vvardenfell for some time on a quest of sorts, perhaps you could help me. Are any of you familiar with the name Ferrous?"

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 05:54 AM

Wow, it seems to big fer me to join now..........
but ill try none the less

Name: Plaas
Age: 28
Class: Knight
Sign: The Tower
Race: Imperial
Equip: Full Knight Templar
Bio: Born in Balmora, Plaas has come to favor the Legion and House Hlaalu. He joined both when he grew up. But then, he brawled with a Redoran that was in the legion adn of higher rank. He was immidiately banished from the legion. Now, he hardly keeps in touch with Hlaalu, while wandering the vast land of Morrowind. He had come to know the land, and is a good huntsman.

Can someone tell me whats going on?

Shhhhheeshhh.. ARgonians Rule, Stargazey? why was i too stupid to chack lore fer rp's?

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:06 AM

QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 10 2005, 11:50 PM)

"We're headed to Ald Raathim," Loranna says to Jone. "I live there, and most of us at least spend a good deal of time there."

"I haven't heard the name Ferrous; who is that?" Loranna asks, as she hands Anya the jinkblade with a smile. "And what was your name again sir?"

Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 06:14 AM

"Forgive me for my manners. Call me Jone. As for Ferrous? I don't know who he is..." Jone swoons, still weak from the fight. "Excuse me while I take a moment." Hilga turns to the rest of the group and he lets his thoughts consume him.

Realizing he's reached a turning point in his search, Jone finds a seat on a broken pillar away from the group. He's been gone for two years now, with nothing to show for it. He clutches his father's dagger in his hand, letting his fingers run along the engraving on the handle: FERR. A part of him wanted to continue on alone, as he set out to do, but seeing as his life was just saved by this band of strangers, he felt indebted to them. Distraught, he does what has become his habit. From his bag he takes out his skooma pipe, dulled and chocked with resin from constant use...

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:21 AM

QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 11 2005, 12:14 AM)

A part of him wanted to continue on alone, as he set out to do, but seeing as his life was just saved by this band of strangers, he felt indebted to them. Distraught, he does what has become his habit. From his bag he takes out his skooma pipe, dulled and chocked with resin from constant use...

"What in the hells are you doing, Breton?" asked Shaka. "This outfit doesn't do skooma."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:23 AM

QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 11 2005, 12:14 AM)

Loranna pokes her head into the shrine, saying "One moment everyone ..." She disappears into the shrine.

A few moments later, she comes back, holding a couple more ebony weapons in her hands and shrugging. "Well, no other Daedra inside," she says with a bit of a grin. "Fairly big place; some spots it'd help to be able to levitate to check out ..."

She notices an odd smell, and frowns. " ... What's that?" she asks, trying to place it. It smelt like moon sugar a little.

Posted by: Jone Yesterday, 06:29 AM

"I'm sorry..." Jone stammered. "I just need...the boost..." Jone knew it was wrong and he hated himself for wanting it. For needing it. He put the pipe back into his bag and stood up, collecting himself. He knew what he had to do.

"Hilga? Can you take me back to the mainland? I can't pay you..."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:32 AM

QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 11 2005, 12:29 AM)

"Kid . . ." Shaka started to speak, then thought better of it when he saw that Loranna was listening intently to Jone. Shaka wanted to say: I can't travel with a skooma head, you should hand over the makings if you want to go to Ald Raathim . . . But Shaka realized he'd better shut up.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:32 AM

QUOTE(Jone @ Jul 11 2005, 12:29 AM)

Loranna looks at Jone, sensing a plea for help.

"Money's not a problem," she tells Jone. "You're welcome to come with us to Ald Raathim."

It was turning out to be an interesting little outing.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:35 AM

Shaka bowed his head to Loranna's decision. If the Lady seemed to see a man in need of refuge in Daruhn, that was good enough for all of them.

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 02:27 PM

A Nord male, dressed in black, apparently unarmed and unarmoured, observes the group from distance. He smiles a bitter smile and starts to approach the group of adventurers. A golden ring shines in his right hand...

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 06:16 PM

PLaas sat. He had been waiting hours. That character- monster- Loranna, had entered the only entrance and exit to the shrine a while ago. Now, all he had to do was wait, wait until that thing walked out, and then he would strike, she would never know. Not even her followers would be able to do something. For he had set up a trap for them all. Oh yes, Loranna would pay, pay for making Red Mountain erupt and making Vvardenfell a wasteland. Plaas had been hunting,as if she was an animal for weeks now, and now he had her. She was about to pay. As a loyal citizen of the Great House Hlaalu, Plaas would ensure it.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:49 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 12:16 PM)

The rain was letting up, which suited Loranna just fine. She shakes her cloak some to get excess water off and double-checks her gear, copper braids hanging down her back.

"Everyone ready?" she asks, her back turned to Pleas ...

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 10:55 PM

Now the rain would not interfere his shot. The wind was blowing east, and Loranna was about 50 yards away. Her Dark robe separating her from the rest of the group. PLaas took out his bow and and one arrow, that was all that he needed, and aimed his shot right at Loranna. He hoped that his arrow would not reveal his position in a tree. He then aimed his bow slightly over Loranna's head, and a little west, He pulled back and released. Plaas watched as the arrows glided out of his hands, and into the sky, then as it fell into the earth. He looked down at Loranna. SMiling at her soon to be death. Then, the arrow struck.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:04 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 04:55 PM)

Pleas's arrow hits Loranna right between her copper braids, and pierces her ice armor, imbedding itself in her back.

Loranna gets a surprised look on her face, and grunts in pain, stumbling forward; she waves at her companions, gasping "Take cover!"

