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Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:53 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information on reaching #Loranna_RP via Mirc or Chatspike, look Here.

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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OOC: The Breton Arynel is currently in the arena at Ald Raathim.

IC:

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 12:46 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."

"If you are able to learn such a skill, then very well," Arynel said, "but I have no knowledge of how to aquire such an ability."

"However," the Breton continued, "I do know that if each member of a group becomes properly attuned to the others, telekinesis will not be a great advatage over what they have already."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:55 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 02:47 PM)

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

Ahjaar recoiled from the blow, then dropped to a squat and did a spin kick, hoping to knock the Nord over.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:56 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 02:55 PM)

Ahjaar recoiled from the blow, then dropped to a squat and did a spin kick, hoping to knock the Nord over.

Isidor fell to his knees, with a thundering crash. He lay for a moment, then swung his staff at Ahjaar's feet.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:58 PM

OOC: The Breton Arynel is currently in the arena at Ald Raathim.

IC:
"If you are able to learn such a skill, then very well," Arynel said, "but I have no knowledge of how to aquire such an ability."

"However," the Breton continued, "I do know that if each member of a group becomes properly attuned to the others, telekinesis will not be a great advatage over what they have already."

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Summary: Shaka is an Argonian battlemage in the Ald Raathim arena with a number of Loranna's companions, currently talking to Arynel.

IC:

And if Arynel, with unknown powers, tells me it's not feasible, why should I assume Nalion or others would know how, thought Shaka. So easy to say, "work" with each other, "trust".

Shaka nodded. "Thanks anyway." He walked back to the others.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:58 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 02:56 PM)

Isidor fell to his knees, with a thundering crash. He lay for a moment, then swung his staff at Ahjaar's feet.

Ahjaar jumped, but the staff hit her foot, and she fell.

She got up laughing. "Your really good, Isidor."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:00 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 02:58 PM)

Ahjaar jumped, but the staff hit her foot, and she fell.

She got up laughing. "You really good, Isidor."

"As are you." He rose to his feet and brushed himself off. "Up for another spar, Shaka? Good chance to try out blunt weapons".

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:02 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:00 PM)

"As are you." He rose to his feet and brushed himself off. "Up for another spar, Shaka? Good chance to try out blunt weapons".

"Thanks anyway, Isidor. I have some thinking to do. Also, I'm going to go clean up from the workout earlier."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:06 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:00 PM)

"As are you." He rose to his feet and brushed himself off. "Up for another spar, Shaka? Good chance to try out blunt weapons".

Ahjaar grinned then charged Isidor again.
"You'll just have to fight me!" She said.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:07 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 03:06 PM)

Ahjaar grinned then charged Isidor again.
"You'll just have to fight me!" She said.

Isidor held up his staff, and blocked Ahjaar. He tried to push her back.

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 09:08 PM

Summary: Dastril is in Ald Raathim, practising and sparring for future contests.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:10 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:07 PM)

Isidor held up his staff, and blocked Ahjaar. He tried to push her back.

Ahjaar held her staff agesit Isidor's and she twisted her staff, bringing it up from under, trying to dislogde it from his hands.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:12 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 03:10 PM)

Ahjaar held her staff agesit Isidor's and she twisted her staff, bringing it up from under, trying to dislogde it from his hands.

Isidor's spear flew from his hands. "Good fight, Ahjaar".

Isidor walked over to Arynel and said "Hello, Arynel. It's been a while since we last talked. Or argued". He smiled "I was wondering if you could teach me some spells. Healing and the like".

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:19 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:12 PM)

Arynel nodded.

"I can tell you what I know," the Breton said.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:21 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:12 PM)

Ahjaar grinned, then walked over to Luxi.
"He kicked your sorry butt." she laughed.
Ahjaar stuck her tounge out. "It seems like everyone is doing that today."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:24 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:19 PM)

Arynel nodded.

"I can tell you what I know," the Breton said.

"So, you could teach me a simple healing spell? I know we'll be dealing with otherwordly demons, but I figure it might help".

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:28 PM

OOC Summary:
Reichi curerently slumbering off last nights post-pratice drinking...
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Dream

Reichi glanced up at the sky as he trudged through the snow. His body ached all over. The Bite wound to his shoulder had healed but it still hurt. Damn Nord. Suddenly the pain in his legs intensified and he fell forward onto his knees, the pain growing in his hands, tailbone, and face at the same time, as a warm feeling spread through his body. He fell forward again, onto his hands and knees.

Reichi cried out in pain, and held up his right hand, seeing the fingernails blacken and lengthen into long wickedly sharp claws, as the same happened on the other hand. He didn't see the thin coat of white fur begining to form as he glanced back at his feet, where they had turned into Digitgrade paws and already ripped through his boots. "Oh gods no..." he muttered as realization dawned on him. His next setance was drowned out in a cry of pain as a tail began forming, while his face grew into a muzzle, making sickening bone snapping and popping sounds.

Reichi could only watch helplessly as the transformation completed, the Werewolf standing and ripping the rest of the armor off it's White-furred body, and took several steps in the direction Reichi had been heading, sniffing the air before dropping to all fours and rushing off into the night. After some poor soul who's only mistake was being close by and out after dark.
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Castle Daruhn, Reichi's room

Reichi's eyes fluttered open as he recovered from the dream, and groaned. "Always ends there," he muttered, as if the dream had occured to him before, which it had. It was clearer and more real each time. Reichi sighed and got out of bed, dressing, donning his armor and sheathing his blades. After 'breakfast' (which was really lunch), Reichi headed down to the Arena to see what was going on, he glanced at the sky, "Really slept in today...". When he saw Arynel in the Arena he smirked. "Hello Folks," he greeted as he entered the Arena.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:28 PM

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

"So, you could teach me a simple healing spell? I know we'll be dealing with otherwordly demons, but I figure it might help".

“I can do what I will,” Arynel said.

The Breton took a breath before speaking, “The magical processes integral to healing involve both the recognition of damage and the mending itself, you must learn empathy.”

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:28 PM

“If you want a ship built,” said the Nord. “You go to a Nord.”

Goranthir had already surveyed the boats in the bay, and he couldn’t find any that would work for a place to live. There was one solution left, to talk to the shipbuilders. Generally, they repaired fishing skiffs and other small craft, but they were eager to try something bigger.

It would be two hundred and fifty feet long with a displacement of three thousand tons. The forecastle would be fifty feet high, well suited for archers and battlemages. Two captains’ rooms in the quarter deck, and room for seventy-five crew members below. Three masts would be the main means of propulsion, but the walls of the storage area could open up and be used to oar on windless days.

Goranthir whistled as he made his way to the Arena. The ship would be ready in a couple weeks.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:32 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 03:28 PM)

Reichi's eyes fluttered open as he recovered from the dream, and groaned. "Always ends there," he muttered, as if the dream had occured to him before, which it had. It was clearer and more real each time. Reichi sighed and got out of bed, dressing, donning his armor and sheathing his blades. After 'breakfast' (which was really lunch), Reichi headed down to the Arena to see what was going on, he glanced at the sky, "Really slept in today...". When he saw Arynel in the Arena he smirked. "Hello Folks," he greeted as he entered the Arena.

Ahjaar signaled over Reichi.
"Hi Reichi! You look like crap. Bad night of sleep?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:32 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:28 PM)

"That is one thing I have. Both empathy and sympathy. "

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:35 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:32 PM)

"That is one thing I have. Both empathy and sympathy. "

Arynel nodded.

"First you must identify the problem, then you must work towards a solution," the Breton said, "the magic helps with both, but you must know pain to end it."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:36 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 03:32 PM)

Ahjaar signaled over Reichi.
"Hi Reichi! You look like crap. Bad night of sleep?"

Reichi grinned, running a hand through his hair. "Yeah, something like that," he said. He glanced briefly at his hand before letting it fall back to his side. "So, what'd i miss?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:35 PM)

Arynel nodded.

"First you must identify the problem, then you must work towards a solution," the Breton said, "the magic helps with both, but you must know pain to end it."

"The problem being the injury, or the aggressor that caused the injury?"

