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Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 01:15 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 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!

===

OOC: Isidor is going back to the study with the rest of the group.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 01:16 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 03:15 PM)

OOC: Isidor is going back to the study with the rest of the group.

OOC: So is Falco

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 07:16 PM)

OOC: So is Falco

Goranthir follows as well, in considerable pain still, but smiling. He actually fought ... even if he lost ...

Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 12 2005, 01:19 AM

OOC: Anya, the blonde, bosmeri rogue, follows to the study too.

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

"Why couldn't you have just been a good girl and fallen into my trap in the beginning, and saved us both a lot of trouble?" Goranthir grinned, slowly, painfully getting to his feet.

(Should probably start a new thread now, at 200+ posts)

"Um... because I'm so cunning I knew it was a trap? Yes, that must be it! It fits so well."

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 05:11 PM)

Shaka hugged her. "Luckily the bleeding from the ears means nothing vital was hit," he joked. "Listen up, gang. I think we should gather in the study again for the debriefing, not at the Drunken Guar."

Anya winced, more from pain this time, "Shaka, not right now... it hurts."

Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 01:20 AM

OOC: The Breton Arynel is at the arena at Ald Raathim, pondering the battle he just witnessed, and perhaps other things.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:26 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 07:19 PM)

"Um... because I'm so cunning I knew it was a trap? Yes, that must be it! It fits so well."

Goranthir chuckled, and groaned, "Yeah, it couldn't be that you felt sorry for me and wanted it to be a fair fight, like you said, was it? I still think it might've worked ..."

He pauses. "But do you know what? You guys not falling into that trap actually helped me. I can't explain it, but when I saw that you were waiting for a fair fight, I thought I better give you one ... I am sorry about the head butt though. That was some dirty fighting at the end."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 01:27 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 03:26 PM)

"So was throwing a knife into your back, hope that didn't hurt to much."

Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 12 2005, 01:30 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 05:26 PM)

"There's no such thing as a fair fight. Everyone works with what they got. What held me though, was I thought you didn't want to fight at all. I would have gladly avoided your trap if I knew you had spirit to fight us." Anya smiled, "But that headbutt hurt..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:30 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 07:27 PM)

"So was throwing a knife into your back, hope that didn't hurt to much."

"It did, a lot," Goranthir narrowed his eyes, but it was a mockery of anger he didn't feel.

Posted by: Yawmwen Aug 12 2005, 01:32 AM

OOC: People, this is my first RP here, so il try my best, I am gonna post my character in 1 second....

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:33 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 07:30 PM)

"I wasn't pretending when I said I didn't want to fight," Goranthir replied. "But I was acting when I ran. It was the only plan we could come up with in five seconds ..."

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 01:33 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 07:30 PM)

"It did, a lot," Goranthir narrowed his eyes, but it was a mockery of anger he didn't feel.

Shaka decided he would try to fight next time. It wasn't fair to the others if he only sat back and criticized.

The unpretentious study was a welcome sight to the group, as they talked in various groups and pulled up chairs.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:37 AM

"Maybe our technique was shoddy," Goranthir admits. "But I don't think the strategy is a bad one. Think about it: we'll be facing eight great warriors from Tamriel's past. What is their likely weakness? Overconfidence. If we run, and lure them into traps, that might be the best way to defeat them, by surprise."

Posted by: Xyber02 Aug 12 2005, 01:40 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 05:33 PM)

"I wasn't pretending when I said I didn't want to fight," Goranthir replied. "But I was acting when I ran. It was the only plan we could come up with in five seconds ..."

"You're a good actor then. Though I suppose it was a good thing Radont and I hesitated, as to not spring the trap. Though, you couldn't have tricked a Bosmer with animals... I'd like to think anyway.

"I wonder what Tris said to make you change your mind. You're good though, I never expected those Alit to just stand there."

Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 01:42 AM

OOC Summary:

The Dunmer Reichi has likely slept-in again after last night's discussion in the study...

...yeah....

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 11 2005, 07:40 PM)

"Like I said, we didn't have much time to set up a strategy, and the snakes were the closest things I could summon," Goranthir smiled. "They aren't poisonous anyhow. Ideally, they would have distracted you while we ambushed you ... Not a perfect plan, but we might not have time for perfect plans in the field anyhow."

Posted by: Yawmwen Aug 12 2005, 01:46 AM

Yawmwen is a 15 year old Battle Mage(sorry if I am not going by lore exactly, I forgot a lot of it over the months of non-MW play), he uses his magick for Protection and Teleportation mostly though, he knows how to shield himself and how to recall, but not much else, he can also chameleon himself a little.
His fighting is better though, as he used a sword since he was able to pick it up, his father taught him everything he knew, a Knight, and sent him to an Academy of Battlemages shortly before his death. Yawmwen is a Dunmer, the normal red eyes and everything. He wears a robe with a hood, covering most of his face, and under it is a breastplate and greaves, nothing else.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 01:47 AM

Summary: Kratos has been practicing his fighting skills with the guards and now he's heading inside the palace study to converse with his companions.

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 01:50 AM

Summary: Raithen Arthat is currently in the study, discussing the events of the arena.

"In all, it was a very good fight. Both sides had enough sense to come up with stratagies." He turned to Goranthir. "And I like the way you think. The over-confidence is a very heavy weakness on many warriers. And like you said, it's best to use it as an advantage..."

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 01:54 AM

QUOTE(Yawmwen @ Aug 11 2005, 07:46 PM)

OOC: Use http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737&st=0 thread to post your character. Thanks.