Something was wrong; from Pleas's position that arrow looked like it should have been a kill shot, yet Loranna isn't falling down; indeed, she's getting her balance back and turning to face his direction, the arrow still stuck in her back.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 05:04 PM)

Pleas's arrow hits Loranna right between her copper braids, and pierces her ice armor, imbedding itself in her back.

Loranna gets a surprised look on her face, and grunts in pain, stumbling forward; she waves at her companions, gaspign "Take cover!"

Something was wrong; from Pleas's position that arrow looked like it should have been a kill shot, yet Loranna isn't falling down; indeed, she's getting her balance back and turning to face his direction, the arrow still stuck in her back.

After Loranna gets hit, Isidor jumps into action. He pulls his axe out, running at the direction from which the arrow came from. He and the rest of the party would find the bastard.

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:06 PM

Soething was wrong, that arrow should have killed Loranna. At least knocking her down. He quickly took out another arrow a fired it at Loranna, confident that this one would kill Loranna. The arrow sailed through the sky and once again into Loranna. Plaas could only hope that this one would kill her, or else she would kill him.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:11 PM

Falco ran right after Isidor and yelled," We must get to cover, we don't know their numbers."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:16 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:06 PM)

This time, Loranna could see the arrow coming at least; it came too fast for her to dodge, but she had just enough warning to twist a bit, letting her armor take the shot and deflect it.

She could see Falco and Isidor charging the unknown sniper; she raises her hands and casts a shield spell on both of them before they get pincushioned. The arrow inside her ached a bit but her healing potion was handling the damage, and by now she was used enough to pain to keep moving.

Getthing that arrow out of her though would be fun ...

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:17 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 05:11 PM)

Falco ran right after Isidor and yelled," We must get to cover, we don't know their numbers."

"Screw their numbers" growled Isidor. "Give me some cover, I'll go foward."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:19 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:17 PM)

"Screw their numbers" growled Isidor. "Give me some cover, I'll go foward."

Shaka looked quickly at all directions around the group, then ran after Isidor.

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:20 PM

Plaas could see that Loranna had cast a Shield protecting two idiots charging him. No matter, his mission was to kill Loranna, once again, he fired a arrow into Loranna, who failed to cast one on herself, and this time, ti was tipped with poison.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 11:22 PM

Reichi watched, using the arrow's trajectory to semi-pinpoint the Sniper's location. With the second arrow, Reichi got it. Gotcha the Dunmer thought. Reichi ran for the direction the arrows came from, both the Dagger of Senses and his enchanted Daedric shortsword drawn.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:23 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:20 PM)

Shaka thought he could see the blur of the arrow as it flew toward Loranna. Cursing, he hurled a Greater Fireball into the trees from which the arrow had flown. Several trees exploded as their sap superheated, their leaves going up like giant torches.

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:24 PM

Plaas saw two more come out from cover. They were unshielded. One was charging straight at Plaas. This one was smart, and he had to be killed. Plaas pulled out another poison-tipped arrow and fired, it hit. Then he Shot another one at the other charging idiot. suddenly, the tree bursted in flames, but luckily, it hit the other side of the tree, butt he did not have much time. He shot one more arrow, aimed at Loranna.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:27 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:20 PM)

Pleas's third arrow grazes Loranna as she takes cover herself; she feels the sting of poison in the wound and growls a bit.

The sniper was very persistant - and many of her companions were charging him. So far though, there only seemed to be one ...

Loranna rubs Jazbet's ring, turning invisible, and starts moving toward the sniper; her companions may need protection, especially if there was actually more attackers waiting.

... You know, Allie probably would have cleaved this guy in half by now, she thinks as she runs. Then, she tells herself You're not Allie; don't worry about it.

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:24 PM)

Loranna casts a custom Cure Poison and Heal spell on Aki and Shaka, ignoring the fourth arrow coming toward her as it smacks into a tree. Her invisibility fades, revealing a determined expression on her face.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 11:34 PM

Reichi was hit in the shoulder, luckily most of the pualdrons of Wolf fur armor was the ornatmental wolf-head, and that took most of the force away. He continued charging, his mind briefly wondering to how he wished it had been night. Then this would have been far more satisfiying. Reichi's vision began to blur. Poison...N'wah. he thought, speeding up. He felt the cure moments later.

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:34 PM

Loranna was still alive. He needed her dead. He fired yet another arrow in her direction, and another one in The two unshielded charging idiots, the shielded ones were coming, PLaas quickly took out his sword. He also equiped his throwing daggers.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:37 PM

Falco and Isidor reached Plaas/ He drew his saber. "Give up Assassin, you can't fight us all!"

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:38 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:34 PM)

A number of yards behind Isidor and Reichi, Shaka unsheathed the Spear of Bitter Mercy. He was too close to the others now to break the seal on a scroll, or use a destruction spell.

Shaka called up a Storm Atronach, who hit the ground running. The ground shook as the golem ran next to Shaka.

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:40 PM

"Then I will die trying!" Plaas yelled. Then he quickly but inaccurately threw his two throwing daggers at the two. The shield blocked most of them, but only one was able to get through. Then, Plaas jumped down, sword adn shield in hand. "Prepare to die, scoundrel!" He yelled

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:41 PM

A bit startled with the sudden onslaught of arrows, Anya didn't react quite like the others, which was fortunate. This unknown attacker didn't immediately sense her as a threat, and failed to fire at her or follow her movements.

As she was only armed with Hilga's Jinkblade, Anya needed to get close. She circled around while the marksman, hoping to catch him. Running towards the tree, she prepared to bound up, hoping to catch him unawares.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:41 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:40 PM)

"Then I will die trying!" Plaas yelled. Then he quickly but inaccurately threw his eight throwing daggers at the two. The shield blocked most of them, but two was able to get through. Then, Plaas jumped down, sword adn shield in hand. "Prepare to die, scoundrel!" He yelled.

