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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:39 PM

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

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Summary for Loranna:

Loranna is in Ald Raathim, having recently helped Ahjaar regain her memory - and learning that the Khajiit woman has a daughter who fell in the hands of rogue slavers ...

She has gathered together her friends, asking for their help in rescuing Ahjaar's daughter Luxi, and is now preparing the ship to take the party to Dagon Fel - as soon as Tris has a word with her.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:40 PM

Summary

Falco Redflash, the male argonian Rogue, is currently heading down to the docks.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:42 PM

ooc: Tris, a young male Breton, came to an agreement with Barenziah in the last thread.

Tris gestured to Goranthir. "Wait a moment before you run out. Loranna... her majesty and I had an interesting talk, just now."

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:43 PM

Summary
Nalion, a male Breton mage, is currently resting in his chamber. He is trying to fulfill a task Allerleirauh has placed on him and thus he needs to stay in Ald Raathim.
He recently had a talk with Tris and asked about Doll, a human Akavirian girl with whom Nalion fell in love with and wants to see again and this increases his determination to be successful.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:43 PM

Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is waiting at the Ald Raathim castle for word from Slyvos on summoning a ghost that is haunting Anya.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:44 PM

OOC:

The Breton Arynel is currently with the others.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:45 PM

OOC:
Isidor, the incredibly attractive male nord(), is getting ready to go to Dagon Fel, to help find Ahjaar's daughter, with Ahjaar, Radnot, Tris, Falco, Reichi, Arynel and Goranthir.

Isidor heads to the dock, and stood there, waiting.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:46 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:42 PM)

Loranna says "I heard from the servants that you and her Majesty were chatting; what were you two discussing, dear?"

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:47 PM

OOC Summary:
Ahjaar has just gotten back her memory, and is thrown back in shock from the fact that her daughter, Luxi, was kiddnapped by the Slaver/Smugglar Soruceror.
She is now preparing to go to Dagon Fel.

****************************

Ahjaar got up, and headed down to the Drucken Guar. Before she left, she wanted to get something to eat..

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:47 PM

Summary

Barenziah, the Queen Mother and current Regent ruler of Morrowind, is in Ald Raathim, with a proposal of an alliance with the kingdom. Her son, Helseth, lies dying back in Mournhold.

Goranthir, one of her guards and (unbeknownst to most) her grandson, is a handsome 16-year-old natural ranger, able to speak with all manners of animals. He is currently in Loranna's room, trying to keep the blood stains on his shirt from being seen.

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:42 PM)

"What did you say?" Goranthir's eyes widened with hope. He tried to sound confident, but he knew that he didn't.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:48 PM

Summary: Anya is a Wood Elf rogue with blonde hair tied into a tight bun and a cherry tatto on her left cheek. She's sitting in the Drunken Guar talking with Captain Balryn of the Royal Gaurd after winning an Akaviri Amulet in a little archery contest.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:50 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 03:47 PM)

Tris smiled at the young man. It was hard not to be infected by his enthusiasm.

"I did tell you not to worry about being disappointed, didn't I?"

He waited until the room had cleared to continue. "Her majesty would like Goranthir to become part of your group, Loranna. She thinks it would be good for him."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:50 PM)

Goranthir looked from Tris to Loranna, and licked his lips like he was going to give a long plea, but all that came out was: "Please?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:54 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:50 PM)

"Ah," Loranna says. "She told me he's a natural ranger."

A thoughtful look comes to her face. "Dram has been asking Thom to train some of the guards in wilderness skills; after the latest vampire attack he felt we needed more ranger types for Ald Raathim ..."

She looks at Goranthir. "What experience do you have with adventuring, dear?" She pauses, then adds in a lower tone " ... And, um, how likely would your parents be to jump on me if something bad happened ..."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:54 PM

OOC Summary:

Reichi, the male Dunmer Werewolf, is with the others...
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QUOTE

He waited until the room had cleared to continue. "Her majesty would like Goranthir to become part of your group, Loranna. She thinks it would be good for him."

Reichi raised a eyebrow, but grinned. "I have no problem with it," he said after a moment's pause. "So long as he doesn't get himself killed," he said half in jest.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:55 PM

Ahjaar ordered Nix hound meat, bread and a bottle of Filn.

She ate, all the time thinking... worrying... hoping...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:59 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 03:54 PM)

"I have her majesty's assurance that no harm will come to any of us through his parents," Tris said. He turned to include Goranthir in his conversation. "And I told her majesty what we all know, which is that if he wants to come, he belongs here, and it's not within our power to stop him."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:59 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:54 PM)

"I wasn't thinking ... that ... um ..." Goranthir stammered.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:54 PM)

She looks at Goranthir. "What experience do you have with adventuring, dear?" She pauses, then adds in a lower tone " ... And, um, how likely would your parents be to jump on me if something bad happened ..."

Goranthir looked to Tris miserably, and back to Loranna, "Well, no experience, really. Except a few scrapes on the road from Summerset to Morrowind ... That's why I didn't think I should begin on my own ... But I can support a group. And I won't let you down ...

"My parents know I want to do this, and they've reluctantly agreed if my grandmother says you're trustworthy. I suppose if I die, they'll be upset, but I imagine more angry at whoever did the killing ... "

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 04:59 PM)

Goranthir smiled widely. It was definitely his mother and grandmother's smile.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:00 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 12:55 PM)

Ahjaar ordered Nix hound meat, bread and a bottle of Filn.

She ate, all the time thinking... worrying... hoping...

Falco entered the tavern to get one last drink before he left. He noticed Ahjaar sitting alone. He apporached and sat next to her. He had yet to speak with her, but felt he still needed to apologize. "I believ I have not yet introduce myself. I am Falco Redflash. But I fear I must apologize to you already. Ahjaar, I'm sorry about your daughter, and your husband. I'm sure he was a good man. I feel guilty though. These slavers I knew what they did for a living, and didn't evr do anything to stop them. Really if it wasn't for me your daughter would be safe right now. So will you accept my most sincere apologies?"

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:02 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 05:00 PM)

"It's not your fault, Falco, don't burden yourself with such thoughts."
Ahjaar sipped some of her filn.
"It's no one fault. Not mine. Not yours. Would you like something? Filn?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:04 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 01:02 PM)

"It's not your fault, Falco, don't burden yourself with such thoughts."
Ahjaar sipped some of her filn.
"It's no one fault. Not mine. Not yours. Would you like something? Filn?"

He shook his head "I never touch the stuff. But Ahjaar I swear to you I will find your daugher and help slay the bastard who took her. Of this you can be sure."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:05 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 04:59 PM)

"I wasn't thinking ... that ... um ..." Goranthir stammered.
Goranthir looked to Tris miserably, and back to Loranna, "Well, no experience, really. Except a few scrapes on the road from Summerset to Morrowind ... That's why I didn't think I should begin on my own ... But I can support a group. And I won't let you down ...

"My parents know I want to do this, and they've reluctantly agreed if my grandmother says you're trustworthy. I suppose if I die, they'll be upset, but I imagine more angry at whoever did the killing ... "
Goranthir smiled widely. It was definitely his mother and grandmother's smile.

Loranna looks concerned, but smiles nonetheless. "Tris is right," she says. "If you're here, seeking adventure, then you belong here. Far be it from me to tell a young, dreaming youth not to follow their dreams."

"Just, do be careful; the first step to becoming a truly great adventurer is in recognizing your own limits," she says. "I've fought with everyone going on this rescue mission; they're all good people, even if Falco is exasperating at times. And Isidor too."

She looks over and adds "Oh and that Tris fellow - he's the worst. He'll smile at a lass and make them fall in love without even trying and then - bam! Off he goes to get into trouble, just because. Terrible, terrible I tell you."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 05:04 PM)

He shook his head "I never touch the stuff. But Ahjaar I swear to you I will find your daugher and help slay the bastard who took her. Of this you can be sure."

"Thank you, so much." Ahjaar hugged him.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 01:06 PM)

"Thank you, so much." Ahjaar hugged him.

Falco smiled then turned to leave "Hurry up we'll be leaving soon..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:09 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:05 PM)

"Who's talking about lasses?" Tris said mildly.

"He's not here to work in the guard, Loranna; he's one of us, like it or not. So we should probably get used to the idea."

He grinned. But he was also telling Goranthir, with a look, We'll talk in a moment.

"Shall we get you some gear?" he asked.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:10 PM

Before Loranna had finished, Goranthir dropped on on knee to kiss her hand.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 05:05 PM)

She looks over and adds "Oh and that Tris fellow - he's the worst. He'll smile at a lass and make them fall in love without even trying and then - bam! Off he goes to get into trouble, just because. Terrible, terrible I tell you."

Goranthir laughed, got up, and embraced Tris: "Yeah, he's definitely the worst."

The blood stains on his shirt were visible, but he didn't seem to notice. "I have to tell grandmother goodbye. How soon are we leaving?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:12 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 05:10 PM)

Before Loranna had finished, Goranthir dropped on on knee to kiss her hand.
Goranthir laughed, got up, and embraced Tris: "Yeah, he's definitely the worst."

The blood stains on his shirt were visible, but he didn't seem to notice. "I have to tell grandmother goodbye. How soon are we leaving?"

Loranna blushes a little. "You're welcome dear ... uh, Goranthir, why are you all bloody?"