Posted by: Yawmwen Aug 12 2005, 01:57 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 07:54 PM)

OOC: Use http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737&st=0 thread to post your character. Thanks.

Alright then....

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:57 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 07:50 PM)

Goranthir smiled. He remembered how Raithen had seemed so disappointed when he had pretended to run away during the fight. It was nice to be complimented afterwards.

"I'll tell you what I'd like to learn after that," the young ranger said. "How to turn invisible, and how to see things that are invisible. When Anya disappeared, I really panicked."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:09 AM

Kratos walked through the door into the study and took a seat by his friends, "So I heard your battle was very intense i'm sorry I couldn't be there but I will be there for the next one, we must work as a team and I had important matters to attend to...." He paused and thought about the quest he took care of while they were training and looked down at his Gavel of the Ordinator and smiled.

"I will have to reckognize your abilities and help improve them for battle." He stopped and hefted his gleaming mace onto the table, "This mace has the ability to send any Daedra back to the depths of Oblivion, if they were to be struck with it or pick it up to use it against me they will be cast back." He knew that they had knowledge of the quest he had been wanting to complete and that he had done it.

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 02:09 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 07:57 PM)

"Are you implying something?" said Raithen with a friendly smile. "If you would greatful if I taught you, I would."

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 02:12 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 08:09 PM)

"Are you implying something?" said Raithen with a friendly smile. "If you would greatful if I taught you, I would."

"I didn't know it was possible to see someone who's invisible," remarked Shaka.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:13 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 08:09 PM)

"Are you implying something?" said Raithen with a friendly smile. "If you would greatful if I taught you, I would."

"I don't expect to become a great illusionist, but I saw today how vital that is, and how disorienting," Goranthir nodded. "I would be grateful."

He looked at Kratos's mace, impressed.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:15 AM

Summary for Loranna, Nord Female: Loranna is in Ald raathim, having recently heard from Sir Radont and Cyndarius, two military men she has come to trust. Both have agreed to lend their aid in preparing the band of heroes that must fight the ghostly warriors soon.

===

Loranna walks into her study, looking like she's been busy; Dram follows behind.

"Hello all; sorry, I was preparing a few new tricks," she says. "I hear you had another bout; how went it?"

Posted by: One87xe Aug 12 2005, 02:15 AM

...<ooc> One, Ami and Sona are venturing back to the Inn/Tavern after watching a full days events<ooc>...

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:16 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:15 PM)

"Hello all; sorry, I was preparing a few new tricks," she says. "I hear you had another bout; how went it?"

"I know how tenderized meat feels now," Goranthir grinned. "I'm sorry you missed it."

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 02:16 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 08:12 PM)

"I didn't know it was possible to see someone who's invisible," remarked Shaka.

"Ah, but it is something most challenging. Invisibility is a very good illusion, and only some of the greates illusionests can achieve the sight of something invisible. I myself have only aquired this ability recently. Fifty years ago, it was"

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 08:13 PM)

"I don't expect to become a great illusionist, but I saw today how vital that is, and how disorienting," Goranthir nodded. "I would be grateful."

"Then I shall teach," said Raithen to him. "Just establish a time and place."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:17 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 05:15 PM)

Kratos turned his attention to Loranna, "Oh hello my lady, I was not at the battle I have recovered my Gavel of the Ordinator." He lifted the shining object and offered it to Loranna so that she might look at it.

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 02:20 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:15 PM)

Loranna walks into her study, looking like she's been busy; Dram follows behind.

"Hello all; sorry, I was preparing a few new tricks," she says. "I hear you had another bout; how went it?"

"I think it was somewhat more organized than the first bout, Dres Loranna," said Shaka. "Goranthir tried some traps for the first time, which he can tell you about."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:20 AM

Loranna raises her eyebrows at Goranthir and labors to keep her face from grinning. "Really now?" she asks. "Ouch ... ahem; I'm happy to see that you've come through your first match intact, I mean ..."

"Seeing invisible people?" she asks, changing the subject. "Usually we've just cast area effect Dispels into the area; helps let everyone see the invisible guy."

She looks at the recovered Gavel. "A strong-looking weapon," she says. "Congratulations on recovering it, dear."

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:20 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 08:16 PM)

"Then I shall teach," said Raithen to him. "Just establish a time and place."

"How about after this meeting?" Goranthir suggested.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:21 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 08:20 PM)

"I think it was somewhat more organized than the first bout, Dres Loranna," said Shaka. "Goranthir tried some traps for the first time, which he can tell you about."

"Oh?" Loranna asks, turning back to Goranthir.

Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 02:21 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 08:16 PM)

"I prefer to just use my other senses," Reichi said. "If your eyes lie, fall back to the ears and nose. Most don't think to trick those."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:24 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 05:20 PM)

Kratos took his mace back and spoke, "Thank you my lady I am ready for battle, now I can expect anything and know we will defeat all that come our way." Kratos said with just the slightest bit of arrogance.

"Now when is the next arena bout?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:25 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:21 PM)

"Oh?" Loranna asks, turning back to Goranthir.

"Don't be too impressed," Goranthir laughed. "The game ended with me as the only loser. But I think it might've worked under different circumstances. Basically, I pretended I had lost my nerve and I ran away to a spot where Isidor and I could ambush them. But they felt so sorry for me, they didn't come after us. I rather suspect real enemies wouldn't feel the same pity ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 02:25 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 04:24 PM)

Falco looked around nervously, "errr... Since when is an ordinator among us?"

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 02:27 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 08:20 PM)

"How about after this meeting?" Goranthir suggested.