I'm going to enjoy this, you son of a - , thought Shaka as he closed the gap to Plaas . . . .

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:45 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 03:41 PM)

I'm going to enjoy this, you son of a - , thought Shaka as he closed the gap to Plaas . . . .

Noticing he was no longer hiding, Anya used her natural speed to quickly close the gap. She had her dagger raised, ready to help the others.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:47 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 05:40 PM)

"ENOUGH!" Loranna, arrow still stuck in her back, comes up, glaring at Pleas and casting a healing spell on her companions.

"Whoever you are, you are done now," she says. "You really want to throw your life away by continuing to fight?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:52 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 01:40 PM)

"Then I will die trying!" Plaas yelled. Then he quickly but inaccurately threw his 2 throwing daggers at the two of them. The shield blocked most of them, but one was able to get through. Then, Plaas jumped down, sword adn shield in hand. "Prepare to die, scoundrel!" He yelled.

Falco looked down at his chest wich was bleeding profusely due to the small knife in it. He coughed up a little blood and fell to the ground and did not rise.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:52 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 05:47 PM)

Before Plaas could answer, the atronach hit him with both arms outstretched, running as fast as a kagouti in mating season. Plaas' armor protected him from immediate death, but he flew backward a number of yards.

Shaka pulled up and mentally commanded the atronach to hold off for the moment . Spotting Falco, he ran over and cast a quick Heal Companion spell, praying he wasn't too late . . . .

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:58 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 05:52 PM)

Loranna's jaw tightens; her current companions all were a bit too eager sometimes.

The sniper seemed to have been knocked out by getting bowled over by a Storm Atronach; Loranna goes over and checks to make sure Pleas isn't dead.

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 05:52 PM)

Falco looked down at his chest wich was bleeding profusely due to the small knife in it. He coughed up a little blood and fell to the ground and did not rise.

" ... All right everyone, relax ..." she says, healing Pleas of his most grevious injuries before taking out cords to bind him. "Shaka, how is he?"

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 05:58 PM)

" ... All right everyone, relax ..." she says, healing Pleas of his most grevious injuries before taking out cords to bind him. "Shaka, how is he?"

Shaka glanced up anxiously at Loranna. "Not good, Hilga. I think your healing spells will be a lot more effective than mine, though. And for what it's worth ... I'm sorry about the Atronach."

The golem faded away as he spoke.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:03 AM

Falco removed the knife from his lung, although the process was quite painful, thanks to Shaka's quick thinking the worst of the injury was healed but it could be seen through the large hole in his shirt that a large and bloody scar still remained. "Thank you Shaka I owe you one. Now as for this little slimeball I say we take his head right now."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:04 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:01 PM)

Isidor was still panting, and angry. If it were not for Loranna's words, he would've glady killed the Imperial.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:04 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 06:03 PM)

"Lie back for a second, Falco," said Shaka. "And it's the Lady you should be thanking, not me so much. Speaking of which . . . Are you okay, Hilga?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:05 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:01 PM)

Loranna says "Okay; watch the prisoner," and goes over to look at Falco.

"Hold on dear," she says, blue light again enveloping her hands; Falco can feel his wounds healing and energy returning to his body.

Loranna adds a cure poison spell for good measure. "Just like Tris; fancy shirt, no armor," she says, shaking her head, but smiling.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:09 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 06:05 PM)

"Ya want a drink, Falco?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:11 AM

"I'm all right," Loranna says belatedly to Shaka. "Other than needing this arrow dug out of my back, that is."

She unhooks her cloak, grimacing. "Little help?" she asks. "The arrow's pierced my clothes and armor; just get it off my robe and cloak and I'll take it from there."

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:15 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 06:11 PM)

Shaka gingerly started to help remove the cloak. "Could you folks help me out, I only know the most basic field medicine," he said, glancing at Anya, Reichi, and Isidor.

Posted by: AND Today, 12:17 AM

He woke up, his head was pounding, he could nto remember what had happened, o yea, he was slammed by teh atronach. His vision was blurry. He was lucky to be alive, he guessed, but the pain that surrounded him was like nothing he had experianced, to top it all he was captured, when he swore to fight to the death, now only time would tell his fate.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:18 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:15 PM)

Shaka gingerly started to help remove the cloak. "Could you folks help me out, I only know the most basic field medicine," he said, glancing at Anya, Reichi, and Isidor.

Isidor walked over, "I dealt with quite a few arrows in my day" he laughs and tries to get the arrow out.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 02:11 PM)

Falco Grabbed the arrow and tore it out rather quikly. Wich he knew was quite painful and yet still effective. He had learned that during his days as a bandit. " Sorry about that but its best to get the thing out quick, otherwise you can spend hours in severe pain trying to get it out. It looks to be chitin to, wich is good because it means no splinters. Oh yes and it would seem you need your robe mended and your arm or repaired."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:20 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:17 PM)

The arrow removed, Loranna sighs, relaxing. "Thanks ..."

She notices Pleas stir. " ... Welcome back, stranger; mind answering a few questions?"

Posted by: Aki Today, 12:20 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:15 PM)

Shaka gingerly started to help remove the cloak. "Could you folks help me out, I only know the most basic field medicine," he said, glancing at Anya, Reichi, and Isidor.

Reichi shrugged. "Er, thats about all i know too..." Reichi trailed off, remebering the arrow in his own shoulder. "Heh..er...gimme a moment," he said before gripping the shaft of the arrow tightly and yanking it out. "There..." he tossed the arrow off to the side.