She was about to answer Tris, when Goranthir embraced the Breton. "Oh no; now I have two pretty boys being cute in close proximity; I need to go to my confessor soon as her Majesty leaves ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:16 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 05:12 PM)

Loranna blushes a little. "You're welcome dear ... uh, Goranthir, why are you all bloody?"

Goranthir looked down, and his eyes turned sad though the smile remained on his face. "You were having a problem with alit eating your ranchers' guar, and I tried to take care of it. I was just trying to get them together so there could be some kind of a compromise ... but the ranchers weren't really interested in that. They killed the alit. So ... I guess that's good for the guar ..."

He tried to laugh, but it wasn't authentic.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:16 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 05:08 PM)

Falco smiled then turned to leave "Hurry up we'll be leaving soon..."

**********
Ahjaar was waiting impatently on the dock, throwing Slaughter fish scales to Samuel, the Deugh. "Samuel like's tasties.." He said, as he gobbles up the scales.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:19 PM

Falco hurried his cute butt and tail into the ship.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:23 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 04:16 PM)

"That is blood," Tris said, shocked. "They shouldn't have gotten blood on you, whatever they thought they were doing. Goranthir - you're no prince here, just a man, but... sometimes you just have to punch someone in the face."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:26 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 05:23 PM)

"I did, it's a good thing I didn't have a sword on me," Goranthir grimaced, and pulled open the tunic to show the sword gash across his chest. "It's not all alit blood. I don't think they were trying to hurt me -- I just kept on getting in the way. At least, until there was nothing left to try to protect."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:27 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 05:23 PM)

Loranna is frowning. "Agreed," Loranna says. "Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention, Goranthir; it seems our ranchers need some extra help keeping the alits out of their hair - and a punch to the face. Pity my father isn't around right now ..."

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 05:26 PM)

Loranna's frown deepens. "I think I need to talk to Dram ..." she says, her brow darkening.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:28 PM

Anya was grateful when the servant arrived and told her Loranna requested help, though it sounded like plenty had already gathered, and she wasn't in the best of shape to go adventuring. She just wanted to go out and collect her thoughts, the nightmares bearing down on her again.

Standing up, Anya gave the captain a kiss on the cheek, "It was nice to meet you, and to see such fine archery. Your tales were interesting to hear too, despite your modest story-telling. I need to go though, I hope we can sit down again before you leave with your Queen."

Picking up her armor from the smith, and leaving a generous sum of coins, she equipped her now matte black and green Glass Curaiss. Much better for avoiding detection.

She picked a direction, and began walking. Her path taking her into the woods. Lotus appeared a moment later when she entered the tree line. "Oh dear, I forgot I didn't release you, though I suppose you didn't mind the exersice. Tell me, what could she have meant, I never left anyone, why would she say that?"

She continued down the woods confused and scared, her face still passive, grateful for her silent company.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:30 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:27 PM)

Tris's nostrils flared. If they hadn't been about to head off, he would have found the ranchers himself. But Loranna could handle her own people. That was new. The Loranna he had first met was a timid girl who wouldn't talk back to anyone.

"You shouldn't leave wounds unhealed," he said softly. "First lesson. Always have healing ready to hand. Loranna?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:33 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 05:30 PM)

Loranna nods, muttering "Just give me a description of the people involved, dear; Dram and I will take care of the rest."

Her hands glow with blue light as she passes them over Goranthir's woulds; rent flesh mends and lost blood replenishes, restoring health and vigor.

"Good luck dear; may the Nine bless your first adventure," she says, smiling; her tearstreaks catch the light, giving her expression an almost ethereal beauy.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:34 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 05:30 PM)

"But they just barely scratched me," Goranthir said, tracing the red line across his dark chest. "Don't tell Barenziah. She'll think I'm a fool for interfering."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 05:33 PM)

He gives the description, and then drops again to his knee, "Thank you, my lady."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 04:34 PM)

"But they just barely scratched me," Goranthir said, tracing the red line across his dark chest. "Don't tell Barenziah. She'll think I'm a fool for interfering."
He gives the description, and then drops again to his knee, "Thank you, my lady."

Loranna had the business of hiring the boat to take care of; and Goranthir had his grandmother to visit. Outside Loranna's room, Tris said to him, "I had this lecture ready for you, this long one about recklessness. But you've heard it before, I realized. So let me just say this: when you risk your life with a group of people, you may get someone killed. I've sworn to protect you; you could get me killed. I'm fast, but not invulnerable. Remember that."

He ruffled the red-gold hair. "See you on the boat."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 05:34 PM)

"You're welcome dear - but please, don't keep kneeling like that to me," Loranna says, grinning. "You'll give me most evil ideas and Slyvos is still recovering."

"Whih reminds me, I need to speak with my fiance ..." she says. "But first things first. Godspeed dears; I'll await your return."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:45 PM

Loranna, while going to find Dram, discovers a pie in the oven.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:46 PM

Oh, look, pie!

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:47 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 05:42 PM)

"Thank you, and I won't do it anymore," Goranthir grinned, getting back to his feet. "It's sort of how we do everything in Firsthold. I'll bring you something back from Dagon Fel!"

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 05:42 PM)

"Thank you, I'll never forget that you gave me this chance," Goranthir smiled, and embarrassed, realized that he needed to wipe a tear from his eye. He did so quickly and then ran off down the corridor. "I'll see you at the ship!"

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:50 PM

Ahjaar sat on the deck, watching the waves slap the boat, waiting for the others to bored. Thoughts plagued her mind, mostly bad.

What if Luxi was sold?
What if we can't find the group?
What if Luxi is-

No, she didn't dare think that.

She fiddled with an arrow, rolling it in her palms, trying to not think about Luxi. She closed her eyes and cryed.

She just wanted her daughter back.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:52 PM

The ship's captain nods. "Right; three days of alit jerky, four bottles of brandy - one fer meself - saltrice and hackle ho and nix jerky and potions for restoring health, restoring magicka, restoring fatigue, curing poison and disease, making yourself hard to see, and one bottle of Telvanni Bug Musk. Plus some gold for operating expenses and one more bottle of filn for me."

"Too bad you ain't going to Suran," the captain winks. "We cast off mateys! Off to Dagon Fel!"

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:53 PM

Goranthir hurried his way down to the ship. Full ebony mail, daedric dai-katana. His grandmother had dressed him for his first day adventuring.

“This is really embarrassing,” he thought to himself.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:59 PM

Barenziah found Tris in the corridor while he was leaving to catch the ship.

"Goranthir told me what you did for him," the Queen Mother smiled. "He worships you now, I hope you know. I just wanted to say thank you again, and to tell you while you're watching out for him, remember to watch out for yourself."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:02 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 04:59 PM)

"I will," Tris said. He took her hand and bowed over it. "After all, I want to see you again."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:05 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 06:02 PM)

"I will," Tris said. He took her hand and bowed over it. "After all, I want to see you again."

"I may not be here when you return," Barenziah smiled. "But I guarantee you that I will see you again, and again."

Her guards in attendance looked the other way as she kissed him.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:07 AM

After a day at sea, the ship fanilly lands at Dagon Fel.

Ahjaar looks around. She sighed. This town was all to familiar.
The first thing she wanted to do was go to her house.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:11 AM

Falco yawned and stretched. It had been a few weeks since he had last been to Dagon Fel but he still knew the town like the back of his hand. As, he was sure, did Isidor. Falco walked onto the docks.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:14 AM

Goranthir looked around, his eyes wide with wonder. "It's so ... horrible ..."

Dagon Fel had not felt the full brunt of the Azurite attacks or the explosion of Dagoth Ur, but it was not the prettiest of towns.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:20 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 05:14 PM)

Tris laughed out loud.

"Don't let the locals hear you say that. As Vvardenfell goes, this is the pretty part."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:22 AM

Ald Raathim

Loranna listens to Dram's report. "They were a little outraged at having to pay up over a 'snippity newcomer with less sense than the damn alits he was trying to keep alive', and they grumbled a lot about food being taken off their tables, but the ranchers have been made to understand the error of their ways, my Lady. They paid their fines and the situation is resolved." He hesitates a moment. "I understand the young man can speak to animals ..."

"Yes, he can," Loranna says, reading Dram's expression. "He's here to be an adventurer, not a guard, though."

Dram nods. "A pity; we could use some more people with wilderness skills. The ranchers say the alits have been giving them trouble for a little bit now ..."

"We're working on it, trust me dear," Loranna says. "Thank you for your prompt work, Dram."

Dram bows lightly. "My job, my Lady; that is all for now to report."

"Very well; return to your duties, dear." Dram bows and leaves, as Loranna scratches her chin. Thom had left for a while; she wondered who else could train her guards in wilderness skills ...

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:22 AM

Ahjaar decided the best way to find the mine quickly was to ask the people who lived here.

But first, she dicided to ask Falco.

"Falco, you know alot about this group, it seems. Do have any idea of its where abouts?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:22 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 06:14 PM)

"I lived on this [censored] desolate rock for ten years. It's worse then a Grahl's cave. It's cold, the locals are unfriendly, and the smugglers are the worst scum you'll ever meet".

He turns to Ahjaar "Last I heard, they have a cave to the east of this "town"."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:27 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 06:22 PM)

"East? Good. We hould start in the direction, I soppose."

Ahjaar begain to walk twards the west.
"I'll catch up with you, I'm going to go check something."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:31 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 06:20 PM)

Tris laughed out loud.

"Don't let the locals hear you say that. As Vvardenfell goes, this is the pretty part."

