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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:17 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

2:
Any event that would drastically change things that have been done to the world, whether the change is physical (rebuilding destroyed locations), political (converting a population to a new cause), military (killing off all the badguys) or anything else. Almost every situation, good or bad, that exists in the RP was done for some reason. Don't go changing or fixing things without DISCUSSING IT FIRST with the group.

Everyone who is involved in the RP is welcome in the mIRC chat channel #Loranna_RP. If you have a plot idea then you are encouraged to go there and discuss it. If you cannot get on the channel for some reason, or if the player whos character you would affect with your plan is not there, then PM them using this board's PM function. That's what it's there for.

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

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

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

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Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna has recently commisioned an arena for Ald Raathim - right now it's little more than a fenced off flat area, but it's already seen action as she and her firends fought agains t some alits ... and lost.

She currently heads to the tavern to rest and have a drink.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 02:19 AM

Summary: Kratos is furious that they lost the battle and he is walking with Loranna back to the tavern.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:20 AM

OOC Summary:

Reichi was with the group that fought the Alits, and lost. Like Loranna, he too is heading to the tavern for a drink. Dern Alits.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:23 AM

(OOC:)Isidor is getting ready to get drunk, while talking with Shaka.

IC: "So, tommorrow, would you be intrested in a lesson? You teach me some spear, and a little healing magic, and I'll teach you some axe work".

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:26 AM

Summary:
Falco Redflash, the male argonian rogue, is currently laughing his [censored] off that the group lost a match to a bunch of alits while he watched from the sidelines. He will waste No time rubbing it in.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:28 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:23 PM)

Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, is walking to the Drunken Guar with the others but sobered by the realization that most of the group, like Shaka, are loners who will have to learn to work as a team.

"Might as well, Iz. I can see also that I need to learn a lot more spells, just as I thought."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 08:28 PM)

"Might as well, Iz. I can see also that I need to learn a lot more spells, just as I thought."

"Not nearly as much as I need to learn. I know fireball, but facing otherwordly entities, that doesn't really help, doesn't?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:30 AM

Elsewhere:

"Tris... honestly. You were warned, I told you not to go in the House with no Doors."

His answer was inaudible.

She sighed, and stroked his hair.

"Let me stay here," Tris said suddenly. "I don't want to run back again, I can't, please don't make me keep doing this."

The General's expression was unyielding.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:33 AM

OOC: Anya the bosmeri rogue, is following the others to the tavern for drinks.

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 06:29 PM)

"Not nearly as much as I need to learn. I know fireball, but facing otherwordly entities, that doesn't really help, doesn't?"

"I don't know any spells at all." Anya got a twinkle in her eye, "But get me and you into the arena, and I could dance circles around that axe of yours."

"Hey Isidor, how about a contest in the tavern, with drinks?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 02:33 AM

Kratos spoke to Loranna, "We should not have lost that bout, i'm not blaming you but you need to let us protect you my lady." Kratos walked to the door and opened it for Loranna and his companions.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:34 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 08:33 PM)

OOC: Anya the bosmeri rogue, is following the others to the tavern for drinks.
"I don't know any spells at all." Anya got a twinkle in her eye, "But get me and you into the arena, and I could dance circles around that axe of yours."

"Hey Isidor, how about a contest in the tavern, with drinks?"

Loranna raises an eyebrow. "I was hoping to have some discussion about our little training excersice," she says. "Let's not get too drunk now. There's a lot to talk about."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:35 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 08:33 PM)

"You're probably right." He grinned and said "You couldn't out drink a Nord. Especially this one." He grinned again, and walked into the tavern.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:36 AM

Though Falco was stiff and aching he still had a broad grin on his face. He found Isidor walking to the guar and spoke, "Well Isisdor I guess the only way you can fight is by pushing people off buildings."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:37 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 08:33 PM)

Kratos spoke to Loranna, "We should not have lost that bout, i'm not blaming you but you need to let us protect you my lady." Kratos walked to the door and opened it for Loranna and his companions.

"Ordinator boy, you're working with a pack of Lone Wolves, you need to work a bit before you can break them of their self-reliance," Reichi said as he entered the tavern. "Can't expect success on the first try."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:38 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 08:36 PM)

Isidor smiled for a moment, then said "Well, if you stopped stealing, drinking, and hiring women to spend time with you, you might be able to fight too. Oh, and when someone yells Boo, you don't jump off a building."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:39 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 08:37 PM)

"We all have a lot to work on," Loranna says, raising her eyebrows at Falco and looking over at Isidor with a 'What Did You Do ...' look.

"I'm buying tonight," Loranna says, sitting down; the tavern is already ringing with tales of the fight, the alits becoming dragons in the translation.

"Well ... thoughts? Comments?" she asks.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:41 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 04:38 PM)

Falco's face adopted a look of mock offense, "hey I no a lot about team fighting. I did spend 6 months in the legion and could probably teach you all a thing or two about imperial discipline. For example when one loses a fight they are denied a drink at the local tavern but must instead sprint 10 miles in full armor."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 06:39 PM)

"Well in that case, Vintage Brandy right here." Anya smiled with a look of innocence.

"Reichi summed it up pretty much. I was taught some squad tactics, but that was years and years ago, and I never used them. We need to remember what we're good at team-wise. Take me for example. I'm perfect for protecting the mages and other archers. I know plenty of close combat. So if anyone breaks the line, I can protect the healers and such. Otherwise I'm perfectly content to stand back and snipe."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:43 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 08:41 PM)

"And when an Argonian gets scared, he runs."

"BOO" he yells.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 08:39 PM)

"I've learned a few things about myself already, Dres Loranna. Reichi's right, we've been loners until recent months. Even when I was a Shrine Sergeant, my tasks were usually by myself or with few others."

"Also, I need to learn more spells such as drain fatigue. I couldn't use my usual spells such as fireball today without seriously hurting the alits and probably my teammates."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:44 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 08:39 PM)

Goranthir limped as he walked. Evidently, his leg was still bothering him from the day before. He washed his face with a rag from the bar.

"I can't explain it," the young ranger frowned, clearly annoyed. "I fought ten of them for an hour, and then, when the game was joined, I just fell apart. I'm so sorry."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:45 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 08:39 PM)

"We need more assassins, and archers. Anya is good, as is Reichi, but I think Falco should be practicing more. Myself and Shaka will do some training tommorrow, he'll teach me some spear and healing, and I'll teach him some axe work. Sound good?".

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 08:44 PM)

"You've nothing to apologize for, son," said Shaka. "When I was sixteen, I didn't know who the hell I was or what I wanted. You, you're already well on the way to being a warrior and a noble, the kind who earn it rather than are just born into it. I'm the one who should apologize to you."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:48 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 04:43 PM)

"And when an Argonian gets scared, he runs."
"BOO" he yells.

Falco was about to make a rather nasty comment about Isidor's mother when he burst out laughing. "Come on Isidor lets get a drink."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:48 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 08:47 PM)

Goranthir smiled, but from the look in his eyes, it was evidently a compliment he felt unworthy of. "Thank you, Shaka."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:49 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 08:48 PM)

Falco was about to make a rather nasty comment about Isidor's mother when he burst out laughing. "Come on Isidor lets get a drink."

"Can Argonians hold their liquor?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:50 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 08:44 PM)

Loranna weaves more healing magic for Goranthir.

"I wasn't exactly doing as well as I should have either," she reminds him with a smile.

"Everyone's got good comments. Working together, we need an idea of who is to take care of what. Who is to give the orders. Who is to cast which spells - we can't rely on just me for healing, and half my repitoire are attack spells which support as well. Who to pull the fallen back behind the lines of defense, and what lines of defense we should use to begin with. Who is to hold the line, who is to go ahead, and how to keep everyone in easy reach of support ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:52 AM

Tris entered the tavern, waved to the barkeep to buy a round for the whole house, and took a seat near the others.

"Hey there," he said, smiling widely. "I hear you people got trampled by Alits!"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:53 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 08:50 PM)

"Everything depends on the scenario, obviously. If we were fighting in a cold climate, I might be the best choice for a captain. If we were in close quarters, like a city, Kratos would be better. If we were fighting in pitched combat, Anya or Reichi would be better."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 02:53 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 06:52 PM)

Tris entered the tavern, waved to the barkeep to buy a round for the whole house, and took a seat near the others.

"Hey there," he said, smiling widely. "I hear you people got trampled by Alits!"

"Alits are bigger in person when your a wood elf." Anya retorted, jokingly.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 08:52 PM)

Tris entered the tavern, waved to the barkeep to buy a round for the whole house, and took a seat near the others.

"Hey there," he said, smiling widely. "I hear you people got trampled by Alits!"

Goranthir's face brightened as he saw Tris, and he nodded. "Next time, though ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 04:53 PM)

"Or in a swampy environment Shaka and I would be the best choices, and yes Isidor Argonians have hardier livers than even nords. We can hold our liquer quite well"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:57 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 08:52 PM)

Tris entered the tavern, waved to the barkeep to buy a round for the whole house, and took a seat near the others.

"Hey there," he said, smiling widely. "I hear you people got trampled by Alits!"

"Tris hun, hello," Loranna says, noding to the innkeep to bring Tris a drink.