Posted by: AND Today, 12:22 AM

"Go to hell" Plaas responded "You made REd Mountain erupt, you monster. Kill me if you want. I will have the comfort of knowing that I died by the hand of you."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:23 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 02:22 PM)

"Go to hell" Plaas responded "You made REd Mountain erupt, you monster. Kill me if you want. I will have the comfort of knowing that I died by the hand of you."

Falco drew his dagger of silence and smiled. "I'd be hapy to oblige your request to die."

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:24 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 06:20 PM)

"Damn, Reichi, . . ." said Shaka, casting a Heal Companion on the ex-assassin's shoulder.

Shaka walked over to the waking prisoner and, somewhat reluctantly, cured his concussion with a healing spell as well.

Posted by: Aki Today, 12:24 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:22 PM)

"Go to hell" Plaas responded "You made REd Mountain erupt, you monster. Kill me if you want. I will have the comfort of knowing that I died by the hand of you."

"Mmm, thats gratitude for ya, would you rather have been a mindless slave to Azura then?" Reichi said sarcastically.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:25 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:22 PM)

"Go to hell" Plaas responded "You made REd Mountain erupt, you monster. Kill me if you want. I will have the comfort of knowing that I died by the hand of you."

Loranna frowns. "Would you have preferred,' she asks, "if we had let Azura claim every soul on Nirn for her own?"

Posted by: AND Today, 12:25 AM

"Not you, you idiot, I was talking to Loranna, scoundrel." Plaas spit on Falco.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:27 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:25 PM)

"Not you, you idiot, I was talking to Loranna, scoundrel." Plaas spit on Falco.

"What a piece of work," said Shaka. "Thinks he's a knight too, judging from the armor. Maybe we could leave him on some noble's doorstep and run . . .."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:27 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:25 PM)

"Not you, you idiot, I was talking to Loranna, scoundrel." Plaas spit on Falco.

Isidor kicks the Imperial in the stomach.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:28 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 02:25 PM)

"Not you, you idiot, I was talking to Loranna, scoundrel." Plaas spit on Falco.

Flames of hate could be seen in Falco's eyes. "Thats it! You've ruined my best shirt scoundrel! First you put a big gaping hole in it. Then blood stained it. Then when I fell I landed right in a large bit of mud. Now you spit on it! I will enjoy gutting yyou!." He raised his knife.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:29 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 06:28 PM)

Isidor turns to Falco and says "Calm down, friend. He need the kick, not a gutting."

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:29 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 06:28 PM)

Shaka raised his voice. "Everybody settle the hell down and listen to the lady! We don't kill prisoners."

Posted by: AND Today, 12:30 AM

Plaas shook a bit, but regained his will. "No, I wouldn't have, but if you would have left it alone, everything would have been fine, vvardenfell is not self-sufficient, if you didn't blow up Red Mountain, the Empire would have sieged and blockaded Vvardenfell, makking all the Azurite die of hunger and disease. They would have killed anyone trying to escape. Vvardenfell would still be the beautiful place it was if it wasn't for you." Plaas spit at Loranna.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:31 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 02:29 PM)

Shaka raised his voice. "Everybody settle the hell down and listen to the lady! We don't kill prisoners."

"Fine but he's paying for this shirt to be cleaned an tailored. I can't walk around looking scruffy and unpresentable you know."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:31 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:30 PM)

"No, I wouldn't have, but if you would have left it alone, everything would have been fine, vvardenfell is not self-sufficient, if you didn't blow up Red Mountain, the Empire would have sieged and blockaded Vvardenfell, makking all the Azurite die of hunger and disease. They would have killed anyone trying to escape. Vvardenfell would still be the beautiful place it was if it wasn't for you." Plaas spit at Loranna.

"Would your people not have starved also?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:31 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 04:22 PM)

"Go to hell" Plaas responded "You made REd Mountain erupt, you monster. Kill me if you want. I will have the comfort of knowing that I died by the hand of you."

"You did... it was... so that's why they called the gaurds!" Anya was clearly destraught. "My home, my family, all gone... and you..."

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:33 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 06:31 PM)

"You did... it was... so that's why they called the gaurds!" Anya was clearly destraught. "My home, my family, all gone... and you..."

Shaka caught her eye. "Anya, listen to me. I wasn't there, but I know the Lady did what she had to do -- she always does."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:34 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 06:30 PM)

"Just calm down, everyone," Loranna says, glaring at people.

"Sir, you don't seem to get it - Azura was going to win on Hogithum," she says. "She had a giant soul gem built right over Lorkhan's Heart, was all set to sacrifice her own daughter to power it and take control. There wouldn't have BEEN an Empire left to blocade Vvardenfell; we'd all be mindless puppets to the Queen of Moonshadow."

"Not only that, there were Azurites all over the Empire from the very start - my own father fought them on Cyrodiil's southern borders. What about them?"

Posted by: Aki Today, 12:35 AM

"Not to mention the fact they summoned Winged Twilights. Which in addition to FLYING, are unharmable without refined or enchanted weapons," Reichi said after Loranna had spoke.

Posted by: AND Today, 12:35 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:31 PM)

"Would your people not have starved also?"

"This land, this island, is more valuable than anyone. I would have gladly sacrificed my whole family if this land had survived, it is beyond us. You also killed my family." PLaas shouted, now trying to dive at Loranna.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:37 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 04:34 PM)

"Just calm down, everyone," Loranna says, glaring at people.