"I've been to Vivec," said Goranthir as they began the walk. "Almost a year ago, before all the ... troubles. It wasn't the friendliest town to the Queen's retinue, but I liked the canals ..."

Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:32 AM

Ald Raathim, the previous night

Nalion had slept long and took his time to rest and think. Many thoughts raced through his head, about Doll, his task, his friends here and in Solunastra and ... wherever.

Now though while walking through the castles towards the tower where Loranna's study was located, he focused on the task ahead.

The Breton climbed the stairs of the tower and past Loranna's study. As he arrived at the top, he sqeezed though a small trap door leading outside. Moving towards a merlon, he placed his hands firmly onto the cold stone. It was a cold night and the castle was quiet. The guards dutifully patrolled on the battlements below.

Nalion looked skywards. It was a clear night and the stars sparkled like gems on a black velvet dress. On closer investigation though, as if a woman would hold that dress against the light streaming though a window, one would find that this dress was in truth ragged, with holes all over it through which bright daylight shined. A dress called Oblivion.
Nalion deeply breathed in the fresh cool air and began to patiently watch the sky. He knew not what he was looking for, but he would know when he saw it.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:32 AM

Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 06:22 PM)

"Very well; return to your duties, dear." Dram bows and leaves, as Loranna scratches her chin. Thom had left for a while; she wondered who else could train her guards in wilderness skills ...

A servant entered. "The Queen Mother of Morrowind wishes the pleasure of your company."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:36 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 06:32 PM)

Ald Raathim
A servant entered. "The Queen Mother of Morrowind wishes the pleasure of your company."

"Thank you dear," Loranna says, getting up and following her servant to the Queen's pressence.

"You wished my company, Your Majesty?" Loranna asks, smiling; she was coming to enjoy her time with the Dunmer queen.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:37 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 05:27 PM)

"East? Good. We hould start in the direction, I soppose."

Ahjaar begain to walk twards the west.
"I'll catch up with you, I'm going to go check something."

"Is that the best idea?" Tris asked her. "We can go with you, and then go together. It's not as if the trail is going to be hot; it's been several days already."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:37 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 06:36 PM)

The Queen was standing on the cliffs overlooking the bay. At Loranna's approach, she laughed, "I would have come to you, my dear. But it is a lovely day. So much nicer to discuss things with a view over the land we hope to protect."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:39 AM

Ahjaar took the path leading around the wastern hills, as she went the smell of charcal grew worse. She saw her house before she physicaly did, and when she did, her nightmares came true. Where her house once stood proud and tall, there was just a pile of charred wood planks.
She knew what had happened here. Hanvarlic had looted her house, and burnt it to the gound. She expected no less of him, the vermin he was.

Ahjaar ran and cought back up with the group.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:41 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 06:37 PM)

"It is a lovely day," Loranna says. "And it is a lovely land too, even if it really doesn't know the beauy of a fresh snowfall. But no place can have everything."

Save one, Loranna thinks, remembering Allie's letters.

"What would you like to discuss, Your Majesty?" Loranna asks, after taking a moment to admire the view.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:43 AM

Fslco saw the look of sadness and anger etched onto Ahjaar's face. He was surprised to find he was genuinely concerned. "What is it Ahjaar? Whats wrong?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:44 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 06:41 PM)

"What would you like to discuss, Your Majesty?" Loranna asks, after taking a moment to admire the view.

"My grandson Goranthir is much taken with you, and your battles," Barenziah smiled, the wind from the sea stroking her silver hair. "If I ever wished to make you an enemy, I would be making an enemy of him. It appears I've lost the ability to negotiate terms of an alliance altogether."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:50 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 5 2005, 06:43 PM)

Falco saw the look of sadness and anger etched onto Ahjaar's face. He was surprised to find he was genuinely concerned. "What is it Ahjaar? Whats wrong?"

"I don't want to talk about it now, Falco." she huffed.

"Keep you eye's peeled, the entrance is bound to be hidden by an Illision, so look for anomalies in the ground, rock, whatever."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:50 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 06:44 PM)

"Really?" Loranna says. "I'd just been thinking almost the opposite; how could I think to make an enemy of you when your own grandson fights with us in the coming days?"

She chuckles a bit. "This is why you are the seasoned and powerful Queen Mother and I'm still the new noblewoman with more ambitions than she realized but little actual experience as of yet."

"I've spoken with almost everyone I had thought to speak of regarding your offer, Your Majesty," Loranna continues. "I admit there are still come reservations in my mind but I find myself leaning ever more toward accepting your proposal."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:56 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 06:50 PM)

"It is good you are so cautious," Barenziah nodded. "Simply let me know when you are ready to say for certain. I am happy to stay here. Do you know I accepted Symmachus's marriage proposal right on this cliff? Both Plitinius Mero and Stern Gamboge got that wrong in their biographies of me. I always thought that funny, but I never thought to correct them ..."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:01 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 06:56 PM)

"It's a lovely cliff," Loranna says. "It's a good place to declare one's love for another." She sniffs the air, smiling. "The wind is almost just right here ..."

" ... If I may ask, Your Majesty, what would you foresee as the greatest opposition to those who ally with you?" she asks. "I think I could allay my reservations some if I knew better beforehand what my agreeing would be commiting me to. Especially since I am rather close to the higer ups in one of the bigger factions in Morrowind, one that's traditionally been at odds with your son."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:01 PM)

"The objections I've faced so far in my discussions with others probably don't apply to you," Barenziah said. "Morrowind is an ancient land with ancient grudges, and I cannot ease them all with a few sweet words. But my aim is to make a single, strong, central authority in Morrowind, to end the small civil wars that have been plaguing and impoverishing the land for millenia. Each subject realm should be powerful enough to protect itself, but no more. The ability of the larger realms to bully and suborn their neighbors will cease."

Barenziah took a seat on a bare rock. "The larger powers-that-be do not like this, of course. But they were not friends to begin with. Some of them have already set down their arms, and others will likely fight to preserve their old priveleges. It may be that there will be a war. And if there is, it may come to Ald Raathim."

"If it does, as your ally, we will protect you, and ask that you help us secure your borders and support our soldiers. If you side with them, well, you would be our enemy ... "

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:28 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 07:17 PM)

"I'm still trying to learn more about Morrowind's politics," Loranna admits. "I respect the value of Dunmer traditions; your people have achomplished incredible things, Your Majesty, and I wish to add to that, not detract from it. But I do admit, for all the good the House system may have brought, there is a lot of animosity that seems pointless."

"You're right; a few sweet words won't erase it all, and maybe for Morrowind the Houses should continue to exist - we live in the Arena, after all. But my thoughts run more in line with yours on this matter."

"And, to be honest - Dunmer traditionalists, espeically in my own House, won't see me as much of an ally anyway," she says. "I'm not an abolitionist but I'm not about to change how we do things here, just to be complaint with the Dunmer traditions, and slaves who seek asylum here will still find me sympathetic."

"Either way, I'm looking at conflict, am I not?" Loranna asks, smiling a little.

"What do you foresee from the New Temple, Your Majesty?" Loranna asks. "I was thinking you and Allerleirauh should talk; I can't speak for her but I think she'd be inclined to listen to your ideas, at least. She does have experience with the Dunmer people and their gods."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:33 AM

Isidor walked foward, quitely. He thought the cave should appear soon, but he wasn't sure.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:33 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:28 PM)

"Either way, I'm looking at conflict, am I not?" Loranna asks, smiling a little.

"I certainly am," Barenziah smiled sadly. "I suspect though that the trouble will come in the south and in Vvardenfell, not near here, but one never knows."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:28 PM)

"What do you foresee from the New Temple, Your Majesty?" Loranna asks. "I was thinking you and Allerleirauh should talk; I can't speak for her but I think she'd be inclined to listen to your ideas, at least. She does have experience with the Dunmer people and their gods."

"Tris said he would be my ambassador to Allerleirauh," Barenziah replied. "I think they are in a similar situation to you and me. They are a relatively new institution, not yet part of the old structure. I know their aims, I think, and they're complimentary to mine, but I have to do more research to offer a solid prediction how they would see this goal of mine. I hope they will approve."

Posted by: Ritual Today, 01:35 AM

Summary: From Part 10-

Rymlin looked around as the guards got to work carting off the corpses of the vampires. He watched silently as Loranna and her brigade left the forest, returning to the warmth of their respective homes. As the last bodies faded from view, Rymlin cast a spell of detect enchantment and began his search. Feeling around mentally, Rymlin came across a small item hidden under some brush. Picking it up, he gazed at it in a ray of moonlight. "There you are, I was hoping they would drop this." said Rymlin, tucking the amulet into his robe. He continued to search through the forest for small trinkets and weapons dropped during the struggle.

---Some Time Later---

Rymlin walked into town, and seeing how all the lights were off, decided to let himself into his room. He lit a lamp on the desk with a small spell, and set out his collection on the bed. Sorting out an enchanted dagger, two swords, a nearly full quiver of arrows, and several amulets and rings, Rymlin smiled to himself. "This should fetch a few drakes." he said, piling the weapons in a corner and placing the jewelry in his desk. "I'd best get some rest" said Rymlin, snuffing out the lamp and undressing himself.

---Next Day---

Rymlin walked over to the clothing shop he found the previous day, and sold off all his goods. counting out the gold from his sales on his desk. "1, 2, 3, 4, 5-thousand drakes." said Rymlin, placing the coin in his purse. "This should last for a bit." said Rymlin, tieing the purse to his belt. Rymlin walked out of his room, and sat down at the bar. "A glass of Flin" said Rymlin, feeling quite satisfied with himself.