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 03:36 PM)

Reichi grinned, running a hand through his hair. "Yeah, something like that," he said. He glanced briefly at his hand before letting it fall back to his side. "So, what'd i miss?"

Ahjaar shruged. "Oh.. not much. Well, you did miss Isidor kick my butt during a spar. Do you want to spar?"

Luxi was watching Reichi sielently untill she had the courage to speak up. "Are you a werewolf?"

Ahjaar glared at Luxi.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:42 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:41 PM)

"The problem being the injury, or the aggressor that caused the injury?"

"The injury itself," Arynel answered.

"Though I suppose there may be some techniques involving the aggressor," the Breton added, "but those are not in the realm of healing magics, and I do not know them."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:43 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:42 PM)

"So, I identify the injury, then try to fix it."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:45 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 03:41 PM)

Ahjaar shruged. "Oh.. not much. Well, you did miss Isidor kick my butt during a spar. Do you want to spar?"
Luxi was watching Reichi sielently untill she had the courage to speak up. "Are you a werewolf?"

Ahjaar glared at Luxi.

"Ahjaar, either your daughter is even more intuitive than Shaka, or you told her about me..." Reichi replied, the grin still on his face. He looked to Luxi, "How'd ya geuss?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:46 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:43 PM)

"So, I identify the injury, then try to fix it."

"Precisely," Arynel answered, "magicka is an extenuation of your already existing skills."

"That is why one good at sneaking with a chameleon spell will be more hidden than one with just the spell," the Breton added.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:46 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 03:45 PM)

"Ahjaar, either your daughter is even more intuitive than Shaka, or you told her about me..." Reichi replied, the grin still on his face. He looked to Luxi, "How'd ya geuss?"

"Umm..." Luxi coward. She was afraid of his intimidating smile.
"Your eyes, serjo"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:47 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:46 PM)

"So, now that I know this, do I know the spell?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:49 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:47 PM)

"So, now that I know this, do I know the spell?"

"You know what you know," Arynel said, "whatever your skill in restoration before, it is now a small bit higher."

"I should tell you, though, that you should be careful pulling out arrows, as you're likely to cause even more damage doing that." The Breton added.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:50 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:49 PM)

"Should the wound be healed first, then the arrow pulled out?"

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 09:50 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 10 2005, 03:46 PM)

"Umm..." Luxi coward. She was afraid of his intimidating smile.
"Your eyes, serjo"

Reichi chuckled. "Yeah, shoulda geussed it'd be that," he said. "Shaka did it by scent." Reichi shrugged.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:52 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 03:50 PM)

Reichi chuckled. "Yeah, shoulda geussed it'd be that," he said. "Shaka did it by scent." Reichi shrugged. "

Ahjaar smiled. "She's good at picking out small details. But your eyes are just plan obvious." She grinned, the yawned. "Well Luxi and I are going to get some dinner, then were heading back to the castle. I have some paper work I need to do."
What she was refreing to were letters and contracts for assassnations.

"Night all."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:50 PM)

"Should the wound be healed first, then the arrow pulled out?"

"Should the arrow penetrate completely," Arynel answered, "You should clip off the end, just below the point, so it doesn't cause more damage when you pull it out."

"Should the arrow go nearly all the way through, but does not break through on the other side, push it out the rest of the way, and do as with the first." The Breton said, "Should it only go part way in, then pull it back out without pushing it through. In any situation, use magica to ease the pain while removing the arrow, but do no actual healing until the object is removed."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 01:50 PM)

Reichi chuckled. "Yeah, shoulda geussed it'd be that," he said. "Shaka did it by scent." Reichi shrugged.

Anya giggled, "And I did it by being scared jalf to death when this lumbering werewolf enters the cave and I about shot him, with half the team screaming 'No!' at me." Seeing everyone disperse from the archery range, she had walked back to the arena, "How's it going Reichi?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:56 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:54 PM)

"Ok. Thank you Arynel. I would offer to teach you some axe work, or blunt weapons, but I fear you wouldn't need them".

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 09:56 PM

In the early afternoon, Shaka walked back to the castle and headed to the baths. He was alone as he found an oaken tub and slipped into it, not bothering to heat it beyond room temperature this time.

After he cleaned up, Shaka planned to walk back to the Mage Guild and learn the spell of Bound Armor. It was true that he had the Dragonbone Cuirass, but the spell would protect the rest of his limbs more effectively than his current hodgepodge, if necessary.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 09:57 PM

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

"Ok. Thank you Arynel. I would offer to teach you some axe work, or blunt weapons, but I fear you wouldn't need them".

Arynel nodded.

"Understand I am no expert healer," the Breton said, "it would be wise to seek out one more skilled than I."

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 09:58 PM

Summary: Raithen is in the arena in Ald Raathim. Off to the side, he practices various summons and illusions.

Raithen Arthat had watched the group of people that had slowly seeped into the arena. They were mostly the people he had met in the tavern last night.

He watched as some practiced sparring, some archery, some magic, and some just gernerally talked with eatchother.

He observed them and listened to their conversations. As he had previously stated to Loranna, this was all for a book he was writing, and would, hopefully, complete it before the end of the year.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:00 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 03:55 PM)

Reichi waved to Ahjaar and Luxi as they head off and smiled at Anya. "Fine," he replied. "And your not alone in that, thats how everyone usually learns it. Might wanna stop doing that though. Might get me blow up or something one of these days."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:01 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 03:57 PM)

Arynel nodded.

"Understand I am no expert healer," the Breton said, "it would be wise to seek out one more skilled than I."

"Perhaps I will talk with Loranna later. Perhaps she could show me something more." He turned to Reichi and said "A little sparring, Weredunmer?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:01 PM

Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna has been practicing in the new arena with her friends, having learned humility from a bunch of alits previously. Having discussed strategies afterward with her friends, she has retired to her castle to send word for trainers to come to Ald Raathim, the best her resources can manage.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:03 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 04:01 PM)

"Perhaps I will talk with Loranna later. Perhaps she could show me something more." He turned to Reichi and said "A little sparring, Weredunmer?"

"Thats a new one," Reichi said, as he unsheathed his blades. "Sure, you drunken lout," he said jokingly.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:04 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:03 PM)

"Thats a new one," Reichi said, as he unsheathed his blades. "Sure, you drunken lout," he said jokingly.

Isidor picked up the staff, and moved closer to Reichi. He swung it at Aki's midsection, while moving foward.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:07 PM

Allerleirauh's journal, date unknown:

Loranna:

Tris has asked me to write concerning what the team of heroes will be facing. Not having been to the Outer Realms myself, I know only rumors and theories. Master Solin knows more; I will speak with him and write again.

Tris tells me that you had a visit from Barenziah. The old queen is no fool, but I urge you to remember that she is as much an alien in Morrowind as Helseth is. The division of Dunmer into Houses is much older than she is, and religious in origin. She would be making a very grave mistake to tamper with the independence of the Houses, and you would be making a grave mistake to support her.

There are rumors in high places that war will be coming soon, not just a local war in Morrowind, but a war involving all of the Empire. If Morrowind's people are to survive, another pointless war is the last thing they need right now.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:08 PM

Reichi blocked the staff with Bloodfang, and forced it down. Reichi then thrust the Dagger of Senses at Isidor's midsection, sliding Bloodfang up the length of the staff, keeping it from striking him unless drawn back.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:08 PM)

Isidor moved quickly, for a big Nord. He dodged Aki's dagger, and threw himself at the ground. He rolled for a moment, his staff a few feet away.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:13 PM

Reichi considered handing Isidior his weapon, but he realized where they were going the enemy likely wouldn't be so courteous as to do so. Reichi charged at Isidor and swung.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:17 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:13 PM)

Reichi considered handing Isidior his weapon, but he realized where they were going the enemy likely wouldn't be so courteous as to do so. Reichi charged at Isidor and swung.

Isidor saw Reichi coming at him, and he kicked out at his legs.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:19 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 04:17 PM)

Isidor saw Reichi coming at him, and he kicked out at his legs.