"Something like that; care to tell us what we did wrong?" she laughs.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 02:59 AM

Reichi nodded as Loranna spoke. "Yeah, we gotta figure who's what..." he said.

QUOTE

"Something like that; care to tell us what we did wrong?" she laughs.

"Lost coordination, had no leader, we just scrambled about."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:00 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 04:59 PM)

Reichi nodded as Loranna spoke. "Yeah, we gotta figure who's what..." he said.
"Lost coordination, had no leader, we just scrambled about."

What we all need is discipline. Imperial discipline. Its tough but with it the legions conquered Tamriel.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:01 AM

Tris returned Goranthir's smile, and answered Loranna's question.

"From what I hear you weren't ready. I've been to see the General; she says she'll send Loranna more information about the actual situations you'll be fighting in. She said one thing in particular; if you're clever, you'll never have to fight more than eight opponents at one time."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:01 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 09:00 PM)

What we all need is discipline. Imperial discipline. Its tough but with it the legions conquered Tamriel.

"Why not recount some war stories, O great Falco?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:02 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 08:59 PM)

Reichi nodded as Loranna spoke. "Yeah, we gotta figure who's what..." he said.
"Lost coordination, had no leader, we just scrambled about."

"Yes," Goranthir nodded. "That's a fair summary. Individually, each of us took out several of the alit, but we didn't work together. It was a lot like the ebony mine at Dagon Fel."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 03:03 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:01 PM)

"That's amazing ... It puts a different face on things," said Shaka thoughtfully. "I shouldn't have been so negative before."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:04 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:01 PM)

Loranna's face becomes radiant for a moment at the mention of Allerleirauh. "That is good news," she says, smiling. "And yes; we were caught unprepared. A lesson I think we would do well to take to heart; we need to have an idea of what we're doing ahead of time."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:04 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 05:01 PM)

"Why not recount some war stories, O great Falco?"

"I've never been in a war Oh great Nordic Lout of Vengeance I have however gone through imperial legion training. Many nords don't join because they like free adventure. I think its because they can't take the training."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:06 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 08:03 PM)

"That's amazing ... It puts a different face on things," said Shaka thoughtfully. "I shouldn't have been so negative before."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 08:04 PM)

"Don't be so quick to celebrate," Tris said. "You won't be fighting Alit; you'll be fighting heroes who have banded together in the Outer Realms, some of whom have been working together since the Merethic Era."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:07 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 07:04 PM)

"Falco, that sharp tongue's liable to get you broken in two." Any finished off her mug, "That's number three Isidor."

"Loranna, why don't we get some parchment. We can outline what skills the group has at their disposal, and find out how to shore up weaknesses. And paper would help make that easier."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:06 PM)

Goranthir nodded. "We should try summoning something we don't mind hurting next time. I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't know how much to hold back when I'm trying not to hurt the alit. And I'd like to use a weapon that I might really use in combat -- like my dai-katana."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:09 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 09:04 PM)

"Oh yes, Nords aren't disciplined, an Arognians are?"

Isidor turns to Loranna and Tris and says "Is Allerleirauh really as magnificent as everyone makes out? I've never met her, and look foward to seeing her."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 03:09 AM

Diamond quietly slipped into the tavern and sat with the group.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:11 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 09:08 PM)

"Yeah. I'd rather go up against a bunch of Dremora than Alit. They're closer in build to what we'll be facing, and no one here will have anything against hurting them i think," Reichi said.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:12 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 09:09 PM)

"If she hadn't come to Lord Darius's ball, Hogithum may well have had a different ending - if only because I would have been dead by the time you all stopped Azura's madness.," Loranna says.

"You're right Tris, and yes Anya I have some parchment. Here it is ... and I think I ought to start calling more trainers to Ald Raathim. We have the money ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 03:12 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 09:07 PM)

"Loranna, why don't we get some parchment. We can outline what skills the group has at their disposal, and find out how to shore up weaknesses. And paper would help make that easier."

Goranthir got up and got some parchment and a quill from the tavernkeep, and put it on the table.

"You'd never be able to read my handwriting."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:13 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 09:11 PM)

"Yeah. I'd rather go up against a bunch of Dremora than Alit. They're closer in build to what we'll be facing, and no one here will have anything against hurting them i think," Reichi said.

"The arena's not really set up for Dremora yet," Loranna points out. "We'll need to take further precautions."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:17 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 08:08 PM)

"I dunno," Tris said, laughing. "Maybe we should practice more with Alit before tackling dremoras."

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:09 PM)

"She's General Light," Tris said simply.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 09:13 PM)

"The arena's not really set up for Dremora yet," Loranna points out. "We'll need to take further precautions."

"Can we spar against each other in the Arena? With the enchanted weapons, obviously".

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:19 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 9 2005, 07:12 PM)

Goranthir got up and got some parchment and a quill from the tavernkeep, and put it on the table.

"You'd never be able to read my handwriting."

"Don't look at me. These nimble hands don't know calliography."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 03:20 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 09:13 PM)

"The arena's not really set up for Dremora yet," Loranna points out. "We'll need to take further precautions."

"Okay. So...Scamps?" Reichi questioned. "Or maybe some bonewalkers? Or Bonelords? They can stand in for enemy spellcasters."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:22 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 05:19 PM)

"Can we spar against each other in the Arena? With the enchanted weapons, obviously".

" I know a legion exercise that we can use to spar. Tis an ancient yet still effective method of promoting trust among companions and the will to follow orders It would be useful."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:22 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:19 PM)

"Can we spar against each other in the Arena? With the enchanted weapons, obviously".

"I still want to tackle the Arena in Cyrodiil," Tris said, his eyes shining. "But that's mainly because I really miss the Arena in Cyrodiil. There's something about all the noise, all the smells of really cheap food, all the little boys wanting to grow up to be you and all the women wanting to go back to your room. And it's good money."

He turned to Falco. "Let's hear it, then."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:24 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 09:20 PM)

"Okay. So...Scamps?" Reichi questioned. "Or maybe some bonewalkers? Or Bonelords? They can stand in for enemy spellcasters."

"Not a bad idea," Loranna says to Reichi, before looking to Falco.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:25 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:22 PM)

"This may be sound overley aggresive, but I'd like to fight or spar with you sometime Tris. You seem so calm and serene, but I've seen you fight, and you're better then I am. Or so I think."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:27 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 05:22 PM)

"It requires four people, two wooden staffs and two blindfolds. The four people split into 2 groups. One person in each group dons the blindfold and picks up a staff. They begin sparring blinfolded with the nonlethal staffs. The other two call out orders too their partners such as block, duck, and slash. The blindfolded partners have no choice but to follow these orders and trust their respective partners."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:29 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:25 PM)

"This may be sound overley aggresive, but I'd like to fight or spar with you sometime Tris. You seem so calm and serene, but I've seen you fight, and you're better then I am. Or so I think."

"I'm a very mediocre swordsman," Tris said. "I just cheat."

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 08:27 PM)

"I've done something like that before with Dragon, who used to be an Imperial Legion officer. It does work, assuming you don't learn to hate each other."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:30 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 05:29 PM)

"I'm a very mediocre swordsman," Tris said. "I just cheat."
"I've done something like that before with Dragon, who used to be an Imperial Legion officer. It does work, assuming you don't learn to hate each other."

"Well thats good as you'd have a leg up on the competition."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:30 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:29 PM)

"I'm a very mediocre swordsman," Tris said. "I just cheat."

"How does one cheat at swordplay? Enchantments can only do so much."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:31 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:29 PM)

"No reason not to give it a try," Loranna says. "Perhaps we can work on that before we try tackling opponents in the arena again. I'd at least like to try this night's battle over, see how well we've improved."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 03:31 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:30 PM)

"How does one cheat at swordplay? Enchantments can only do so much."

"There are ways to cheat at almost everything," Tris said, and winked.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:33 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 05:31 PM)

"There are ways to cheat at almost everything," Tris said, and winked.

Falco nodded "Like throwing sand in your opponent's face." Falco chuckled at a memory of doing just that.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:34 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 9 2005, 09:33 PM)

Falco nodded "Like throwing sand in your opponent's face." Falco chuckled at a memory of doing just that.

"You'd know. I'm sure a few good card players have been baffeled on how they lost to a mediocre one." he winked.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:49 AM

"So, Isidor, do you still want to try to out drink this silly girl." Anya remarked as she downed her fourth mug of mead.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:51 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 09:49 PM)

"So, Isidor, do you still want to try to out drink this silly girl." Anya remarked as she downed her fourth mug of mead.

Isidor grinned and said "You choose the drink, rogue".

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 03:56 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 07:51 PM)

Isidor grinned and said "You choose the drink, rogue".

"Hehe, let's settle with... Cyrodiilic Brandy. Sound good?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:58 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 09:56 PM)

"Hehe, let's settle with... Cyrodiilic Brandy. Sound good?"

"Ah, that stuff is terrible. But, I'll last longer." He went to the bar and said "Give me twenty bottles of flin, for me and my lady friend."

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 03:59 AM

Raithen Arthat sat a table, slowly drink his brandy. He listened to the conversations around him, but nobody seemed to be interesting enough to interact with. He sighed, whisked down the bottoms of his flask, stood up and straightened his robes. That's when something at the bar caught his eye, or rather 'someones'.