"Calm down? Calm down? I'm travelling with a murderer! I had a family, a place to live. You're the one that forced this life on me, and you tell me to calm down?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:37 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 02:35 PM)

A swift kick by an enraged argonian, put him in his place. "Tsk Tsk Tsk. You can't be that stupid, can you?"

Posted by: AND Today, 12:39 AM

"MY whole life was taken away by her! everyone I knew, gone, because of her, you know as well as I that if she did that to you, you would do the same!" Plaas screamed.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:41 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 06:37 PM)

"Calm down? Calm down? I'm travelling with a murderer! I had a family, a place to live. You're the one that forced this life on me, and you tell me to calm down?"

"Damn it, elf, you're not listening. Azura forced this on them, on all Vvardenfell. I lost friends too, though I can't know what you're going through." And what about Ahanassi, he thought uneasily. Had she landed on her feet that day, wherever she was?

"Anya, please ...." Shaka's eyes pleaded for the Bosmer to give Loranna's group the benefit of the doubt.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:42 AM

Isidor was angry. "You shut up!" he yelled at Plaas and Anya. He turns to Falco, "You too."

Posted by: Aki Today, 12:42 AM

"Loranna made a mistake in taking Azura into her yes, but Azura did manipulate her, this is not entirely her fault, in fact, Once Azura left her It became all Azura's fault," Reichi said in Loranna's defense.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:44 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 06:42 PM)

"The Nerevarine was even said to have been taken in by Azura," added Shaka. "The Lady has helped more people than you know. I've seen her lands, I've seen the refugees who have a chance now."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:47 AM

"We all lost people in the Blue Dawn," Loranna says, her fingers clenching as she forces herself to stay calm. "Myself included. Do you honestly think I'm happy about what I did? Knowing that because of my ignorance and naivete I helped bring about disaster, and the near loss of the whole world to Oblivion? That people I cared for - people I loved - are dead, because of me, and that everyone around me has to go through that pain and loss too because of me?"

Loranna finds herself trembling a bit; she brings herself under control. "I grieve for both your losses, just as I grieve for everyone's. I can't undo what I did - none of us can. All any of us can do now is go forward, make the best lives we can."

Posted by: AND Today, 12:47 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 05:44 PM)

"The Nerevarine was even said to have been taken in by Azura," added Shaka. "The Lady has helped more people than you know. I've seen her lands, I've seen the refugees who have a chance now."

"Thats nothing compared to what a devastation she hhas done!" Plaas turned to Reichi "I understand that, but I knew nothing about her, She was labeled by everyone to be a murderer, what else could i have thought? All that, and, she made my family die? Everyone here would hate her as much as I do right now. You know that too." Plaas calmed down.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:49 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 02:47 PM)

"By killing your family she helped you. There is nothing good that can come from them. Families only cause pain and loss. Take it from one who knows."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:51 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 06:49 PM)

"By killing your family she helped you. There is nothing good that can come from them. Families only cause pain and loss. Take it from one who knows."

"This is true."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:51 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 04:47 PM)

Still hurting from the anger she felt upon finding the true identity of her companion, Anya gave her some benifit of the doubt.

"That may be, I'll put my anger aside. But I won't so readily forgive or trust you." She finally answered, still quivering.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:52 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 06:49 PM)

"By killing your family she helped you. There is nothing good that can come from them. Families only cause pain and loss. Take it from one who knows."

"Falco, shut the hell up," hissed Shaka. We might have been getting through to Anya and Plaas until this moment . . . .

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:53 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 06:51 PM)

"Don't be a fool. What she did helped, nay, saved Vvardenfell. If you don' trust her, perhaps you should leave." Turning to Loranna "You have my trust, Lady."

Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:54 AM

A cloaked Breton tapped Plaas on the shoulder, and then spoke.

“Would you kill her in such a way or try her for her crimes, so that proper justice can be dispensed?” Arynel asked.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:54 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 06:53 PM)

"Don't be a fool. What she did helped, nay, saved Vvardenfell. If you don' trust her, perhaps you should leave." Turning to Loranna "You have my trust, Lady."

"To the end, Dres Loranna. No more games today. Anya -- I'm sorry for your losses. Even yours, Plaas."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:55 AM

Loranna looks at Falco and Isidor as though seeing them for the first time, then turns to look at Anya.

"I understand," she says. "To be honest if I could go back in time I'd probably throttle my younger self too for being such an idiot."

She looks to Plaas. "I'm not asking you to trust me, nor even forgive me really - just that you not throw your life away. You're alive, you have more just from that than you think; don't lightly toss that aside, serjo."

Posted by: AND Today, 12:55 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 11 2005, 05:49 PM)

"By killing your family she helped you. There is nothing good that can come from them. Families only cause pain and loss. Take it from one who knows."

"With out a family, there is no pain or loss, but without them, there is no happiness, joy or love, with out a family, a life is without a life." Plaas said. He turned to Loranna " I understnad you, and I will harm you no more."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:58 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 04:53 PM)

"Don't be a fool. What she did helped, nay, saved Vvardenfell. If you don' trust her, perhaps you should leave." Turning to Loranna "You have my trust, Lady."

"You call this desolate wasteland saved? You tell me to not be a fool? After you watch your family, your friends, your home, your livelyhood, and all you knew destroyed, then you can lecture me on foolishness." Anya's glare was enought to stopa Daedra in it's tracks.

"I'll reserves some benifit of the doubt for our dear Lady. But you have no place in telling me how to be."

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:59 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 11 2005, 06:54 PM)

A cloaked Breton tapped Plaas on the shoulder, and then spoke.

“Would you kill her in such a way or try her for her crimes, so that proper justice can be dispensed?” Arynel asked.