Reichi hadn't expected this and went down, but managed to turn his fall into a roll and got up a few feet away. "Nice one Isidor," he commented, before charging again.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:20 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:19 PM)

Reichi hadn't expected this and went down, but managed to turn his fall into a roll and got up a few feet away. "Nice one Isidor," he commented, before charging again.

Isidor grinned, before rolling out of the way of the charging Dunmer and grabbing the closest weapon to him. A shortsword. "Bollocks" he muttered before holding it over his head.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:20 PM

Tris woke late, bleary-eyed, and cursed the heat of midday as he went for his run. At least the water in the bay was still pleasant.

He left his hair wet, savoring the feel of the water dripping down the back of his neck, and went to watch the others fighting in the Arena.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:23 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 04:20 PM)

Isidor grinned, before rolling out of the way of the charging Dunmer and grabbing the closest weapon to him. A shortsword. "Bollocks" he muttered before holding it over his head.

Reichi brought Bloodfang down towards Isidor, while jabbing at him with the Dagger of Senses.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:24 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 04:20 PM)

Loranna comes out of the castle, wearing her adventuring robe; light glints off her tiara as she makes her way down to the Arena.

Seeing Tris, a slow smile comes to her face, but the handsome Breton might notice Loranna's brow is furrowed slightly, and her smile fades more quickly than normal.

"Just got back from a dip?" she asks, noting his wet hair. She looks on the practice and nods slightly.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:25 PM

Anya was sitting on the fence next to Lotus. She had been watching the various fights, and was focusing Isidor's and Reichi's fight, criticing them and studying new moves from them, mentally. She noticed Tris walking up. "How's the pretty boy this fine afternoon, you look like you just enjoyed a nice jog."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:25 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:23 PM)

Reichi brought Bloodfang down towards Isidor, while jabbing at him with the Dagger of Senses.

In a last ditch effort, Isidor threw himself at Reichi's legs, trying to tackle him.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:28 PM

Reichi jumped up, planting a foot on the back of Isidor's skull as he dove at the ground where he had been standing, and landed some feet away.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:29 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:28 PM)

Reichi jumped up, planting a foot on the back of Isidor's skull as he dove at the ground where he had been standing, and landed some feet away.

Isidor said "Good fight, Reichi. Now let me up".

OOC: Gone for about two hours.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:30 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 03:24 PM)

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 03:25 PM)

"It's too hot for me today, I don't know how the fighters stand it," Tris said, smiling to both the ladies. "I never jog; I run."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:32 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 04:29 PM)

Isidor said "Good fight, Reichi. Now let me up".
OOC: Gone for about two hours.

Reichi chuckled and helped Isidor to his feet.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 10:33 PM

Shaka walked to the Mage Guild, leaving most of his armor back at the castle. He still had time to study a few spells before calling it a day.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:36 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 04:32 PM)

Reichi chuckled and helped Isidor to his feet.

"Well fought you two," Loranna says, grinning a bit. "Now next time let's see if we can take the alits out as prettily."

She turns to look at Tris, her eyes implying that she'd like to speak with him soon.

"How's everyone doing?" she asks. "And has anyone given thought to working on healing and defensive magic? I've been making inquiries to bring some more trainers to Ald Raathim for both magical and martial disciplines."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:36 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 02:30 PM)

"It's too hot for me today, I don't know how the fighters stand it," Tris said, smiling to both the ladies. "I never jog; I run."

"Heehee, mu mistake, I almost forgot your claim. Hope it wasn't too slow for you." Anya winked and stood up.

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

Reichi chuckled and helped Isidor to his feet.

"Now that you're down with your warm up, how about a simple girl for your next challenge?" Anya took her spear from her back, "Hrm, still need a name for it..."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:40 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 04:36 PM)

"Heehee, mu mistake, I almost forgot your claim. Hope it wasn't too slow for you." Anya winked and stood up.
"Now that you're down with your warm up, how about a simple girl for your next challenge?" Anya took her spear from her back, "Hrm, still need a name for it..."

"Sure," Reichi said, bringing his blades up defensively again.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:44 PM

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

"Sure," Reichi said, bringing his blades up defensively again.

Anya crounched, whirling her spear in front of her. Anya swung the head at Reichi, but feinted while side-stepping and bringing the end to rap him in the back.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:44 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 03:36 PM)

"We could use a defensive magic specialist," Tris said. "Reflection, that sort of thing."

He nodded to Loranna and headed off for an area away from the others, where they could both watch and talk.

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 10:45 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:36 PM)

"How's everyone doing?" she asks. "And has anyone given thought to working on healing and defensive magic? I've been making inquiries to bring some more trainers to Ald Raathim for both magical and martial disciplines."

"What is the use of trainers for magic when you have one magnificent Wizard right here?"

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:48 PM

Reichi ducked low under the spear, and rushed at Anya. Like when fighting a ranged fighter, the trick with a spear user was to get in too close for the weapon to work. Precisely what Reichi intended to do.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:50 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 12:36 PM)

Falco finished his archery and appoached archery. "M'lady when you are finished with Tris might I have a word with you?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 02:48 PM)

As Anya finished the attack, she swung wide, freeing her right hand to grab her Dagger of Judgment to slash at his face. Ah, don't over-extend your pole-arm, Anya.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:55 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 04:45 PM)

"What is the use of trainers for magic when you have one magnificent Wizard right here?"

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 04:44 PM)

"We could use a defensive magic specialist," Tris said. "Reflection, that sort of thing."

He nodded to Loranna and headed off for an area away from the others, where they could both watch and talk.

"Just heard from Allie," Loranna says quietly to Tris once they're alone. "She didn't have much yet to say about our upcoming opponents but she said Solin might know more. She did, however, have a couple things to say regarding the Queen Mother and her goals ..."

Loranna sighs. "I think I may have actually done the Queen a disservice by agreeing with her ideas; Allie fears that trying to step on the House divisions too much may bring needless conflict, and rumors of war are about."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 04:52 PM)

As Anya finished the attack, she swung wide, freeing her right hand to grab her Dagger of Judgment to slash at his face. Ah, don't over-extend your pole-arm, Anya.

Reichi blocked the Dagger of Judgement with Bloodfang, stabbing at Anya with the Dagger Of Senses.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:57 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 03:55 PM)

"Because even one magnificent wizard can only teach so many people so fast, dear," Loranna says to Raithen with a smile. "This is for those who haven't mastered the wizardly arts yet."

She excuses herself and follows Tris.
"Just heard from Allie," Loranna says quietly to Tris once they're alone. "She didn't have much yet to say about our upcoming opponents but she said Solin might know more. She did, however, have a couple things to say regarding the Queen Mother and her goals ..."

Loranna sighs. "I think I may have actually done the Queen a disservice by agreeing with her ideas; Allie fears that trying to step on the House divisions too much may bring needless conflict, and rumors of war are about."

Tris gave Falco as polite a smile as he could muster, wondering what you had to do to get a private word with Loranna.

"I know all this, I'm the one who talked to her," he told Loranna. It wasn't really possible to say more.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:59 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 02:56 PM)

Reichi blocked the Dagger of Judgement with Bloodfang, stabbing at Anya with the Dagger Of Senses.

Anya used the momentum of the spear to do a roll, tucking the spear to her back to reduce the force it gave on her. She felt Reichi's dagger graze her torso. Too close, you did over-extend.

Finishing the twirl, she swung the spear at Reichi's legs to trip him.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:59 PM

Isidor stood watching Anya and Reichi fight. He wanted to speak to Anya and Shaka later, about something. Maybe Reichi too.... He cheered as Reichi doged a particulaly good jab by Anya.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 11:02 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 04:59 PM)

Reichi fell, but manged to roll and bring himself upright, and closer to Anya. He swung Bloodfang at Anya, before dropping low to preform a sweep with his leg.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 04:57 PM)

Loranna makes a face. "Yeah, I know," she mutters, mentally kicking herself for repeating the obvious.

" ... Do you think we should try to urge the Queen to go easy on her goals, or if there's any point to trying?" she asks. "Or should I just forget about Her Majesty for now while we're still trying to become something like an effective fighting force?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:11 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 10 2005, 03:02 PM)

Reichi fell, but manged to roll and bring himself upright, and closer to Anya. He swung Bloodfang at Anya, before dropping low to preform a sweep with his leg.

