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Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 03:32 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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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 on a boat heading from Hla Oad to Ald Raathim, having recently survived an attempt on her life by the grief-maddened Imperial, Plaas. She mulls over the things she has learned about her current companions - and, again, finds herself wondering why so many people around her get into trouble so readily

Summary for Gram:

Gram is wondering where Loranna went, feeling an urge to cause some trouble.

Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 03:33 AM

Falco Redflash, the male argonian rouge is presently boarding the boat to Ald Raathim with the others.

Posted by: Arynel Jul 12 2005, 03:34 AM

The Breton Arynel is in Ald Raathim, at a trader's selling a glass shortsword.

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 03:37 AM

The Nord Isidor sits in the boat with the rest of the party, chatting with Shaka.

IC: "You are a good fighter, Shaka, a very good fighter."

Posted by: Aki Jul 12 2005, 03:40 AM

OOC Summary:

The Dunmer Reichi is on the boat with the others, after the previous excursion to two Daedric ruins and a Dwemer one, not to mention a small fight outside of one, and a smaller fight in Hla Oad.

Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 03:45 AM

The Argonian battlemage Shaka looks at the sea as the boat sails for Ald Raathim; it feels as if he's getting to sail for home.

"Thanks, Isidor. Just trying to keep up with the company." He glances over at Anya, who seems to be feeling better from her binge. Shaka was glad somehow that the elf had continued to throw in her lot with them.

Posted by: Issa_Yojimbo Jul 12 2005, 03:49 AM

SUMMARY

Issa Yojimbo wanders the desolate plains of Vvardenfel, searching for surviving communities, caring for the homeless, and looking for his family.

Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 04:12 AM

Summary:

After being enlightened by Loranna, he has been following her, and waiting for the perfect time to rejoin the group. He is following her on his own boat.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 12 2005, 04:21 AM

Summary:
Unsettled by finding out who Loranna really is, Anya the spear-toting wood elf thief continues to follow the group in hopes of finding out the truth of all the matters.

Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 12 2005, 04:31 AM

Summary:
Thom is camped just outside Ald Raathim, checking his supplies. The Ranger decides he must go into town, to buy some arrows. He makes his way to the closest trader, enters the store and approaches the trader. A Breton was there bartering, so the Imperial leaned against the wall and waited for this human to complete his business.

Posted by: Arynel Jul 12 2005, 04:34 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 11 2005, 08:31 PM)

Summary:
Thom is camped just outside Ald Raathim, checking his supplies. The Ranger decides he must go into town, to buy some arrows. He makes his way to the closest trader, enters the store and approaches the trader. A Breton was there bartering, so Thom leaned against the wall and waited for this human to complete his business.

Arynel pockets the gold he got in exchange for the sword - nowhere near it's actual value - and the Breton heads towards the door.

Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 12 2005, 04:38 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Jul 11 2005, 09:34 PM)

Arynel pockets the gold he got in exchange for the sword - nowhere near it's actual value - and the Breton heads towards the door.

As the Breton exited, Thom nodded torward him and walked up to the trader. "What type of arrows do you carry?" Thom asked. The trader pulled three arrows out from under the counter, a Silver, Steel, and Iron. Thom pointed to the silver arrow and said, "One hundred silver." Thom put down the gold and put the arrows into the quiver of his back. He nodded torward the trader and exited the building.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 04:53 AM

While riding on the boat, Loranna relaxes, fixing her armor as best as she can while at sea. Plaas's arrow had left a nice hole in her cuirass; fortunately it wasn't anything that couldn't be fixed. If nothing else, she could take it to Longhammer and his Nords to be repaired; the old smith was a genius when it came to forging and repairing.

The trip had definitely been fruitful; she had some more reagents for her potions and soul gems enough to make up the money she gave Rasar. She also had weapons which could be sold for profit, or kept for Ald Raathim's armory. More importantly though, she had a better idea of who her new companions were.

Isidor, Falco, now Anya - people who had suffered the loss of their families. Rowdy and given to drink, to be true, and not always the best of companions in a fight - Isidor was impetuous and Falco, she knew from Slyvos, had held back in Aleft and Anya tended to drink more than her father even. But for all that, they handled themselves against Daedra and she had the feeling that each had the spark to be something special, like so many of the people she knew.

Jone, who seemed to want help; Loranna wondered what his story might be, as he was quiet for much of his time with the group so far. Still, he asked for help, and she would offer what she could.

Plaas, who seemed thoughtful when they left him. Perhaps they would meet again, in more friendly - or at least less lethal - circumstances.

Even Shaka, the Argonain who meant well, who tended to worry, and who was not above a jest of roguish nature ... she sighs a bit, thinking about Shaka. We was intriguing ...

Ald Raathim was in view; home again. Loranna smiles, the illusion of her disguise fading as she steps onto the docks.

"I need to speak with my senechael," she tells the others. "There's a tavern and shops in the town proper, the longhouse down that way is the place where Longhammer the smith does his magic with weapons and armor, and the castle itself has a library should you wish to peruse it. I shall have rooms made ready for you all for the night in the castle."

Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 05:01 AM

Shaka shouldered his gear bag and Spear, and headed for the smith. He hadn't brought it up in recent days, but his mismatched armor was in need of some overhaul.

The humid heat of the Daruhn summer was a welcome embrace. Shaka decided to hit the beach sometime later in the day for a swim in that part of the bay sheltered from slaughterfish.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 12 2005, 05:13 AM

Waking up with a mild headache, Anya saw Ald Raathim in view. If she made this, she might be all the person I believed. she thought. I'll keep this in mind, though the destruction in my home was vast.

Hearing about the armorer Longhammer, she headed off to the longhouse.

"I was wondering if I could get my spear repaired. I have a dwemer head. I'll need the pole reworked too. It is just cheap iron and has lost it's sturdiness when it broke. I'd like it as light as possible, while keeping its strength intact if you could. I have a daedric sword to give to you to pay for it." She asked, offering the materials and sword, fervently hoping Lotus would be alright through the repair. The gruff Nord agreed to it.

"Thank you, I'll be in the tavern. I'll stop by later on today to check on the progress." With that, she left for the tavern for some relaxation and fun.

Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 05:36 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 11 2005, 11:13 PM)

"Thank you, I'll be in the tavern. I'll stop by later on today to check on the progress." With that, she left for the ravern for some relaxation and fun.

Shaka passed Anya not long after she had left the smith, and waved to the Bosmer, but wasn't sure she had seen him. The smith and apprentices seemed to have all the work they could handle, so Shaka decided to leave his armor with them for a couple of days. The Ebony bracers and Glass greaves posed little mystery to them, but Longhammer paused when Shaka handed over the heavy Dragonbone Cuirass.

"Haven't seen one of these before, Argonian," said the veteran smith. Shaka didn't explain that it was a unique artifact and made from the bones of an ancient dragon. "Think of it as the toughest bonemold armor you've ever had to fill and polish," he said.

Shaka walked back through the market, clad only in tunic and kilt. He hadn't left the Spear, not only because of its value to him, but because the Spear would never dull.

A mage had once theorized to Shaka why the Spear was almost indestructible. "Think of Bitter Mercy as a dancer, forever moving between Nirn and eternity," he suggested. "She's outside of Time -- incorruptible."

Shaka headed for the bay.

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Jul 12 2005, 08:01 AM

EDIT: Nothing, nothing, nevermind.

Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 09:27 AM

Summary

Nalion, male Breton mage of roughly 35 years sat in a dim corner in the Ald Raathim tavern. In front of him was a glass of wine - unfortunately not from a Wayrest vintage - but at least, one could drink it. The mage had until recently busied himself with writing, as indicated by several parchments and ink and quill in front of him.

Right now though, he was watching the regulars and the people coming and going.
News had it that Loranna had come back from her trip to Vvardenfell. He wondered how she had fared. It would soon be time to exchange news.

Not right now though, she surely would want to check on how things were standing in her realm - she had not only a duty to her companions, but most of all to her people as well.

Nalion leaned back and continued watching.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 10:28 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 03:27 AM)

"I'm surprised to find you not in the library," says a familiar voice in a light, teasing tone; Loranna's smiling face soon graces Nalion's eyes. "Mind if I join you?"

The regulars knew that their Lady would come to the tavern often to dine or to talk with her companions; some joked that she did so in order to escape the castle cook Razbiah's flavorless cuisine, but Loranna simply averred that she liked being able to talk with her people, and the tavern was a good place to do so.

"So, how have things been?" Loranna asks Nalion as she orders a mug of Nordic mead for herself.

Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 10:37 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 10:28 AM)

The Breton mage's gaze focused at the source of the voice.
"Welcome back, Loranna!" he answered as he rose from his chair in greeting. "Of course I don't mind."
As the waitress brought the mead, the mage motioned her to refill his cup of wine.

"Even a dusty scholar has to get some fresh air or company at times. But, well, often the voices of common people yield more on what is truly going on than any book or report can. It seems to me that you also have realized this already, dear friend."

As his wine arrived, Nalion took a sip to wet his tongue.

"Fortunately, the last days were calm. Kallen is doing a great job when you are not here. I see that the school building is making good progress. There are fewer - if none - complaints about rats in the barns, it seems - one of the greater worries of the locals here."

"How did you fare on Vvardenfell? You look well!" the Breton asked.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 10:44 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 04:37 AM)

Loranna chuckles, having heard Kallen's report already - though one thing weighs on her mind still that hadn't been taken care of.

"Me? I just like taverns," Loranna jokes, sipping her mead appreciatively. She gives a mild glance about, and most anyone in earshot makes a point of not listening.

"The trip fulfilled its purposes admirably; I made back my money and then some," she says. "I also had a chance to see some of our newer companions in action - and, meet a few new people as well."

"I also," she says, "had a chance to confirm that people on Vvardenfell still dislike me intensely, not that I really doubted it. And I got to hear something I never thought I'd hear - Arynel's voice raised to a shout."

Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 10:49 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 10:44 AM)

Nalion listened to Loranna, nodding at times, but as she mentioned Arynel, he looked at her sharply.

"He did what? Shout?" Nalion asked with a surprised and then a worried expression on his face. "This is most unusual. What happened?"

Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:02 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 04:49 AM)

"A lot of people arguing over events in the past," Loranna says, sighing.

"Let me start from the beginning; we got to Gnaar Mok without incident and learned of a scholar who went to the old Dwemer ruin nearby - Aleft, you probably know it. Seems the eruption and earthquakes revealed a new section of the ruin, a construction site; the discovery was very exciting right up until poor Trevenius's guard accidentally activated the Dwemer centurions and Oblivion broke loose. His wife asked us to find him - just in time too, since when we found him he was forced into a tube to avoid getting skewered. But husband and wife are safely reunited and doubtless already further exploring his discovery; I think you'd find it interesting to meet them and discuss theories."