Shaka was startled at the sudden appearance of Arynel. "What are you talking about, mage?" he asked uneasily. "I will not allow Loranna to be placed on trial the way Vivec was, so I've heard . . ." Shaka had the sinking feeling that he would have no say in the matter; he had long sensed that Arynel, like Loranna and a few others of the company, was far out of his league in power.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:00 AM

"Isidor, thanks for the vote of confidence but she has a point," Loranna says. "We saved the day on Hogithum but a lot of people still lost a lot."

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:59 PM)

"I tried that already," Loranna says to Shaka with a bit of a grin. "That's when Azura and I parted ways, curtesy of the Moon Reiver and the courage of heroes."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:02 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 06:58 PM)

"You lecture me on the loss of family?! How dare you?! My family was murdered, in cold blood!! When I sought retribution, I was turned away by my tribe. So I killed the murderer. I was banished from my home, my friends and my livelyhood. And if not for Loranna and Gram, I would still be living in that [censored] shack in Dagon Fel. Think what you like, but do not dare lecture me on family..

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:07 AM

Falco thought this whole thing over, "Well what do we do with our little prisoner here? I think we should stick his head on a pike. But I'm open to more painful solutions."

Posted by: AND Today, 01:08 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 06:02 PM)

"Then do not say that family causes only grief and paain because you do not mean it." Plaas said. "And I do not care if you kill me, as i said before."

OOC: sry fer this, bt im going on fer teh rest of the day, so kill me.....

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:09 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:02 PM)

"Cold-blood? My family was slaughtered by Loranna and Azure. Twilights ravaged our small outpost. My friends our dead. My home burned from the eruption and desolation. I have no one. It doens't help most couldn't care for a wood-elf. At least you had a tribe. You threw that away, yourself. I don't even have the luxury of killing the murderer."

Posted by: syronj Today, 01:11 AM

[quote

"Then do not say that family causes only grief and pain because you do not mean it." Plaas said. "And I do not care if you kill me, as I said before."

"No one's getting killed today in cold blood," said Shaka. "We could let you go, without your weapons. Anya, you can join him for all I care. I thought you could be one of us, elf ... but it's your decision, yours and Loranna's."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:12 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 11 2005, 07:08 PM)

"Then do not say that family causes only grief and paain because you do not mean it." Plaas said. "And I do not care if you kill me, as i said before."

Loranna lets her Hilga illusion fade; there wasn't much point to it now. Her silver tearstreaks catch the light as she looks to Plaas.

"You were asked a question, serjo," she says with a gentle tone, before looking to Falco.

"I am not minded to kill him," she says. "He struck out of grief; grief I understand and share."

Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:12 AM

"SILENCE."

The Breton shouted.

“What is done is done, the wheels turn as they will,” Arynel said, “I say let them spin, and let us go onto other matters, which our hands may be found fit to alter.”

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:14 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 03:12 PM)

"He will only come back later and kill us in our sleep. I know his kind. But if you don't wish him to die then turn him over to the guards. Then Imperial justice will be dealt, and he will be executed. Either way he dies."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:15 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 11 2005, 07:12 PM)

"Fine. But let me ask you this, Arynel. Is Anya's pain any worse than mine? Is her families death any worse than mine? Answer this, and I shall quiet."

Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:15 PM)

"Fine. But let me ask you this, Arynel. Is Anya's pain any worse than mine? Is her families death any worse than mine? Answer this, and I shall quiet."

Arynel stared at Isidor for a moment, and then the Breton spoke.

“Nerever said unto Vivec ‘the World is made of swords,” to which Vivec answered, ‘they are the bottom row of the world’s teeth'.”

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 11 2005, 07:12 PM)

Arynel rarely raised his voice; Loranna looks honestly startled.

She gets up and cuts Plaas free of his bonds. "There; what's done is done," she says. "Your future is in your hands now; I wish you luck and hope you find happiness someday."

She looks to Anya. " ... Nothing is changed; you're free to travel with us if you wish still, or take a different path."

She looks to Arynel, and nods, humbled. His sword always cut things into better shapes. "Let's go, those who are going back to Ald Raathim."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:15 PM)

"Fine. But let me ask you this, Arynel. Is Anya's pain any worse than mine? Is her families death any worse than mine? Answer this, and I shall quiet."

"I never said it was any worse, though I don't see how you could equate yourself as better here. You killed the murderer for your family, didn't you? You acted just as foolishly as you claim I am right now."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 05:17 PM)

She looks to Anya. " ... Nothing is changed; you're free to travel with us if you wish still, or take a different path."

"I'll stay. I'm not convinved on your position, as I only have your word for the matter. I'm not so foolish as to discount it though. I'll follow and see how this will unfold."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:18 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 07:17 PM)

"Did Loranna kill your family, outright, in cold blood?" DID SHE?!"

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:20 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:18 PM)

"Did Loranna kill your family, outright, in cold blood?" DID SHE?!"

"How do I know she didn't? All I have is your and her's word for this."

Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:21 AM

“Very well then,” Arynel said, “I leave you all to your fate.”

With that the Breton turned his back and walked into the shrine.

Posted by: Aki Today, 01:21 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 11 2005, 07:12 PM)

Reichi blinked, that had to be the loudest he had actually seen Arynel get. "Indeed," The Dunmer agreed. He looked to Anya. "In his case it was a direct intentional murder, in Loranna's it was a side effect. A accident."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:21 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 07:20 PM)

"How do I know she didn't? All I have is your and her's word for this."

"I will not argue with you anymore, lest I delay our travels." He turns to Loranna "Let us go. This land disturbs me."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:24 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 03:21 PM)

"I will not argue with you anymore, lest I delay our travels." He turns to Loranna "Let us go. This land disturbs me."