A rather large possey had gathered at the bar, drinking endless mugs and flasks of various liquores. He listened in on their conversation for a moment-decided not to bother them-then thought better of it and decided to bother them.

After going through his rutine check of his white hair and beard, he grabbed his staff and walked over to them, robes swishing about him.

"May I?" said Raithen, then sat down without waiting for an answer. He leaned his wooden staff against-well-nothing. The staff ballanced it's self, pointing straight up, with one end on the ground. This was all happening beside Raithen, who apeared to be oblivious to the whole thing.
"I've listened in on your conversation, and I noticed that you are in need of 'something' to practice upon. Is a summoner your solution, well, mabey." He flicked at a peice of invisible fluff on the chest of his robe.

"But this all may be very imposing upon you-Me just waltzing over here and offering my serveses to you. So let us start with introductions. I am Raithen Arthat, Breton Wizard and scholar, and I specialize in summoning..."

OOC: I took a crack at it...

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:02 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 09:59 PM)

"I've listened in on your conversation, and I noticed that you are in need of 'something' to practice upon. Is a summoner your solution, well, mabey." He flicked at a peice of invisible fluff on the chest of his robe.

"But this all may be very imposing upon you-Me just waltzing over here and offering my serveses to you. So let us start with introductions. I am Raithen Arthat, Breton Wizard and scholar, and I specialize in summoning..."

OOC: I took a crack at it...

"Greetings, my name is Isidor. You should talk to Loranna, the nord woman with the dark skin over there, as I'm about to get drunk." He ordered another ten bottles, just in case.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:02 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 07:58 PM)

"Ah, that stuff is terrible. But, I'll last longer." He went to the bar and said "Give me twenty bottles of flin, for me and my lady friend."

"Flin? Sounds good enough." Anya popped the cork off bottle one, "Let's not worry ourselves over cups, Ready... drink." Anya tilted the bottle and let the drink drain right down her throat.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 09:31 PM)

"I'm still not comfortable with the idea of fighting each other," said Shaka. "Suppose I took out someone's eye or gave them multiple fractures . . . Sure we could try healing spells, but would they ever look at me the same way?"

"We're not slaves killing each other for smugglers' amusement, or nobles duelling over some imagined slight."

He got up and walked to the bar for another drink. Shaka wasn't in the mood to get drunk, though, and was pacing himself.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:12 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:02 PM)

"Flin? Sounds good enough." Anya popped the cork off bottle one, "Let's not worry ourselves over cups, Ready... drink." Anya tilted the bottle and let the drink drain right down her throat.

After ten or twenty drinks, Isidor and Anya were both still awake, but barely. "Told...you...couldn't beat...a Nord". Perhaps it was the mead, but she looked more beautiful then ever. "You know, I can see why Shaka likes you....very pretty".

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:13 AM

Reichi raised a eyebrow at Raithen. "Wow, theres a guy who's appearance just screams 'WIZARD'," he remarked. "As Isidor suggested, speak with Loranna," he said. "I'm Reichi by the way."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:18 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:12 PM)

"Heehee, that's just because, I had more to drink before you. I'd-d beat you anyday."

Anya's cheeks turned bright red at his last remark, a little uncertainty crossed her mind as well , but her judgment was shot, "You're not so bad yourself, pretty boy..." Anya flashed him a smile and giggled, but still sat back a little, crossing her arms almost out of habit as if to protect herself.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:21 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:18 PM)

Isidor laughed, and leaned foward on the table. "I miss....her, so much....why'd....it have to....so sad..." Isidor looked up when Anya crossed her arms. He laughed and said "Don't worry....I...won't..Shaka's...friend."

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:22 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 9 2005, 10:13 PM)

Reichi raised a eyebrow at Raithen. "Wow, theres a guy who's appearance just screams 'WIZARD'," he remarked. "As Isidor suggested, speak with Loranna," he said. "I'm Reichi by the way."

"Aaah, thank-you for the compliment," Raithen said with blank emotion on his face. He reached out his hand, pulled back his robe's sleeve, to shake Reichi's hand. "Nice to meet you, Reichi."

Raithen pulled off, grabbed his staff (that was still balancing it's self) and went in search for Loranna...

... The search didn't last long, as she was sitting next to Reichi. It was rather embarrising, as Raithen had begon humming an adventurous tune. He was cut short when Reichi pointed out Loranna.
He shut himself up, stood behind Loranna. He tapped her in the back of the head with his staff, so as to turn her attention away from her drink.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:24 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 10:22 PM)

"Aaah, thank-you for the compliment," Raithen said with blank emotion on his face. He reached out his hand, pulled back his robe's sleeve, to shake Reichi's hand. "Nice to meet you, Reichi."

Raithen pulled off, grabbed his staff (that was still balancing it's self) and went in search for Loranna...
... The search didn't last long, as she was sitting next to Reichi. It was rather embarrising, as Raithen had begon humming an adventurous tune. He was cut short when Reichi pointed out Loranna.
He shut himself up, stood behind Loranna. He tapped her in the back of the head with his staff, so as to turn her attention away from her drink.

"Please don't do that," Loranna says, looking up from the note she was scribing. She raises her eyebrows at the new person.

"Hello; I'm Dres Loranna, Lady of Ald Raathim. How may I help you?" she asks.

(OOC: I'm currently making dinner; please expect slow replies )

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:25 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 10:22 PM)

He shut himself up, stood behind Loranna. He tapped her in the back of the head with his staff, so as to turn her attention away from her drink.

Raithen found himself with a glass longknife at his throat. "Dres Loranna, what do you want done with this one," asked Shaka.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:25 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:21 PM)

Anya looked quizzically at him. Is that why he likes me? At the mention of Shaka's name, the color drained from Anya's face, "Shaka..." She looked up, glancing towards the bar, hoping he wasn't looking. I hope he wasn't listening, he's known to... over-react with jealousy. she thought.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:27 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:25 PM)

"How...come...she.....gone? No one...likes.....me....Falco's...right...just a drunk."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:32 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 08:27 PM)

"How...come...she.....gone? No one...likes.....me....Falco's...right...just a drunk."

Anya's face burned red again. "Isi-dor, I'm sorry..." She reached over to grab Isidor's hand. Her hand hesitated a bit, but she grabbed it. "I like you... you're a handso- nice friend..."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:32 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 10:25 PM)

Raithen found himself with a glass longknife at his throat. "Dres Loranna, what do you want done with this one," asked Shaka.

"Shaka!" Loranna frowns.

"Dear, it's not that big a deal; put that away," she continues. "It was a light rap, nothing more."

"Forgive me," Loranna says to Raithen. "This isn't how we usually introduce ourselves ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:33 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 9 2005, 06:27 PM)

"How...come...she.....gone? No one...likes.....me....Falco's...right...just a drunk."

Falco, who had runk twice as much as either of them (after all it was Loranna's tab) began speaking to a wall, "Lukk... at... themm... shlummes...drink'un... over... thar. Why... thae... godda... let... shlummies... in here!?"

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:35 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:32 PM)

"This is the Lady of Daruhn, fool, not some serving wench," then Shaka winced at what he had said. "I'm sorry, Loranna, but ... Nine above."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:35 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:32 PM)

Anya's face burned red again. "Isi-dor, I'm sorry..." She reached over to grab Isidor's hand. Her hand hesitated a bit, but she grabbed it. "I like you... you're a handso- nice friend..."

"Thas nice...Anya....you....look...much...taller...now...pretty...bosmer...never...thought...existed"

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:38 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:24 PM)

"Yes," began Raithen in a moderate, watery voice. "I over-heard your conversation about training for something that sounded rather important, but I won't press you for those details. I am willing to offer my serveses unto you and your," he looked around and spotted the drunken friends. " Nobel followers." he finished with a roll of his eyes.

"I am actualy quite skilled at the Conjuration school of magic, and I am willing to help you train without the hurt of animals. I'm also a prized tactition, and I could be valuble to the 'team'."

"But what is it I ask in return, you are wondering. Well, I am currently writing a book on the social and emotional skills of various races, different professions, and how they are affected by it all. Please, I am a very curious fellow, and I would be very gratefull if you let me train with you."

He rubbed his beard slightly before continuing. "You see, I need to be in the action, not observing it. I hope you understood that." Raithen ended with a stare of silence...

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:42 AM

Pies get drunk too.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:45 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 10:38 PM)

He rubbed his beard slightly before continuing. "You see, I need to be in the action, not [b]observing[/i] it. I hope you understood that." Raithen ended with a stare of silence...

"If you'll forgive me, my Lady, I think Isidor and Anya are in need of some help." Shaka retreated to his friends before Loranna could decide to change her even temper.

He studied Isidor and Anya for a moment. If they expected him to explode in a jealous rage, then they didn't know him as well as they might. He reached out and messed up the hair of both.

"You crazy kids . . . . Isidor, I know you're feeling bad about the girl you left behind in Skyrim. Anya, you can't do anything to turn me away."