"From there, we met a Bosmer named Anya who offered to guide us to the nearby Daedra shrines, Addadshashanammu ..." Loranna pauses for a drink. "Gah; I'm almost able to say it naturally; Dibella help me ... anyway, we accepted her offer and beat a hasty exit from Gnaar Mok; someone accidentally used my real name and the locals were getting restless despite our saving Trevenious. So, we ventured off, fought a small force of Daedra, even Arynel showed up to join in on the fun. Within the shrine, we met the Khajiit Alira, who kisses very, very well and who graced us with a riddle, and gifts when we got it right. I now own a nice new pair of bell-studded anklets; I can already guess why."

She pauses to let Nalion comment.

Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 11:13 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 11:02 AM)

She pauses to let Nalion comment.

"How interesting. Aleft? I don't know that. I'm not very familiar with the more swampy regions of the Bitter Coast. I used to prefer the south and the east of Vvardenfell in my travels there. There are still mysteries of the Dwemer unresolved, who knows what revelations there will be - if any - in the future?"
The mage took another sip of his wine.
"So it's Vvardenfell he went to so abruptly. Last time I met him was here a few days ago. I hope he has stomached his guar steak well.", Nalion chuckled to himself.

"This shrine must have been strange. I haven't heard of daedric shrines where adventurers are greeted with riddles... But please, continue, Loranna, it's your story."
Nalion leaned back and listened eagerly.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:23 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 05:13 AM)

"Well, Addad ... that place is dedicated to the doG," Loranna tells Nalion. "Though Arynel and I both found Alira interesting company indeed - and Reichi got a new helm out of the meeting, so he was happy too."

"Moving on, I decided to swing south to Hal Oad to avoid ruffling any more feathers in Gnaar Mok, and to check out the other Daedra shrine on that strip of land. This one, we arrived at and found a Breton named Jone being harrassed by the local Dremora; one fast, furious fight later and he was saved and we once again had dead demons to loot. Jone was thankful, and asked to come with us, and we invited Anya to come to Ald Raathim as well."

"Then ... someone shot me with an arrow," Loranna continues. "Managed to break through my armor too, not a bad shot. I tell everyone to take cover, they all go charging ahead, one confused fight later and half the party is arguing about killing the now kknokced-out sniper, I'm trying to calm them down, and he wakes up. And then Anya learns who I am and now we have her and the sniper, one Plaas, yelling about everything they lost and how horrible I am, and everyone else yelling at them to be quiet ..."

Loranna grimaces. "I felt as helpless as I did back on the palaniquin; trying to keep track of who was saying what and get i na word edgewise ... after a while, you're tempted to just stop listening, or else you know you'll lose your temper. That's when Arynel shouted; everyone was arguing over things that can't be changed and getting nowhere, so he spoke up. Shocked the mead out of mead; I was just thankful Slyvos was re-checking Aleft at the time ..."

Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 11:39 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 11:23 AM)

"A shrine to the doG? I'd have avoided that, who knows what will happen inside..." Nalion commented. "You seem to be fine though, at the moment."

"You were hurt? That must have been a skilled archer if he managed to get through your defenses, however, surprise can be a magnificent ally. I see you have recovered, though, but I worry about this Plaas. He may come back for you."

"It seems to me that Arynel had to take action. I know he is usually quiet and subtle, but as you yourself know very well, he is a man of action if the need arises. I can understand him."
Nalion paused a moment in thought.
"At least it is out now. I would have preferred this to happen in a more relaxed situation without the heat of battle still rushing in your veins, but sometimes, that cannot be helped."
"One cannot always sleep... especially not around us. And then, there will be hornets all over. They will have to learn, by hard, if need be."
The Breton's voice was filled with a determined tone, much like his determination in doing what had to be done at Hogithum.
"We have all lost friends in the Blue Dawn, and as much as I regretted to have doomed those who wavered in their will and bowed in the wrong moment, it was necessary. We could not allow Azura to win."

Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:50 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 05:39 AM)

"I know," Loranna says quietly, "and, hopefully, sooner or later they will know too. We'll do what we can to make them understand, if they're willing to listen."

"As for Plaas, well, he seemed thoughtful when we left him; I hope he isn't harboring plans against me still, or else he'll learn I can get very upset indeed. And Anya doesn't trust me but she says she's willing to give me a chance, so maybe we got through to her."

"As for his shrine ... well, I can't hide from him for the rest of my life, just like I can't hide from Azura. I know he still wants his dance and I can hazard a guess what she wants to do to me, but I'm going to get on with my life."

"As for the rest of the trip .. .well, Slyvos I think is still on Vvardenfell; he seemed to have wanted to look at Aleft again. I'm happy he came along, though he's still distant and ... well, his age is showing a little."

Her voice lowers as she mentions "He befriended the rats here in town; even named one king. It was cute and a little worrisome all in one, you know? He's so old and yet so young all in one ..."

Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 11:59 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 11:50 AM)

"We will work things out, Loranna." Nalion answered assuringly, touching her hand. "Yes, you still owe the doG a dance and I think Azura is brooding in Moonshadow. Don't let this hinder you though. You have a responsibility, to yourself and your people. In more than one way."

"Slyvos will find himself. We have not yet finished a discussion I had with him in Dagon Fel and I hope to continue some time, maybe when he comes back.", the mage replied thoughtfully.

"Thank you for filling me in on the news, Loranna.", Nalion smiled.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 12:02 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Jul 12 2005, 05:59 AM)

"My pleasure," Loranna says, smiling. "I kind of wish you'd been along; it was an interesting experience."

" ... I've a couple more things to discuss with you while you're here ..." she continues, and the two lowe rtheir voices once more as they continue to exchange words.

Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 04:16 PM

Plaas sat in the corner, he had asked the bartender for a booth. There, he sipped his mead. I spied Loranna talking to a Breton mage at a table across the room. He had abandoned his Knight Templar armor for something less, noticeable. He doned an orcish armor without the helmet, he had traded his old armor for it. HE still could nto believe it. Loranna had let him go in spite of all the things Plaas had done to her, that was noble, noble indeed. He now had a debt to her, and maybe when she is under attack, he could repay it.

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 04:36 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 12 2005, 10:16 AM)

Isidor stood at the bar watching Loranna and Nalion exchanging stories. He had ordered a mead and a flin. "Here you go, serjo." The barkeep pushed the drinks over the bar and Isidor replied with 20 gold dropped on the counter, "Keep the change." He walked to a table, and took a drink.

Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 04:50 PM

Shaka looked over the bay, shimmering in the afternoon sunlight. He left his clothes in a secure place among the breakwater and dove in.

As Shaka cooled off in the waters, he thought to himself that some of the adventurers probably thought he could breathe water. Perhaps some subspecies of Argonians could, but not Shaka. Although he could hold his breath at least twice as long as a human, he still had to come up for air eventually -- or use spells or potions.

Shaka thought of his Black Marsh homeland with mild affection. He had no family there; his people didn't pair-bond like men and mer. The softskins would tell me I was "spawned", he thought. Shaka had been away from Black Marsh so many years, he almost had to remind himself he was not in fact a mammal.

After an hour, he reclaimed his clothes and walked to the market. There was a certain tavern that the adventurers favored; Shaka decided to stop in.

Posted by: Nalion Jul 12 2005, 05:12 PM

Nalion looked up briefly as Isidor and Shaka entered, nodded towards them and sent a knowing smile across the room. Then he emptied his glass of wine and grimaced lightly.
"You're already spoiled in this regard, Nal. As a Breton anyways and through Tris's excellent taste in wine... even more so. I wonder if Loranna still has some in store here in Ald Raathim?"
The mage chuckled, then returned his attention to Loranna.

Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 05:36 PM

Shaka was pleased to see a number of the group already in the tavern. He ordered a pint of bitter ale from the barkeep and walked to a table near Nalion and Loranna.

The tavern's interior was cooler than outside, and lit by a combination of mica windows and lanterns.

Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 06:51 PM

Falco entered and immediately sought a dark crner where even his red clothes wouldn't be seen. He sipped brandy. Then four people entered the bar. They eacch saw him and approached the table at wich he sat. Among them was A large orc with a huge battleaxe. A khajiit with a slightly craed look onhi face. A Dunmer wit a deadlbow and set of arrows. Finally an Argonian with a saber much like his own. Falco attempted to rise and leave but the orc blocked his way. The orc's gruff voice barked out, "Sit" Falco nodded and sat.

The argonian also sat down. "Falco my old... friend. We have much to discuss..."

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 12:51 PM)

Isidor was sitting in the booth next to Falco, and sensed trouble. What has that Argonian done now, he asked himself. Taking out his axe, he stood up and saw an Orc, a Khajiit, and an Argonian, all glowering at Falco....and weilding weapons. Isidor walked up behind the Orc, quitely, and putting his axe to his throat he said "You best put that axe down, laddie, lest you want to lose your head."

Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:17 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 10:12 AM)

Falco merely smiled at Isidor. "You need not worry my friend. These four and I go back a long ways. I probably owe them some money or some other such thing. Oh how rude I haven't introduced them. This is Glishnak the orc. This is Ra'Sirr the Khajiit. Salis the Dunmer and Hulayn the argonian."

Hulayn stuck his hand out to shake Isidor's hand and smiled. "Pleased to meet you."

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:20 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 02:17 PM)

Isidor didn't move, but stared at Hulayn. "Let me tell you a little bit about deductive reasoning, Argonian. You are "associates" of Falco. Falco is a thief, rouge, whatever. If he owes you money, I'd be willing to bet, you aren't the best companions in the universe. So unless you want to feel the sharp end of a Nord's axe, I suggest you, dopey, and furry" He gestures towards the Argonians companions "get outta here."

Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:23 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 10:20 AM)

Hulayn continued to smile, "Well my rather ugly and stupid Nordic friend I'm afraid you have no proof of any past wrongdoings on our part thus we can stay here as long as we like. So get back to armwrestling or whatever it is nordic idiots do this time of day."

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:25 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 02:23 PM)

Isidor, not saying a word, pulled the axe back from the Orc's throat, and smashes his head into Falco's table. After a groan, the great beast falls to the floor. "Get out."

Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 08:28 PM

Plaas' attention then turned to Falco and Isidor, Isidor was being a fool, again, and if this did not stop, he woul dhave to interfere.

Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:29 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 10:25 AM)

Isidor, not saying a word, pulled the axe back from the Orc's throat, and smashes his head into Falco's table. After a groan, the great beast falls to the floor. "Get out."