Followed suit. "To any who will come with us no further I bid you all good day." He then walked off behind Isidor

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:25 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 05:21 PM)

"I will not argue with you anymore, lest I delay our travels." He turns to Loranna "Let us go. This land disturbs me."

"Sounds good to me. I'll hold my judgment of this woman until I see more with my own eyes, since she's seemed to amast such a loyal group." Clearly not convinved that Loranna was the good person she seemed, Anya decided to hold the matter for a later date.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:26 AM

Arynel recalled he left a pie in the oven.

Posted by: syronj Today, 01:26 AM

Shaka shouldered the Spear and followed the others. This is not the land I remember, he thought, and felt only sorrow.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:42 AM

The rain had stopped, but Loranna's mood was quiet, equal parts somber and contemplative. She wonders if Falco might not be right, that Plaas might simply try to kill her again at some point, rather than let go of the past and seek a new life for himself. She wonders also, for a moment, what Lord Minsero would say; her words about wondering if she'll know when to be necessarily ruthless return to her.

She puts such thoughts out of her mind as the tiny village of Hla Oad comes into view; Plaas would do what he would do, and if he tried to kill her again she would deal with him then. No need to worry about what she couldn't control, just remember to be cautious and alert. In the meantime, she had learned a lot about her new companions; she'd have never thought she'd hear about Isidor's past or Falco's in these circumstances. Such was the way of the world, sometimes.

Her Hilga disguise renewed, Loranna looks over Hal Oad as the party draws near the small village; it was slightly smaller than Gnaar Mok, thus escaping the Azurite's wrath as had the earlier village, and in many ways the fishing community looked as run down as did Gnaar Mok - but there was a seedy feel to this place that the previous town lacked. Gnaar Mok was tired and beat up; Hla Oad was grimy and furtive ...

Memories of the beginning of the Blue Dawn pop up in Loranna's mind, of the fire and Aricyn, and the boat ride to Ald Raathim, herself feeling so empty and young. She smiles, and goes to the docks, leaving her companions to find what rest and entertainments they could in this town.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:59 AM

How did this happen? Anya though. Of all the people I run into. I need a drink.

Anya spots the trading post and heads over. With a look a perusing the goods, she spots a cupboard full of drinks. That will do nicely.

Waiting for the shopkeeper to become distracted with another person, she slipped a drink into her pack. She continued this several minutes, until she thought she had enough to keep her busy.

Sneaking off to the swampy area right next to Hla Oad, Anya started to drink while she thought about what she had learned. When she noticed the last of the drink gone, Anya stumble back to rejoin the others, still wondering if she knew what was truly going on.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:17 AM

Isidor was contemplating what had unfolded, and he walked right into a Dunmer. "Oi, sorry, Dunmer." The Dunmer grimaced at him and said "Watch yourself, moron." Isidor glared at him, but walked foward, he had not time for this. "I thought you nords were big fighters, not big cowards." Isidor stopped cold in his tracks.

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:24 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:17 PM)

Shaka saw the tension and hurried over. "Isidor," he said, "It's not worth it."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 08:24 PM)

Shaka saw the tension and hurried over. "Isidor," he said, "It's not worth it."

Before Isidor could reply, the Dunmer spoke "And a lizard is your companion? Big muscle, I can see. You coward."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:37 AM

Anya stumbled up as she heard the dunmer insult her companions.

"Lishen here, n'hah." She spoke up. "You better run off to your hut afore I whip you a good 'un."

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:37 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:29 PM)

Before Isidor could reply, the Dunmer spoke "And a lizard is your companion? Big muscle, I can see. You coward."

Shaka had always heard the coast was a cesspit of smugglers and small-time thugs, so this squabble didn't come as a surprise. "Iz, you and I both know you have nothing to prove as far as bravery goes."

"Pardon me, serjo," he said to the dunmer, and started to walk past him, trying to look like a meek lizard. As he passed the drunk, Shaka measured his spine with a glance and jabbed his middle right knuckle into a certain place near the dunmer's neck, remembering the lessons from the assassin Kethiah.

The dunmer stiffened, his eyes uncomprehending, before crumpling to the dock. "This clown will be out for a few minutes," said Shaka. "There's some as would push him into the water to drown, but that's not my way. Let's get some mead."

"Lo, Anya," he said, noticing the Bosmer for the first time. "Maybe you should call it a night . . . ." he added when he saw her eyes.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:38 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 08:37 PM)

Isidor looked shocked, then he smiled. For good measure, he kicks the Dunmer into the water. "A mead sounds good, I'm buying."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:42 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 06:37 PM)

"Lo, Anya," he said, noticing the Bosmer for the first time. "Maybe you should call it a night . . . ." he added when he saw her eyes.

"Nonshense, I can hold my liqour."

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 06:38 PM)

Isidor looked shocked, then he smiled. For good measure, he kicks the Dunmer into the water. "A mead sounds good, I'm buying."

"Heehee, why buy what you can take? Urp.."

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:45 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 08:42 PM)

"Nonshense, I can hold my liqour."
"Heehee, why buy what you can take? Urp.."

Shaka glances at Isidor, who seems to be thinking the same thing: they'd better help guard Anya this night from the locals.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:45 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 08:42 PM)

"Nonshense, I can hold my liqour."
"Heehee, why buy what you can take? Urp.."

"I'm no thief, Bosmer." At this point, two Dunmer clad in netch leather and weilding swords, walk over to Isidor, Shaka, and Anya. "What did you do to Reyas?" Isidor points to the water "Nord [censored]." One of the dunmer puts his sword to Isidor's neck, as Isidor draws his axe. "We Dunmer stick together, unlike you N'Wah scum. Perhaps we should teach you some manners."