"I think you've both had enough for tonight."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:47 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 06:45 PM)

"Exashctly! Gimme those dinnsk! Ya Shlummies ave ad enuff!" Falco took both of their half-finihed drinks and stumbled out of the tavern.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:49 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 10:38 PM)

Loranna glances over at her companions and frowns. "What the blazes ..." she sighs.

"We could use someone with Conjuration skills and tactical knowledge right now," she concurs. "Perhaps you could join us on the morrow for our next excersice ..."

She looks over Raithen curiously.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:50 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:32 PM)

Anya's face burned red again. "Isi-dor, I'm sorry..." She reached over to grab Isidor's hand. Her hand hesitated a bit, but she grabbed it. "I like you... you're a handso- nice friend..."

Isidor kissed her hand, and then fell flat on the floor, dead drunk.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:52 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 08:45 PM)

"You crazy kids . . . . Isidor, I know you're feeling bad about the girl you left behind in Skyrim. Anya, you can't do anything to turn me away."

"I think you've both had enough for tonight."

Anya's face eye's narrowed in confusion, "I didn't want to tur- was I? What was I doing?" Anya got up and bumped roughly into Raithen. "'Scuze me..."

She left the tavern, less than steady, stumbling into a barstool or two. She was scared of this feeling still, or was she just scared to commit with Shaka? Tears started to roll down her cheek as headed to the beach. "I did'n want to turn him away..."

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:57 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:49 PM)

"Why yes, of course, m'lady." He brought her hand to his bearded face and kissed it.
"Where is it we shall meet?"

A rather large bang sounded as Isidor passed out behind Raithen. But he still continued to stare at Loranna, calm seemingly etchted onto his face.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:00 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:52 PM)

Shaka stood for a moment in confusion. He saw Reichi watching with his usual ironic amusement. "What?" said Shaka. He gave up and got a room for Isidor from the barkeep, then carried the Nord upstairs, with difficulty, and left him to sleep it off.

Shaka then ran back downstairs and went outside to look for Anya. Okay, decision time, he thought. Find her and I'm smothering her; let her go and I'm a heartless bastard. He decided in favor of finding her.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:02 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 9 2005, 10:57 PM)

"There's an arena just outside of town; well, there's a fenced off area we're calling an arena anyway," Loranna says. "We only just built it ..."

She glances over at Isidor and groans slightly. "I turn my eyes away for five minutes ... oh well."

The barkeep contemplates how to get Isidor propped back up in a chair.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:04 AM

Kratos had not drunk one drop of liquor he was still thinking of what happened in the arena, "I know I need to be patient with these ones but we should have won that battle." He spoke to his companions, "I think we need alot more work, i'm sorry for not reckognizing your defects with teamwork but I can guarantee that I can help you become more organized if you let me command the offensive and defensive strategies in our battles to come."

He waited for his scrib jerky than spoke again, "What say you?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:07 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:04 PM)

"There's a matter of trust, my friend," Tris said, not unkindly. "Those here have all proved their loyalty to Loranna; they have that in common, if nothing else. You're an unknown quantity. You could give orders, but would people follow them?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:13 AM

The door of the Drunken Guar came open and a cloaked Breton stepped inside, his eyes swishing back and forth in their sockets as he scanned the area. Arynel headed towards a corner.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:14 AM

Shaka ran to the castle, thinking Anya might have decided to reel back to her bed, but the guards hadn't seen her since morning. He thought for a moment. Where would I go on a clear summer's night?

He found her on the beach near the breakwater. The moons hung over the bay, one in crescent phase and the other in gibbous.

When he saw the forlorn blonde elf with her back turned to him, he thought to himself:

I love you, Anya.

It was the first time he had allowed himself to think in those terms.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 05:18 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 07:07 PM)

Diamond winced awkwardly. She hadn't quite done that. She had proven her loyalty to a man who had in turn proven his loyalty to Loranna, but she had yet to prove herself. She felt like an outsider.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 10:13 PM)

The door of the Drunken Guar came open and a cloaked Breton stepped inside, his eyes swishing back and forth in their sockets as he scanned the area. Arynel headed towards a corner.

Tris waved to the innkeeper to send Arynel a drink, then headed over to his corner.

"I have something for you from the General," he said.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 09:14 PM)

"Hi Shaka..." Anya wiped her face, "It's the small of the water, cleared my head a little. I heard you coming."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:21 PM)

Tris waved to the innkeeper to send Arynel a drink, then headed over to his corner.

"I have something for you from the General," he said.

"Yes," Arynel said, smiling inspite of himself.

"What is it?" The Breton asked.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:23 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 10:21 PM)

"Yes," Arynel said, smiling inspite of himself.

"What is it?" The Breton asked.

Tris put his hands in Arynel's hair, pulled his face close, and kissed him deeply. Then he exploded into laughter. "Tell me you didn't see that one coming!"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:26 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 09:23 PM)

Tris put his hands in Arynel's hair, pulled his face close, and kissed him deeply. Then he exploded into laughter. "Tell me you didn't see that one coming!"

Arynel's eyes went wide, and the Breton began to sputter nonsense. In the end, he was thankful for the drink.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:26 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 11:26 PM)

Arynel's eyes went wide, and the Breton began to sputter nonsense. In the end, he was thankful for the drink.

"Beats having your bell rung," Loranna says to Tris, winking.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:27 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 11:21 PM)

"Hi Shaka..." Anya wiped her face, "It's the smell of the water, cleared my head a little. I heard you coming."

He sat beside her. "And all that after fighting a few Alit. I can't wait to see how you act after we fight dremora in the arena. Self-immolation perhaps." He smiled gently.

"Anya, don't worry about you and Isidor. We'll try to get him back to Skyrim or something . . . ."

"Just don't cry because of something I say or do."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:34 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 08:07 PM)

"I don't recall seeing you fighting by my side." Kratos said in his defense, "I was giving the orders on the field and they were working, the alit got to Loranna when she broke her position and tried to save young Goranthur." "Where were you then." He took his seat again, "I am sorry for my outburst but I am the most seasoned commander here and i've broken plenty of lone wolves back in Vivec, I will do the same here." He picked up another plate of scriib jerky and ate quitely.

Posted by: Ledgo Yesterday, 05:35 AM

(Joining, Hope i don't interfear anything)
Bocde entered a bar, And sat down. He took a couple of flin drinks. And walked out. He explored until he saw a red moon.
"Interesting."
He drunk a potion of leviate, And flew towards the moon.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:39 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 10:34 PM)

Tris took a long, deliberate drink of his ale before replying.

"This isn't Vivec City, and you're not an Ordinator, just a man with a fancy hat. These are free people, not servants to the Tribunal; they will only follow orders if they see the benefit of them, and if they like and respect you."

He took another drink.

"As for where I was, you may well ask."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:39 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 09:27 PM)

"It's not what you said, it's what I did." Anya stood up and brushed herself off, nearly falling over, "I don't know what I was thinking back there, and when you said that, I wasn't sure what I was trying to do then.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 05:40 AM

Reichi raised a eyebrow. "That was...bold," he said. "Don't insult Tris golden-boy, He's about the fastest thing on Nirn. Not to mention has helped save the collective [censored] of all those assembled here."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:43 AM

Finishing talking to Raithin, Loranna looks over at Kratos and Tris, frowning.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 05:43 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 08:39 PM)

"I think I did ask and you are brave to insult an Ordinator, if this were Vivec city and I was my old self I would have presented your head to the lord archcanon himself, i am sorry I should not speak of murdering my companions I ask your forgiveness." He removed his mace from his belt and began looking it as if it were changed somhow.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:45 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 11:39 PM)

He caught her hand to steady her, then drew it back when she was. "Don't worry about it. Seriously. Though it might be a sign that you're too much in your cups sometimes . . . . Not my call though."

"You fought bravely today, as ever. The group is going to get better. And I'll try not to act like your father, not that you need it."

He looked out over the still waters of the bay. "Your 'uncle' must have been a remarkable man, from how you've turned out."

Posted by: Ledgo Yesterday, 05:45 AM

Walks in and looks at the few. And pulls out flin and drinks.
I wonder if i'll learn any secrets for treasures bocde thought.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:50 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 9 2005, 11:43 PM)

"Kratos dear, remember you're now one hero among many," Loranna says, sipping her drink. "We're equals here, and we'll learn to work with one another as equals."

"Trust me, I do appreciate what you bring to the table," she adds. "We will learn to work together, but it's going to be a cooperative effort all the way, for everyone."

Posted by: Ledgo Yesterday, 05:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:50 PM)

rudely interupting Bocde asked
"IS there anything i can help you folks with?"
Bocde was cleary rude, But trying to help.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 10:50 PM)

"Was it really that bad?" Tris said, leaning back in his chair.

"She did tell me to give you a kiss for her," Tris said to Arynel. "Whatever was she thinking?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 9 2005, 09:50 PM)

"Are the times what they seem to be, then?" Arynel asked.

The Breton must have been nervous - he was drinking.

He put his tankart down for a moment and looked at Tris.

"I haven't the slightest idea."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:56 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 11:54 PM)

"Was it really that bad?" Tris said, leaning back in his chair.

"She did tell me to give you a kiss for her," Tris said to Arynel. "Whatever was she thinking?"