Anya bent backwards, avoiding Bloodfang, but collapsed when Reichi took out her legs. She swiftly rolled to her side and flipped onto her feet.

Out of reach from Aki, she took the moment to build momentum on her spear. Anya watched Reichi charge her with Bloodfang, and nimbly rolled to the side, swing her spear and arresting it short, at his neck. A moment of triumph crossed her eyes, when she felt steel on the back of her neck. Craning, she saw the Dagger of Sense pressing against her.

Standing in a deadlock, Anya gave a nervous chuckle, followed by a few laughs. "That could have hurt."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 11:14 PM

Reichi grinned wolfishly. "Sure could," he said as he backed away and sheathed his blades. "Good fight Anya."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:15 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:06 PM)

"Worrying about Barenziah is what you call an act of faith," Tris said. "That there will be a future for any of us to worry about."

He shook his head, watching the others fight.

"I'm not a diplomat," he said. "I wouldn't want to try to tell her anything. And really you're not in a position to do more than advise. Barenziah surely has the same information Allie does about war; it may be that she thinks a strong central authority will benefit Morrowind. All you can do is bring it to her attention. You've made your bed; she will expect you to lie in it, and compliment the fluffiness of the pillows."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:26 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 05:15 PM)

Loranna raises her eyebrows, and rolls her shoulders a bit.

"I guess you're right; I am taking it on faith that there's a future for us," she says. "But I do feel there is."

She is quiet for a moment, considering. She eventually mutters "Bah; even when I could read peoples' minds, I rarely knew what they were truly thinking ..."

"You're right, Tris; I'll just have to go forward from this point on and do the best I can," she adds. "Thanks, as always, for helping me to remember what common sense is, even if I ask too late to really make a difference."

She looks back to the arena. " ... I think it's time we tried group tactics again," she opines. "The one on one fights are nice and they seem to be helping people relax around one another, but that's not why we're here."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:28 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:26 PM)

"What about two on two?" Tris suggested.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:29 PM

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

She looks back to the arena. " ... I think it's time we tried group tactics again," she opines. "The one on one fights are nice and they seem to be helping people relax around one another, but that's not why we're here."

"I believe I have a solution to that M'lady...", Falco added.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:30 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 05:28 PM)

"What about two on two?" Tris suggested.

Loranna considers. " ... Could work," she says. "Maybe we need to start the whole teamwork thing on a small scale first ..."

She looks to Tris. "Well, shall we form the Deadly Dibellans team and take on all comers with our speed, magic, and matchless beauty?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:32 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:30 PM)

Tris smiled. "I'm not sure we're what you call a balanced team. But I'm up for it."

He put his head close to Loranna's, to discuss tactics.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:34 PM

Isidor walked over to the fighters and congratulated each of them. "There's something else I liked to discuss with both of you, if you have the time."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:34 PM)

Isidor walked over to the fighters and congratulated each of them. "There's something else I liked to discuss with both of you, if you have the time."

"And that being, Master Isidor?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:47 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 05:42 PM)

"And that being, Master Isidor?"

"Well, if you'd like, I'd like you and Aki to come to Skyrim with me. I can't do it by myself, I realize."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:49 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 03:47 PM)

"Well, if you'd like, I'd like you and Aki to come to Skyrim with me. I can't do it by myself, I realize."

"Oh... Sure, I wouldn't mind at all, let's talk about it later, looks like they're calling for you."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:50 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:47 PM)

"Well, if you'd like, I'd like you and Aki to come to Skyrim with me. I can't do it by myself, I realize."

Falco put his hand around Isidor's shoulder (he had to jump to reach). "What Isidor, thining of leaving without your ole buddy Falco? When up in Skyrim we can drink and fight and meet plenty of Nordic lasses. And you were thinking of leaving without me. You can count me in."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:52 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 05:49 PM)

"Oh... Sure, I wouldn't mind at all, let's talk about it later, looks like they're calling for you."

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 05:50 PM)

"Well, if you're up to it. It's cold as hell, the Village we're going to hates me, and there's a few women's fathers who probably wouldn't like to see me again."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:55 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 01:52 PM)

"Well, if you're up to it. It's cold as hell, the Village we're going to hates me, and there's a few women's fathers who probably wouldn't like to see me again."

"Well then those women's fathers will be too busy focusing on you to notice Falco Redflash and their daughters."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:58 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 05:55 PM)

"Well then those women's fathers will be too busy focusing on you to notice Falco Redflash and their daughters."

Isidor laughed, and said "Very well, we'll discuss this later".

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:00 AM

Having discussed ideas with Tris, Loranna returns to the arena, looking suspiciously happy.

"Dears," she says, "Tris and I are minded to try our hand against two worthy opponents. Who is interested in testing our skill?"

Posted by: raithen Today, 12:00 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 06:00 PM)

"Ah, but of course. A challange. By wich weapon shall we use?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:00 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 06:00 PM)

Isidor turned around, a wide grin on his face. "A fight? Well, I would like to test my skill."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 02:00 PM)

Falco spoke, "Isidor and I can take the bothh of you, right Isidor?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:03 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 06:01 PM)

Falco spoke, "Isidor and I can take the bothh of you, right Isidor?"

"If you say so. Shortie."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:09 AM

Loranna raises her eyebrows. "Three volunteers," she says, laughing. "Raithen dear, if we may let's let youth go before experience for this bout. You can stay on hand to help heal the fallen once they've been beaten, and offer your advice at the end to both the winners and the losers."

"This time we're going to do things a bit differently," Loranna says. "For one, to help learn how to deal with pain, we're going to be striking with force; when you're beaten you'll be cleared from the field and healed up. For another, we're going to each take a few minutes to plan out our strategies and make preperations; the opposing team will go wait with their backs turned to be fair while each team sets up."

"Everyone clear on that?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:10 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 02:03 PM)

"If you say so. Shortie."

"I do say so ugly... Now Lets avoid harming their pretty faces when we fight."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:11 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 06:10 PM)

"I do say so ugly... Now Lets avoid harming their pretty faces when we fight."

Goranthir took a seat on the fence to watch the fight.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:13 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 05:09 PM)

"One thing the General did tell me," Tris said, "Is that we'll be able to take and hold ground. It's common for fighters to use traps, and in other ways to try to take the advantage of ground. So if anyone is skilled in those areas, each team should take a moment to prepare."

Posted by: raithen Today, 12:14 AM

Raithen chuckled to himself and walked towards the side of the arena, using his staff as a walking stick. He stood near the fence, already preparing, in his head, the soon to be needed healing charms.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:14 AM

Arynel took a seat to watch, the Breton appeared to be occupied with his thoughts.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:25 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 06:09 PM)

"Sounds good to me". Isidor retreated to a corner of the Arena, and made sure his axe was sharp. He knew that Falco and himself weren't as skilled as Tris, but perhaps they were more clever.

No, probably not. Well, they'd try their damndest.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:27 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 05:25 PM)

Tris and Loranna entered the Arena. Tris took a few moments to examine the lay of the land.

Then they retreated to the opposite corner from Isidor and Falco's.

Posted by: raithen Today, 12:30 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 06:25 PM)

Raithen sat down in mid-air, his lower back being suported by an invisible chair, and his staff doing it's usual balancing act.
He began to watch and study.

OOC: "Corner" in a circle arena? Or am I just confused?

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:33 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 06:27 PM)

Tris and Loranna entered the Arena. Tris took a few moments to examine the lay of the land.

Then they retreated to the opposite corner from Isidor and Falco's.

Loranna goes over a couple last minute things with Tris, while weaving a couple of spells. White light can be seen emenating from her hands at first, sparkling around her, then a moment later blue light envelops Tris, then herself.

Her plans were laid, her setup complete, and her initial fortifying spells cast; she turns to await the beginning of the match.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:33 AM

From his seat on the fence, Arynel lifted his arms and called for the attention of the fighters.

The Breton then lowered his arms, signaling for the battle to commence.

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 04:30 PM)

OOC: "Corner" in a circle arena?