Posted by: Aki Today, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:45 PM)

One of the Dunmer would feel a point pressing into his back. "I advise you help your friend before he drowns then," Reichi said.

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:48 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 08:47 PM)

One of the Dunmer would feel a point pressing into his back. "I advise you help your friend before he drowns then," Reichi said.

For the first time in a couple of days, Shaka found a smile. "Friendly little town you elves have here."

Shaka gestured a mudra and spoke the words of power for Bound Dagger. For Shaka, the dagger manifested itself as a punch dagger.

An obsidian daedric blade appeared in Shaka's left hand, its handle a bar across his palm. Hopefully he wouldn't have to use it this night.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:50 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 08:47 PM)

One of the Dunmer would feel a point pressing into his back. "I advise you help your friend before he drowns then," Reichi said.

The Dunmer didn't move, but said "Ah, you travel with a Dunmer. Trying to blend in, eh? You scum, aren't welcome here." Adressing Aki "And you, are a traitor for associating with them. Does this not bother you, brother? Nords, Argonians, and Bosmer walking on our sand?"

Posted by: Aki Today, 02:54 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:50 PM)

"Not in the least," Reichi replied. "I've seen more than enough to convince me these folk aren't weak. I suggest you just walk away, grab your probablly dead friend, and save yourself the trouble."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:59 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 08:54 PM)

"Not in the least," Reichi replied. "I've seen more than enough to convince me these folk aren't weak. I suggest you just walk away, grab your probablly dead friend, and save yourself the trouble."

The dunmer glowered at Aki and said "Last time I checked, we lived here. And you bastards were just passing through." He pushes the sword closers to Isidor's throat. "You go, we'll just keep the nord."

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:03 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:59 PM)

Shaka sighs. He didn't really want to have to explain to what passed for local authority why they had killed some thugs. He uttered other words of power and froze the dunmer with the Lover's Kiss spell, the green ball-lightning playing up and down the dunmer for a second. Shaka pried the sword from his hand and threw it in the water.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:05 AM

Falco, like Anya had "acquired" a drink from the local tavern. He finished it and noticed the Dunmer with a sword to Isidor's neck. Well, well, well, look what we have here a cowardly little Dunmer who thinks he can handle Isidor. Isidor, don't worry I've spent a lot of time in towns like this. This guy may talk big but he's a coward. One show of strength should take care of him."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:07 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 09:03 PM)

Isidor was never surprised by his companions skills. The other Dunmer, who had now seen two of his companions get disabled, was mad. He swung his sword at Isidor.

Posted by: Aki Today, 03:07 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 08:59 PM)

Reichi smirked, "Have it your way," he said simply, before backing up. The Dunmer would feel the 'point' pressed into his back get pulled away, he had been about to strike when Shaka paralyzed the Dunmer. Instead Reichi kicked the Dunmer down and turned on the remaining one, blocking the blow ment for Isidor.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:09 AM

After the third Dunmer charged, Anya pulled her dagger out and tried to stab him futilely. Bah, maybe I did have too much to drink. she though, as she managed a grazing stab to his thigh.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:13 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 11 2005, 09:07 PM)

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 09:09 PM)

After the third Dunmer charged, Anya pulled her dagger out and tried to stab him futilely. Bah, maybe I did have too much to drink. she though, as she managed a grazing stab to his thigh.

Isidor jumped backwards and swung his axe at the Dunmer. It caught him in the shoulder, and he yelled in pain. He swung his sword again, hitting Isidor in the chest.

He drops to his knees.

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 09:13 PM)

Isidor jumped backwards and swung his axe at the Dunmer. It caught him in the shoulder, and he yelled in pain. He swung his sword again, hitting Isidor in the chest.

He drops to his knees.

Playtime's over, thought Shaka, and punched the dagger home in the dunmer's arm. Good thing that Isidor had his armor on ... .

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:19 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 11 2005, 09:14 PM)

Playtime's over, thought Shaka, and punched the dagger home in the dunmer's arm. Good thing that Isidor had his armor on ... .

The dunmer, now cut twice, backed away. "Fine, you bastards." He takes the dunmer out of the water, and he seems to be breathing. He pulls his body back to their shack. The other Dunmer lays on the ground.

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:21 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 09:19 PM)

Shaka smiles at Anya. "Sis, why don't you see if that dunmer has some drinking money on him."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:21 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 11 2005, 09:19 PM)

Loranna, disguised as Hilga, walks up from the docks. "We're in luck, the boat's ..."

She looks around. noticing the prostrate Dunmer, the bleeding Isidor, the drunk Anya, and everyone else. " ... Do I want to ask?" she mutters as she administers healing all around. "Look, the boat's ready; let's just get a move on ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:27 AM

From a safe distance away another argonian rouge studies the group. Is that Falco Redflash I see? So the little fetcher survived the Blue Dawn. He seems to be in the company of some rich people judging by their weapons. Knowing Falco he's stolen most everything they have already. Perhaps he'd once again be willing to join our little group. If not then we'll just finish him to.

The argonian rouge gets a little closer and catches the words "too Ald Raathim then!" from Falco. Ald Raathim eh? Well then I'll just get the crew together and pay Falco Redflash, me old pal a little "visit" in Ald Raathim.

He heads off to find the other members of his little group.

Lock On!

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:28 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 11 2005, 09:21 PM)

"Just a local....encounter. Thanks for the spell." He takes his axe off the ground and spits on the dunmer. He begins to walk to the boat.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:31 AM

Loranna decides not to ask; she simply gestures to the boat and says "Let's go home."

She does not notice the others who have taken an interest in her group ...

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