---Several Days Later---

Rymlin woke up and prepared to set out to the Mage's Guild like usual. He donned his now-uniform black robes, and equipped himself with several rings and amulets. Placing an old daedric dagger in his belt, he left the in and began his way to the guild. Looking over to the port, he noticed Isidor climbing onto a boat at sea. "He's got more profit to him than this guild, I think I'll see what he's up to." said Rymlin, feeling in his pocket for the amulet he picked up from the forest. "Yes, I think I'll follow him." Rymlin boarded the ship, payed the boatman and det on his way to Dagon Fel.

---The Next Day---

Rymlin arrived at Dagon Fel, and decided to follow the group to find the enslaved girl.

OOC: For the sake of expedience, we'll say he's with everyone now.

IC: Rymlin is looking around, all his seeker speels activated. Suddenly, he points with one tattoed hand to a spot in the cliff. "There it is, that's our cave" he says, his outstretched finger aimed at a spot of rock.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:41 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 6 2005, 01:35 AM)

Rymlin is looking around, all his seeker speels activated. Suddenly, he points with one tattoed hand to a spot in the cliff. "There it is, that's our cave" he says, his outstretched finger aimed at a spot of rock.

The rock Rymlin pointed to looked ordinary. It was part of a rather steep hill to the east of Dagon Fel. The ground around that hill was rocky and only very little grass was present. All over the hill, vines were hanging down to the bottom. Behind them, only solid rock could be seen.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:43 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:41 PM)

The rock Rymlin pointed to looked ordinary. It was part of a rather steep hill to the east of Dagon Fel. The ground around that hill was rocky and only very little grass was present. ll over the hill, vines were hanging down to the bottom. Behind them, only solid rock could be seen.

Ahjaar uttered the spell dispell, and for a moment the truth was revealed.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:44 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 07:33 PM)

"I certainly am," Barenziah smiled sadly. "I suspect though that the trouble will come in the south and in Vvardenfell, not near here, but one never knows."

"Tris said he would be my ambassador to Allerleirauh," Barenziah replied. "I think they are in a similar situation to you and me. They are a relatively new institution, not yet part of the old structure. I know their aims, I think, and they're complimentary to mine, but I have to do more research to offer a solid prediction how they would see this goal of mine. I hope they will approve."

"I hope so too," Loranna says, her expression becoming earnest. "Allie is ... I owe my life and my freedom from Azura to a great many people, Your Majesty, Allie included, and the thought of being opposed to her over politics ..." She grimaces. "It'd break my heart; I'd be no good to anyone in that situation."

She pauses a moment. "I get the feeling I'm being more open than I ought to be; I really ought to learn to avoid that," she says. "I would like to think that you, the New Temple, and I could work together; I think I'd be doing my House the greatest service by helping to turn Ald Raathim into a strong city, allied with the throne."

"She watches Barenziah's hair flutter in the wind for a moment, seemingly entranced.

" ... Is this enough to declare ourselves allies then, Your Majesty? Or should we both wait until we know where you stand with the New Temple?" she asks.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 6 2005, 01:43 AM)

Ahjaar uttered the spell dispell, and for a moment the truth was revealed.

First, nothing seemed to happen.

Then, slowly as if the hill would only very reluctantly reveal it's secrets, the seemingly solid rock behind the vines seemed to shimmer and flicker. The flickering increased and then the illusion collapsed and revealed a wooden door.

Posted by: Aki Today, 01:49 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:46 PM)

"Bingo," Reichi whispered to himself, and crept towards the door cautiously. The Dagger Of Senses and Bloodfang drawn, the heavier Bloodfang, being a Daedric shortsword was held in his right, The Dagger in his left.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:50 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:46 PM)

Ahjaar smiled at Rymlin. "You have the eyes of a hawk."
"Okay everyone! Ready your weapon, were moving in."
Ahjaar moved to the front of the group, eager to get inside.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:50 AM

Arynel followed after the others in Dagon Fel, the Breton remained silent, but ever watchful.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:51 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:44 PM)

" ... Is this enough to declare ourselves allies then, Your Majesty? Or should we both wait until we know where you stand with the New Temple?" she asks.

"We have to start somewhere," Barenziah smiled.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:52 AM

Falco drew his saber and followed her into the cave, ready for a fight.

Posted by: Ritual Today, 01:52 AM

QUOTE

Rymlin looks around, and picks up a small rock. Muttering the words of dispel, the rocks glows and changes into an amulet. "Amateurs..." says Rymlin, crushing the necklace in his hand. "I'm surprised they even bothered to conceal it." Rymlin picks up a stick from the ground. He says some words, and the stick begins to emit a bright light. "That should help" he says, following the others into the cave.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:53 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 06:52 PM)

"This is more concealment than most bandit caves have," Tris said, following the others.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:55 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 07:52 PM)

Goranthir had been talking to a squib about hidden entrances, but the creature did not seem particularly talkative about any subject except his interest in finding something to eat.

The young ranger, when he saw the entrance open, ran to join the group, sword drawn, ready for action.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:56 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 07:51 PM)

"We have to start somewhere," Barenziah smiled.

"We do, Your Majesty," Loranna says, smiling back and holding her hands out to Barenziah.

"Then let's work together to bring prosperity to these lands," she says. "Let Ald Raathim become a thriving center of trade, a testament to the value of a free laborer's hard work and a bastion for our dreams of freedom and the adventurer's spirit."

Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:57 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 6 2005, 01:52 AM)

As the group entered, the vines moved, and inside, the ring of a bell can be heard. A loud ring.

However, the ones who were first to enter could get a good glance at the scene.
The mine had a convenient access to the sea on the right side, a half-natural, half mer-made tunnel lead northwards and out into the ocean. A wooden walkway led to a longboat of nordic fabrication. Ath the back of the mine was what seemed like a small hidden warehouse. Many crates were stacked upon each other, some seemed to be ready for shipment and being loaded onto the longboat by several ragged, but well armed men and mer.

To the left, several galleries led into the mine. Faint light could be seen glimmering in the depths. Cries and moans hollowly echoed from the tunnels, only broken by the hideous sounds of cracking whips. One needed no great imagination of what was going on down there, especially when regarding the iron cages at the entrance to the galleries.

A commanding dark figure overviewed the whole proceedings, shouting orders in a harsh voice. His red eyes gleamed eerily in the dim light of the mine. He was clad in dark armour, obviously made of the material that was being mined here: ebony. At his side hung a ebony long blade.

As the bell rang, though the armed men stopped working turned and looked at them, hands on the hilts of their half-drawn weapons. Some smugglers on guard duty even had crossbows and the bolts were pointing directly at the companions.

"Hankarlic! Intruders!", one of the guards shouted. The man in the armour responded and quickly turned around to see where the guard was pointing at. His hard Dunmeri features were distorted into an angry snarl.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:59 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 05:57 PM)

"Are any present adept at picking pockets?" Arynel asked, "I think they'll have the keys we need with them."

With a wave of his arms, the Breton vanished in a flash of green light.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:02 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:57 PM)

A cloaked figure stands near the Dunmer in armor; hood pulled up over their head, body covered to the point where it is difficult to tell whether the person is male or female, moving with even less sound than one would expect ...

The cloaked figure reacts quickly, drawing an adamantium blade in one hand, and drawing forth a couple of throwing daggers in the other. The throwing knives leave the figure's hand with a deft motion, the hand that tossed them glowing with magicka and the daggers speeding with unnatural quickness at the first people into the mine.

Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:03 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 5 2005, 06:59 PM)

"Are any present adept at picking pockets?" Arynel asked, "I think they'll have the keys we need with them."

With a wave of his arms, the Breton vanished in a flash of green light.

Rymlin looks over to Arynel before he vanishes, one eyebrow raised. He looks back down to the smugglers on the pier "I don't think anyone will be picking any pockets here. We'll have loot the corpses." with that Rymlin summons a Daedroth from the depths of Oblivion "Come, save our souls!" he says, dropping three rings on the ground. The rings explode and from them come three flame atronachs. "Aid me! Rend and tear!" he shouts, stepping back and shielding himself with invisibility.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:03 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:56 PM)

Barenziah stood up and took Loranna's hand in hers, and then embraced her. "Well said."

Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 06:02 PM)

As powerful as an invisibility spell was, it offered no protection to one in the path of a thrown weapon, whatever the target of the thrower. So it was that one of the throwing knives was headed towards Arynel, but was off side, and the Breton moved, catching it in his cloak so that it harmed no one behind him.

The sudden movement caused his invisibility spell to fizzle, but he cast a new one.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 04:02 PM)

Falco dropped to the floor, avoiding most of the daggers. One however, managed to cut his cheek. "Whoa!" Hopped to his feet and jumped down into the mine to their left, to avoid more daggers.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 07:02 PM)

Tris had been wondering how long he could go without using any of his techniques. Now seemed to be the time.

I'd rather take a knife than let Goranthir take one. But I'd rather not take one at all...

He whispered a string of power, and everything became very easy. He had all the time he needed to put up two fingers and pluck one of the speeding knives from the air as he stepped in front of Goranthir.