Salis's bow pointed to Isidor's face. Isidor could now feel Ra'Sirr's dagger at his throat. He could ovviously see Hulayn's saber to his gut. Falco ould see this would get ugly. "Isidor stop! Do not harm them! I would have to slay you if you killed one of them. For I owe my life to these four. Without them I wouldn't have survived in Vvardenfell past 15. Please Isidor let it go. And Hulayn there's no need for this to get bloody."

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:31 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 02:29 PM)

"Fine. But when your [censored] is in the oven, I won't be around to help you." He shoves the khajiit out of the way and walks out of the bar, slamming the door behind him.

Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 08:32 PM

Plaas smiled. He may not help, but I will. he thought. "At least, I did not have to reveal myself." He mumbled. Then he continued to sip his mead.

Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 12 2005, 08:33 PM

As Thom walked briskly to the exit of the city, he heard murmurs of the townsfolk, all whispering about the return of some heros, from Vvardenfell no less. This caused Thom to slow to a stop. He had heard of many things have happened, and was deeply worried. Thom turned around and made his way torward the tavern, where these newcomers were said to be, currently. When he approached, Thom pulled his cloak around his body and put his hood over his head, then sat down with his back leaning against the wall. Thom sat patiently, waiting for the adventures to exit.

Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:34 PM

Hulayn smirks then kicks Glishnak. "Get up ye great stupid brute! Now Falco, I have a little proposition for you old friend..."

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:36 PM

Isidor stands by the dock, fuming. That [censored] Argonian is going to get himself into trouble, I just know it. Trouble for one member of the group means trouble for the whole group. Idiot, he mutters.

Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:40 PM

Hulayn finished his proposition. " Now Falco how about it? Remeber that you still owe us your life."

Falco thought for a moment. "Alright but only under one condition, you release me from my debt to you and your band."

"Agreed"

Falco handed Hulayn a sheet of parchment.

"There you go now leave me be."

Hulayn and the others left the bar.

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:42 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 02:40 PM)

Isidor notices the four leave the bar, and is compelled to go over to them and bash their skulls in. But he doesn't. He sits on a crate by the docks, looking out at the sea.

Posted by: syronj Jul 12 2005, 08:46 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 12 2005, 02:40 PM)

Falco handed Hulayn a sheet of parchment.

"There you go now leave me be."

Hulayn and the others left the bar.

When it was quiet again, Shaka walked over to Falco. "I didn't interfere, but what's going on?" he asked.

Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 08:51 PM

They had left The argonian. Now seemed like the ideal time to talk. But first, he needed a helmet. PLaas looked around and saw a man in full Chitin. Plaas appraoched him. "I have a proposition for you. I will give you 50 drakes for your helmet." Almost instantly, he was wearing the chitin helmet. Then, he went out of the tavern, and then to the docks, where that fool was sitting. He approached him. "That Argonian was an idiot, personnally, I think he should of sided with you." Plaas lied.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 12 2005, 08:52 PM

Anya watched the scuffle from the bar. Why is it men always need to violence to prove themselves. she thought, slightly amused by the hasty acts. Finishing her drink, she got up and left the tavern as well.

Heading over to the longhouse, Anya went to check on her spear.

"Welcome, I see that more than one person uses this spear." she heard the Nord say.

Stammering, as she didn't know how he could have found out. "Um, er, you c-could say that..."

"Calm down, little one, I took good care of him. Here."

Anya took the spear and her eyes glittered at the sight of it. The pole was inlaid with sliver and some ebony, greatly strengthening it as well as making it lighter. The head was beautifully attached, with the bonds better than any single cast spear she had seen. But to her surprise, the Dwarven head had the faint lining of the magically altered ebony, a faint outline of Daedric lined. The craftsmanship was better than any armorer she's seen in Vvardenfell.

"Thank you, this is better than I could have imagined."

"Go, you'll see your friend is unharmed as well."

Anya left and went to a dark alley, where those could not see her summon Lotus. When he came, she was suprised, as a flame seemed to envelope him. When the glow subsided, she noticed the faint outline of dark red markings along is light blue body. Unharmed maybe, she though, but what has changed?

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 08:59 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 12 2005, 02:51 PM)

Isidor recognized the voice. "Hello, [censored]. Get away, or you'll end up in the water."

Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 12 2005, 08:59 PM

Falco mulled over what he had just done. His mind flashed back to 18 years ago.

There he had been wandering the streets of Hla Oad, 15 years old. He had thought becoming a master thief and bandit was going to be easy. He was wrong. He was poor and starving. Then he saw an argonian drinking a bottle of brandy along with a Khajiit, orc, and Dunmer. He ran up and snatched the bottle, thinking he could sell it. He had been kicked to the ground by Hulayn. Then felt a saber to throat.

Salis spoke "Lets kill him boss."

Hulayn shook is head, " This one has extreme audacity. I've never seen anyone brave enough to pull a stunt like that. If he had been robbing anyone else he would have gotten away with it. Little argonian, whats your name?"

Falco was scared but he didn't let it show, "Falco Redflash, And I'll have you know that its not very smart to hold down the greatet thief in Vvardenfell."

"Well little Falco how would you like ato join our little band of bandits? We could use some young new talent."

Falco was overwhelemd at this offer. He wasn't going to be killed, plus he'd get a chance to travel with one who knew what he was doing. "Alright I'll join you Mr...?"

"...Hulayn. I'll teach you the ropes and raise you like the son I never had."

And so for 3 years Falco stayed on with the group. One day he left suddenly. He thought he had learned enough to live on his own.

And for 15 years he did.

Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 09:04 PM

Plaas merely smiled as he pulled off his helmet. "I admire your courage, fool, especially when you have no friends to help you. But don't be scared, I have come to help your group, but not you of course, you deserve to rot in the fires of Oblivion. Now, I think I will go back to the tavern, I need to finish my mead." What an arrogant fool. Plaas thought as he walked towards the tavern.

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 09:10 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 12 2005, 03:04 PM)

Isidor said nothing, but drew his axe. "You harm any of my friends, and Oblivion will be the least of your problems."

Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 12 2005, 09:12 PM

Thom thought, "Wow, it is an exciting day," as mulitple people burst out of the travern within a minute of eachother, obviously annoyed, possibly hostile. Thom watched as one person walked from the dock back torward the tavern, as the other just stood at the dock. Then it started again. This is why Thom prefered the wild. Thom didn't move an inch; he just sat in front of the tavern, waiting for someone who was in a condition to talk.

Posted by: AND Jul 12 2005, 09:16 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 02:10 PM)

Isidor said nothing, but drew his axe. "You harm any of my friends, and Oblivion will be the least of your problems."

Plaas turned to see the fool with his axe out. "You are truly stupid, I have a bow, and would get at least two shots into you before you even reached me, and not only that, but I also have a sword. Last time, you were lucky that you outnumbered me, but if you attack me, then you will not have the pleasure of numbers." Plaas laughed. "And do not worry, I am not here to hurt your friends, it is quite the opposite." Plaas continued to his seat in his booth.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:20 PM

OOC POST

Ahem; I really don't like doing this, but I think it's time to remind the players overall that Ald Raathim, like most settled areas, is a law-abiding part of the Empire, subject to Imperial Law.

I hereby quote from the Construction Set regarding Imperial Law:

QUOTE

An adventurer should know the basics of Imperial law concerning life and property. Verbal assault, pickpocketing, and trespassing are minor crimes, punished by fines or hard labor. Theft and foul murder are felonies. Theft is punished by fines proportional to the value of the property stolen, or by hard labor. Foul murder is punishable by fines of at least 1000 drakes, or by hard labor.

QUOTE

Don't steal. Don't brawl or start fights. Don't kill, except in self-defense. If you're caught, guards will let you choose your punishment: fines or hard labor.

QUOTE

Fines and compensation are determined by magistrates, and may be paid to guards. In place of fines, the criminal may serve extended sentences of hard labor. The workcamps are hard places for hard men, and for each day served, expect to lose some hard-earned skill as a result of physical, mental, or emotional punishment.

In other words, if you go around town drawing a weapon on someone for no good reason or attack someone, you can expect to be approached by the guards to pony up your fine or sent to jail - and the guards may send you to jail anyway if the situation is volatile enough that they don't feel you should be left wandering around loose. And no, Loranna is not going to spring people out of jail, even if its her friends; she's the ruling noblewoman here and has a responsibility to the town and its people. Hell, she may even be tempted to kick you out of her domain if you make yourself into a public menace.

Thank you for your time.

Loranna

Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:45 PM

Isidor is approached by an unsmiling Dram, and a second Dunmer guard.

Dram fixes Isidor with a calm, professional stare. "I hear you've been pretty free with that axe," he says. "You know what that means, I presume."

He beckons Isidor. "Come with me please, serjo."

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 11:50 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 05:45 PM)

Isidor, not saying a word, hands the axe to the guard and looks at Dram. He says nothing and begins to walk.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 12 2005, 11:53 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 05:50 PM)

Isidor, not saying a word, hands the axe to the guard and looks at Dram. He says nothing and begins to walk.

Dram raises an eyebrow, but says "Thank you for cooperating."

Isidor is led to the farmhouse that was converted to a brig during the initial expansion of Ald Raathim. The second Dunmer guard heads off and Dram turns to face Isidor.

"I've heard the innkeep's story already; I'd like to hear yours," he says. "Why the weapon play?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 12 2005, 11:55 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 03:50 PM)

Isidor, not saying a word, hands the axe to the guard and looks at Dram. He says nothing and begins to walk.

Anya stiffles a chuckle at her hasty nordish friend. He had it coming, she thought, some people need to think before they leap.

Knowing that he was fine, she headed back to the tavern, purchased a few drinks, and decided to go sight-seeing. Maybe I'll run into someone willing to show me around.

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 12 2005, 11:56 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 05:53 PM)

Isidor didn't reply at first, but then said "I thought I was looking out for a friend, guess not." His expression indicates that he would rather not discuss that.

Posted by: Loranna Jul 13 2005, 12:07 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 05:56 PM)

Isidor didn't reply at first, but then said "I thought I was looking out for a friend, guess not." His expression indicates that he would rather not discuss that.

Dram remains unperturbed. "So that group was threatening the other Argonian, that it?" he asks, half-stating, half-looking for confirmation.

"From what the innkeep says, they looked like a pretty unsavory bunch," he comments.

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 13 2005, 12:11 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 06:07 PM)

"I thought they were. But appearentley, no. That ungrateful bastard of an Argonian told me to leave, so I did."

Posted by: Loranna Jul 13 2005, 12:25 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 06:11 PM)

"I thought they were. But appearentley, no. That ungrateful bastard of an Argonian told me to leave, so I did."

Dram makes a mental note to speak to Falco later - after a word with Loranna.