"Splendid time."

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 08:25 PM)

Falco looked around nervously, "errr... Since when is an ordinator among us?"

"It's okay, Falco," said Shaka, wondering if it was. "He's an ex-Ordinator, probably one of the few to survive the Blue Dawn unchanged."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:30 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 08:25 PM)

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 08:25 PM)

Falco looked around nervously, "errr... Since when is an ordinator among us?"

"Oh ... Kratos, this is Falco; Falco, this is Kratos," Loranna says. "Kratos has joined us recently and is hoping to be one of the eight."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 02:31 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 04:29 PM)

"It's okay, Falco," said Shaka, wondering if it was. "He's an ex-Ordinator, probably one of the few to survive the Blue Dawn unchanged."

"Well I have err.. had confrontations with his kind before. Lets say that there are a few less ordinators in the word due to me. So uhh... how can I be sure he won't try to gut me?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:32 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 08:31 PM)

"Well I have err.. had confrontations with his kind before. Lets say that there are a few less ordinators in the word due to me. So uhh... how can I be sure he won't try to gut me?"

"You mean stab you in the back?" Goranthir winked.

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 02:33 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 08:31 PM)

"Well I have err.. had confrontations with his kind before. Lets say that there are a few less ordinators in the word due to me. So uhh... how can I be sure he won't try to gut me?"

Shaka responded in the hissing and clicking tongue of Black Marsh, then repeated it for the others' benefit. "It's not always about you, Falco. He probably has greater concerns than who's been lifting the silverware." Shaka smiled slightly at Falco to take off the edge.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:34 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 08:32 PM)

"You mean stab you in the back?" Goranthir winked.

"No stabbing anyone in the back or else I will have to hurt someone," Loranna says, prompting Dram to raise an eyebrow. "What happened before the Dawn happened before the Dawn ..."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:36 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 05:30 PM)

"Not a bad plan, playing on your opponent's thirst for battle," Loranna says. "Captain Cyndarius is coming soon; we should ask him about ways to draw the enemy out to our advantage - and how to recognize when we're being baited ourselves."
"Oh ... Kratos, this is Falco; Falco, this is Kratos," Loranna says. "Kratos has joined us recently and is hoping to be one of the eight."

"Ah I see, I thought I reckognized you from somewhere, Falco Redflash." He paused and looked over the Argonian, "I remember now I threw you in the Temple cells for rough housing with a Hlaalu noble but found that the noble had been guilty of stealing from you and had you released, do you remember that?"

He laughed and put his gavel through his belt.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:37 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:34 PM)

"No stabbing anyone in the back or else I will have to hurt someone," Loranna says, prompting Dram to raise an eyebrow. "What happened before the Dawn happened before the Dawn ..."

"Just a reference to today's bout," Goranthir shook his head, surpressing a laugh. "A lot of dirty fighting on all sides."

"Good to hear that Cyndarius is coming," he added.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 02:39 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 04:33 PM)

Falco shrugged then turned to Kratos. He made a few more hissing and clicking noises at the ordinator. This was a terrible and highly offensive argonian insult. Of course Kratos didn't know that. Falco chuckled to himself.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:40 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 08:39 PM)

Goranthir laughed. He understood what was being said.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:42 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 11 2005, 05:39 PM)

Kratos looked angrily at the Argonian and thought to himself, "Slimy marsh scum." He knew criminals would never change and he also knew that he had room to hate them as much as Daedra so he cursed him in his head so that he would not offend the others.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:44 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 08:37 PM)

"Just a reference to today's bout," Goranthir shook his head, surpressing a laugh. "A lot of dirty fighting on all sides."

"Good to hear that Cyndarius is coming," he added.

"Dirty fighting?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows again.

Dram speaks up. "I have been talking with some of my best guards; though none of us feel up on the level of you heroes, we would be honored if you would consider having a match with us - it would be good training for my men in handling adventuring types and we are used to working as a unit - I believe the experience would be helpful."

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 08:42 PM)

Raithen saw the angry expression on Kratos' face, and he felt the tension in the room. "Please, please. We are all friends here, and we are trying to work as a team. It only makes it worse if teammates get into a fight." He starred impatiently at Kratos and Falco over his spectacles.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:44 PM)

"I'm in," said Goranthir quickly, surprising himself. By Mara, he told himself What's gotten into you?.

Posted by: One87xe Aug 12 2005, 02:49 AM

*...Solsthiem...as Hurst continues trudging through the snow he encounters no other incident with the escaped wolf...as he nears Fort Frostmouth he comes to the conclusion that he can intercept the wolf at the peir, in his human guise, and uncover the reason for the attack...*

*...Trefist is busily picking the lock on his cell in Uniqua's cave, as the Vampire girl and the Ra'Gada Giant look on...Uniqua seems absolutely absorbed with whatever she's reading...*

*...as Rurio awaits Olmicrin's return from hunting, he is attacked by a group of well-armed, well-prepared individuals...he never gets the chance to change into wolf-form before his attackers are revealed and the death blow from the wolf called Olmicrin...*

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:53 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 05:44 PM)

Kratos looked at Dram and spoke with a hint of sarcasm, "Sure I would love to give your guards some more training." He laughed and brandished his shield that had been repaired by Longhammer the smith.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 02:53 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 08:44 PM)

"I'd be intrested in that" Isidor said with a smile.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 08:53 PM)

Dram says calmly "Actually Kratos, you were the one who inspired my men to this idea."

Loranna, meanwhile, is coughing.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 02:58 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 05:56 PM)

Dram says calmly "Actually Kratos, you were the one who inspired my men to this idea."