OOC: We're just that cool - the laws of geometry are beneath us.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:43 AM

Falco strapped the short bow and quiver, he had used earlier, to his back. He made sure his dagger and sword were in order, he had a plan to use against the far more powerful spellcaster. He awaited the fight.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:45 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 06:33 PM)

From his seat on the fence, Arynel lifted his arms and called for the attention of the fighters.

The Breton then lowered his arms, signaling for the battle to commence.

"What do you think?" Goranthil asked. "Any predictions?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:47 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 04:45 PM)

"What do you think?" Goranthil asked. "Any predictions?"

"I'm a sucker for the underdogs."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:47 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 06:43 PM)

Isidor took his axe in his hands, and had one more on his back. He moved foward into the middle of the Arena, facing Tris.

Posted by: One87xe Today, 12:49 AM

*...after hearing of an Arena battle going on One,Ami and Sona Recall to the Arena and take a seat...*

Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:49 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 04:45 PM)

"What do you think?" Goranthil asked. "Any predictions?"

"I've seen Tris and Loranna in action before," Arynel said, "they're good."

"Falco and Isidor I have less experience with," the Breton added, "but there may be an upset."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:49 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 06:47 PM)

"I'm a sucker for the underdogs."

"And who do you think they are?" Goranthil asked. "Falco and Shaka?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:51 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 06:47 PM)

Isidor took his axe in his hands, and had one more on his back. He moved foward into the middle of the Arena, facing Tris.

Loranna raises her hands, advancing but slowly. She speaks her incantations and casts a custom Absorb Agility and Blind spell, hoping Falco will be so struck by her beauty that he cries tears of heartbreak at the thought of shooting her, and his fingers become clumsy from ... the spell.

Posted by: Aki Today, 12:52 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 06:49 PM)

"And who do you think they are?" Goranthil asked. "Falco and Shaka?"

"Of course, Loranna is a seasoned spell caster, and Tris is just damn fast," Reichi said. "Hardly a fair fight. But. A Entertaining one."

Posted by: One87xe Today, 12:54 AM

*...as One looks around the Arena he recognizes several of the onlookers...and a few of the participates...*

"Say Master One...anyone look familiar here?" Ami asks

*...One ignores Ami's question and continues watching the match...*

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:54 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 04:49 PM)

"And who do you think they are?" Goranthil asked. "Falco and Shaka?"

"Oh, know I don't know. Loranna focuses alot on defensive spells, and Tris, though fast, is average with weapons, as near as I can tell. While Isidor made his life off of being a warrior and Falco, well, he's Falco. Underhanded and a dirty fighter." Anya wrinkled her forehead in fustartion, "I don't know, really."

Posted by: raithen Today, 12:55 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 06:45 PM)

"What do you think?" Goranthil asked. "Any predictions?"

"I'm going to have to go agree with Arynel. Tris and Loranna seem to have an invisible odd. Sometimes wit is more pwerfull than strength." Raithen noded his head, a serious expression on his face.

Posted by: Dumbkid Today, 12:55 AM

A Dunmer serving girl arrived with a tray of mudcrab kabobs for the spectators. She was followed by an adolescent Nord, who inquired about preferences for drinks.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:57 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 02:51 PM)

Falco suddenly had his vision blurred and he felt exceptionally clumsy and unagile. He fired a shot wich wizzed by Loranna. He drew his saber and charged alongside Isidor at the two. Falco wasn't very worried though, his acute sense of smell would make up for his weakened vision.

Posted by: One87xe Today, 12:57 AM

QUOTE(Dumbkid @ Aug 10 2005, 03:55 PM)

A Dunmer serving girl arrived with a tray of mudcrab kabobs for the spectators. She was followed by an adolescent Nord, who inquired about preferences for drinks.

*...seeing the serving girls One makes a gesture for them to come his way...*

"Two bottles of Flin please"

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:59 AM

Finished with learning spells for the day, Shaka wandered back to the arena. They're still at it? he wondered. Then he saw that they were fighting in pairs.

Shaka felt misgivings but decided to stay and watch.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:01 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 05:57 PM)

Tris was delighted to see the two charging side by side; it made them a better target. He cast an area-of-effect paralysis spell, then, without waiting to see the effect, raised his hands and... disappeared.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:03 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 03:01 PM)

"Fool" thought Falco as he rolled to the left of his spell. Akaviri danger sense was a useful ability for predicting your opponent's moves.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:10 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 07:03 PM)

"Fool" thought Falco as he rolled to the left of his spell. Akaviri danger sense was a useful ability for predicting your opponent's moves.

Loranna notes that Isidor seems to have gotten caught by Tris's paralysis spell; she smiles.

Falco however had proven more slippery than Isidor; a useful trait for a thief and a rogue. However, right now, he was still banking off to the side, and not coming at her.

Loranna backs away from Falco, making sure not to get closer to Isidor in the process, and says "Now dear, let me have the strength in your limbs ..." casting Absorb Strength and Speed to leave Falco feeling like his limbs were made of lead.

She's already raising her hands to repeat the spell, this time on Isidor.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:11 AM

"I missed the beginning," Goranthir said. "What is the objective? Not simply to beat up one another?"

Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:12 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 05:11 PM)

"I missed the beginning," Goranthir said. "What is the objective? Not simply to beat up one another?"

"To learn to fight in teams," Arynel said, "cooperation."

The Breton did not take his eyes off the scene, whether speaking to Goranthir or fingering a mudcrab kabob.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:14 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 05:11 PM)

"I missed the beginning," Goranthir said. "What is the objective? Not simply to beat up one another?"

"No no, it's just more senselss violence, it ends when one team can't stand up. But now we're adding in a teammate to build up team skills bit by bit. It's Loranna and Tris versus Isidor and Falco at the moment."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:14 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 07:12 PM)

"To learn to fight in teams," Arynel said, "cooperation."

The Breton did not take his eyes off the scene, whether speaking to Goranthir or fingering a mudcrab kabob.

"I knew that," replied Goranthir, his eyes also not leaving the fight. "I meant what is the goal of this specific battle. Last team standing wins?"

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 07:14 PM)

"Ah," said Goranthir. "Thanks."

Posted by: raithen Today, 01:14 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:11 PM)

"I missed the beginning," Goranthir said. "What is the objective? Not simply to beat up one another?"

"Actualy," answerd Raithen, "it is, except this time they are fighting in pairs to learn how to work as a team. And it seems that Loranna and Tris are winning."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:15 AM

Falco stood in a defensive position, waiting for Isidor to unparalize.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:15 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 06:10 PM)

Tris promptly reappeared behind them. He rushed forward, faster than any natural being, lunging with the ebony blade he had once taken from a Golden Saint that had come to him with a message. The blade was enchanted; blue lightning rippled up and down its length.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 07:15 PM)

Goranthir cheered. "I know that guy!" he laughed.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:18 AM

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

Isidor feels the spell hit, and the energy drain out of his body. At this time, the paralysis also wore off. "From the fryer into the fire" he thought. When he tried to move, he was like a drunk. He moved as close as he could to Loranna, and tried to swing his axe.

Posted by: One87xe Today, 01:18 AM

*...after waiting quite a duration One finally recieves his Flin...he passes one bottle to Ami, and offers Sona part of his...they continue watching the match...*

"Who's the quick guy?" asks Sona

"I think his names Tris...and he is rather fast"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:21 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 03:15 PM)

Falco blocked with his saber, deflecting the sword. Unfortunately due to the lack of strength he was experiencing he dropped his sword. That didn't stop him from causing Tris a single scratch with his dagger. That was enough to activate the silence enchantment. Tris's spells were incapacitated. He smiled, knowing his job was done.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:35 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 06:21 PM)

Tris cursed, inaudibly. He wasn't using his Void Ranger tricks; he would have to switch to potions.

His sword went through Falco's torso, causing the Argonian to gasp in pain. Outside the Arena such a blow would be fatal in mere seconds; here, it was Raithen's job to mend it as soon as it was dealt. In any case, the Argonian was officially out of the fight.