"I see," he says to Isidor. "Well then, that just leaves the punishment for drawing naked steel and verbal assault. That will be one hundred septims, and a night here in the jailhouse."

He pauses a brief second. "Some friendly advice, don't take this the wrong way. You don't do you or your friends any good sitting in a cell."

He holds out his hand. "Your fine please, serjo."

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 13 2005, 12:29 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 06:25 PM)

Isidor shoves his hands into his pockets, and realizes he has no gold. "I must've left it in the Castle."

Posted by: Loranna Jul 13 2005, 12:34 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 12 2005, 06:29 PM)

Isidor shoves his hands into his pockets, and realizes he has no gold. "I must've left it in the Castle."

Dram just looks at Isidor for a brief moment, before saying " ... Fortunately, I believe you. You can pay the fine tomorrow morning upon your release."

He leads Isidor to a spartan, dreary room, one with a reinforced lock and a barred window. The floor is clean at least, however, as is the bedroll. "See you in the morning," he says, locking Isidor up for the night.

Dram closes his eyes for a moment; he needed to go find Falco, and track down those four ... gentlemen. His instincts told him something was up.

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 13 2005, 12:53 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 12 2005, 06:34 PM)

Isidor lays on the bedroll, and bids goodnight to Dram.

Posted by: AND Jul 13 2005, 01:05 AM

PLaas almost laughed, it was hilarious. "The fool." He said. The fool had just been arrested for waving his axe around like an idiot. He settled down after Isidor had been led away. HE continued to sip his mead. HE liked his mead.

Posted by: syronj Jul 13 2005, 01:45 AM

Finding Falco wasn't in the mood to talk about the incident at the bar, Shaka decided to go for a walk. By the time he got outside, Isidor had already left for the stockade.

Shaka walked down the beach in late afternoon, thinking about the events of the last week.

Posted by: f15tray22 Jul 13 2005, 03:26 AM

Thom couldn't help but chuckle when he saw the Nord approached by guards and hauled away. From what he heard through the walls, he knew that there was a disturbance in the tavern, and now he knew who caused it. Thom started to get impatient, not to mention thristy, so the Ranger decided to go into the tavern to get a drink. He entered, approached the barkeep, and said "One flin." Thom put down the gold and took up the drink. He quickly found an empty chair, alone against the north wall that satisfied him. Thom ignored the stares of some of the patrons of the bar. He had been in Ald Raathim for 3 weeks, resting from one of his journies. He took the chair and readjusted the hood to cover more of his face.

Posted by: Arynel Jul 13 2005, 03:33 AM

When Dram next enters his quarters he will find 100 Septims and a note on which is written the name ‘Isidor.’

If anyone should happen upon Arynel they may overhear the Breton mumbling something about merchants being too poor to pay full price for glass.

Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 13 2005, 04:21 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Jul 12 2005, 05:05 PM)

He's going to get himself in more trouble than he realizes one day. Anya thought. I hope I'm there.

Wanting to find out more about the mainland, Anya headed towards the library Loranna mentioned. The she was never the most scholarly of elves, but she could comprehend some text, and pictures were simple enough.

Posted by: syronj Jul 13 2005, 04:49 AM

Shaka returned to the castle for a dinner of mudcrab cakes and saltrice, then decided to stop by the library. As ever, it was a serene room lit by the amber glow of the reading lanterns. Shaka had changed into a robe before walking to the library.

When he saw Anya looking through a large illustrated folio, he greeted her quietly. "Anya, did you find you could summon Lotus again?"

Posted by: Stargazey Jul 13 2005, 04:54 AM

Before going to sleep, Isidor sat up in his cell, thinking. This behavior had to stop, and he knew it. This type of thing would never happen again, unless one of his friend's was squirting blood. He looked to the roof and then went to sleep.

Posted by: AND Jul 13 2005, 04:56 AM

It was getting late. Plaas needed a place to stay. He stood up and walked towards the bartender to rent a room. "I would like to rent a stay, please." Plaas said.
"That will be ten drakes." The bartender said.
"Sure." Plaas reached into his pocket adn pulled out ten coins and put then on the counter.
"Thank you, here is your room." The bartender gave Plaas a set of keys.
"No, thank you." Plaas took teh keys and went to his room downstairs. He needed a good night sleep. IT had been a long time since he had slept on a bed, adn he would enjoy it.

Posted by: Argonians rule Jul 13 2005, 05:05 AM

At about that time Hulayn and the other three had set up shop in the residence of the town's local recluse. He was a grizzled old Dunmer and only left his house once a month to buy food. So slaying him was quite easy. It would be several weeks before anyone even noticed he disappeared. The corpse was down in the cellar.

Hulayn layed out the parchment Falco had given him out on the dining room table. "Well mates, looks like ole' Falco came through for us. What kind of a moron would make Falco a security consultant? This parchment has guard schedules, patrol tims, routes, maps of the castle, hell it even has the location of all of its Valuables. Plus Falco will give us an updated version every day. Well mates we can rob that place blind and we can't lose! We needn't worry about him ratting us out either. He's in to far already, he hasn't got the guts. Now tonight we should get the West wing at aproximately 12:26 A.M. Right when the guard changes. There'll be a five minute lapse of guards there. We can get in, rob tthe place blind and leave without worry." He raised a glass of brandy, Drink up mates! "By the time we're done with this town we'll all be rich!"

Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 13 2005, 09:36 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 12 2005, 08:49 PM)

So enthralled by her studying, she almost jumped when Shaka greeted her. Shame on you, you should remain more aware. You know better. she silently scolded herself.

"Erm, yes, I tried after I got my spear back, and he came just fine... but he's.. well... different. And I'm not sure how."

Posted by: syronj Jul 13 2005, 05:00 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 13 2005, 03:36 AM)

He sat down at the oaken trestle table. "Different how? I have a theory about his color, for what it's worth. Maybe he's sky blue as a camouflage, now that the skies have been cleaned of the Blight. Cliffracers before may have evolved into dark red and black in order to blend into the worst of the Ashlands. . . . Just a thought that was kicking around."

Posted by: Xyber02 Jul 13 2005, 09:00 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 13 2005, 09:00 AM)

"That sounds possible. Honestly I never put much thought into cliff racers. As for different, well, he's changed color. I went into an alley way to check on him. When I called him, he came in a faint fireball glow. And now he has red linings along his skin. I'm not too sure why though. Here, let me show you."

Calling Lotus, a slightly impetuous act, he came, but without the same grandier of last time. He was still blue with red markings, almost similar to tribal tattoos.

"Odd, he didn't do the glow thing this time." she remarked, more than confused now.

Posted by: syronj Jul 13 2005, 09:24 PM

Summoning Lotus didn't quite cause a panic, but a few of the library patrons shot to their feet. After a moment, they shrugged and picked up their books, moving to tables farther away.

Shaka reached out and scratched Lotus on the head. "Whose little killing machine are you, boyo?" he said, smiling. More serious, he said to Anya: "You've got me, Anya. Dark red is kind of a daedric color, but I don't know the significance of these markings either. Maybe one of the other mages could figure it out. I wonder if he has some kind of fire powers or resistance now . . .."

He glanced at the elfin woman with the tattooed cheek. Cute, he thought. The fluting Bosmer voice always suited their women better.

"Sorry to disturb you, Anya. I'll let you get back to your reading."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 12:18 AM

"Thank you Shaka. I was thinking about seeing, well, Loranna as soon as possible, if I can ever find her. As much as I couldn't care for her at the moment, she's the only person I know that might have an idea. I didn't mind the interuption, though, these books are rather difficult." she answered, grateful for the interuption.

Noticing the stir she caused with Lotus, she released him, silently cursing her behavior. I'm not in Morrowind anymore, she though, I'll need to be more carfeul.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:28 AM

Loranna's Castle - Study

Loranna listens to the report from the guard with a nuetral expression; a ruckus in the tavern soon after she and Nalion had left, Isidor locked up for the night to cool his heels, Dram looking for Falco to follow up on what had happened.

What the hell is going on? Loranna wonders. "I see; yes, spread the word that I'd like to speak to Falco as well - and Isidor when he gets out tomorrow. Thank you."

... Hrn; why do we always seem to get rambunctious while in quiet towns ... Loranna wonders. Bad enough my father got into a brawl while we were on Vvardenfell.

She would have to think of something; she remembers Aricyn's words to her about too many loose swords rattling around in one spot. Maybe it was time the Lady of the Castle started doing what noblewomen tended to do, and send heroes out on quests ...

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 12:47 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Jul 13 2005, 06:18 PM)

Noticing the stir she caused with Lotus, she released him, silently cursing her behavior. I'm not in Morrowind anymore, she though, I'll need to be more carfeul.

Shaka could tell from her scent and body language that she was worried about having summoned her cliffracer. "It's okay," he told her. "I have the feeling the people of this castle are used to unusual events.

I'll be sure to tell Loranna that I was the one interested in seeing Lotus, in the event anyone complains. But asking Loranna about Lotus' markings is all yours."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 12:54 AM

Isidor was sleeping lightly in his cell, when he heard a creak, than a footstep. He sat straight up, grabbing around for a weapon. Before he could pick up a weapon, a voice came from the darkness "Put it down, Nord. We could kill you before you could even touch it." Isidor stood up; "Who is this?" The voice laughed, "That is unimportant. We have questions for you, Nord, not the other way around." Isidor, feeling helpless without his axe, said nothing. "You travel with Dres Loranna, correct?" Isidor said nothing, but the voice seemed to know. "Your silence makes no difference. We have certain....clients...that would like Loranna "taken care of"." Isidor felt anger course through his veins. He lunged foward into the darkness, and the voice laughed again. "Foolish Nord." Isidor sat on the floor, swearing. "What do you want from me?" The voice was silent, then spoke "Plainly? To kill her." Isidor was shocked, "What? I would never kill Loranna." The voice did not respond, and Isidor heard a crack.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:33 AM

Falco was still sitting in the dark bar corner. He had been contemplating the betrayal he had committed. What am I doing? I am going to betray the only people to ever trust me. All so I can free myself from a debt to a murdering criminal. This isn't how I was raised. It goes against whatever honor I have left. I should never have been this selfish. My companions deserve better than this. They've only been good to me and I betrayed their trust. I can't do this. I won't do it. I will stop this from happening. I'd rather do that with a clear conscience. Hulayn is a ruthless murderer and he could kill many. I won't let people die due to my selfishness and cowardice. I must tell this to Dram so he can be prepared. He stood and began to leave the bar.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:35 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 07:33 PM)

Falco finds Dram as he leaves the bar - nearly running into the armored Dunmer.

"Going somewhere?" Dram asks with a raised eyebrow. "I was hoping to talk to you."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:40 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 03:35 PM)

Falco finds Dram as he leaves the bar - nearly running into the armored Dunmer.