Loranna, meanwhile, is coughing.

Kratos stared back at Dram and spoke, "Really well I love to inspire the best out of people, has young Anzur still been having problems with his back after our last bout?"

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 02:59 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 08:47 PM)

"I agree, Raithen. Falco, Kratos' mother was nowhere near your guestroom last night, by the way."

"Dram, I'd like to try bouts with your guards too, maybe even against others of Loranna's companions. I need to step up and be counted if I'm serious about being one of the group."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 03:01 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 05:59 PM)

Kratos snapped his gaze back to Falco, "I see well now i'll be sure nothing happens to him in battle oh yes I will make sure of that!"

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 03:04 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:01 PM)

Kratos snapped his gaze back to Falco, "I see well now i'll be sure nothing happens to him in battle oh yes I will make sure of that!"

"Ah-hem. Might I remind you that you will be in battle alongside a Wizard? If any unkown harm comes to Falco, I'm afraid you will be my primary suspect..."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 03:04 AM

"Kratos ..." Loranna says, frowning, "that sort of attitude isn't conducive to good team morale. We don't need people harboring grudges against one another for slights real and imagined."

Dram, meanwhile, nods to Goranthir, Raithen, and Shaka. "Very well then; I'll tell my men to prepare," he says. "I look forward to crossing swords with you soon."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 03:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 06:04 PM)

"I apologize Falco I still have not gotten rid of most of my Ordinator morals, I won't have any of my men attacking each other including me." Kratos felt he had redeemed himself and also felt he must set an example if he were to lead them in battle and work as a team.

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 03:12 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 09:04 PM)

Dram, meanwhile, nods to Goranthir, Raithen, and Shaka. "Very well then; I'll tell my men to prepare," he says. "I look forward to crossing swords with you soon."

"Swords? My dear friend, I fight with magic and staff. No. don't answer me; I understand that was a figure of speach."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:08 PM)

"Your men, Kratos? We are indivudals, not soliders. You might be an ordinator, or ex-ordinator, but you are not the leader of the team here. We will listen to what you have to say, but do not order us around".

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 03:16 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 09:14 PM)

"Calm, my friend, I'm sure he meant his 'friends'." Raithen turned and looked at Kratos.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 03:25 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 06:16 PM)

"Calm, my friend, I'm sure he meant his 'friends'." Raithen turned and looked at Kratos.

Kratos sat back down after his rallying speech and looked back at Raithen, "Yes my friends err... yeah that's it friends." Kratos laughed to himself in his mind he knew he was in charge, or he was too battle hungry to admit he was not.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 03:30 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:25 PM)

"I'm willing to hear you out," said Goranthir. "Tell me what you think would be a good strategy for taking on Dram's men?"

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 03:30 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:25 PM)

Isidor glared at the Ordinator, a look of distaste on his face. "Don't try and take over this group. That's Loranna's job." He winked at Loranna.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 03:32 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:25 PM)

Loranna frowns even further; Kratos was not inspiring confidence in her.

Dram regards Kratos thoughtfully for a moment, before saying "Very well then; I shall go inform my men. By your leave, my Lady."

Dram bows and exits, and Loranna turns, looking at Kratos.

Loranna glances over at Goranthir, a slightly surprised look on her face - though her eyes show a gratefulness to the young mer. Then, she snorts a bit at Isidor and makes a small face at him, muttering "Don't tempt me dear."

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 03:47 AM

"Well then," said Raithen, interupting a rather awkward silence. "I believe me and Goranthir have a lesson planned. If everything is taken care of, we'll be setting out..."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 03:49 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 06:30 PM)

"I'm willing to hear you out," said Goranthir. "Tell me what you think would be a good strategy for taking on Dram's men?"

Kratos looked at the young mer, "Thank you I do have a strategy, from my spars with these guards i have learned much like the fact that they favor their shields more than there swords so we will be on the offensive this time." He paused and saw if he caught everyones attention, "I suggest we use the Pincer Movement, for you non fighter types the Pincer Movement is a charge thought up by Lord Nerevar himself, it is an offensive strategy where three companies attack from different sides and push their enemies backs to the wall.

He continued, "Each company will consist of three soldiers except one, the first will charge for the guards middle confusing them and forcing them to focus on us and not their flanks, now Loranna I do not know if you will be able to take the offensive but something tells me you can, the second company will be charging for their left flank to force them on their right side, and the thrid company will charge for their right flank and draw them into tight quarters so we can surround them and force the battle in our favor."

Kratos looked at his companions and awaited their response.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 03:49 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 09:47 PM)

"Well then," said Raithen, interupting a rather awkward silence. "I believe me and Goranthir have a lesson planned. If everything is taken care of, we'll be setting out..."

Goranthir bowed to the group. "I'll pick up what I can, and see if I don't have a few surprises for Dram's men tomorrow ..."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 03:52 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 09:49 PM)

Loranna blinks. "Um, so you're suggesting we simply charge into melee range?" she asks. "I know my guards; we do have some archers and some battlemages. We'd need to do something about those guards or else were going to get pelted in the advance."

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 03:54 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 09:49 PM)

Goranthir bowed to the group. "I'll pick up what I can, and see if I don't have a few surprises for Dram's men tomorrow ..."