He turned his attention to Isidor and Loranna.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 01:37 AM

Falco gurgled and stumbled a few feet before falling down in exteme pain... right next to Isidor. He had these words to say, "Goodbye cruel world [cough]. I will never again grace you with my presence, for I die now with dignity at the hands of another. May the others live long and prosper. Goodbye... [cough]." He then passed out.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:38 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 07:37 PM)

Falco gurgled and stumbled a few feet before falling down in exteme pain... right next to Isidor.

"I don't think I can do it," Goranthil whispered. "I don't think I can hurt my friends like that, even temporarily."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:39 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 07:18 PM)

Loranna sees Isidor approaching, and raises her hands to cast a Dispel on Tris, to remove Falco's silence effect. However, even moving like a drunk, Isidor proved faster than she had anticipated - a miscalculation no true Nord should have ever made, she realizes with a flash of regret.

Isidor's limbs were weakened but he still had mass behind him and his axe; Loranna twists to let the axe glance off her armor but the blow still wounds her from weight and mass, and she takes a step or two back, grimacing.

"Nice blow, dear," she says, as her spell completes. She stamps her foot and vanishes, appearing again back in her corner and rubbing Jazbet's ring to vanish from sight ...

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:41 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 07:39 PM)

Isidor swears, and moves to pick up the Dagger that Falco had dropped. He
picks it up, and looks around. He sees Tris, and moves as quickly as he could at the Breton.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 06:41 PM)

Isidor swears, and moves to pick up the Dagger that Falco had dropped. He
picks it up, and looks around. He sees Tris, and moves as quickly as he could at the Breton.

"Hi!" Tris said, grinning. This was exactly the way things were supposed to work.

Loranna's removing the silence had removed all his buffs, too; he dodged, to give her a few seconds to renew them.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:48 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 07:45 PM)

"Hi!" Tris said, grinning. This was exactly the way things were supposed to work.

Loranna's removing the silence had removed all his buffs, too; he dodged, to give her a few seconds to renew them.

Loranna fades back into view a few feet behind Tris, her hands glowing with blue magic as she mutters "Sorry about that ..."

Tris feels the same magic Loranna imbued him with before the match take effect, as she says "Now show Isidor what for, dear."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:50 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 07:45 PM)

"Hi!" Tris said, grinning. This was exactly the way things were supposed to work.

Loranna's removing the silence had removed all his buffs, too; he dodged, to give her a few seconds to renew them.

Isidor glares at Tris, wanting nothing more to knock his teeth out.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 07:48 PM)

Isidor feels the spell ware off, and he charges at Tris, swinging his axe at his midsection.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:54 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 07:50 PM)

Isidor feels the spell ware off, and he charges at Tris, swinging his axe at his midsection.

Goranthir covers his eyes.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:54 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 05:38 PM)

"I don't think I can do it," Goranthil whispered. "I don't think I can hurt my friends like that, even temporarily."

"Shaka's having the same qualms as you. Can't say that I would, I wish I was still that innocent."

Posted by: Arynel Today, 01:57 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 10 2005, 05:54 PM)

"Shaka's having the same qualms as you. Can't say that I would, I wish I was still that innocent."

"They won't be harmed," Arynel said, "We're not out to hurt each other, but to learn."

The Breton finished his last mudcrab kabob.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:59 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 06:50 PM)

Isidor glares at Tris, wanting nothing more to knock his teeth out.
Isidor feels the spell ware off, and he charges at Tris, swinging his axe at his midsection.

Tris cursed, leaping backwards... then felt Loranna's magic take hold. Suddenly it was easy to evade the blow. He felt like he had all the time in the world to return his own blow. He could have picked Isidor's teeth with his blade if he had tried.

"We can do this clean, or nasty," he yelled, sweeping his blade at the big Nord's hand.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:01 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 07:59 PM)

Isidor doged the blade and said "I fight with honor, do you?" He threw himself at Tris, hoping to bring him down.

Posted by: raithen Today, 02:02 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 07:37 PM)

Raithen saw Falco fall, and he muttered something while starring at Falco. Falco was lifted off the ground and zoomed towards Raithen.
"Sorry about the moving you so quickly, I needed to get you out of the way of the others."
Raithen waved his hand over Falco, healing the wound and easing the pain. The large gash in his torso seemed to mend it's self and stitch back together. The Breton then put his hand on Falco's forehead, muttering something.

When he was finished, he looked down at the person he had just healed. "Well then, you may not feel the greatest, but your healed. A cut like that would have seriously killed you if not for my healings. Still, you may be a little shacky from it all."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:03 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 07:57 PM)

"They won't be harmed," Arynel said, "We're not out to hurt each other, but to learn."

"I'll learn any other way but that," said Goranthir, jumping down from the fence and walking away.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 08:01 PM)

Isidor doged the blade and said "I fight with honor, do you?" He threw himself at Tris, hoping to bring him down.

As Isidor charges, Loranna casts Absorb Strength and Agility at Isidor, taking advantage of her split second opening.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:09 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 07:01 PM)

Isidor doged the blade and said "I fight with honor do you?" He threw his body at Tris, hoping to bring him down.

Honor is a fancy word for wanting the other guy to give up the advantage, Tris thought.

Isidor was good, very good. But the thing was, with magic, it didn't matter how good you were naturally. Loranna was boosting all of Tris's abilities; when the heavier mass of Isidor's axe buffeted aside Tris's parry, her magics healed the wound instantly.

It took longer than he would have expected, but the end was inevitable.

Tris drew a deep breath, and wiped his blade.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:10 AM

Isidor sank to his knees, the blade penetrating his stomach. "Nice fight." He collapsed.

Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:10 AM

Sorkvild's Tower, Dagon Fel:

Ash reached inside the corpse and felt the around for the heart. Feeling the hard, muscular ball, he looked to Sorkvild. "I have it. What now?" he said, pulling the sleeve of his robe back up.

"Now, disintegrate the veins around it. Be certain not to damage the heart, for you will need that. After the veins are removed, bring the heart out and place it on the table." said the necromancer, watching as Ash followed his instructions. "Good, now put the heart in the dish, and place it in the center of the circle. Now, one last preparation. Put the soulgem on top of the heart."

Ash did this, and began to recite the necromantic incantation. "Sim'nareth, vel duum'nikem, sil roth'nifor, ren'kalor..." reciting the verses over and over, the circle drawn in blood began to glow with a white light. The corpse on the table lifted and burst into white flame. As the body was consumed, an ethereal spirit entered the soulgem placed on the heart. Ash stopped the words and opened his eyes. Before his stood the ghost of the body he had just destroyed. "Good, it has worked. Now what was the purpose of that?" said Ash, standing and picking up the soulgem.

"Because, my friend, these souls have not been blessed by Arkay, and are wondering. By trapping them, you ensure that they may never be used again. The gems will hold them until you release them. It is the only way I know of to completely destroy one of the undead. Otherwise, thet can simply be re-raised." said the ghost, taking the soul from Ash.

"A rather elaborate ritual, don't you think? I'm not sure I will have the time for such things. And what of skeletons? They have no hearts."

"The ceremony can be performed by engraving the circle into the skull of a foe. Simply hold it in one hand, with the gem in the other, and recite the incantation. Keep in mind, these souls are angry. Bound to no will, if you release them, they will attack anything they see. Be certain that you can defeat the spirits should they come after you." said Sorkvild, returning the gem.

"Well, thank you" said Ash, walking back over to the hatch. "I hope I will live to see you again." Ash lifted the hatch, and dropped down to the lower level.

A Day Later in Ald Raathim:

Ash returned to the town, and heard the sounds of battle. Moving to the arena, he said to whomever cared to answer "What's this?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:13 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 07:10 PM)

Isidor sank to his knees, the blade penetrating his stomach. "Nice fight." He collapsed.

Tris summoned his own limited healing magics to stanch the flow of blood, while the healers took over.

"It was a good fight," he said. "And I think we've learned something; having someone to remove enchantments, both negative ones on us and positive ones on the others, is essential. Where's Goranthir?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:14 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:13 PM)

Loranna looks around, frowning. "I don't see him; wasn't he here earlier?" she asks.