Posted by: Aki Today, 02:07 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:02 PM)

Reichi grinned at a figure. Its' attire screamed Assassin, or someone of that sort. Maybe even a Nightblade. Reichi dodged the knives, one passing far to close for comfort, and rushed at the figure, blades held at the ready.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 02:02 AM)

"I guess it's time you show that you earn the sack of money I pay you each month, Blade.", Hankarlic snarled and with a fluent motion, he drew his blade.
"Throw them out!", the Dunmer shouted, "Dead, preferably."
With his left hand, he wove a spell-pattern into the air, and two other Hankarlics stood to his left and right, weapons drawn. They looked at each other, then charged. The original Hankarlic vanished.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:02 PM)

One of the thrown daggers hit Ahjaar's shoulder, and she could feel the magic spreading over her body. Her body stung from head to toe, and with a moan she buckled to the ground.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:09 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:02 PM)

Goranthir gave a cry, "Free the slaves or suffer death!"

It was slightly less impressive because immediately after, he dove to the ground to avoid the darts.

But belying the heaviness of the ebony armor, he was quickly charging forward, daedric dai-katana in the ready position. Obviously, he had been trained, and trained well.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:10 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:03 PM)

Barenziah stood up and took Loranna's hand in hers, and then embraced her. "Well said."

Loranna embraces Barenziah back. "Thank you Your Majesty," she says, smiling.

"I wish I could have known you when you were younger; I would have loved to share adventures with you," she says as she lets the Dunmer queen go. "Though I imagine we'll be facing excitement enough in the years to come. Anyway, shall we do something to celebrate our friendship now? Maybe another flight, or perhaps a glass of the last bottle of Wayrest wine I've been hording?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:12 AM

Falco breathed hard and fast, knowing that if he had been any slower he would have a knife in his neck. He head the cries of the slaves further down the tunnels. He stood and ran down the mining tunnels to help them.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:13 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:10 PM)

"Let us have the wine," Barenziah smiled. "I have a present for you too I had been holding back."

Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:13 AM

“The waiting world is a cerebral peace.”

The words appeared first, followed by the Breton. The slaver Arynel appeared next to fell into a sudden sleep, and mumbled something about his mother.

There was a flash of green light, and Arynel was no more.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:13 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:09 PM)

The figure called Blade makes no reply to Hankarlic, and moves to intercept Goranthir, a adamantium blade appearing in their other hand.

A feint, a twirl, and Goranthir has two sharp blades aimed high and low at him, seeking his shoulder and thigh from the left side.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:15 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 08:08 PM)

Goranthir parried a blow from Blade, and with a surprising move, disarmed him.

"Surrender!" he cried, with the dai-katana to his neck. Blade laughed.

edit: Oops, wrong enemy

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:16 AM

Isidor vanished in a swish in a swish of his cloak, and appeared next to a bandit. He swung his axe, knocking him to the ground. He brought the axe down, seperating the neck and head. He swished his cloak, and dissapeared again.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:16 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:13 PM)

"Let us have the wine," Barenziah smiled. "I have a present for you too I had been holding back."

"Oh?" Loranna asks as she pulls out a bottle of wine from her robes, along with two goblets.

"I keep Falco around to teach me how to keep an eye on those things I really don't want filched," she says, grinning. "Plus it helps justify the money I spent having this robe specially made." She hands Barenziah a goblet and opens the wine bottle, pouring out two draughts.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:16 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:08 PM)

Tris raised his hands, chanting, and directed a dispell at the area surrounding where Hankarlic had been standing.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:19 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 08:08 PM)

The pain subsided after three seconds, and she got up, only to see two Hankarlics charging them.

Ahjaar mutttered dispell, and the illisions flickered, then dissapeared.
"Damn! Where the hell is the real Hankarlic?" Ahjaar though, spinning around, seaching for the coward.

Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:20 AM

OOC: I'm now addressing Rymlin under his alias, Ash, to avoid confusion.

Ash looks around, his tattooos glowing under his robes. Inside his body he feels a chill so deep he can't help but start to laugh. As he laughs maniacally, he breaks his illusion by throwing his robe in front of him. The garment bursts into bright flames and falls into the water, where it continues to burn until it is fully consumed. A bandit rushes the now glowing Mer. Ash, focusing his hatred to this one Bosmer, feels the rogue's dagger penetrate his shoulder. Grabbing the small elf's neck with one red and ashen hand, he holds the rogue aloft, draining the life from his body. The mer's grip loosens on the dagger, his body now limp and lifeless. Tossing him aside, Ash moves to the next. He hands glow red, and soon the smuggler is consumed in flames, his flesh blistering in the intense heat. As he dives into the water, Ash freezes his feet, while burdening his body, forcing him to lay suspended in the water, slowly drowning. Lastly, he chells the water around the smuggler, keeping it slightly above freezing.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:22 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 02:16 AM)

Tris raised his hands, chanting, and directed a dispell at the area surrounding where Hankarlic had been standing.

The two Hankarlics charging towards Ahjaar had already disappeared. As Tris' spell hit it's target, nothing happened.

A very faint shimmering to the right, only noticable to those who would be able to see through other things moved towards Tris with a high speed.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:22 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:16 PM)

"What a handy gown," Barenziah laughs, taking a glass. "Torelyr!"

One of her guards came quickly.

"Bring Lady Loranna's present," the Queen Mother said. "And have someone help you. It's heavy, and I don't want it broken."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:23 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:15 PM)

Goranthir parried a blow from Blade, and with a surprising move, disarmed him.

"Surrender!" he cried, with the dai-katana to his neck. Blade laughed.

edit: Oops, wrong enemy

The laugh quickly turns harsh, grating, and is swiftly ended.

"Boy, you're too young," a grating female voice says, sounding labored; Blade demonstrates that Goranthir has overextended himself, leaving himself open for a trip.

The remaining adamantium blade flashes. "It was a good disarm though; nothing personal," she says, blade moving toward Goranthir ...

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:25 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:22 PM)

"Ooh, a big present," Loranna chuckles, sipping the wine. "And yes; I've had three such gowns made. Comes in handy for carrying all the various knickknacks you end up toting around through Daedra shrines or musty tombs."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:26 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:22 PM)

Speed was one thing Tris did not have a problem with. He jumped, high. One of the nice things about jumping while magically enhanced was that you stayed up a good long time, as if gravity had forgotten about you. He thought about landing on Hankarlic's back, but that was Mirea's trick. Instead he fired a spell down on him, a lightning bolt, this time.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:26 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:23 PM)

Goranthir didn't have a moment for a witty comeback. He rolled between Blade's legs, and slashed at her from behind.

Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:30 AM

Ash twirls around to find a would-be assassin crouched behind him, ready to deal a fatal blow. Seeing the Imperial, Ash places his hands on the man's eyes. Soon, blood is pouring from underneath his open palms. As the man screams, Ash outs one hand on the back of the man's neck, and suddenly he cannot hear or feel anything but pain. Letting the man go to wallow in his misery, Ash feels his hatred of these smugglers building, and he begins to breathe heavily. Now in the center of the pier, Ash drops to his knees, his hands glowing. "Get off this pier! Run to the caves!" he shouts, five bandits closing in on him.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:31 AM

Arynel’s invisible spell wore off, but he was deeper in the mine, near the slave, all wearing enchanted bracers. The Breton spun around quickly, taking in his surroundings, several guards rushed towards him

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:31 AM

Isidor moved foward, unseen. He saw three slavers, standing together, looking slightly confused. He went behind one and whispered "Boo.". One jumped, another yelled, and the third turned around, and swung his sword wildly. Isidor kicked the third one, and he fell backward, over the other ones. "Morons" he muttered. He proceeded to swing his axe down, and incapicitate the trio.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:33 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:26 PM)

Goranthir didn't have a moment for a witty comeback. He rolled between Blade's legs, and slashed at her from behind.

Goranthir's dai-katana finds its mark; Blade was surprised to see an obviously green adventurer pull off that roll move. The heavy blade is deflected by whatever armor she wears under that cloak and shirt, but the sheer impact of the blow knocks her down.

Struggling to get up, Blade throws black sneezing powder at Goranthir's face, hoping to get a few moments to get her feet under her again and deal with this young armored fool. She notes the other slavers are getting slaughtered, and whispers hoarsely "Idiots; they should be running, not fighting ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:33 AM

Falco hurried down the tunnels, the sounds of battle emenating from upstairs. An orcish bandit was running up from the mine's depths to join the fight a flick Falco's saber stopped that froom happening. Falco continued running until he saw entered a large chamber. An enormously fat Dunmer man with wip in hand was slashing at several dozen slaves, all chained together by their wrists.

"Work ye lazy filth! [the wip cracked] I said work!"

Falco charged him. The Dunmer man turned and screamed. Like all slavers he was a coward and when he saw someone ith a weapon in hand he ran for his life. Falco's blade slashing behind him. Twas not long before Falco caught up with the man. He fell to the ground cowering in fear of the argonian.

"Please don't hurt me, please!"

Falco raised his saber to cleave the man in two. He was prepared to kill this filth, but he knew it wrong to take a defenseless life. He backhanded the man.

"Where are the keys to the slave chains? Where!?"

The Dunmer man pulled a ring of keys from his belt. Falco looked to his right. The slaves had followed them there. They stood unblinking, at th defenseless Mer.

"I am Falco Reflash, I have come to save you. I must now rejoin the battle upstairs, but fear not for I shall shortly return. But first..."

He unlocked them all from the chains that held hem all together at their wrists and ankles with the slave key. He then tied the Dunmer man up with the chains and handed one of the slaves his wip.

"Do to this evil creature what he has done to you..."