"Alright, follow me out to the arena so we don't disturb anyone." Raithen disapeared with a rather loud "crack". Then, after several seconds, reapeared with the same effect. "Oh, sorry, I sometimes forget at that some cannot teleport..." He then headed for the door.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 03:58 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 09:52 PM)

"Perhaps consulting Sir Radnot might be a better idea. The Legion is very well organized, I hear." Glancing over at Kratos "As of course the ordinators are as well. I have a plan, if anyone's intrested."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:06 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 09:58 PM)

"What plan is that?" Loranna asks Isidor.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 04:07 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 06:58 PM)

Kratos glanced at Isidor, "Yes I would like to hear your strategy Isidor." Kratos said with sincerity after having insulted the man's ego.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 04:13 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 10:06 PM)

"What plan is that?" Loranna asks Isidor.

"Well, as it is clearly evident, we have varied talents. We have among us: mages, healers, warriors, and rouges. We need a way to exemplify everyone's strengths, and show none of our weaknesses. So, I propose this." Isidor began to write. When it was done, he show the paper to the group. This is what they saw.

Pretend this is the arena

Mage Mage

Archer

Rouge Rouge

Healer

Warrior Warrior

"Now, I don't pretened to know tactics, but I think that this formation would keep everyone in equal range to attack the enemies, while keeping our slightly less well defended units protected". He waited for a response.

Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 04:16 AM

"Should have the Rogues flank the healer for protection," Reichi suggested.

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 04:17 AM

When Raithen and Goranthir reached the arena, Raithen began.

"Well, it’s always good to start off with breathing deeply for a few seconds before attempting to do the spell.
Then, search through your mind until you find a place where you are most comfortable. Focus on that at first.
As a beginner of a new spell, it is always good to make your magica come through your palm or fingertips. Go ahead, try and feel it!" Raithen watched Goranthir before continuing.
"Invisibility is a lot like Chameleon, so if you already know that, then it helps you understand the art of hiding.
"Now focus on disapearing, imagine yourself becoming weightless, lighter than air, and slowly dematerializing. Now let loose your magica, not all at once mind you, slowly... Determination is the key-But do not become frustrated, enjoy it at the least. Now go on, try it."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 04:17 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 11 2005, 06:16 PM)

"Should have the Rogues flank the healer for protection," Reichi suggested.

"Anya and I can pelt the enemy with arrows. If that helps."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:19 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 11 2005, 10:16 PM)

"Should have the Rogues flank the healer for protection," Reichi suggested.

"How many ranged fighters do we have again?" Loranna asks. "It would be good to have two at least, I think, in case our first gets targeted or hit by magic like I used on Falco."

"We should also figure out who we should be aiming for first," she continues. "And how we're to both advance and retreat if need be."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 04:21 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 10:19 PM)

"Three, if you count Falco."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 04:25 AM

Kratos looked at the paper and knew Isidor had tried but there were several problems with that strategy, for one they would have to form better ranks if they were to take the offensive and make a charge.

"This would work Isidor if we were not charging. We can use the same technique that I came up with when we fought the guars, a simple triangle with Loranna in the middle shielding us from the arrows with her protective magic and a triangle would break their ranks and force them to loosen up making it easier to fire arrows and magic at them not to mention it would be better for melee combat.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 04:26 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:25 PM)

"I'm sorry, but who said we were on the offensive, not the defensive?"

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 04:27 AM

"I think Isidor's ideas are worth thinking about."

"I also wanted to offer something to the group. In case you're ever disarmed, for example, it helps to know some Bound weapons spells. If you want, I can teach you to summon a Bound dagger or mace. It might save your life someday to have a featherweight daedric weapon instantly available."

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 12 2005, 04:27 AM

Physical Description of http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737&view=findpost&p=2429477: Walter is of average size, about 5'7". He is of slim build, but it is hidden behind various robes. His complexion is fair. His face is almost completely oval, Bretonesque, except for his somewhat square chin that has dark blond stuble. His hair is a tidy golden blond that reaches his chins. It's always in the backside of the collar of his robes. His eyes are a striking blue-green that reflect his almost ice-cold personality. There are a few rings under his eyes that make him look just a tad bit older.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A very stressed-out looking Walter entered the tavern.

Normally, he wouldn't even ponder about stepping in. But this was different. He was bored, and that stressed him out. He didn't enjoy being idle. And he was feeling melanchony.

Walter quietly stepped up to the bar to get a mead. He ordered the mead quietly, and payed the tab. He sipped absent mindedly at the mead, staring of into nowhere in thought. His eyes darted around the room anxiously. He wanted to talk... but he couldn't. Good job Walter, he thought with a cynical smile, You're doing an excellent job at changing.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:28 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:25 PM)

Loranna raises her hand.

"Actually, for this fight I want to suggest one of the other mages tries healing duty," she says. "Right now I seem to be the best person we have for weakening the enemies with my absorb magic, and it's hard to split casting heals on us with casting absorbs on them, even if I use my custom spells."

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 04:29 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 10:19 PM)

"A standard formation for advancing and retreating should be: Warrior, Mage,Rouge, Healer, Archer, Rouge, Mage, Warrior. That is in best interest." Raithen seemingly apeared out of no where.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 04:32 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 07:26 PM)

"I'm sorry, but who said we were on the offensive, not the defensive?"

Kratos looked at the Nord and figured he had not been listening, "Have you not heard I have been sparring with the guards they prefer the defensive and will make us charge them, and in other areas we could use an offensive training battle." He toyed with his mace, "You do know we won't be on the defense the whole time do you not?"

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 04:35 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 10:28 PM)

"I can double as a Healer and a Mage. My mental capacity is quite superior to that of a common person, making me able to multiple spells at once... Not that I'm bragging, of course," said Raithen.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 04:35 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:32 PM)

"And you know for a fact that they will stick to that plan everytime? That they will always be on the defensive?"