"Going somewhere?" Dram asks with a raised eyebrow. "I was hoping to talk to you."

Falco spoke hurredly, "Dram listen to me there will be a robbery within the next half-hour of the castle's west wing. You must rouse the guards an get them there as fast as possible. Their leader, Hulayn won't hesitate about killing anyone in his way. Now go you must hurry."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:42 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 07:40 PM)

Dram just raises his other eyebrow. "How did you come to know this?" he asks, staring at Falco thoughtfully.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 03:42 PM)

Dram just raises his other eyebrow. "How did you come to know this?" he asks, staring at Falco thoughtfully.

"Because I was the one who told them how to get in! When they are stopped arrest me but for now we must stop him. If we don't take him down here and now he could very well kill again."

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 01:45 AM

Plaas awoke in teh middle of teh night. The bed was too soft. He was used to hard materials. HE stood up. Since he couldn't sleep, he might as well look around in teh castle. The library had a map of Ald Raathim. Plaas put on his Chitin helmet which hid his face. HE then started to mumble in a low voice, immitating a nord as best he could. HE did not watn anyone else to recognize him. Then he walked out. When he reached the castle, it was dim and low-lit. HE then walked towards an Altmer to ask directions to the library. The Altmer chuckled and pointed to the door directly behind him. Plaas opened it and then asked the librarian for a map of Ald Raathim. She pointed to a random book laying on a table. Plaas sat down. Ald Raathim was a large place...

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 07:45 PM)

"Because I was the one who told them how to get in! When they are stopped arrest me but for now we must stop him. If we don't take him down here and now he could very well kill again."

"I see," Dram says, putting a hand on Falco's shoulder.

"I hereby promote you to guard for the night," he says with a faint grin. "We'll figure out whether you get to grace the dungoens in the morning. Now then, to the castle please ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:51 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 03:46 PM)

Though Falco was small he was quite a fast runner and took off at quite an astounding speed towards the castle with Dram.

Meanwhile...

Outside the castle the castle The four bandits were awaiting the time for the robbery. Salis spoke, "If that Falco gave us false info I'll skin'im alive!"

Hulayn put his hand on Salis's shoulder and spoke " I believ I have reserved that honor. But he won't betray us. He hasn't got the guts! Now silence we have 20 minutes to go."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:57 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 07:51 PM)

Dram moves rather fast for a man wearing armor, and rather quietly to boot.

As the two reach the castle, Dram confers briefly with another guard, who nods and runs off. Dram is left alone with Falco; his hand drifts down to the hilt of his ebony sword.

"You first," he says.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:09 AM

Hulayn nodded to Ra'Sirr. The khajiit made the ten-foot climb to the window with ease. he was an experrt theif and removed a tiny saw from his satchel. He used the tiny hand-held saw to easily cut through the bars on the window. He then tossed a ropeddown to the others. They each climbed in with loot sacks on their backs.
They began looting the West wing, wich happened to be the treasury. There were many large piles of gold and jewels in there. Although it was lit only by moonlight the thieves had no trouble at all finding any loot. Hulayn smirked and mumbled to himself, "easy as pie."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:15 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 08:09 PM)

"My thoughts exactly," comes a grating Dunmer voice; two guards have arrived, with Dram (and hopefully, Falco) coming up but a short moment later.

"Drop the loot and your weapons," Dram says, ebony sword out. "The game's up."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:20 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 04:15 PM)

Hulayn merly laughed. "You really think you can stop me? Salis take him out." Salis shot his bow right into the shoulder of one of the Dunmer guards. He dropped his sword and screamed. Within a second Ra'Sirr had a knife to his neck. It was the same young new guard Falco had popped out and scared several days before "Hulayn spoke, " If you don't want him to die you'll let us all out of here now!"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:27 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 08:20 PM)

The guard with the arrow in his shoulder grimaces, the knife pricking the skin on his throat.

The second guard, standing next to the first, responds by pushing the pointy end of his ebony shortsword into Ra'Sirr, while Dram casts a regen spell on the held guard to prevent him from dying should his throat get cut. Dram is thankful he took the time to practice his Restoration magic.

"Take them out," he orders, watching Falco out of the corner of his eye; the guard with the arrow in his shoulder pulls out his own dagger to fight Ra'Sirr while the second guard turns to face the remaining three, Dram already preparing another spell.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:32 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 08:27 PM)

"Take them out," he orders, watching Falco out of the corner of his eye; the guard with the arrow in his shoulder pulls out his own dagger to fight Ra'Sirr while the second guard turns to face the remaining three, Dram already preparing another spell.

Shaka turned over in his bed, trying again to get comfortable in one not meant for an Argonian frame. Unnoticed by him, one of the Glass wards set in his left arm flashes for a moment. As Shaka was not directly under attack, his wards had not fully activated.

He drifted under again. . . .

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 02:34 AM

Some murmuring echoed throughout the castle. The sound was bouncing off the stone walls of the castle. It came to Plaas. Plaas immediately stood up and started to run towards the sound. Hopefully, he would not get there too late.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:38 AM

Falco immediately jumped to the ground, knowing Salis had fired off an arrow. "Dram kill the archer!" zHe then hopped up and charged at the bandits whilst Salis reloaded. His saber was meant by Hulayn's. The two of them began batting in the pitchdark using their sense of sound to determine where their opponent's sword was. They battled back and forth across the room.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:45 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 08:38 PM)

Salis aims his arrow at the guard stabbing Ra'Sirr with an ebony shortsword, when Dram fires off a powerful Disintegrate Weapon spell, reducing Salis's longbow to a pitted and string-snapped piece of junk.

"Fetcher; that was my favorite bow," Salis snarls, drawing his blade.

"That was also the last of my magicka," Dram notes, raising his own sword. "Not that it matters."

Salis sneers. "S'wit ..." Ebony clashes against steel as the two Dunmer exchange blows. Once, twice the blades clash, and then Salis sees his opening and drives his blade at Dram's throat ...

... to hit empty air, as Dram deftly sidesteps and cleaves off Salis's head in one smooth motion.

The two other guards take out Ra'Sirr, Falco was fighting Hulayn. Wait ... where was the Orc ...

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 02:48 AM

Plaas ran up the many stairs leading to the sounds. When he got there, there were four bandits, the argonian named Falco, and three guards. Falco was battling another ARgonian, Plaas could barely make out his face. A guard that looked like a higher rank than two others was charging an archer, and two guards were battling an agile Khajiit. The Orc bandit was creeping around. Plaas saw him go behind the higher ranking guard and raise his axe. Plaas took out his bow and arrow and immediately shot at the ORc. The orc screamed but did not die. HE turned around and looked directly at Plaas. The Orc began to charge. Plaas immediately took out a throwing dagger from his belt. Then he threw it. The dagger sailed through the air, and then landed in the Orc's throat. The Orc stopped, felt his neck and then fell, dead. Loranna was not here, and Plaas' part in this was done. HE turned and jogged back to the library.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:03 AM

The two guards swiftly cut down the Khajiit Ra'Sirr. Finally it was just Hulayn and Falco. Falco eventually began pushing Hulayn back into the beam of moonlight comoing through the window, the only light in the room. "Hulayn smiled, "You can't beat me Falco I taught you everything you know about saber combat. I'll wear you down eventually my traitorous little friend." Their sbaers met at each blow. Left, right, up, down, left, thust, parry, dodger, block.... Finally their blades locked at the hilt and the two began pushing forward trying to finish the duel. (Think the saber lock from Star wars.) Falco's physical strength was no match for the older argonian's and his blade was being pushed back. Suddenly Falco smiled and spun the hilt 360 degrees around, disarming Hulayn. The older argonian reached for a knife at his side when Falco's saber took his left hand. He fell on the ground. Falco put his blade to Hulayn''s neck. Tears of pain came from Hulayn's eyes as he begged for mercy, "Please Falco spare my life. I will do anything, just don't kill me!"

Falco lowered his saber, "Release me from my debt to you." Hulayn nodded. Falco spoke again, "Then I spare your life but you will go to the gaurds to pay for your crimes." Falco turned to walk back to Dram when Hulayn's right hand shot to his dagger. He leaped at falco's back. Too bad for him Falco already knew that Hulayn coldn't be trusted. He spn around and impaled Hulayn through the heart on his saber.

Atroucious spelling I know. I think I even misspeled atrocious.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:10 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 09:03 PM)

Dram nods, his red eyes seeming to look on with approval. "Swiftly settled; well done serjos. The Lady may not have even been roused."

"Clean up," he orders his guards, who immediately begin carting the bodies off. Dram, meanwhile, looks to Falco. "I am happy I didn't have to skewer you after all," he says, his tone calm as always.

Looking over the slain, Dram notes that the Orc had an unknown arrow and knife in him; well, Dram had had the foresight to keep a guard in reserve, in case Falco had turned out to be less than trustworthy. He would see what that guard had to report on the mysterious arrow and knife as soon as he tended to current details.

Looking back to Falco, Dram says "So, these were the gentlemen who accosted you earlier today, I take it."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:12 AM

Falco nodded. He put his hands forward for cuffing. (Do they even have handcuffs in Tamriel?) "I suppose its time to imprison me for my crime."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:18 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 09:12 PM)

Falco nodded. He put his hands forward for cuffing. (Do they even have handcuffs in Tamriel?) "I suppose its time to imprison me for my crime."

Dram gets a thoughtful look on his face. "Hmm ... very well then."

He leaves his men to finish the cleanup and escorts Falco back to the jailhouse, whereupon he puts Falco in the cell across from Isidor.

"Gentlemen, you shall be released at dawn," Dram says, pulling up a chair and sitting himself down. "I believe under the circumstances that a good word can be put in the Lady's ear regarding the situation tonight ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:21 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Jul 13 2005, 09:18 PM)

"Thank ye, Dram." Turning to face Falco he says, in a coy manner "What brings you here?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:23 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 13 2005, 05:21 PM)

"Thank ye, Dram." Turning to face Falco he says, in a coy manner "What brings you here?"

Falco outlined the events preciding his arrival, "Sorry about getting you imprisoned Isidor."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:31 AM

Shaka had caught several hours' sleep but decided he couldn't sleep any longer. He threw on a robe and walked through the castle corridors for a while. Maybe if he went out to the battlements and looked at the stars . . . .

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:34 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 09:23 PM)

Falco outlined the events preciding his arrival, "Sorry about getting you imprisoned Isidor."

"Imprisoned, humiliated, and generally disgraced. So I was right, and you told me to [censored] off?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:36 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 13 2005, 05:34 PM)

"Imprisoned, humiliated, and generally disgraced. So I was right, and you told me to [censored] off?"