"We kinda fell apart once Goranthir fell down," Loranna says, looking at Arynel with slightly widened eyes.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:57 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 09:45 PM)

"Thanks Shaka. He was a great man actually, still a better fighter than I am even now if he was... nevermind." Any turned around and grabbed Shaka's hand, towing him to the tavern, "Where's that drink you got me earlier, I want to avoid two hangovers in one day if possible."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:59 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 9 2005, 11:57 PM)

"Thanks Shaka. He was a great man actually, still a better fighter than I am even now if he was... nevermind." Anya turned around and grabbed Shaka's hand, towing him to the tavern, "Where's that drink you got me earlier, I want to avoid two hangovers in one day if possible."

"No problem, elf." He smiled, relieved, as they walked back to the Drunken Guar.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:04 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 10:54 PM)

"I'm not sure what the times are," Tris said. He almost told Arynel that he had been to the House with no Doors; but Loranna wouldn't understand, and he didn't want to upset her.

"The General said that a lot of what happens on our passage will depend on you. That's all I know. Is your part of this in the bag?"

Posted by: Ledgo Yesterday, 06:04 AM

Bocde Looks at the group, And asks if he can help again.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:07 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 10:04 PM)

Arynel shook his head.

"My part in this is as uncertain as the clouds" the Breton said, "and whether the next day will have them."

Posted by: Ledgo Yesterday, 06:08 AM

Bocde felt left out. Maybe rouges weren't ment for armys.bocde sat next to them and ordered a flin.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:13 AM

QUOTE(Ledgo @ Aug 9 2005, 11:08 PM)

Bocde felt left out. Maybe rouges weren't ment for armys.bocde sat next to them and ordered a flin.

ooc: Ledgo, looking over the character you posted in the other thread, I think it would help to be more familiar with the history and rules of the rp before joining in. Please come to the mirc chat channel #Loranna_rp. The link is in the first post of every thread. Among other things, we don't allow people to play as the Nerevarine, and the Houses in Vvardenfell have had some important things happen to them during the course of the rp.

Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 06:16 AM

*...An unknown cave...as Trefist wakes from his unconciousness he is surprised to find himself in a small wooden cage...as his eyes come back into focus he can make out other cages and the roaring central fire where the Elf Uniqua seems to be reading in the corner...as Trefist regains his strength he attempts to break through his prison...upon striking the wood, the shimmer of magicka can be seen...as he scans the room Trefist is shocked to learn he's not alone...*

"Give it up wolf, there is no escape from her..." says the girl in the cell next to his

"How did I get here?" Trefist asks

"I really couldn't tell you...you've been here quite some time" she replies

*...as Trefist rescans the room he notes that all the cages seem to be occupied...he especially notices the rather large Redguard in the cell directly in front of his...the Redguard doesn't move...just grins at him...and seems to be wearing the hide of a wolf...the Redguards eyes seem inhuman as Trefist stares into them...as his sense of smell returns he can smell the rotting flesh of men...*

"Who is that?" Trefist asks the girl

"...a pet I suppose, much like we all are" she responds

*...as Trefist turns to look at the girl he is shocked to find no life in her eyes...her skin is pale white and the smell of blood hangs heavy around her...Trefist then comes to the conclusion that this girl is a Vampire...*

"Hey you stupid serving wench!!" Trefist yells at Uniqua "Why dont you just let me go...I promise to kill you quickly"

*...Uniqua merely raises an eyebrow and smiles at Trefist...she then continues reading...*

"Hey...I'm talking to you...what are you stupid!!" Trefist yells "No prison can hold me"

*...Uniqua continues ignoring him...*

"Hey!!!" he screams

*...as Trefist continues yelling he wakes the others who are sleeping...as he strikes the bars again and again the flash of magicka can be seen, and the bars never even bend slightly...he then ponders on an escape plan...*

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:18 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 10:07 PM)

Arynel shook his head.

"My part in this is as uncertain as the clouds" the Breton said, "and whether the next day will have them."

Anya walks in, stumbling at the lip of the door, and takes her seat again. "If you're uncertian, what does that make me?"

Anya looks around, "Er, where's Isidor?"

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:23 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 12:18 AM)

Anya walks in, stumbling at the lip of the door, and takes her seat again. "If you're uncertian, what does that make me?"

Anya looks around, "Er, where's Isidor?"

Shaka said, "I forgot to tell you, he's sleeping it off upstairs." He shook his head. "I wish I could be of more help to him. Maybe he would be better off going back to Skyrim after all . . . ."

He got Anya some root tea from the bar, raising the barkeep's eyebrow; but the adventurers were an everyday fixture of the Drunken Guar by now, and paid well. Some of the citizens of Ald Raathim even seemed to be drawn to the tavern these days by them, as if they were waiting to see them shapeshift.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:30 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 11:07 PM)

Arynel shook his head.

"My part in this is as uncertain as the clouds" the Breton said, "and whether the next day will have them."

"She and I had an argument about you," Tris said, very quietly, to Arynel. "Well, about Ciel really. She told me I needed more faith, that love lasted beyond the grave, that if I had faith in the first place we wouldn't be in this mess. And I said some rude things to her about her dead husband, and about you, and she threw them back in my face. Why I'm telling you this I have no idea. She loves you though."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:33 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 9 2005, 10:30 PM)

"And I love you," Arynel said plainly.

The Breton smiled, "and her, but don't tell."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:41 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 9 2005, 11:33 PM)

"And I love you," Arynel said plainly.

The Breton smiled, "and her, but don't tell."

Tris smiled, looking down at the swirling surface of the ale. For the moment he was at a loss for a witty comeback. But, fortunately, he had a drink.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:22 AM

After a while, Shaka noticed that Anya's eyes had cleared from the drink but were growing heavy.

"I think I'm going to call it a night, Anya. Do you want to walk back with me?"

Shaka paid his tab and left a tip while he waited for a reply.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:24 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 11:22 PM)

"Thanks Shaka, I'd appreciate that." Anya got up and followed the argonian battlemage out of the tavern.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:24 AM)

"Thanks Shaka, I'd appreciate that." Anya got up and followed the argonian battlemage out of the tavern.

It had been a long but challenging day. Shaka reflected on the lessons learned in the Arena's baptism of fire. He felt able to walk with Anya in silence without it turning uncomfortable.

The moons were nearly under the horizon as they nodded to the castle guards and climbed to the guest wing.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:32 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 9 2005, 11:27 PM)

When they stopped by Anya's door, she gave Shaka a peck on the cheek, "Thank you."

Unstrapping her armor, she slipped into a plain gown and laid down, closing her eyes, as she laid back, she noticed that the nights seemed brighter than normal, and thought back to what Shaka had said about her sister gifting her.

Hours later, Anya woke up, feeling restless, not helping that she had a mild headache. Hoping to clear her head, she went to the balcony she frequented as of late.

Holding her spear, she lept onto the rail and went through a series of thrusts, twirls, and parries while balancing herself on the narrow footing. Lotus hovered by her, faintly cawing as she went back and forth.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:38 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:32 AM)

Holding her spear, she lept onto the rail and went through a series of thrusts, twirls, and parries while balancing herself on the narrow footing. Lotus hovered by her, faintly cawing as she went back and forth.

Shaka stood by the open window of his room, smiling faintly at Lotus' caws. He couldn't see Anya from there, but he imagined she must be looking out from the balcony.

Before he went back to bed, Shaka had an odd moment of sadness, not for himself or for Anya, but for Ald Raathim. While it was good that the town was alive and growing, what would be lost someday if it became a city? Shaka already knew half the town by sight, at least.

What would it be like someday when there were only strangers staring back at the relatively rare sight of an Argonian?

He closed his eyes for a moment and prayed. Don't let it be, even if we go out someday and fight this war, even if we prevail. This Daruhn summer is fleeting.

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 09:01 AM

Summary: Dastril is at the Drunken Guar tavern, upstairs.

The voices got louder downstairs. "They're getting drunk again.." Dastril muttered, and focused his attention on the spell book on the table. "Ah, but this could be useful."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:24 AM

One of Queen Barenziah’s spies in Loranna’s household visited Goranthir that night in his bedroom at Castle Daruhn.

"My prince," said he or she. "There will be a great war coming soon."

"Yes, very likely, and my place with be with my new friends," Goranthir replied quickly, knowing what she/he was saying.

"What if your friends side against your grandmother?" the spy asked. "What side will you choose?"

"My own," said Goranthir, dismissing the spy. The next day he began the search for a new place to live.

A boat.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:31 PM

When Isidor woke up, his self-hatred overwhelemed his hangover. You stupid bastard, you stupid, drunk, bastard. What were you thinking? You looked like a drunken fool. Hitting on a woman, 10 years your junior. You moron... He staggered to his feet, and grabbed his axe. He walked to the Arena, still groggy, and his head still in pain.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:29 PM

When morning came, Shaka decided to get serious about learning new spells. He would need to pay for the training, however . . . .

He took out his remaining gold, and thought for a moment. Normally he disliked having to get and spend money. With a sigh, he realized the upcoming conflict was more important than his life savings; perhaps the group would one day raid some daedric shrines or dwemer ruins to partly make up for it.

Shaka walked to the Mage Guild and arranged for training, daily for weeks at the least. . . .