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 04:36 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 10:35 PM)

"I can double as a Healer and a Mage. My mental capacity is quite superior to that of a common person, making me able to multiple spells at once... Not that I'm bragging, of course," said Raithen.

"I can handle more of the healing duty if Raithen focuses on destruction or illusion spells," suggested Shaka.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:39 AM

"Ahem; it'd be better if people focused on a specific role, and I am pretty sure the guards won't just wait for us to come to them," Loranna coughs. "You can't win an arena battle by being purely defensive and Dram at least knows this ..."

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 04:41 AM

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

"I can handle more of the healing duty if Raithen focuses on destruction or illusion spells," suggested Shaka.

"I enjoy your thoughtfulness," nodded Raithen to Shaka. "Thank-you. Conjuration and Destruction are where my Drakes are at."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:47 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 10:41 PM)

"I enjoy your thoughtfulness," nodded Raithen to Shaka. "Thank-you. Conjuration and Destruction are where my Drakes are at."

"All right then; Raithen will be our dealer of magcal death and destruction, Shaka will be in charge of healing people and casting fortify effects to bolster them, and I'll be in charge of weakening the enemy and removing their fortify effects, as well as dispelling silences and other harmful effects on our people," Loranna says. "Shaka, we'll practice casting in conjunction so we can cure a person of curses and silences and get his fortify effects back up in a jiffy."

"We should also take Raithen's summons into account; send some cannon fodder ahead of us first, then he starts casting spells to flatten the opponent," she says.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 04:48 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 11 2005, 07:35 PM)

"And you know for a fact that they will stick to that plan everytime? That they will always be on the defensive?"

Kratos glared back at Isidor, "It's called using your head and I don't mean ramming something with your head just so you know." He pondered his theory, "Yes it is possible that they might change their battle plan but i'm simply stating facts and it would help to have at least one offensive battle."

He spoke again, "I apologize for my insult Isidor but if we simply take the defensive all the time we won't last a day in battle wherever we are going."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 04:51 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:48 PM)

Isidor rolled his eyes and said "Yes, Kratos. I'm aware that we can't take the defensive all the time. That was the point of what I just said! That you can't know what your enemy is going to do!"

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 04:51 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:48 PM)

"I think we'll need more than one formation before we're done, and a set of verbal commands so that we can be flexible in battle," said Shaka.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 04:54 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 11 2005, 10:51 PM)

"I think we'll need more than one formation before we're done, and a set of verbal commands so that we can be flexible in battle," said Shaka.

"Yes, yes we will," Loranna says, glaring at Kratos and Isidor and saying "Guys, we're supposed to be working together here, remember? So rather than complain whether we're to use an offensive or a defensive strategy, why not have Kratos work on the offensive one, Isidor the defensive, and we'll practice both? We will at some point need to fall back on the defensive, and we will need to take the fight to the enemy in order to win other fights."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 04:57 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 07:54 PM)

Kratos looked back toward Loranna, "Although I do not think Isidor is ready to be making strategies for the sake of our defense I will agree with what you say I will take the offensive." Kratos stopped to listen to his companions suggestions.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 05:00 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 11 2005, 10:54 PM)

"Very well. Sorry Loranna."

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:57 PM)

Isidor bit his tounge, and looked as though he very much wanted to say something, but he didn't. He just closed his eyes, and began to think.

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 05:03 AM

"Now, concerning what I had said before about the advancing and retreating formation; I've decided to improve on it." Raithen took a peice of parchment and a quill and began writing and drawing.

Archer----Warrior
Healer----Rouge
-------Mage----------------->Enemy
Archer-----Warrior
-------Mage

Raithen looked up. "What? No one understands it?"

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 05:41 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 11 2005, 11:03 PM)

Raithen looked up. "What? No one understands it?"

"No, we're thinking about it," said Shaka. "But I think we're all ready to break for an evening meal now."

He rose and nodded to Loranna, then said, "Thanks for everyone's ideas this afternoon."

Shaka headed back to his room before deciding where to eat. On impulse, he wrote a note on parchment and slipped it under Anya's door.

Sorry about the hug today while you were still healing from the battle, it read.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Aug 12 2005, 08:33 AM

Kratos hid it well but he knew he could not attend the battle because of the wounds he had suffered fighting Staada the golden saint he had recovered his Gavel of the Ordinator from. Kratos reached his room and opened the door, as soon as he closed it he stripped his armor off and saw a giant gash on his chest and was bleeding internally.

"Blasted muck sucking Daedra got me good." Kratos said half in pain and half in sarcasm, "They will know I have been wounded when the healer arrives, I will have to sit this one out and watch them try their best without me, although they will suffer defeat without the help of an Ordinator such as myself." Kratos said with just a hint of arrogance.

The healer opened the door and immediatly told Kratos to lay down, after Kratos had gotten comfortable the healer spoke, "This will take at least a day to fix." Kratos almost fell out of his bed, "A day!?! I cannot wait that long, can you do it any faster?" The healer knew she would become frustrated with Kratos and spoke once more, "Do not rush the healing process, this is a very bad wound you must wait!"

Kratos lay there thinking as he was given a pain releaving potion to drink, "I must protect my men they cannot win without me, I am the commander, I am an Ordinator, I am the......." Kratos passed out from the pain as he was becoming delirious or was he?

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 09:02 AM

Tris bathed reluctantly, hating to wash the scent of her from his skin. He wasn't drunk, but he felt larger than life, warmly intoxicated, friends with all the world.