Falco smiled, "If you recall I never used the phrase "[censored] off" I instead made a death threat."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:38 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 09:36 PM)

Falco smiled, "If you recall I never used the phrase "[censored] off" I instead made a death threat."

"You've lost my trust, Falco and you want be likely to regain it anytime soon."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:41 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 13 2005, 05:38 PM)

"You've lost my trust, Falco and you want be likely to regain it anytime soon."

"Well since your trust doesn't function as currency I think I'll live. However Isidor I am sorry I did that. I know now I shouldn't have betrayed you like that."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:43 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 13 2005, 09:41 PM)

"Well since your trust doesn't function as currency I think I'll live. However Isidor I am sorry I did that. I know now I shouldn't have betrayed you like that."

"Very well." He turns over, and tries to go sleep.

Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 03:53 AM

Thom quietly had followed the Argonian and Dram, just to see what each was capable of. The Ranger stealthily ran behind the two, letting them lead him. As they entered the castle with the guards, the comotion allowed Thom to use the same rope that the bandits had left hanging from the window. Staying in the shadows, Thom watched as the bandits were systematically slain. "Impressive." Thom thought. The whole battle, Thom had his hands on his Daedric Claymore, he named Orome, just in case his abilities were needed, but as it turned out, they were not. Thom continued to follow Dram and the Argonian to the jail house, where he heard the sentencing. Thom waited for the guard to exit before entering himself. Once inside, Thom hid in the shadows and waited for the time. The time became right, and Thom spoke from the shadows. "Hello, serjos. I hear you both are part of the group that just arrived from Vvardenfell. Tell me, where is your leader? I would like to speak with her."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:59 AM

Waking up, Anya decided to find Loranna to ask about Lotus. She began to look for her estate room, which would obviously be the first place to look. She knew a little more about the manor, but was still slightly lost.

After asking a few gaurds which direction to go, she headed off to find Loranna.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:39 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 13 2005, 05:53 PM)

Falco was half-asleep and didn't much care who was talking. "Loranna is probably in her room" He said befre going back to bed.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:39 AM

It was morning, and Isidor had just been released from his cell by Dram. The crisp morning air greeted him, and he breathed in deep. "Ah." Dram had told him that Loranna wanted to speak with him. He made his way to her quarters.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 04:47 AM

Several of the paths around Ald Raathim wound their way upwards in elevation, climbing up into the nearby mountains, and at the peak of one of these a Breton sat on a smooth boulder watching as Magnus rose to signify the dawn.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:55 AM

In early morning, Shaka sat in the dining area with a mug of ground wickwheat. It had been good to see the constellations strewn across the sky, with little interference from torches or lanterns. Knowing the day would warm up, he was once again dressed in tunic and kilt.

Posted by: f15tray22 Yesterday, 05:46 PM

Thom woke in his camp outside of town. It was a long, stealthy night for him, but he still woke before the sun had risen. Thom gathered his equpiment and headed torward town.

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:20 PM

Plaas awoke to the sun. AS his eyelids opened, he realized that he had fallen asleep in the library. He was on the map. But now, at least he knew the city of Ald Raathim better. Plaas headed back to teh tavern. He needed his stuff, he needed food, adn he needed his fishing pole to fish.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:34 AM

Shaka was walking through the corridors of the castle, debating whether to check in with Loranna. He stepped out into the courtyard for a moment.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 12:40 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 06:34 PM)

Shaka was walking through the corridors of the castle, debating whether to check in with Loranna. He stepped out into the courtyard for a moment.

The mid morning sun silhouetted the approaching form of a Dunmer woman as she made her way through the courtyards of the Castle Ald Raathim. Though her face was fair, as much as a Dark Elf’s could be, it was lined with worry, and her hair was disheveled. Her eyes, though red, lacked fire, and she was alone.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:45 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 06:40 PM)

Shaka snapped out of his reverie for a moment when he saw the woman. She didn't fit the usual run of Ald Raathim civilians. She looks as if something is troubling her, he thought. A shame that Loranna isn't on her rounds of the city, apparently, or this woman might be able to air her concerns . . . .

Posted by: AND Today, 12:46 AM

Plaas sat, bored, on the docks of Ald Raathim. His fishing pole was still, Plaas drifted into a sleep.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 12:50 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 06:45 PM)

The woman drew out a small money purse and looked at it with disdain, as if its contents had been, sadly, exactly as she expected. Returning the purse to her waist, the Dunmer lifed her ashen hand to shield her eyes from the sun as she looked off in the distance, it was as if she thought a hero would be borne on the rising sun.

There did not seem to be anyone coming.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:51 AM

The guards watched the dunmer woman but didn't try to approach her. After a moment, Shaka walked across the cobblestones.

"Can we help you, sera?"

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 12:56 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 06:51 PM)

The guards watched the dunmer woman but didn't try to approach her. After a moment, Shaka walked across the cobblestones.

"Can we help you, sera?"

The Dunmer woman looked towards Shaka, a forlorn expression on her face. She opened her mouth and suddenly fell into a fit of coughs, as if she had not spoken for days.

“My name is Sadene Reram,” she said at last, gulping down a breath of air before continuing, “I seek aid, though I do not know how one such as you could be any help.”

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:58 AM

Fustrated with the lack of finding Loranna, Anya decided to go have some fun.

Finding the local tradehouse, she purchased hersefl a Longbow and some steel arrows.

Heading off to the target range, she praticed for a while. Nice, I know wood elves were naturals at this, but it's much easier and funner than I thought it was. Beats getting close to trouble that melee weapons require. she though, pleased with her natural talent at archery.

Posted by: syronj Today, 01:00 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 06:56 PM)

Shaka smiled slightly as he studied the dunmer. Loranna and this town seem to attract their share of strays, he thought. "Why don't you tell me what's wrong and we'll see if a lizard can be helpful after all," he said.

Under the careworn face of the woman seemed to lie character.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 01:11 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 07:00 PM)

Sadene Reram eyed Shaka for a moment, and it seemed at last as if she was going to walk on by and say nothing. But then she spoke.

“I used to live on Vvardenfell, I traveled with the entourage for a time, and I was witness to what happened at Vivec city. My cousin of the like age, Nadene, fell and worshipped Azura, but I and my husband Arvyne fled, and by some miracle we escaped with our lives. We left for the mainland, and pooled our money to by a small farm, where we lived and worked for a time.”

It seemed at that moment as if a tiny spark of vigor glistened in her eyes, but it was quick to depart.

“All was well, but then they came, those men. Soldiers, bandits, is there any difference? They put a curse on the place, I swear it, for now my husbands crops do not sprout, and our little child is of stunted growth. I do not understand this thing; I do not understand it at all. I do not know how you could be of help, how anyone could, but I have heard tell there are some here that can work miracles. That is what I need, now, a miracle.”

Posted by: syronj Today, 01:19 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 07:11 PM)

“All was well, but then they came, those men. Soldiers, bandits, is there any difference? They put a curse on the place, I swear it, for now my husbands crops do not sprout, and our little child is of stunted growth. I do not understand this thing; I do not understand it at all. I do not know how you could be of help, how anyone could, but I have heard tell there are some here that can work miracles. That is what I need, now, a miracle.”

Shaka was silent for the moment, weighing the options. Another refugee family then. He tended to forget how he had been insulated from the Blue Dawn by distance and lack of family ties.

Maybe Anya could help me investigate, he thought, or Reichi, Isidor, or the others.

"Sera, I can't promise miracles, but you've come to the right place. You seem worn from your trip. Do you need to wash up in the castle and get something to eat, while I try to find my friends?"

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 01:20 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 07:19 PM)

Shaka was silent for the moment, weighing the options. Another refugee family then. He tended to forget how he had been insulated from the Blue Dawn by distance and lack of family ties.

Maybe Anya could help me investigate, he thought, or Aki, Isidor, or the others.

"Sera, I can't promise miracles, but you've come to the right place. You seem worn from your trip. Do you need to wash up in the castle and get something to eat, while I try to find my friends?"

“I would like that, yes,” Sadene answered with hopeless expression, “though I fear I cannot, I have almost no money.”

Posted by: syronj Today, 01:24 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 07:20 PM)

“I would like that, yes,” Sadene answered with hopeless expression, “though I fear I cannot, I have almost no money.”

Shaka walked with her past the guards into the castle and looked for some servants. "It's not about the money with us. It's our duty to help the people of Daruhn." Of course, Shaka remembered the party had just gotten back from some fund-raising on Vvardenfell, but this wasn't the time to try to explain.

Shaka found a motherly-looking servant to help Sadene, who took the woman to the castle baths while Shaka walked to the common area near the guest rooms to look for the group.

Posted by: Aki Today, 01:37 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 07:24 PM)

Shaka found a motherly-looking servant to help Sadene, who took the woman to the castle baths while Shaka walked to the common area near the guest rooms to look for the group.

Reichi sat on a chair in the common area, leaning back on the chair and looking rather relaxed. His head was on his lap and his weapons sheathed.
When Shaka entered he looked up. "Heyas Shaka," he greeted.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:38 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 03:24 PM)

It was not long before he found Falco munching an apple whilst sitting back on a bench. "Morning Shaka. Hear aout the little robbery last night?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:39 AM

"Don't move!" Anya yelled. Letting off an arrow near Shaka's head. She smiled as as it quivvered in some wood it had buried itself in.

"I never knew I was so good at this archery thing. After that mess in Vvardefell with PLaas, I decided to try it myself." Noting the look on his face, "Oh come on, don't give me that look. It was never close enough to hurt you. So... what is going on anyway, you're less than you're usual chipper self right now."

Posted by: syronj Today, 01:40 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 14 2005, 07:37 PM)

"Well met, Reichi. If you're getting as antsy as the rest of us, you'll probably be glad to hear a mystery has dropped into our laps. A dunmer refugee family is having trouble with bandits . . . but it sounds as if there's more to it than that. Something about a 'curse' on their land. . . ." Suddenly Shaka heard the whistle of an arrow --

"Don't move!" Anya yelled. Letting off an arrow near Shaka's head. She smiled as as it quivvered in some wood it had buried itself in.

"I never knew I was so good at this archery thing. After that mess in Vvardefell with PLaas, I decided to try it myself." Noting the look on his face, "Oh come on, don't give me that look. It was never close enough to hurt you. So... what is going on anyway, you're less than you're usual chipper self right now."

Shaka straightened up. "It's a good thing you wood elves are cute," he said. "You're welcome to join us."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:42 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 03:40 PM)

Falco tossed the apple core to a rather surprised servant. " A curse eh? Well I'm always up for a good adventure, providing that the reward is sufficient of course."