He sat on the wooden floor of one of the training rooms. Under the eye of an elderly Imperial, Shaka broke the seal on a scroll of Absorb and began to read. He knew that at the same time his eyes took in the words, he was being imprinted by the magicka within the parchment. This was why even the most basic spell scrolls cost a fair bit of money, ranging up to the priceless and rare: it wasn't enough to read the words, the structure of one's brain itself would be altered in the process.

After an hour, Shaka had the basics of how to absorb the strength of one's opponent. He already felt drained, but glanced over at the Imperial. "Another scroll. Absorb Endurance this time."

Shaka would concentrate on some Absorb spells this day. He planned to take a break in the afternoon and see if Isidor or one of the others was engaged in physical training.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:39 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 10:29 AM)

Shaka would concentrate on some Absorb spells this day. He planned to take a break in the afternoon and see if Isidor or one of the others was engaged in physical training.

Isidor was in the arena, practicing with different weapons. He was no good with spear, but was becoming decent with longsword.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:46 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 10:39 AM)

Isidor was in the arena, practicing with different weapons. He was no good with spear, but was becoming decent with longsword.

Shaka broke for a meal, then stopped by the fledgling Arena to see who was practicing. He hailed Isidor, who seemed recovered from his binge of last night.

Got to cut back, Nord, thought Shaka. Our greatest test yet awaits us this year.

"Isidor, I brought my ebony axe if you want to help me learn more, and we can work on spear and polearms."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:47 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 10:46 AM)

Shaka broke for lunch, then stopped by the fledgling Arena to see who was practicing. He hailed Isidor, who seemed recovered from his binge of last night.

Got to cut back, Nord, thought Shaka. Our greatest test yet awaits us this year.

"Isidor, I brought my ebony axe if you want to help me learn more, and we can work on spear and polearms."

Isidor heard Shaka's voice, and looked back then he dropped to his knees. "Forgive me, Shaka. I was drunk...I wasn't thinking. I am sorry." He took his axe, and presented it to Shaka. "Please, take this."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:52 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 10:47 AM)

"Cut the nonsense, Isidor," he said, smiling. "Anya's a grown woman, and I know you're still torn up about your girl back in Skyrim. There's nothing to apologize for. Come on, help me learn to fight an axe-wielder. I'll heal us if it gets too rough."

Shaka added, "I need you to work with me on throwing axes, too. Afterward, we'll try spear work, though Anya will be a better instructor for us both -- I'm partly self-taught."

He clapped Isidor on the shoulder.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:58 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 10:52 AM)

Isidor rose to his feet, looking not entirely at peace. "So, you have an ebony axe? Those Dunmer may brag about it, but it's nothing to a Nordic two-handed." He held his in both hands and said "The key to using an axe, is in the swing. You want to make sure it has enough force behind it, but that it's not too strong that'll make you move." He walks over to one of the straw dummies that was set up, for practicing on. He swung his axe and said, over his shoulder "You want to hit them in the gut, so they'll fall foward, then you can get them in the neck, or lop their head off." He threw his axe to Shaka's feet. "You try".

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:06 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 10:58 AM)

He swung his axe and said, over his shoulder "You want to hit them in the gut, so they'll fall foward, then you can get them in the neck, or lop their head off." He threw his axe to Shaka's feet. "You try".

Shaka picked up the Nordic axe, impressed as ever by its balance and workmanship. It even had the characteristic runes and designs etched into it.

He had always leaned toward axes more than swords anyway, but Shaka was beginning to think he should start practicing with swords also; maybe katanas. If he were chosen for the Eight -- and that was a big If -- he and the others would need to be versatile enough to fill in for others' roles in combat, with no notice.

Shaka worked for a while on several straw and wooden practice dummies. Real combat wouldn't be so neat and predictable, he knew, but he had to start somewhere.

At Isidor's instruction, Shaka worked on his swing and follow-through, working with the axe rather than fighting it.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:08 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:06 AM)

"Good, good. Tell you what. You use my axe, and I'll use the ebony. First one to hit the other wins. Not violent, just some sparring."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:09 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:06 AM)

Ahjaar and Luxi had been watching themm grinning, for several minutes.

It wasn't until now that they were noticed.

"You can do it, Shaka!" Luxi yelled at him, grinning.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:11 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:08 AM)

"Good, good. Tell you what. You use my axe, and I'll use the ebony. First one to hit the other wins. Not violent, just some sparring."

Good thing I wore my armor today, thought Shaka. The prospect of being cleaved open like a roast fowl wasn't reassuring. Isidor was right, though; they needed to spar.

Shaka gripped the Nordic axe and crouched facing Isidor, watching to see when the Nord would make his move.

Thanks, kid, he thought to Luxi. Shaka didn't want distractions today, but he had to admit that real battle would also be chaotic, so the child was doing him a favor in the long run.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:13 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:11 AM)

Isidor grinned, and held the Ebony axe, deftly. He moved near Shaka, then faked left, then swung at Shaka's pauldorn.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:15 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:13 AM)

Isidor grinned, and held the Ebony axe, deftly. He moved near Shaka, then faked left, then swung at Shaka's pauldorn.

Ahjaar and Luxi cheered with enthusiasm.
Both were having a grand old time making alot of noise.
"Come on you can do it!"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:16 PM

Anya walked into the kitchen and mixed herself a drink that would help clear her mind. What happened? As the events came back bit by bit, she shook her head at herself. No more drinking for more...

Anya headed over to the archery range, where she had recently added a longe range section to practice arcs and distance. She began picking even intervals to tests height and arc. Why am I so scared? That's all behind, yet it still has a hold on my life. Anya hiked out and retreived her arrows, pleased that they were centered for the most part, aside from varying distances.

I mean, it's not like I've felt this way, not with my uncle and certianly not with any of the people I've been hired by. Another arrow thrummed through the air, and she watched a target wobble in the distance. She let off a few more shots, hitting all but one of the targets.

And yet... I still cringe at the thought of being with anyone, period. She hit a lever and several targets started to fly by. Several shots in quick succession found their marks. I'm getting faster. She used a crank to move them back.

Damn him, even after all these years, even after his death, he still want let go. She pull the bow back until it would yeild no more, the wood creaking under the strain. Why? Why do I still let him own me? Why won't I let go? Why! She hit the lever and a target flew by, she released the bow with an audible twang. The target halted mid-run, pinned in the head to another target, until the arrow snapped and the target continued along it's path. "Arhh!" Anya screamed in fustration.

Grabbing another bundle of arrows, she focused on her training, focusing primarily on accuracy now.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:18 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:13 AM)

Isidor grinned, and held the Ebony axe, deftly. He moved near Shaka, then faked left, then swung at Shaka's pauldorn.

There was a thunk as the axe hit the pauldron, staggering Shaka for a moment but not penetrating.

Shaka had been holding the Nordic axe in readiness to one side and behind himself somewhat; he brought it forward in a flat arc, aiming for Isidor's armored midsection.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:19 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:18 AM)

Isidor grinned as the pauldron was hit, but was promptly dropped to the floor, as his axe hit him in the midsection. "Whoa, better then I thought. What next? Maybe some bareknuckle?".

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:21 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:19 AM)

Isidor grinned as the pauldron was hit, but was promptly dropped to the floor, as his axe hit him in the midsection. "Whoa, better then I thought. What next? Maybe some bareknuckle?".

"Maybe later," said Shaka, helping him up. "Show me more about throwing an axe, then I'll try some spear work with you."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:23 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:21 AM)

"Maybe later," said Shaka, helping him up. "Show me more about throwing an axe, then I'll try some spear work with you."

"Well, I'm not the greatest at throwing axes. I usually like cutting in, so throwing alway seemed, y'know, weaker to me, but, I do know this, you need to throw at the midsection, because aiming at the head is far too difficult."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:26 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:23 AM)

"I guess you never know what you might need someday . . . ." Shaka and Isidor practiced throwing axes for a while, sometimes in a flat spin, other times end over end.

Finally they took a break to catch their breath, and Shaka unsheathed the Spear of Bitter Mercy. "Get a wooden or chitin spear and I'll try to show you a couple of things, though I'm no expert."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:26 AM)

Isidor nodded, and picked up a wooden spear and said "How could anyone use this as a weapon? It's a utensil!"

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:32 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:28 AM)

Isidor nodded, and picked up a wooden spear and said "How could anyone use this as a weapon? It's a utensil!"

Shaka grinned and began spinning the Spear. "As with Anya's style, I use the Spear as a polearm and not just for straight-ahead piercing." There was a whirring sound as the Spear spun, and it flickered in the sunlight.

Shaka brought it down on Isidor to see if he would parry it.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:33 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:32 AM)

Isidor tried to spin his spear, but ended up having the point in his stomach. "Dammit" he swore. He turned it right, in time to get hit by Shaka's spear.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:34 PM

Ahjaar and luxi entered the arena. Ahjaar had her regular armor on, while Luxi was wearing tough and flexible training netch leather armor.

Ahjaar had her bow, and two wooden training daggers.

They stopped in a corner of the arena, away from Shaka and Isidor, where Ahjaar set down her bow and handed Luxi a wooden dagger.

Ok, babe, let's do a warm up spar.