Falco turned and ran back up the stairs, listening to the tormented screams of the slavedriver as the slaves took turns kicking, biting, scratching, and whiping him.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:37 AM

Arynel turned when Falco entered that section of the mine, the Breton turned to the guards, asking, “How can a man keep others prisoner when he himself is not free?”

A reply in the form of an arrow was returned, narrowly missing Arynel and smashing against the cave wall behind him.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:37 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 6 2005, 02:26 AM)

The shimmering figure of Hankarlic did flinch only slightly as the lightning spell hit him, instead, the hidden Hankarlic quickly calculated where Tris would probably land and flung an illusion spell at that point.

However, he did not bother to move against Tris, but headed straight towards Ahjaar, snarling audibly.
"Now I have you, s'wit!", he grunted as he put his blade at her throat...

Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:40 AM

Seeing everyone leaving the wooden planks, Ash unleashes his spell, and an unholy fire bursts out around him, covering his flesh, and moving rapidly outwards. As his persuers move to run, they are devoured by the flame, and their skin is quickly charred. By now, Ash has fallen into the water below him, his skin continuing to smoke even under the water. Asleep for a short time, the blisters covering his body quickly heal, and he awakens. Looking up from the surface of the pool, Ash makes his way to the nearest charred ladder, and pulls his weary body onto the ledge. Drinking a few potions to restore his health and magicka, Ash looks down to see his body is no longer glowing. "Thank you for your strength. I hope I have served you well." he said, looking behind him to make sure he was clear of more guards.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:40 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 08:37 PM)

Ahjaar screamed, dropping her bow. She grabbed his dagger arm with one hand and reached for her own dagger with her other hand.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:41 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:33 PM)

Goranthir held up his arm to deflect some of the powder, but he still backed up, sneezing. Damn it, he thought to himself, I’m doing this all wrong!

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:25 PM)

The guards carried in a large mirror. Immediately Loranna could see it had a magickal glow about it.

Barenziah, glass in hand, stood up, and put her hand to the mirror.

"Call to me," the Queen Mother said, leaving the room.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:41 PM)

Goranthir held up his arm to deflect some of the powder, but he still backed up, sneezing. Damn it, he thought to himself, I’m doing this all wrong!

Seeing Goranthir is distracted, Balde kicks hard at his legs, spinning quickly; her movements suggest she has magical enhancements to her speed.

Her adamantium blade slashes out again, seeking an incapicitating slash for Goranthir's chest or arms.

Pity, Blade thinks dispasionately, he might have been a good fighter with a bit more experience; maybe he had sense enough to keep a recall amulet on hand for when he was outmatched.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:48 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:47 PM)

Loranna raises her eyebrows, but gives the Queen a few moments. Then, she speaks to the mirror.

"Your Majesty, Queen Barenziah," she calls out.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:52 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:37 PM)

Tris had no idea what the spell - clearly a spell of the school of illusion - would do if he landed in it. So he didn't land.

There was no flicker, but the others saw him disappear.

From Outside, he levitated, and considered what to do next.

Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:53 AM

DELETED

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:47 PM)

A near-invisible blast of energy, like a ripple of water, balloons forth from Goranthir's dai-kattan. It knocks both Blade and Goranthir back, head over heels.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:56 AM

“Slumber falls on those who walk without knowing where their feet do trod,” Arynel said, and the final slavers guarding the slaves fell to the ground.

The Breton turned to the slaves who were now whipping his Dunmer captor, and took the whip from his hand, saying, “Would you continue to carve the grave you have all this time, or rise and seek life anew?”

The slaves began bickering among themselves.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:48 PM)

Loranna raises her eyebrows, but gives the Queen a few moments. Then, she speaks to the mirror.

"Your Majesty, Queen Barenziah," she calls out.

A ghostly image of Barenziah's face appeared in the mirror. "Hello, Loranna, what may I do for you?"

Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:57 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 6 2005, 02:40 AM)

Ahjaar screamed, dropping her bow. She grabbed his dagger arm with one hand and reached for her own dagger with her other hand.

"Don't even try, Ahjaar, or I'll slit your furry throat.", Hankarlic snared, then shouted to all in his harsh Dunmeri voice. "You all better lay down your weapons or this fetcher will be shorter by a good bit. And a trifle more ... dead."
Dragging Ahjaar with him, Hankarlic slowly steps backwards to the exit door, facing the whole cave and looking sharply at his enemies.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:58 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:56 PM)

A ghostly image of Barenziah's face appeared in the mirror. "Hello, Loranna, what may I do for you?"

Loranna's face shows delight. "Oh, this is wonderful!" she says. "I've been dreaming of something like this for months ... tell me please, how does this marvelous mirror work?"

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 02:59 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 08:57 PM)

Ahjaar obeyed. She couldnt do anything, and this feeling made her panic.

Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:59 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 07:57 PM)

Ash, feeling fully refreshed, stands on the ledge, and looks down at the ruins of the former pier. Seeing his backpath has been destroyed, he decides to walk down whatever tunnel he has stumbled upon. "I think this is where I saw those two in charge. The one in the armor was strong, but he's not what I'm looking for. That other one was packed with magic. Her death will be quite rewarding." says Ash, walking down the dim tunnel. Suddenly, he hears a scream from down the tunnel, and begins to move towards it. Running down the makeshift hallway, Ash stops to find Hankarlic's massive back facing him in the tunnel, his knife at Ahjaar's throat. Ash prepares to cast a spell of sleep, when he hears Hankarlic's threat. The ritual completed, the spell begins to set forth, and is shot directly into the ground. Ash stands helpless, looking at Hankarlic with haterd in his eyes.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:00 AM

“There is a higher justice,” Arynel said to the slaves, holding out his hand towards the sleeping guards. “Take their weapons and join in our battle, for it is your very own, and your reward shall be freedom.”

The slaves took various weapons from the sleeping guards, and though they were not skilled in their use, they had fire in their hearts.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:00 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:54 PM)

A near-invisible blast of energy, like a ripple of water, balloons forth from Goranthir's dai-kattan. It knocks both Blade and Goranthir back, head over heels.

Blade moans, pulling herself up with difficulty. What just happened ...

She raises a potion to her hood, even as she looks around to reacquire her target. This boy should be fought from a distance, apparently; he was proving better up close than she expected.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:01 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:58 PM)

Loranna's face shows delight. "Oh, this is wonderful!" she says. "I've been dreaming of something like this for months ... tell me please, how does this marvelous mirror work?"

Barenziah's face answered, as the Queen Mother herself returned, so their voices merged, "Anyone who places their naked hand on the mirror can be called. They have to be conscious and willing to respond. They can also call you through it. I heard that you might have use for such an item to speak with your allies in distance lands."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:03 AM

Pie

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:04 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:01 PM)

Loranna nods. "I learned in High Rock just how easy it can be sometimes to lose access to the Mage Guild - it's not a pleasant thought to be out of touch in times of emergency. I shall have this mirror mounted in a secure place immediately; thank you for such a generous gift, Your Majesty."

Finally, she and Kallen could stay in touch no matter what; Loranna's heart was filled with joy.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:04 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 08:59 PM)

Ash casts a sleep spell on Hankarlic, and watches to see the results.

Goranthir was on his feet before Blade was, but on Hankarlic's orders, had dropped his sword.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 08:59 PM)

The young Dunmer watches her carefully, anticipating the next move.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:06 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 09:03 PM)

Ahjaar pushes Hankarlic back, escaping his sleeping grasp.
She imedeatly takes his dagger, holding it at his own throat.

Goranthir kicks at his dai-katana, catching it in his hand. He eyes Blade through narrowed eyes.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 03:06 AM

A slipshod regiment of former slaves armed with the weapons of their guards charged into the fray, targeting various slavers.

Deeper in the mind, Arynel sat down. The Breton was listening to the sound of water trickling underground.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:04 PM)

"My pleasure," Barenziah smiled. "Yes, communication and information are the most valuable commodities in statecraft. I'm glad you like it."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:08 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:06 PM)

Goranthir kicks at his dai-katana, catching it in his hand. He eyes Blade through narrowed eyes.

Blade glances quickly at the rest of the battle; the situation was getting chaotic. The slaves were rushing out, attacking what few slavers hadn't already been cut down. And Hankarlic ...

Still, she had this new boy to worry about; she draws a throwing blade but doesn't move to strike yet, guaging Goranthir's reactions ...

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:10 AM

OMG pie

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:10 AM

3.1416etc.

Goranthir continues to glare at Blade, waiting to see her next move.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:24 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:10 PM)

3.1416etc.

Goranthir continues to glare at Blade, waiting to see her next move.

He makes, rather ridiculously, a squeaking nose.

A cloud of bats roars into the room, swirling around Blade and Hankarlic.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:28 AM

"Now...", Hankarlic began. "I think we can talk about my escape from here. A pity, this was a nice operation."
His blade at Ahjaar's throat did not move an inch as he continued to back over to the mine door in slow steps. He did not seem to overly care about Blade.
Then, the bats whirled around him and his loud curse almost drowned in the flapping of their wings. He frantically tried to fend them off, lifting the blade from Ahjaar's throat.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:28 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:08 PM)

"My pleasure," Barenziah smiled. "Yes, communication and information are the most valuable commodities in statecraft. I'm glad you like it."

"Very much so," Loranna says, calling for a couple of servants to bring the mirror to her study.

"So this is how rulers manage to know what's going on when mundane communication fails," she says, grinning. "What shall we discuss now, Your Majesty?"