"Thanks for helping, by the way," she adds to Tris.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:15 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 10 2005, 06:10 PM)

A Day Later in Ald Raathim:

Ash returned to the town, and heard the sounds of battle. Moving to the arena, he said to whomever cared to answer "What's this?"

"Training," Arynel answered, "learning to battle in teams."

The Breton turned and looked at Ash curiously, "How fare ye?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:15 AM

Goranthir went to the archery range, daedric dai-katana in hand. He aimed it carefully at the target, and released the spell.

The blast of force knocked the young ranger back ten feet and caused the target to wobble. A little.

Goranthir got back to his feet and tried again.

Posted by: raithen Today, 02:18 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:13 PM)

"Where's Goranthir?"

"I believe he walked away, disgusted in the way we practice," said Raithen without looking up from the mending of Isidor.

Posted by: Ritual Today, 02:19 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 10 2005, 07:15 PM)

"Training," Arynel answered, "learning to battle in teams."

The Breton turned and looked at Ash curiously, "How fare ye?"

Ash looked at the Breton "I'm more than little tired. I had a grueling lesson after the incident with the slavers." Ash looked out to the arena "Training for what?" he said, flagging down the serving girl.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 02:21 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 10 2005, 06:19 PM)

"Training for victory, of course," Arynel said.

"Your countenance seems flustered," the Breton said, "and it seems to be more than physical exhaustion, what happened?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:22 AM

Falco's chest hurt worse than any pain he had ever felt before, or at least thats what he said. Several servants helped him back to his room to rest.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:22 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 07:18 PM)

"I believe he walked away, disgusted in the way we practice," said Raithen without looking up from the mending of Isidor.

"All right... everyone meet someplace other than the tavern for a cool, non-fortified drink, and to discuss what we learned from this," Tris said, patting Loranna on the shoulder. "I'm going to find Goranthir."

Asking questions brought Tris to the archery range. He stood watching, without saying anything at once.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:24 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:22 PM)

"Back to the castle, everyone," Loranna says, giving Tris a tight-lipped smile. "We'll fix ourselves up and meet in the study - I better go check on Falco ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:27 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:22 PM)

Goranthir was unaware he was being watched as over and over again, he tried to fire a blast of force from his sword to the target, and time and again, he was knocked off his feet.

He was too bruised to be able to do it much longer, but he tried one last time. The target and the rock it was on burst into mere particles.

"Now," he said out loud. "That's better. How did I do that?"

He saw Tris out of the corner of his eye, and turned around. He smiles but he didn't look happy. "Hi, Tris."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:31 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:27 PM)

"Goranthir," Tris said. "Take my hand."

He held out his hand.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:32 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:31 PM)

"Goranthir," Tris said. "Take my hand."

He held out his hand.

Goranthir looked at Tris carefully, trying to see what he was thinking. Then he took his hand.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:36 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:32 PM)

Goranthir looked at Tris carefully, trying to see what he was thinking. Then he took his hand.

Although Tris's hand... muscular, short-fingered like his father's hands, suspiciously silky for a man who called himself an adventurer... looked steady, it was easy to feel the tremble.

"Now," Tris said. "I just watched you knock yourself black and blue, practicing. Why?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:39 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:36 PM)

"To be better?" Goranthir looked at Tris, trying to figure out what he was really being asked. "To master the tools I was lucky enough to be given?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:42 AM

After being healed, Isidor walks back with the rest of the group to the castle. He smiled slightly, after hearing of Falco's overblown reports of the battle.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:44 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 08:42 PM)

After being healed, Isidor walks back with the rest of the group to the castle. He smiled slightly, after hearing of Falco's overblown reports of the battle.

Loranna heads to Falco's room, dismissing the servants with a smile.

"Come on dear; one last duty before you can rest," she says, chuckling a bit. "We're getting together for a bit of tea and to talk about how the fight went."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:39 PM)

"To be better?" Goranthir looked at Tris, trying to figure out what he was really being asked. "To master the tools I was lucky enough to be given?"

"If I tried to stop you from hurting yourself, it wouldn't be much of a kindness," Tris said.

"Look. The kindest man I know - the man who taught me swordsmanship - would run me through without flinching, if he thought it would keep me alive in a real battle. It's good that you don't want to see your friends hurt. It shows you have a good heart, and that's a very precious thing. A lot of people think you have to destroy that, to harden yourself, to be a fighter. It's not true. There's another kindness, the kind that doesn't flinch at doing hard things which are necessary. You don't learn how to hit people without hitting them. You don't learn how to cough up blood and try to stay conscious long enough to keep your friend from going down without doing it. You can try to learn those things in real battle, against a real foe, and maybe lose everything because of inexperience. Or you can learn them here and now, and keep yourself and your friends alive."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:44 PM)

Falco smiled, "Alright I'll head down for the debriefing with you." He left the room.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:52 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 08:47 PM)

"I understand that, really," Goranthir replied, looking down. "I just don't know how to start. I couldn't even watch when Isidor looked like it was going to cut right through you with his axe. We couldn't summon daedra or undead creatures to fight instead of each other?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:53 AM

Loranna heads to the study, calling for a pot of tea and some saltrice rolls to be brought up. She makes herself comfortable and waits for her friends to settle themselves in.

"Well, first off a warm thank you to Falco and Isidor for taking part in today's bout," she says. "Now though ... what have we learned from today's fight?"

She looks to her companions, eyebrows raised and hair falling into her face a bit.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:55 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 04:53 PM)

"Getting impaled hurts! I think I'll avoid it from now on."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 08:53 PM)

"That magicka is better then swords?"

Posted by: raithen Today, 03:00 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 08:56 PM)

"That magicka is better then swords?"

"Mmm, I agree," said Raithen, looking up from his tea.
"Also, I noticed how Loranna and Tris worked as a team, one attaking the other healing and casting spells from a distance. And then I noticed how both Falco and Isidora just rushed forward and tried to barrage the enemy."

"Consiquently... They lost." Raithen tisked.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:00 AM

"Don't mess with either Tris or Loranna?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:02 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 07:52 PM)

Tris put his arm around the young man's shoulder.

"We'll be fighting men and mer, the spirits of those who were heroes when they were alive. I've fought Daedra; I've even heard that some Daedra are pretty clever. But I've never seen one who was any good at tactical thinking. For all that Daedra are said to come from the spheres of Change, it's mortals who excel at innovation. What I would prefer is to go into the real arenas and fight people I don't know, professionals who have made it their living to do this. But as we are at the moment, we'd be slaughtered in the arenas. We need some seasoning."

He paused. He sounded so rational, so adult. But he was also thinking of Ciel, of Ciel's dead body in the Vaults of Gemin, of the moment when the shock of sword against bone had ceased to seem important. It wasn't that easy, of course it wasn't that easy. If he started to explain what he was really thinking, he wasn't sure what would happen.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:03 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 09:00 PM)

"Mmm, I agree," said Raithen, looking up from his tea.
"Also, I noticed how Loranna and Tris worked as a team, one attaking the other healing and casting spells from a distance. And then I noticed how both Falco and his partner just rushed forward and tried to barrage the enemy."

"Consiquently... They lost." Raithen tisked.

Loranna glowers at Falco. "Dear please be serious."

"Raithen has a good point; Tris and I worked together, I taking care of keeping him enchanced and keeping you two weakened and him doing the actual striking. Tris and I also had plans set up; notice when Isidor got close enough to attack me I had an escape route already set up, and immediately returned to my job of supporting Tris."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:04 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 09:00 PM)

Isidor raised his eyebrows and said "Partner? The name is Isidor, nice to meet you. I should admend my statement, magic isn't superior to swordplay, but perhaps, easier. One can cast a spell with a wave of their hands, one must put some thought into using a sword or an axe."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:05 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 05:03 PM)

"Oh yes and absorb spells are unpleasant." Falco added.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:06 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:02 PM)

"I see," Goranthir said, looking up again. "Then this is the only way. I'll try to watch through the next duel all the way, and maybe I'll be ready for the one after that. If I can stand the sight of one of my friends being hurt, then maybe I can learn to stand the idea of me being the one doing the hurting ... But I may not be one of the Eight. Maybe it's just not in me yet."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:09 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:06 PM)

"I think we're going to need you," Tris said. "When the time comes, I won't be one of the Eight. I'll be the only method of communication between the Outer Realms and Solunastra, where Master Solin and the General are."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:10 AM

Isidor turned to Loranna "Will be fighting again tommorrow? I need a chance to redeem myself."