Ahjaar thrust the dagger foreward, and Luxi blocked with her own.
"Good." Ahjaar grinned.

She oulled back the dagger and swung it around, making a swing for Luxi's hip, but Luxi spun around, blocked and knocked away Ahjaar's dagger, then thursted at her side.

Luxi grinned. "I beat you mom."
Ahjaar sighed. "I've noticed. You certanly fight like your father."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:36 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:33 AM)

Isidor tried to spin his spear, but ended up having the point in his stomach. "Dammit" he swore. He turned it right, in time to get hit by Shaka's spear.

"That's okay, I shouldn't try gimmicks first thing," said Shaka. He hadn't put full power behind the strike. "Let's start with basics . . . ."

Isidor and Shaka practiced holding the spears, thrusting forward and then stepping back, angling the spear to catch horsemen or guar riders, and other tactics.

Shaka later moved to throwing the spear, and he and Isidor practiced on the straw men.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:38 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:36 AM)

"Well, this is certainly more difficult then swinging on axe. You fancy some lunch?" He noticed the look on Shaka's face, and said "Don't worry, I won't drink."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:42 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:38 AM)

"Well, this is certainly more difficult then swinging on axe. You fancy some lunch?" He noticed the look on Shaka's face, and said "Don't worry, I won't drink."

"You read my mind, I guess," said Shaka. "Thanks, this is a good time to break for lunch. I'm buying at the Guar."

Shaka sheathed his spear and axe, and they started out for the tavern. He waved to Ahjaar and Luxi.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:44 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:42 AM)

Isidor strapped his axe to his back and said "You must let me buy, after last night, it's the least I can do." When they arrived at the tavern, Isidor pushed open the door.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:44 PM

Ahjaar picked up her dagger, then brought it down at Luxi at an angle.
Luxi parried it, then twisted and swung at Ahjaar, who jumped back before the dagger could hit her side.
Ahjaar made a lunge while Luxi was in recoil, but Luxi was fast, and parried her blow.

Ahjaar stopped for a moment. "You're getting too good for me. Cheater."

Luxi stuck out her tounge. "Your just jealous."

Ahjaar waved at Shaka and Isidor.

She got up and prepared to fight Luxi again.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:13 PM

Falco jogged into the archery range, having woken p some 3 miles West of Ald Raathim. He saw Anya practicing. "Hey Anya mind teaching me a thing or two about bows? I'll teach you how to fight with a sword in return."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:22 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 10:13 AM)

Anya smiled, "I think I know a thing or two about swords. I was taught in daggers, short and long swords, axes, staffs, pretty much anything that can be used deftly. I stayed away from maces and claymores and the like. But I'm sure there's a few things you can teach me still. As for the bow, you're not going to go shooting willy nilly like the last time you and I were here, nearly poking out Shaka's eye, are you? Otherwise I don't mind."

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:22 PM

Raithen entered the 'arena' as Shaka and Isidor were leaving. He was wearing his usual grey(ish) robes, carrying his usual tall, wooden staff, and eminating his usual friendly smile.

All he saw inside the arena, for now, were only Ahjaar, Luxi, Falco and Anya.
"Well, hello," said Raithen as he nodded his head in their direction and smiled. "I won't bother you, as you do seem to be busy at the moment. I'll quietly be over here practicing various conjurations, and summoning charms..."

Raithen stood off to the side, out of everyone's way, and began focussing. He muttered an inaudible incantation and a Dremora apeared. The Dremora, upon seeing who had summoned it, gave a grim smile at Raithen.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 08:22 AM)

"No I won't be poking Shaka's eye out this time. I'm saving my arrows for Isidor. If you already know something about swords, then hows about I teach you unarmored fighting. Being able to dodge your opponent is a useful thing."

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 06:30 PM

Dastril appeared to the edge of the arena. He smiled as he saw Shaka and Anya practise, and gave a swift look to Raithen. He waved at them, and took a seat and started to watch their practise.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:52 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 10:25 AM)

"Alrighty then, grab that extra short bow over there. There are four things to remember everytime you fire a bow. Grip, Sight, Breathing, Release, in that order. Now, time to practice arc. Fire at that target there at what you think to be the right elevation." Anya pointed to a target that was mid-distance.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:57 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 12:52 PM)

Shaka had finished lunch at the Drunken Guar -- they fixed fish well there, for some reason -- and had returned to the Arena. He stood for the moment at the wooden fence with a number of "groundlings", Ald Raathim residents who were interested in this new institution.

He smiled fondly to see Anya instructing Falco. He might catch a swim later in the afternoon; the Guar patrons had probably thought Isidor and him to be a little ripe after their practice.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:00 PM

Ahjaar waved at Rhithen, then, while Luxi was distracted, thrust her dagger at Luxi, who, out of the corner of her eye, jumped to dogde it, but was too slow. She fell to the ground.

"Hey! That was unfair." Luxi whined.
"When your fighting, people arn't going to wait for you to turn back around."
Luxi got up and brushed herself off. "Well, ya.."
"Don't be distracted."

Luxi lunged, and Ahjaar dogded, then came around for a thrust at the side. Luxi swung around and parried, shouldered Ahjaar, and knocked her too the ground. Then she play-thrust the dagger into Ahjaar's belly.

"You lose." Luxi grinned

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:10 PM

Shaka walked over to Anya while Falco practiced. "Afternoon, beautiful. I've been working on a few things today. I don't feel like trying a bow yet, but do you think we can practice throwing weapons sometime? I'm only self-taught when it comes to stars and knives . . . ."

Anya seemed less haunted today, but still pensive about something.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:14 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 12:52 PM)

Isidor walked over to Falco and Anya and he said "Well, Falco, you'll be happy, Shaka knocked me on my [censored] while we were sparring." He clapped the Argonian on the shoulder and said to Anya "Could I talk to you, for a moment" he jerked his head to the right "Over there?".

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:24 PM

Ahjaar got up and sat on the fence.
"We can fight tomarow. I'm really hungry, now. Are you?"
"But Mom, you promised I could fight a scamp today!"
"Tommarow, okay?"
Luxi grunted. "Mpfh, fine."

Ahjaar and Luxi headed down to the drunken guar, where they ordered 2 sweet rolls.

Luxi munched on hers enthusiasticly, the whole time babbling about....
Ahjaar didn't bother to listen. The lack of keeping her self occupied drew her thoughts too the dream she had last night with her husband...

"Mooom? MOM!"
Ahjaar jumped. She had ben lost in thought.
"Huh? What?"
Luxi sighed. "I said, When are you leaving for your next assinment?"
Ahjaar shruged. "Oh, I donno. A few days."
"Well, okay, but you have a deadline, ya know."
"I know, babe."

Luxi finished her sweet roll. "That was great." She smiled.
"Hey, can we go swimming?"
"Sure, in a little bit."
Luxi grinned. "Ooo then we can explore the ship wreaks!"
Ahjaar shook her head. "Nope, sorry. No exploring. It's danerous down there."
Luxi pouted. "Sure, go ahead and destroy a child's dreams. I don't care."

Ahjaar giggled, finished up her roll, then they headed down to the beach.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:24 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 11:10 AM)

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:14 AM)

"Hi... Shaka, Isidor. Um, give me a moment Shaka, I'll help you out then."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:26 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:24 PM)

"Hi... Shaka, Isidor. Um, give me a moment Shaka, I'll help you out then."

"Take your time," answered Shaka. He looked at Isidor, a little puzzled. Iz, don't beat yourself up about Anya and last night, he thought to himself.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:29 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:24 PM)

"Hi... Shaka, Isidor. Um, give me a moment Shaka, I'll help you out then."

"I just wanted to say how sorry I was about last night. I was drunk, and you were pretty. I'm very sorry Anya."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:30 PM

They got down to the beach, where Luxi stripped to her under shirt and pants, then dove into the water.

"You coming in mom?"
Ahjaar shook her head, then sat on a rock. "Nah"

Luxi shrugged. "Suit yourself."
"Just stay where I can see you!" Ahjaar shouted as Luxi dove under the waves.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:33 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:29 AM)

"I just wanted to say how sorry I was about last night. I was drunk, and you were pretty. I'm very sorry Anya."

Anya cheecks grew rosy red, "Stop it, you make me blush too much. Look, we'll go back to your home, and find out what's happened with that women you talked about. What? I never said I lost my memory when I get drunk, I just lose all sense of balance. Maybe we can arrange a trip before we leave to that... where ever we're going. You deserve better, and it may give you something to fight for. Now, I've got some cowards to teach in the art of 'Staying far away from pain while still hurting people.'"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:36 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:33 PM)

"Thanks Anya." He put his hand on her shoulder, and then walked back over to the archery range. He turned to Shaka and said "Do you know as little about this as I do?".

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:38 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:36 PM)

"Thanks Anya." He put his hand on her shoulder, and then walked back over to the archery range. He turned to Shaka and said "Do you know as little about this as I do?".

"Not much more, that's for sure, when it comes to archery," said Shaka. "I've got enough on my plate for today anyway. I figured that maybe she can check my knowledge of throwing weapons though."

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 07:41 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 12:38 PM)

"Not much more, that's for sure, when it comes to archery," said Shaka. "I've got enough on my plate for today anyway. I figured that maybe she can check my knowledge of throwing weapons though."