Posted by: Aki Today, 01:44 AM

"Mysteries are always fun," Reichi replied, bringing the chair back down nto all four of its legs and standing. "A Curse and Bandits, hrmm, wonder what it could be. Only one way to find out though."

Posted by: syronj Today, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 14 2005, 07:42 PM)

Falco tossed the apple core to a rather surprised servant. " A curse eh? Well I'm always up for a good adventure, providing that the reward is sufficient of course."

"The reward is the warm glow you'll get from helping the commoners," said Shaka, smiling. "And you'll have to fill me in later about the robbery ... Sounds as if I missed all the commotion last night."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 05:40 PM)

Shaka straightened up. "It's a good thing you wood elves are cute," he said. "You're welcome to join us."

"Aw, you know the way to a woman's heart, you big sweety." Anya slung her bow across her back and strapped the small quiver to her waste. "A curse? I haven't dealt with one of those since a Altmer hired me to help him break one on some ruins near Sadrith Mora. I could use some fun. I haven't been able to find Loranna today."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:47 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 03:45 PM)

"Ah well. It'll surely be an interesting story to entertain the lasss with at least. Who knows. We may even acquire a bit of loot."

Posted by: syronj Today, 01:51 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 14 2005, 07:47 PM)

"Ah well. It'll surely be an interesting story to entertain the lasss with at least. Who knows. We may even acquire a bit of loot."

"You never know what bandits might have on them," agreed Shaka. "Sadene is getting washed up and is probably eating by now. We might as well head out this afternoon, late though it is. I'm going to get some gear together ... Damn, almost forgot my armor is still with the smith. I'll have to get by with a Shield spell I guess."

Shaka thought it over. "No, I'm also going to see if I can borrow some armor from Dram. Maybe the guards will have some extras in the armory."

Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:06 AM

Thom had been making his way to the castle, and was just passing the group when he heard of there problems. He then recognized them as the group that was from Vvardenfell. Thom carefully approached and said, "Excuse me, but you just came from Vvardenfell right? My name is Thom; I was the one in the jail last night. I have been looking for your leader, but haven't been able to find her. My question is, have you made contact with a Wood Elf named Nylus in your travels?" Thom's face switched to a look of concern.

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:10 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 14 2005, 09:06 PM)

"Can't say as I have, Thom," said Shaka, then looked over at Falco. Jail? he thought. I missed a lot of what happened last night.

Posted by: Aki Today, 03:11 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 14 2005, 09:06 PM)

"Never met no Nylus," Reichi said, looking to Thom. "Don't see many Wood Elves, aside from Anya and the occaisonall one i use as a human sheild," Reichi grinned.

Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:16 AM

Thom smiled. "I didn't think you would have, but no harm in asking, right? Nylus is, like me, a Ranger. He knows what he is doing I guess." Thom's smile faded. Nylus is silently deadly, but he does what he wants. "Well, I thank you for your answers. Now, is there anything I can do for any of you? I am becoming restless, so I am looking for some work."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:22 AM

Isidor had been strolling the grounds and saw Reichi, Anya, Shaka, Falco and a Dunmer talking. He walked over, pointedley ignoring Falco, and said to Shaka "What's the news, Shaka?"

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:26 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 09:22 PM)

Isidor had been strolling the grounds and saw Reichi, Anya, Shaka, Falco and a Dunmer talking. He walked over, pointedley ignoring Falco, and said to Shaka "What's the news, Shaka?"

Shaka said, "We're heading out this afternoon to look into a bandit situation outside of town. You're welcome to come along. I need to see if Sadene is ready; she's the dunmer whose family is threatened."

Leaving the group to sort out what task Thom might be assigned, Shaka went to fetch Sadene.

Shaka greeted the refreshed farmer, noticing that she had cleaned up well. That might be the beginning of hope in her eyes. The two headed back out to the courtyard to meet the group.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:27 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 05:26 PM)

"Why don't you come along Isidor. I think you enjoy cracking bandit skulls don't you?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:28 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 09:26 PM)

Isidor thought for a moment and then said "I've got nothing better to do, as Loranna isn't around. Let me go and get my armor and axe, and I'll be ready to go." He walked towards the castle, whistiling an old nordic tune.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 03:30 AM

Thanks to the Inner Sea, mainland Morrowind was sheltered from the ash and blight that plagued Vvardenfell, and the land was much more lush and nutrient. However, several varieties of fauna present on the island, including guar, kagouti, and kwama could be found on the mainland, as well as a number of other creatures, that were known to harass any party that strayed too far from protection. It was through this terrain that Sadene Reram would lead the others away from Ald Raathim and towards her husband’s farm.

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:34 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 09:30 PM)

Shaka watched Lotus keep pace with the group, flying above. Lotus really did blend into the sky on a clear day, though the red markings could also be seen faintly.

In the end, the group had decided they didn't know the Imperial ranger Thom well enough to take him along on this quest. They would try to talk to him when they returned.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:43 AM

Isidor marched foward, his axe gripped tightly in his hand. If there was fighting to be done, he would do it. He tightened his grip and steeled his resolve.

Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:43 AM

Though they said that they had no work, Thom had a feeling that he should come with them, whether they knew it or not. As they left, Thom hurried back to his camp, and very skillfully and quickly packed his equipment, and hid what he couldn't take. It didn't take very long to be within seeing range, so Thom used his stealth to follow, quickly and quietly behind the group. It continued that way for a while, but it was easy for the Imperial.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 03:45 AM

After a few hours travel the group arrived at a small farmstead, surrounded by barren fields and other produce, there was a little boy out front, whose face seemed slightly older than his stature gave him credit. Sadene invited the group inside, where they met her husband, Arvyne.

“Greetings,” he said to them, “Well you help us?”

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:46 AM

Shaka noticed Isidor and Falco weren't talking. There was something going on, but Shaka would have to wait to talk to them and see why there was bad blood now. He needed the group to hang together.

Posted by: Aki Today, 03:46 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 09:45 PM)

"As best we can," Reichi answered. "What exactly is the problem, if you could give us full details?"

Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 03:49 AM

As they group arrived at the farm, Thom hid in the limbs of a local tree, waiting patiently. Thom knew the reason of them coming to this particular place, and Thom figured a watcher could come in use; bandits might just happen to make a move when the are unaware. That, and Thom didn't want them to know he was following yet. Thom looked into the distance, and waited.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 03:51 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 14 2005, 09:46 PM)

"As best we can," Reichi answered. "What exactly is the problem, if you could give us full details?"

“It is all very bad, you see,” Arvyne began, “We were doing quite well for ourselves, we were lucky enough to get out of Vvardenfell as quick as we did, and find this place, although that’s on account of my lucky necklace,” he pointed an ashen finger towards an exquisite amulet attached to a chain around his neck, “but ever since those men came by, well, neither my boy or my crops seem to grow, and it doesn’t seem like I can finish anything I start of any importance. It’s a curse, I tell you.”

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:54 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 09:51 PM)

"Your wife wasn't sure whether they're soldiers or bandits," said Shaka. "I wonder if they're warriors without lords, who have turned to banditry." Shaka looked at the necklace. It was the only possession of this farm family that seemed unusual.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:56 AM

Falco looked around the room mentally noting there was nothing of value. "Well your wife mentioned bandits or soldiers. Any idea where they are?"

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:00 AM

“Well, they seemed like soldiers, Imperial soldiers,” Arvyen answered, “They weren’t particularly rude, no more rude than any sort of mannish person is. Didn’t really seem much like bandits at all, they just showed up one day and needed a place to stay for the night, the three of them. They said we’d be compensated so we gave them quarter, and they paid us and left the next day. Headed east, last I heard they were staying at an old abandoned ruin. Didn’t seem so bad, no, but ever since they’ve left things have gone horribly wrong.”

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:02 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:00 PM)

This is more complicated than I thought, Shaka mused. "It sounds as if we need to find that ruin. These may not even be bandits."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:03 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 06:00 PM)

"Well the logical thing to do seems to find them. Perhaps they will shed light on the situation.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:03 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:00 PM)

Isidor looked at the amulet attached to the Dunmer's neck. "Did these men touch that necklace?"

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:06 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 10:03 PM)

Isidor looked at the amulet attached to the Dunmer's neck. "Did these men touch that necklace?"

“Did they touch my lucky necklace? No, I don’t think so,” Arvyne answered, “I don’t remember them ever touching it, and I don’t think it would be worth taking, I’m sure they had more valuable things than this little necklace with them. The only time I take it off is when I’m asleep, besides.”

The Dunmer stared at his necklace and scratched his head.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:08 AM

"Well sir kindly give us directions to the East ruin and we shall return promptly, hopefully having spoken to and these soldiers."

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:10 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 14 2005, 10:08 PM)

"Well sir kindly give us directions to the East ruin and we shall return promptly, hopefully having spoken to and these soldiers."

"Oh, I have no idea," Arvyne answered, "Don't have much reason to leave, and even less to go that way when I do. Just head east a ways, I'm sure you can find it. I just want this curse to be dealt with."

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:12 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:10 PM)

Picking up his gear again, Shaka said: "Let's go. It's our only lead at this point, though it's getting near nightfall."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:15 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:06 PM)

Isidor looked at the necklace and said "May I see that? I promise to be careful."

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:18 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 10:15 PM)

Isidor looked at the necklace and said "May I see that? I promise to be careful."

"Why?" Arvyne asked, an inquisitive look on the Dunmer's face, "I don't think there's any reason for you to look at my lucky necklace, just a family heirloom, my father gave it to me."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:20 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:18 PM)

"Why?" Arvyne asked, an inquisitive look on the Dunmer's face, "I don't think there's any reason for you to look at my lucky necklace, just a family heirloom, my father gave it to me."

Isidor looked at the man and said "I meant no harm, Serjo Arvyne. I simply though that this necklace is the cause of your troubles. Somehow.... I think it is."

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:23 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 10:20 PM)

Isidor looked at the man and said "I meant no harm, Serjo Arvyne. I simply though that this necklace is the cause of your troubles. Somehow.... I think it is."

While the others were finishing talking to the family, Shaka stepped out onto the porch. He adjusted the borrowed guard's cuirass.

Shaka didn't see the stealthy figure approach ....

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:24 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 10:20 PM)

Isidor looked at the man and said "I meant no harm, Serjo Arvyne. I simply though that this necklace is the cause of your troubles. Somehow.... I think it is."

Arvyne’s fire-red eyes grew wide as he stepped back unconsciously and put a protective hand over the amulet.

“That’s absurd!” The Dunmer said, “No, no, it’s witchcraft or sorcery or necromancer or some such magic. This is a lucky necklace, you hear that? Lucky! It helped my father before me and it helped me and my wife escape from Vvardenfell with our lives. It certainly isn’t to blame for this, how could it be? No, it’s those men; they cursed the place, probably working their magic as we speak.”