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:32 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 09:28 PM)

Ahjaar spun around, grabbed her own dagger, and slashed at him.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:36 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 09:28 PM)

Isidor entered the corridor in which Hankarlic and Ahjaar stood. "Drop the sword, Dunmer." The bats didn't come near Isidor, as he moved closer to the two, his axe drawn "Now.".

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:36 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:24 PM)

He makes, rather ridiculously, a squeaking nose.

A cloud of bats roars into the room, swirling around Blade and Hankarlic.

Blade draws a corner of her cloak over her head, ducking in an effort to avoid the bats. The screeching, flying mass blots out friend and foe alike, leaving her confused; she crouches low and tries to find some sort of cover.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:36 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 09:28 PM)

Goranthir charged for Blade the moment she and Hankarlic were attacked, hoping Ahjaar would take care of herself now that Hankarlic was distracted.

Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:38 AM

Seeing his chance, Ash throws his sleep spell at the ebony clad Dunmer, then, not waiting to see the effect, he prepares to charge the robed woman.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:40 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:28 PM)

"Oh, something pleasant like love," Barenziah smiled, and began quizzing Loranna about the various men in her life. Not an interrogation, just an older woman hearing about a younger woman's love life. And she took the opportunity to ask Loranna about Tris too ...

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:46 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:36 PM)

The cloud of bats around Blade dissipated as Goranthir reached her. They were not moving out of his way -- they were merely bored. Bats were like that. Quick to move in, quick to move out.

With the cloak in the way, Goranthir didn't know where he was striking, but he threw his very best slash against Blade.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:46 AM

Outside, Tris's attention was divided. From here he could see the slaves with Arynel; he could see the battle. What he couldn't see, anywhere, was a Khajiit child.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:46 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 6 2005, 03:32 AM)

Ahjaar spun around, grabbed her own dagger, and slashed at him.

The dagger narrowly missed Hankarlic's face but left a nasty scratch in the Dunmer's armour. Hankarlic was still trying to fend off the bats and was slashing at them wildly.

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 6 2005, 03:38 AM)

Seeing his chance, Ash throws his sleep spell at the ebony clad Dunmer, then, not waiting to see the effect, he prepares to charge the robed woman.

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 6 2005, 03:36 AM)

Isidor entered the corridor in which Hankarlic and Ahjaar stood. "Drop the sword, Dunmer." The bats didn't come near Isidor, as he moved closer to the two, his axe drawn "Now.".

While Hankarlic was occupied with the bats, he did not see Ash's spell coming and thus, the well targeted ball of magicka engulfed the Dunmer. His motions began to slow down significantly before his knees began to bend, thus presenting his back to Isidor for a final blow.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:47 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:40 PM)

Loranna begins recounting her romantic endevors, though she admits that "The days before Azura, my love life was not the greatest - most of the men I met were ... one-dimensional in their desires. And I was a little too eager to please, and the few times I took the lead, eh ..."

"Then, Slyvos and I began to develop feelings for one another, though he was kind of unable to return them physically. But then came Jazbet ..."

Loranna happily recounts her times with Jazbet, noting at the end "Out greatest regret was that we didn't have more time to be together. But he's found happiness beyond the pale; he watches over us, and sometimes I can hear him laughing on beautiful days, when the wind is just right."

Regarding Tris, Loranna says " ... He's a good friend; I don't know where I'd be without him ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:48 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 09:46 PM)

The dagger narrowly missed Hankarlic's face but left a nasty scratch in the Dunmer's armour. Hankarlic was still trying to fend off the bats and was slashing at them wildly.
While Hankarlic was occupied with the bats, he did not see Ash's spell coming and thus, the well targeted ball of magicka engulfed the Dunmer. His motions began to slow down significantly before his knees began to bend, thus presenting his back to Isidor for a final blow.

The bats left Hankarlic as well, fluttering back into the recesses of the cave from whence they came. After all, there is only so long one can be distracted from important duties, like sleep.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:49 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:46 PM)

Goranthir hears a moan, feels his blade cut through mail and flesh.

Blade collapses to her knees, a deep gash in her arm; she tries to scoot back, but is against the mine wall.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:49 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 5 2005, 09:46 PM)

Isidor kicked the Dunmer to the ground, and turned to Ahjaar. "What do you want to do with him?"

Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:50 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:46 PM)

Ash sees the warrior moving in to fight the dark lady, and he moves to assist. Once more, he begins to glow red, his tattooed body ablaze with a dark flame. He summons to himself a full set of bound armor, and a matching mace, and with a magically assisted swing, he crashes down upon Blade.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:50 AM

"Wait a moment," Tris called, stepping into the room from the passage, where no one could see him come In.

"The child isn't here - leave someone alive to talk about it!"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:51 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 09:50 PM)

"Wait a moment," Tris called, stepping into the room from the passage, where no one could see him come In.

"The child isn't here - leave someone alive to talk about it!"

"It's up to Ahjaar. If she wants this thing to live, let her say so."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:51 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 09:50 PM)

Blade is not in much position to evade; she raises her sword to parry, and it is ripped from her hand by Ash's heavy blow, causing her to wince as he hand is twisted hard.

Bleeding and battered, she regards her vanquishers, breathing raggedly.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:52 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 09:49 PM)

Isidor kicked the Dunmer to the ground, and turned to Ahjaar. "What do you want to do with him?"

"Knock him out, don't kill him!" She shouted to Isidor.
Ahjaar had her own plans for him.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:53 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 09:52 PM)

"Knock him out, don't kill him!" She shouted to Isidor.
Ahjaar had her own plans for him.

"Very well." he hits the Dunmer with the blunt end of the axe, and props up him against the wall.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:51 PM)

"We're looking for a khajiit child," said Goranthir, his dai-katana to Blade's throat. "I'm not going to ask you twice. Where is she?"

Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:57 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 08:54 PM)

"We're looking for a khajiit child," said Goranthir, his dai-katana to Blade's throat. "I'm not going to ask you twice. Where is she?"

Ash summoned a ball of flame to his hand and held it to the woman's face. "I suggest you speak... Quickly." he said, his glow starting to fade.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:59 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:54 PM)

"We're looking for a khajiit child," said Goranthir, his dai-katana to Blade's throat. "I'm not going to ask you twice. Where is she?"

Ahjaar overheard Goranthir, and she ran to his side.
"Where is Luxi?!" Ahjaar yelled at her. Fire burned in her eyes.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:00 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 09:54 PM)

"We're looking for a khajiit child," said Goranthir, his dai-katana to Blade's throat. "I'm not going to ask you twice. Where is she?"

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 09:57 PM)

Ash summoned a ball of flame to his hand and held it to the woman's face. "I suggest you speak... Quickly." he said, his glow starting to fade.

Blade draws in a breath, nodding slightly.

" ... I don't know where that one is presently; Hankarlic sold her soon after capturing her. He keeps a ledger, though; the information you seek should be there."

She coughs a bit. " ... I can take you to it ..." she says, sounding defeated.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:02 AM

Pie.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:03 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:00 PM)

Ahjaar's eyes grow wide. It was just as she feared.
"You are not to get up! Where is this ledger?!"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:03 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:00 PM)

"Tell us where to find it instead," Tris said. He was worried about the rest of the group. He didn't like killing people who had surrendered, but tempers were on edge, and this was a Dunmer woman - she would be happy to stab them in the back.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:03 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:00 PM)

"You can stay right here," said Goranthir. "Tell us where it is."

He hadn't sweated at all during the right, but now he felt warm. He had never interrogated anyone before. Clearly this was a bad person, but he didn't like threatening a helpless adversary like this.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:04 AM

"Maybe she should lead us, Ahjaar. We outnumber her greatly, and this cave is large."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:07 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:04 PM)

"Maybe she should lead us, Ahjaar. We outnumber her greatly, and this cave is large."

"But she knows the cave and we don't, Isidor," Goranthir replied. "She could lead us into a trap or to an escape route, couldn't you, darling?"

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:07 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:04 PM)

"Maybe she should lead us, Ahjaar. We outnumber her greatly, and this cave is large."

Ahjaar looked at Isidor then back at Blade with clenched teeth.
"Fine," he growled, then tood up. "Show us where this book is."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:07 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:03 PM)

Blade sighs, and points with her good arm. "Down there, in the office room," she says, indicating a door some ways down. "It's locked in his desk; he has the key on his person."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:08 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:07 PM)

Blade sighs, and points with her good arm. "Down there, in the office room," she says, indicating a door some ways down. "It's locked in his desk; he has the key on his person."

Ahjaar grunted. "Get the ledger, Tris."
She nodded over towards H. "I need someone to help me carry him."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:09 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:07 PM)

Blade sighs, and points with her good arm. "Down there, in the office room," she says, indicating a door some ways down. "It's locked in his desk; he has the key on his person."

"Someone open it," Goranthir said, his eyes not leaving Blade's. "If there's a trap, your head and your body are going to have very little in common."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:10 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:07 PM)

Blade sighs, and points with her good arm. "Down there, in the office room," she says, indicating a door some ways down. "It's locked in his desk; he has the key on his person."

"We don't need the key," Tris said. "That's what unlock spells are for. I'll go."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:10 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:07 PM)

"But she knows the cave and we don't, Isidor," Goranthir replied. "She could lead us into a trap or to an escape route, couldn't you, darling?"

"True," Blade admits. "You're better than I thought ..."