"Someone mentioned throwing weapons? I need some practise with them. And I think I'd like to show you one nice trick I thought about lately..." Dastril joined the conversation.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 01:41 PM)

"Someone mentioned throwing weapons? I need some practise with them. And I think I'd like to show you one nice trick I thought about lately..." Dastril joined the conversation.

"They're still figuring out what to train Isidor in. What do you have, Dastril?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:49 PM

QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 11:41 AM)

"Someone mentioned throwing weapons? I need some practise with them. And I think I'd like to show you one nice trick I thought about lately..." Dastril joined the conversation.

"Oy, never knew ranged weapons were so popular." Anya muttered.

"Right, Isidor, you should find a second bow over there. I'm having you and Falco going over arcs and learning to judge where they land." Anya showed him proper grip, how to sight an arrow, how to keep his arm straight, learn to shoot with both eyes open, and wha hieght you wanted for the desired range, "Now, just practice shooting at different heights until you've learned to judge what arc is needed. I'll be over there if you have any questions."

Anya turned to Dastril and Shaka, "As for throwing weapons, I'm best at two types, daggers and shurikens. I prefer shurikens, easier to carry and quicker to throw, but daggers do cause more damage. The principle is largely the same with each, all about arm motion and release."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:51 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:49 PM)

Isidor practiced a few times, and ended up having arrows go everywhere, including, by some odd quirk, into Shaka's side. "Sorry about that" he said as he pulled the arrow out.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:51 PM

Falco's archery training was going well. He was a fairly good shot and good hit the target from a long distance. Unfortunately for the rest of the group, this induced much bragging. "Look at that another bullseye. I must be the best archer this side of Valenwoord. I doubt any of you could stand up to my archery skills."

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 07:54 PM

Nothing yet, then...

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:54 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 11:51 AM)

Isidor practiced a few times, and ended up having arrows go everywhere, including, by some odd quirk, into Shaka's side. "Sorry about that" he said as he pulled the arrow out.

"Isidor, no! Blast it, where's Loranna when you need her. Ah well, Shaka knows some healing spells. Isidor, don't bend your elbow as much, keep it straight, and just let the string go."

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 11:51 AM)

"Hah, stationtary targets at this range? No have them moving, and then hit the center, if you can still hit them. Then have five targets all moving in different directions at high speeds and hit center each. Bragging rights include backing them up, Master Archer."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:56 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:51 PM)

Isidor practiced a few times, and ended up having arrows go everywhere, including, by some odd quirk, into Shaka's side. "Sorry about that" he said as he pulled the arrow out.

"Bloody hell," winced Shaka. He healed himself briefly. "I expect that from Falco, not from you."

"Listen everyone, something occurred to me this morning. If we try coordinating a fight by voice, we might lose. Does anyone know if it would be possible to link the Eight by telepathy? It might mean the difference someday between victory and defeat, when you're fighting warriors and mages who've had centuries of experience at it . . . . "

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:57 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 09:54 AM)

"Isidor, no! Blast it, where's Loranna when you need her. Ah well, Shaka knows some healing spells. Isidor, don't bend your elbow as much, keep it straight, and just let the string go."
"Hah, stationtary targets at this range? No have them moving, and then hit the center, if you can still hit them. Then have five targets all moving in different directions at high speeds and hit center each. Bragging rights include backing them up, Master Archer."

Falco shrugged, "Its my first day. I still need more practice. I'll probably save that for my third."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:58 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 01:56 PM)

Isidor thought for a moment and then said "This is something best left to Arynel or Nalion. Nalion has left, and I don't know where Arynel is." Isidor steadied his bow again, and shot the arrow foward. It landed square in the middle of the circle. "Hmm..." Was all he said.

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 08:01 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 12:56 PM)

He picked up a throwing dagger from the ground. "I don't know whether that's possible, atleast I've never heard of it... But, I'm not an expert in that kind of magic." He throwed the dagger, and it hit the target. Right next to the bullseye. "Telekinesis is handy, don't you think? It allows you to aim the projectile while it's still in the air.."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:09 PM

QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 02:01 PM)

"I may need you to teach me that trick, Dastril. Not today, but soon. . . . . I still think it's a good idea. We need to talk to some true mages, not a jumped-up hedge wizard like myself."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:14 PM

Ahjaar and Luxi troted up to the arena to see if there were any sparrs to watch.

They stood behind the fence and watched the others train.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:18 PM

QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 12:01 PM)

"It is, but what happens when you run low on magicka?" Anya picked up a dagger, raised her arm in front of her, and flicked her wrist watching the dagger hit inside the bullseye, nearly dead center. "The more you can aim on your own, the less magicka you consume to make it accurate. But we all must work with our strengths, I guess. I never learned a lick of magic myself."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:20 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 02:18 PM)

"She has a point. You shouldn't rely on your magicka skills alone."
Ahjaar smiled. "Learn the trade first, then you can learn the tricks of the trade."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:21 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 02:18 PM)

"Anya, as I offered once, I can teach you how to summon a Bound dagger or mace," said Shaka. "It might save you someday to have a weapon that can't be misplaced. They're not only daedric, they're as light as a feather while still lethal, though limited in duration."

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 08:24 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 01:18 PM)

"Ahh, but that's why I always carry this along." He pulled a belt full of potions of magicka restoration. "And this." He revealed the sword he carried with him. "I ain't called Spellsword for nothing."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:26 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 02:18 PM)

Ahjaar rasied her hand, cast telekinesis, and pulled the dagger out of the bull's eye. She bought it close to her, and spun it around in mid air as if she examining each it's sides.

"Although magicka is always useful."
With a flick of her hand, the blade flew into the bull's eye, knocking the target over with the force of the impact.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:26 PM

Silently, Arynel stepped into the arena. The Breton stayed behind the archers to avoid a chance meeting with a flying arrow.

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 08:28 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 01:26 PM)

"And, you can always do this." He summoned a fireball that blew the target to the seven winds.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:30 PM

QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 02:28 PM)

"And, you can always do this." He summoned a fireball that blew the target to the seven winds.

"Let's go easier on the one-upmanship, I can cast fireball as well, but the point of the Arena is to cross-train into areas that we're weak in . . . ."

Shaka spotted Arynel and excused himself from the group for a moment.

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 08:31 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 01:30 PM)

"Yes, but I think I've had enough training for this day.. See you later." And he walked away.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:32 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 12:30 PM)

"The point of the arena is to learn to work together, and use eachother's skills to an advantage," Arynel said.

"Even the strongest will fall if the weakest do not triumph," the Breton added.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:33 PM

QUOTE(Eyes Of the Wolf @ Aug 10 2005, 02:31 PM)

"Yes, but I think I've had enough training for this day.. See you later." And he walked away.

"Bye!" She waved at him.

With telekinesis, she righted the target, then hopped over the fence into the arena. Luxi sat down on a bench.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:37 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 02:32 PM)

"The point of the arena is to learn to work together, and use eachother's skills to an advantage," Arynel said.

"Even the strongest will fall if the weakest do not triumph," the Breton added.

"I stand corrected, then," said Shaka. "I wanted to ask you about coordination during battle. I think limited telepathy among the Eight would be much better than the slowness of verbal commands."

"Others have pointed out that we need hand signals. Perhaps some combination .... At any rate, is telepathy feasible? We would need to limit it so that each person's personal history and emotions wouldn't distract the group."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:38 PM

Ahjaar picked up a staff. "Anyone want to spar?" She challenged.
"With magicka, melee?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:39 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 12:37 PM)

“I know nothing of telepathy,” Arynel answered, “You would have to ask another.”

“However,” the Breton added, “at present I think it best to learn to trust each other without such psychic squabbles, make it so you have no fear of falling, for you know another will catch you.”

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:40 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 02:38 PM)

Ahjaar picked up a staff. "Anyone want to spar?" She challenged.
"With magicka, melee?"

Isidor walked over and picked up a staff and said "I promise I won't hurt you." He winked and got into offensive stance.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:42 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 02:40 PM)

Isidor walked over and picked up a staff and said "I promise I won't hurt you." He winked and got into offensive stance.

Ahjaar grinned, then, with great agility, side stepped and swung at Isidor's side.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:44 PM

Anya laughed at the display of power, "Then again, no amount of magic can save you if you don't have the reflexes to stop an arrow travelling faster than you can track, same goes with daggers. Which is why a simple lass like me can stand up against those with fireballs and the like." She pulled a few dagger and in several twists of her wrist, three more law buried in another target. "You do give credit to your name though, Dastril."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:46 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 02:39 PM)

Shaka was silent. "I still think it an idea worth raising with others. Whoever goes to the battle will need an edge over the killing machines who have presumably had centuries or millenia to work with each other themselves. . . . But I'm speculating."

"I will try to consider your words."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:47 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 02:42 PM)

Ahjaar grinned, then, with great agility, side stepped and swung at Isidor's side.

Isidor felt the blow, but swung sideways, and hit Ahjaar in the head with his staff.

Posted by: Talaran Yesterday, 08:50 PM

I like these, nice peaceful, requested. Locked. Continue in an another thread....