No telling what the others had said in private. He had gotten the public account of the battle from spectators over dinner at the tavern. No wonder the General was always so sort tempered. People were impossible to work with, as soon as you expected them to do anything in particular they ran off in all different directions. Like the time he had upended a basketful of mice in the marketplace.

On the other hand, maybe the General just needed to get laid more often.

"Arynel, you're not doing your job, little buddy," he said out loud, correcting his course back to the castle, steering by the lights of the windows of Ald Raathim. He wondered if Goranthir was still up at this hour.

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 09:12 AM

Goranthir was practicing his nascent skills at Illusion. Raithen had been a patient tutor: he reminded Goran of the teachers he had back in Firsthold, all first-rate, with the patience of saints, whose wills he had systematically broken by being irredeemably impatient with his own progress. The Psijic tutors especially had been concerned with form and method, when all he wanted was results. He wanted to learn to turn invisible and to see what can’t be seen immediately.

After hours, he could cast Chameleon. A rather sad Chameleon, made sadder because, he remembered, he had been taught it before. Still, in shadow, he couldn’t be seen, and he was trying to spy on the household staff of Loranna’s castle.

A pity more of them weren’t engaged in backroom shenanigans. Well, except for Razbiah and the pastry chef, and that was disgusting to look at.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 09:20 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 02:12 AM)

Tris had slipped into the Void, the easiest way to find people, since you could see both inside and outside simultaneously.

He didn't see Goranthir immediately, however.

He was starting to feel agitated when he spotted a suspicious shimmer.

Standing in the Void, General Light's premiere spy chuckled to himself.

He wouldn't have done it if he hadn't felt a little drunk, a little crazy, as if the world was his to play with. But he did feel all these things. And Goranthir didn't have nearly enough fun in his life. Tris could fix that.

Tris stepped out from the Void and laid his hand on Goranthir's shoulder.

"Nice view," he said, softly, into his ear.

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 09:27 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 12:20 AM)

"Nice view," he said, softly, into his ear.

Goranthir shrieked. The scullery maid he had been watching shrieked also and fled, dropping the newly polished silver she had been carrying, causing a tremendous clatter. The heavy footsteps of Dram’s guards echoed down the hall, coming closer.

Goran had his elbow to Tris’s throat before he realized who it was. It would have been normal to pass through anger on the road from shock to delight at seeing his friend, but the young ranger turned spy took the short-cut.

"Tris!" he laughed. "Where have you been?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 09:35 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 02:27 AM)

Tris was too incapacitated with laughter to answer him immediately.

When he could talk, he grabbed his arm. "Come on, before anyone figures out we're not ghosts."

Tris had spotted one of Ald Raathim's hidden passages from within the Void. They took it now, slipping into the space behind the serving niche. Safe within the thick castle walls, they watched the guard pass.

"She'll have a nice story in the morning," Tris said. "You'd think, after Ald Raathim's bloody procession, a little shriek wouldn't startle her. I went to see your grandmother, my dear boy."

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 09:39 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 12:35 AM)

"She'll have a nice story in the morning," Tris said. "You'd think, after Ald Raathim's bloody procession, a little shriek wouldn't startle her. I went to see your grandmother, my dear boy."

"Clearly, she’s overworked, poor thing," Goranthir laughed softly. "You saw my grandmother? Why?"

Something, a bit of joy, died in Goranthir’s eyes. Tris could recognize it. It was suspicion. "Tell me why?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 09:45 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 02:39 AM)

The space within the walls was close, but not dark. The light came from above; the kitchen, by the smell of it.

It was Tris's long-held policy never to talk about women, and his newly-formed policy especially never to talk about queens. But maybe compassion was a higher virtue than confidentiality.

He kissed Goranthir's cheek, looked him steadily in the eye. "Don't you know the answer to that?"

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 09:49 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 12:45 AM)

Goranthir pulled away from the kiss, angry, but when he looked into Tris’s eyes for just a moment, he was instantly happy again. He grabbed Tris in a crushing hug.

"You’re her lover!" he laughed. "Thank Stendarr, I thought you were her spy!"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 09:57 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 02:49 AM)

Tris laughed too, although more quietly; he put his hand over the boy's mouth for a moment to remind him of where they were.

"I love her, and I love you," he said. Which was true. "If I'm anyone's spy, I'm the General's. But that's like saying I'm my own spy. Allerleirauh is funny that way, she gave me this for defying her orders, when I saved someone's life."

He touched the golden sunburst brooch at his collar.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:00 AM

Tris and Goranthir can hear a couple of the guards talking.

"You see anything?"

"Nothing suspicious ..."

"Think it was anything?"

"With the crowd the Lady's got hanging around lately? Who knows? Better keep checking though."

"Blast it ... "

"Yeah ... so anyway, you think Dram'll clock Kratos tomorrow?"

"I got fifty drakes on it; you saw Dram breaking out the belt and rings."

"Heh; hope they wait to fight till we wake up, don't wanna miss it."

"You said it ..."

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 10:04 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 12:57 AM)

"I -- " Goranthir began, thinking he would say I Love You, but it didn’t sound right, here and now. Maybe it was true, but he was sixteen, and what did it mean? Should he say You’re My Hero or I Want To Be You, Both sounded equally sappy. Instead, he amended it quickly, " – Gotta meet Allerleirauh. I’ll be loaded down with presents for disobedience."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 10:10 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 03:04 AM)

Tris chuckled.