Posted by: raithen Today, 03:11 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 09:04 PM)

One can cast a spell with a wave of their hands, one must put some thought into using a sword or an axe."

"No, casting spells and using magica takes years of determination and practice, " said Raithen, no emotion showing on his face.

"And still, Falco could have hung-back and fired arrows into the fray while you focused on attacking. Then, when Falco needed it, you could defend him." Raithen looked down into the depths of his cup, took a drink and set it back down.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:13 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 05:10 PM)

Isidor turned to Loranna "Will be fighting again tommorrow? I need a chance to redeem myself."

"Were you honestly expecting to win Isidor? Now you have the experience of facing someone way out of your league. Its a valuable experience to have the crap beaten out of you... "

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:13 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 10 2005, 09:11 PM)

"No, casting spells and using magica takes years of determination and practice, " said Raithen, no emotion showing on his face.

"As does using a weapon."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:13 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 09:04 PM)

Loranna has to put her tea down. "Easier?" she asks, covering her mouth. "Dear, don't be fooled by the strength of the spells I use; I've taken steps to allow me to use more powerful magic, and even then if I cast an ill-advised spell I could accidentlaly leave my companions drained. Magic is like any other skill; it's not inherently easier than swordplay to master."

"Isidor, we'll be training until it's time to go," she says, looking to Falco. "And as for Falco's archery - there's another lesson learned. Tell me Falco, what would have helped you after I cast my spell on you?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:13 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:09 PM)

"Okay, I'll do it," Goranthir smiled, and Tris could see it in his eyes as well. It was almost too clear that this was the first time in Goranthir's life that anyone had ever said he was needed.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:15 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 10 2005, 05:13 PM)

"A dispell potion to get rid of the blindness. Its the reason I didn't use archery."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:17 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 09:13 PM)

"Were you honestly expecting to win Isidor? Now you have the experience of facing someone way out of your league. Its a valuable experience to have the crap beaten out of you... "

"Why couldn't we have won? It was the luck of the draw. If one of us had incapacitated Loranna, we would have cut off Tris's power."

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:17 AM

Shaka had been looking down. He looked up and said, "I want you to take the Spear and Cuirass into the battle with you when the time comes. I seem to be too old and soft for this . . . but I'm not going to sit at home with my arms around the artifacts and say, 'Mine'."

"I understand some of what you're trying to do; train as realistically as possible, but I still had to see my friends gutted today. And it would have happened to me too, I don't have enough spells to counter Tris and you, Loranna. Right now I want to smash him, and I'm afraid of you. "

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:18 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 05:17 PM)

"Why couldn't we have won? It was the luck of the draw. If one of us had incapacitated Loranna, we would have cut off Tris's power."

"But we didn't did we Isidor? The point is we were unable to incapacitate her. She and Tris outsmarted us at every turn. Don't worry know next time they won't do so well."

Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:20 AM

"Sorry to interupt m'lady." Ash interjects "But I only just arrived, and I still don't know what we're training for." says Ash, taking a saltrice roll.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:21 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:13 PM)

"Okay, I'll do it," Goranthir smiled, and Tris could see it in his eyes as well. It was almost too clear that this was the first time in Goranthir's life that anyone had ever said he was needed.

The idea of anyone being cruel to this boy, neglecting this boy, took Tris's breath away. He smiled, hoping that his emotions weren't too transparent.

"We should get back," he said. "The others are discussing what happened, what could have been done differently."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:21 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 10 2005, 05:20 PM)

"Sorry to interupt m'lady." Ash interjects "But I only just arrived, and I still don't know what we're training for." says Ash, taking a saltrice roll.

Falco spoke, "Oh just the battle to decide the fate of Mundus, nothing big."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:23 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:21 PM)

"Yes, even if I couldn't watch, I should at least learn the lessons," Goranthir smiled, and as they started to make their way to the castle, he added. "Oh, and I bought a boat. A ship, actually."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:27 AM

"But, Falco, if we had worked together, you could have shot Loranna with an arrow, knocked her out, and then I could've moved in on Tris, whilst you provided cover."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:27 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 09:15 PM)

"A dispell potion to get rid of the blindness. Its the reason I didn't use archery."

"A dispel potion or item, or having someone on your side to take care of such duties," Loranna says. "If I could think to cast blind effects on you, our opponents definitely will. But we need to know who is doing what; we can't all be the healer or the fireball caster."

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 09:17 PM)

"Why couldn't we have won? It was the luck of the draw. If one of us had incapacitated Loranna, we would have cut off Tris's power."

"Yes, if you had taken me down Tris would have been in trouble," Loranna says. "Hence the reason why I had an escape route prepared. In our upcoming struggles, we will want to make sure we have plans for falling back when needed, to regroup and restore our fallen, or even to lead our enemies into a trap."

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 10 2005, 09:17 PM)

Loranna pauses, looking at Shaka with a furrowed brow and a frown.

"Shaka," Loranna says slowly, "No one is asking any one person to be able to stop the whole other team."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:29 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:23 PM)

"Yes, even if I couldn't watch, I should at least learn the lessons," Goranthir smiled, and as they started to make their way to the castle, he added. "Oh, and I bought a boat. A ship, actually."

"A boat!"

Tris laughed. "Are you going on a journey?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:31 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 10 2005, 05:27 PM)

"But, Falco, if we had worked together, you could have shot Loranna with an arrow, knocked her out, and then I could've moved in on Tris, whilst you provided cover."

"I was blinded I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:31 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:29 PM)

"A boat!"

Tris laughed. "Are you going on a journey?"

"It's to live on," Goranthir shook his head. "Though it'd be good to provide transport for the group ... I'm even outfitting it to be a war galleon, just in case. I need a name for it still, but it'll be a couple weeks 'til it's ready."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:31 AM

An idea entered Isidor's mind. A rare occurance, but he felt compelled to say something "An intresting idea, Loranna. How about, in the upcoming days, each of us squares off against one another, until there are only two left, then they face each other for some sort of prize. An enchanted item or somesuch?"

Posted by: Ritual Today, 03:32 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 08:21 PM)

Falco spoke, "Oh just the battle to decide the fate of Mundus, nothing big."

Ash looks sternly at Falco before speaking "What exactly is happening? What is it we are fighting?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:33 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 08:31 PM)

Tris kept his expression pleasant, but his voice was strained. "Why live on a boat?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:34 AM

QUOTE(Ritual @ Aug 10 2005, 05:32 PM)

Ash looks sternly at Falco before speaking "What exactly is happening? What is it we are fighting?"

"I don't know if I'm supposed to tell anyone... ask Loranna."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:36 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 10 2005, 09:33 PM)

Tris kept his expression pleasant, but his voice was strained. "Why live on a boat?"

"I like boats," Goranthir shrugged, wondering about the strain in Tris's voice, but attributing it to the fighting he had just endured. "I like that it's a home, but its transportation too. I like --" He paused. They had reached the castle, and he seemed to stumble over the next words. "I like that it's private. I won't be spied on there, not easily anyhow ..."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:37 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 10 2005, 09:34 PM)

"I don't know if I'm supposed to tell anyone... ask Loranna."

"It's a long story, but the short version is, we're trying to prepare a group of eight warriors to face off against ghostly foes, in order to ultimately fix the restless spirit problems that have palgued Tamriel for some time now," Loranna explains.

"Isidor, at this point I'm hoping for us to start working towards larger group tactics, and to practice them, not necessarily to just run a two on two tournament," Loranna says. "But I'll think about that; maybe we can try entering a competition in more professional arenas once we get it together."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:38 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 10 2005, 05:36 PM)

"Hey so do I. Useful to go on the open ocean when you want to avoid being found,by the err.. authorities."

Posted by: Talaran Today, 03:40 AM

Time again to lock. Please continue in a new thread.