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:26 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:24 PM)

Anya spoke up for the first time. "It's all right, serjo. Isidor, maybe we'd better check out the ruins first. We can always come back if we need to . . ."

Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 04:26 AM

Thom was now behind Shaka. He quitely climbed down the tree and was rounding the house when Shaka was exiting. Thom quickly grabbed him around the neck and quickly pulled him into the brush. He fougth, hard, leaving many bruises, but Thom just pulled him in hiding. Thom released him and watched as he turned around, and pulled his weapon. "Clam, my friend. Calm."

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:28 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 14 2005, 10:26 PM)

"Damn, Thom," said Shaka, his heart slowing again. "I thought you were going to wait in town for us. What do you want?"

Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 04:30 AM

Thom laughed. "Well, I figured you might need some unlooked for help with bandits. I was just going to tell you that if you are leaving for investigation, I will stay to protect the farmhouse, if needed." Thom turned to go back to his hiding place, but turned and said, "Oh, and by the way, I think it will be better if you do not tell anyone else I am following." Thom then disappeared into the brush.

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:34 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Jul 14 2005, 10:30 PM)

Shaka returned to the farmhouse, thoughtful. I just hope he stays out of sight before he gives someone a heart attack, he thought.

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:42 AM

After gathering up the adventurers, Shaka started out for the ruins, the setting sun at his back. An hour's walk showed them an Imperial tent that had been pitched near the entrance to some ruins, though what kind, Shaka couldn't yet tell.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:44 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 06:42 PM)

Falco whispered to Shaka, " I'll go check it out." He approached the tent...

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:46 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 10:42 PM)

Around the tent sat six imperials in heavy, well polished steel armor. Silver longswords hung at their belts and one wore the ornate robe of a battlemage, and around his neck was a chain attached to an exquisite amulet.

“What do you want?” The battlemage asked.

The other five rested their hands near to their weapons.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:52 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 06:46 PM)

Falco spoke in an eloquent manner on behalf of the group, " Good sirs, there is no need for weapons. We come on behalf of some farmers to the West of here. They say that 3 of you recently boarded there. Ever since their crop has been bad. They seem to believe that this was caused by yourselves. We would merely like to inquire as to the possibility that you have something to do with this."

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 04:57 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 14 2005, 10:52 PM)

The six imperials stared at the party members, especially Falco, incredulously.

“Well, Dark elves tend to be a superstitious lot, and don’t take to strangers,” the battlemage said, “I’m sorry to hear their crop went bad, must be a bad year, but it certainly didn’t have anything to do with us.”

He grew silent for a moment.

"I think you should leave. Now."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:01 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:57 PM)

Isidor grinned and reply "Battlemage, you have bewitched that man's amulet. Do not play coy."

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:02 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 10:57 PM)

Shaka approached. Nodding to his fellow battlemage, he said: "Sirs, we serve Dres Loranna. All who live on her lands, or near, are our concern. May I ask, are you witchhunters? You seem better equipped for exploring ruins than most Imperial troops I've seen."

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:05 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 11:01 PM)

Isidor grinned and reply "Battlemage, you have bewitched that man's amulet. Do not play coy."

The battlemage looked at Isidor, unblemished.

“No, I did not bewitch his amulet,” he said at last, tapping on the amulet hanging from his own neck, “it is exactly how it was when still in his possession.”

QUOTE

He turned to Shaka.

"We get by however we can, hunting Daedra and the like."

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:07 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:05 PM)

Shaka was dumbfounded. "Then what amulet hangs from the farmer's neck now?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:07 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 07:05 PM)

"Then why do the others all wear Imperial armor? Are you freelance?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:07 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:05 PM)

Isidor laughed and shrugged "You are a liar, good sir. That man, and his amulet, have been bewitched. I doubt his guar or family did it, so that leaves you, or one of your thugs. Now, kindly get rid of the enchatment, or we will have to force you to."

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:09 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 11:07 PM)

Shaka motioned to Isidor to wait. "Careful with the accusations, Isidor. Somehow the amulets have been switched. Would you gentlemen like to explain?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:10 AM

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

Shaka motioned to Isidor to wait. "Careful with the accusations, Isidor. Somehow the amulets have been switched. Would you gentlemen like to explain?"

"There is nothing to explain, Shaka. This man is a bewitcher, an enchanter. He is the reason for that man's run of bad luck. Trust me. I dealt with his kind up in Skyrim all the time."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:11 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 07:10 PM)

"There is nothing to explain, Shaka. This man is a bewitcher, an enchanter. He is the reason for that man's run of bad luck. Trust me. I dealt with his kind up in Skyrim all the time."

"Are you so quick to judge Isidor? I see no proof in your accusations. As such I harbor no hostility towards these men."

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:11 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Jul 14 2005, 11:07 PM)

"Then why do the others all wear Imperial armor? Are you freelance?"

QUOTE

"No, I tell you honestly, I did not bewitch his amulet, it is right here, with no bewitchment of any type," he said to Isidor, tapping the amulet at his neck, "I think you've heard enough already. Leave."

The other five imperials drew their weapons.

Posted by: f15tray22 Today, 05:12 AM

Thom continued to sit in the tree, with a sharp eye on all happenings around the farmhouse. Thom watched as the woman that lead them here, exited the house and started to work on the west side of the house. But something else also caught his eye...an Alit, running torward the unkonowing woman. Thom quickly pulled his bow, fitted and arrow, aimed, and fired at a large angle upward. The arrow fell right into the path of the Alit, catching it in the stomach. It tripped and rolled to the ground. It didn't get up. Thom smiled to himself. "Good shot."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:13 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:11 PM)

“I was in Vvardenfell when the mountain erupted, and was able to save myself by recalling out.” The battlemage answered Falco, “I’ve wanted to make my way back to the Imperial province, and have joined up with these men, safety in numbers, as they say.”
"No, I tell you honestly, I did not bewitch his amulet, it is right here, with no bewitchment of any type," he said to Isidor, tapping the amulet at his neck, "I think you've heard enough already. Leave."

The other five imperials drew their weapons.

Isidor couldn't stop laughing "So quick to draw your weapons for a group that has done no wrong." Isidor withdrew his axe, getting glares from his companions, "Don't worry, I won't use it unless it's nessecary." He laughed and smiled at the battlemage.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:16 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 11:13 PM)

The battlemage wove his hands, and a shimmering purple shield aura materialized around the five soldiers, who, with looks of experience and determination on their faces, moved ever closer towards the group.

“I said leave, friends,” the battlemage said coldly.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:18 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:16 PM)

"You fool. You think you can intimidate us, with magickas and thugs?" Isidor laughs again and then walks to the battlemage, his axe in his hand "Reverse the enchantment. NOW."

Posted by: Aki Today, 05:18 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:16 PM)

"I guess we gotta do this the hard way?" Reichi asked rhetorically, drawing his own blades. "So be it."

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:19 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:16 PM)

"Stand where you are," said Shaka to the adventurers. He in turn raised shields on the group.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:20 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Jul 14 2005, 11:18 PM)

"I guess we gotta do this the hard way?" Reichi asked rhetorically, drawing his own blades. "So be it."

“You don’t listen well, Nord, do you?” The battlemage said to Isidor before casting a burning touch-spell at him.

The other five charged the group members.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Jul 14 2005, 07:18 PM)

"You fool. You think you can intimidate us, with magickas and thugs?" Isidor laughs again and then walks to the battlemage, his axe in his hand "Reverse the enchantment. NOW."

Falco had just figured it out. "Isidor he can't. He didn't put an enchantment on it. He gave his own cursed amulet to the farmer and took the farmer's lucky one." Falco turned to the charging soldiers. He drew his saber and prepared for a fight.

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:23 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:20 PM)

“You don’t listen well, Nord, do you?” The battlemage said to Isidor before casting a burning touch-spell at him.

The other five charged the group members.

Shaka unsheathed Bitter Mercy and called up a Storm Atronach. There was a crackle of electricity, and the golem could be seen standing behind the opposing battlemage, holding the mage in a headlock.

"How about it, mage?" Shaka called out. "Did you give him an unlucky amulet, or do I have the atronach snap your neck?"

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:30 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 11:23 PM)

The battlemage cursed.

“I switched the amulets,” he said, “I waited until he was asleep and took his, leaving mine in its place. It was causing me nothing but trouble and I had to get rid of it.”

The other five did not seem to notice the predicament of the battlemage. Either that or they did not care.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 05:33 AM

Falco ran straight at the one charging at him. When he was not 3 feet away he dropped to the ground and tripped theman, who's own momentum hurled him over Falco and onto the ground. Falco hopped to his feet and decapitated him whilst he was on his stomach.

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:34 AM

Around Shaka, he could hear curses and the clang of sword against shield and armor. He held his gaze on the battlemage.

"Thank you," said Shaka. "Give us the amulet and we'll let you and your companions travel on."

Posted by: Aki Today, 05:39 AM

Reichi saw one of the Imperials charge him and quickly blocked the Imperial's blade, raking his dagger across the Imperial's face. The Imperial cried out in pain and drew back. Taking advantage of this, Reichi drew back his Daedric blade and thrust it into the Imperial's stomach. As the Imperial slid off his shortsword, another attempted to attack from behind. Reichi whirled quickly, sinking the Dagger Of Senses into the Man's neck, who dropped to the ground.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:41 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 11:34 PM)

“Fine, take it,” the battlemage said, lifting the amulet up over his neck and throwing it above Shaka’s head.

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:44 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:41 PM)

“Fine, take it,” the battlemage said, lifting the amulet up over his neck and throwing it above Shaka’s head.

Keeping the mage in the atronach's grip for the moment, Shaka shouted to the others: "Imperials, it's over! Surrender and be spared!" Shaka hoped some would still be alive by the time it sank in.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 05:46 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Jul 14 2005, 11:44 PM)

Keeping the mage in the atronach's grip for the moment, Shaka shouted to the others: "Imperials, it's over! Surrender and be spared!" Shaka hoped some would still be alive by the time it sank in.

Two imperials dropped their swords, three lay dead.

"There, leave us be." The battlemage said.

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:55 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Jul 14 2005, 11:46 PM)

Two imperials dropped their swords, three lay dead.

"There, leave us be." The battlemage said.

The party stripped the imperials of their armor and weapons for the time being, and confined them to their tent, their hands and feet bound. In the morning they would return to the farmhouse and restore the amulet to its rightful owners.

For now, Shaka worked with the group as they healed each other and set up camp.

"Nice hipsway on the elf," he heard Falco mutter. Privately, Shaka had to agree.

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