She pushes back her hood, revealing a full facemask which she pulls off; a white-haired, lovely Dunmer woman stares back with dull red eyes, a nasty scar crossing her throat.

"Well fought," she says to Goranthir, closing her eyes.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:11 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 6 2005, 04:07 AM)

Blade sighs, and points with her good arm. "Down there, in the office room," she says, indicating a door some ways down. "It's locked in his desk; he has the key on his person."

Hankarlic, leaning on the cave's wall, began to groan and a weak hand rose to rub his skull where Isidor had hit him.

Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:12 AM

Ash looks over to Goranthir. "Who is she? She is quite formidable. Perhaps we should strip her of her weapons and enchantments before turning her in to the authorites." he tries to hide his eagerness at learning what magicks give this woman such power.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:14 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 10:12 PM)

Goranthir blushes furiously. "Yes."

She needed to be thoroughly searched. She was dangerous. But she was also a beautiful woman, and he was sixteen.

"Um ..."

Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:16 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 09:08 PM)

Ahjaar grunted. "Get the ledger, Tris."
She nodded over towards H. "I need someone to help me carry him."

Reaching in his pocket, Ash pulls out an extravagant amulet. "My god! I forgot about this. Would have made things much easier." he says, handing the amulet to Ahjaar. "Take it, it will summon a Dremora for as long as you wear it. He'll be more than enough to carry this lug."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:17 AM

Outside in the passage, Tris slipped Outside again. He whispered a string of power and looked for traps. There were none.

In a few moments he returned, with the ledger.

"I believe this is it," he said, presenting it to Ahjaar.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:18 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:14 PM)

Goranthir blushes furiously. "Yes."

She needed to be thoroughly searched. She was dangerous. But she was also a beautiful woman, and he was sixteen.

"Um ..."

"I say just kill her, then loot her body." Ahjaar wasn't always this bloodthirst, but considering what she'd been throigh, she just didn't care.

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:14 PM)

Hankarlic, leaning on the cave's wall, began to groan and a weak hand rose to rub his skull where Isidor had hit him.

Ahjaar took the amulet from Ash. "Thanks."
She summoned the Dremora, who helped her lift Hankarlic deeper into the cave. There she shakaled him up, then left.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:20 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 5 2005, 10:14 PM)

Goranthir blushes furiously. "Yes."

She needed to be thoroughly searched. She was dangerous. But she was also a beautiful woman, and he was sixteen.

"Um ..."

"Nervous?" I'll do it." He turned to Ahjaar "Don't kill her. Let her die here, slowly. It's a better revenge, in my opinion."

Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:23 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 09:20 PM)

"Nervous?" I'll do it." He turned to Ahjaar "Don't kill her. Let her die here, slowly. It's a better revenge, in my opinion."

Ash looks down at the woman. "Make sure to gather everything. I'm sure they have some clothes here for her. Give her aparrel to me. I'll look it over for enchantments." said Ash, turning to Isidor. Turning his back on the two, he says "After all, I am an enchanter."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:24 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:20 PM)

"Nervous?" I'll do it." He turned to Ahjaar "Don't kill her. Let her die here, slowly. It's a better revenge, in my opinion."

"Thats still killing her." Ahjaar resummoned the Dremora. "How about lets jut shakal her up along with H. She could keep him company while they starve to death." She smiled evily at Blade.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:25 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:20 PM)

"Nervous?" I'll do it." He turned to Ahjaar "Don't kill her. Let her die here, slowly. It's a better revenge, in my opinion."

Goranthir relinquished the position, walking over to Tris. He was smiling, but it was a quiet smile.

"Well," he said to his friend, and fell still.

He was finally an adventurer, and it was better than he dreamed it would be ... and worse ...

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:26 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 10:24 PM)

"Thats still killing her." Ahjaar resummoned the Dremora. "How about lets jut shakal her up along with H. She could keep him company while they starve to death." She smiled evily at Blade.

"Whatever you perfer. But, Ash still wants the armor."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:28 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:26 PM)

"Whatever you perfer. But, Ash still wants the armor."

"Fine. Strip her of her armor. Then Shakal her. But I want her SHAKALED."

Posted by: Aki Today, 04:31 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:10 PM)

Reichi studied the woman's face, something was familar about her. Yes, familar, but he couldn't match a name or event to the face yet. He could tell he had met this woman before, and almost had when, almost. Then it clicked.

"Blade..." He muttered, before letting wolfish grin onto his face. "Been awhile."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:32 AM

"Ahjaar," Tris said sharply. "Look at the ledger. The living are more important than the dead, and your daughter is more important than your revenge."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:32 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 10:28 PM)

"Fine. Strip her of her armor. Then Shakal her. But I want her SHAKALED."

Blade's eyes narrow.

Whoever strips her meets with only mild resistance; underneath her cloak and shirt, she was wearing mithril mail. Her pockets reveal the tools of the thief, while her cloak has many a knick knack stashed in it, including several more throwing blades.

Blade clutches her bleeding arm after she is stripped, shackles on her wrists. Her hands remained closed in fists and she covers herself as best she can.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:34 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:32 PM)

After he takes her armor, he says "You brought this on yourself, lady. When you lie with Alit's, you get fleas."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:35 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 5 2005, 10:32 PM)

"Ahjaar," Tris said sharply. "Look at the ledger. The living are more important than the dead, and your daughter is more important than your revenge."

Ahjaar took the Ledger and skimed the text...

Finaly she found Luxi.
"She was shipped to Sadith Mora, a day and a half ago!"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:35 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 5 2005, 10:31 PM)

Blade's eyes widen in dull surprise.

"You ..." she says. " ... Sigh; where's your silver-haired friend?"

She sighs and stops trying to cover herself. "You've seen it all aready," she says, frowning and swallowing.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:36 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:35 PM)

Isidor looks back and forth from Reichi to Blade. "You two know each other?".

Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:39 AM

"Sadrith Mora..." thinks Ash, remembering that he is, in fact, Rymlin. His face darkens. "I think I'll take this. It could be of use." he says, picking up the mask dropped off the dunmer woman. Placing the mask on, he says "A bit of a tight fit, but it serves its purpose."

Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:41 AM

Hankarlic groaned again, then roared in frustration as he saw himself in shackles. Then, he began to try and find a way to work through his bonds, perhaps there were stones to use?

Posted by: Aki Today, 04:42 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:35 PM)

"Out in Daggerfall," Reichi said, after a moment's pause to figure out who Blade meant. He smirked at the comment about having seen it before. "Yes, i have," he said wryly.

QUOTE

Isidor looks back and forth from Reichi to Blade. "You two know each other?"

Reichi glances at Isidor. "Vaguely, she and I got trapped in a Daedric tower type place, dedicated to Sheogorath. Along with some others," he replied.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:43 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 5 2005, 10:42 PM)

"Out in Daggerfall," Reichi said, after a moment's pause to figure out who Blade meant. He smirked at the comment about having seen it before. "Yes, i have," he said wryly.
Reichi glances at Isidor. "Vaguely, she and I got trapped in a Daedric tower type place, dedicated to Sheogorath. Along with some others," he replied.

"Well, as fascinating as I'm sure this is, Ahjaar's daughter is in Sadrith Mora. So, let's go." he turns to walk out of the corridor.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:45 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 5 2005, 10:42 PM)

Blade looks at Isidor, then back at Reichi, her eyes questioning.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:46 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:43 PM)

"Well, as fascinating as I'm sure this is, Ahjaar's daughter is in Sadrith Mora. So, let's go." he turns to walk out of the corridor.

Ahjaar agreed with Isidor. She turns to Reichi. "Reich, she means nothing to you or me. Leave her be."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:46 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:45 PM)

Blade looks at Isidor, then back at Reichi, her eyes questioning.

"Something the matter? We've got a pissed off mother, who's been seperated from her child by you and your thugs. She's in Sadrith Mora, and that's where we should be."

Posted by: Ritual Today, 04:51 AM

Ash looks over to where Isidor placed the clothing. His physical size is similar to that of a Dunmer woman, and he has no trouble fitting into the robes that were taken from Blade. Putting on all her gear, he feels the magicka surrounding him. Returning to the group, he says "Agreed, we should set out."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:55 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 5 2005, 10:51 PM)

Ash feels lighter on his feet, and more agile than normal. Clearly Blade's equipment was chosen with an eye for speed and maneuverability.

Blade's expression betrays nothing but resignation, though her fists are still clenched.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 04:58 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 10:55 PM)

Isidor notices Blade's clenched and says "Something the matter? Not liking the shackles?" he turns to the group "Can we go, now? We're waisting time. Valuable time."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:01 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 5 2005, 10:58 PM)

Isidor notices Blade's clenched and says "Something the matter? Not liking the shackles?" he turns to the group "Can we go, now? We're waisting time. Valuable time."

Ahjaar nodded, paying no attention what so ever to Blade. She wasn't worth it.

"Let us go, I want to get to Sadith Mora before she's resold."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 05:02 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 5 2005, 11:01 PM)

Ahjaar nodded, paying no attention what so ever to Blade. She wasn't worth it.

"Let us go, I want to get to Sadith Mora before she's resold."

"Very well." Isidor begins to walk out of the corridor, towards the cave's entrance.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:06 AM

Yeah, now's a good time to make a new topic.

Loranna

Posted by: Archeopterix Today, 05:20 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 5 2005, 09:06 PM)

Yeah, now's a good time to make a new topic.

Loranna

Ok!