"Come on, before they figure out where we are," he said, turning sideways and slipping through the passage. "Goran... between us. Chameleon is a nice trick, but watching life without participating, it's bad for the soul. You get all sorts of mad ideas, and no one to correct them. And standing in the dark looking at the light causes envy, which can sour even a nature as sweet as yours."

The passage led, eventually, into a hall behind the kitchen, near the garden door. Tris stepped out into the garden and took a breath.

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 10:15 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 01:10 AM)

"Seriously?" Goranthir said, with a laugh. "You don’t have to worry. I was only doing that because I wanted to find a way not to get my little butt kicked in the next arena fight. Spying on household staff is actually less interesting than watching them when they know they’re being watched. People are so boring when there’s no one around."

"On the other hand," he smiled. "We got a little bit of insider information on tomorrow’s fight from those guards … Is it wrong to use that?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 10:22 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 03:15 AM)

"It's not wrong to use whatever will let you win," Tris said. "Honor is something invented by the one who has an advantage, in hopes that the other will be fool enough to let him keep it.

"Chameleon might work for you, if what you're doing is speaking to beasts," Tris said. "It's less useful, although still helpful, in a swordfight. I'm sorry I missed the discussion. Any tactics suggested that seem actually useful?"

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 10:30 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 01:22 AM)

"I had a little tactic I tried to use in the fight today," Goranthir frowned. "But it didn’t work out so well. I thought I could lure Radont and Anya into a trap by pretending to run away, but they just felt sorry for me and held off the match until we fought normally. I didn’t stay for all the discussions of tactics, but that ordinator Kratos had some ideas, and so did Isidor … Maybe if Loranna’s still awake, we could ask her what they said?"

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:38 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 04:30 AM)

Loranna, should Tris and Gornathir go look for her, is in the library, looking through texts on magic. She has a stack of papers with her, and is sipping some of Razbiah's tea.

Posted by: Sir Radont Aug 12 2005, 10:40 AM

Radont enters the library, a book on Ordinators is tucked under his arm. He nods to Loranna, finds a seat, and begins reading.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 10:41 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:38 AM)

Loranna, should Tris and Gornathir go look for her, is in the library, looking through texts on magic. She has a stack of papers with her, and is sipping some of Razbiah's tea.

Loranna wasn't hard to locate, once they determined she wasn't in her room.

"Hello, beautiful," Tris said. "Are we the Can't Sleep Club?"

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

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 04:41 AM)

Loranna wasn't hard to locate, once they determined she wasn't in her room.

"Hello, beautiful," Tris said. "Are we the Can't Sleep Club?"

"I'm telling myself not to drink the Potion of Weeklong Worshipping," Loranna says, laughing a little. "Hello Tris, Goranthir, Sir Radont ... no, no sleep for me just yet. I was working on some more spell ideas, and trying to think of how to best use them in a fight ..."

She offers people some tea. "Care for a late night strategy session? I fear Dram and his guards will have us for brunch tomorrow."

Posted by: Sir Radont Aug 12 2005, 10:46 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:44 AM)

Radont closed the book gently, noting the page number - 4.

"I suppose I could offer advice, though my training is more on large scale combat."

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 10:50 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 01:44 AM)

She offers people some tea. "Care for a late night strategy session? I fear Dram and his guards will have us for brunch tomorrow."

"Yes, we have some insider information for you," Goranthir smiled, winking at Tris. "Dram is ‘breaking out the belt and rings,’ whatever that means."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 10:52 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:44 AM)

"I heard about the battle from people in the tavern, but I have no idea what you discussed privately," Tris said. "I'm not sure I'm much of a tactician, but it does seem that splitting off and each taking a target is a bad idea. And I wanted to compliment Goranthir on going down hard, trying to take Anya with him."

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 10:54 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 01:52 AM)

Goranthir touched his side where the dagger had dug in so deeply, and grimaced. "Oh, yes, the infamous doomed head butt. Thanks, Tris, for reminding me …"

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:58 AM

"We talked tactics some afterward; a lot of it was ... well, Kratos was talking pincer movements, and Isidor was trying to come up with defensive formations," she says. "I jotted down some notes; they're in this mess of papers somewhere ..."

"Are we spying now dear?" Loranna asks Goran with a smile. "Belt and rings? I know Dram has a Belt of Ogrim Might that he wore on the battle of Red Mountain; as for rings he has a number of them, mostly small things like invisibility or sleep - things a guard could find handy."

She frowns a bit. "Though I do know he's had this idea of helping out in the arena for a few days now; he could have gotten new equipment made with a specific strategy in mind."

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 11:01 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 01:58 AM)

"I’d fill the place with angry Alit," Goranthir said. "But I wouldn’t trust the guards not to kill them. I don't know if our healing spells would work on them ... that's why I didn't use them to fight Anya ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:02 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:58 AM)

"I'd like to see some anti-mage tactics," Tris said. "So far I think the main lesson learned about fighting mages is, Don't fireball your buddies. There are other lessons. Anya for example, she would be useful against mages. Can't cast a spell while dodging arrows."

Posted by: Sir Radont Aug 12 2005, 11:05 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 AM)

"Now that's a tactic I like, how many competant marksmen do we have? We don't want too many because then we can't guard them all, we don't want too few either, one marksman will be targeted quickly by the enemy."

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 11:05 AM

"Is there any way to recognize what spell is cast?" Goranthir asks, after a pause. "Maybe my mind is too much on trickery, but if a sleep spell were negated, but they thought some of us had fallen asleep, and then we could catch them when they thought we were down …"

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 AM)

"Arrows can hurt, and even with my healing potions and pracitce in taking hits they tend to jostle my spellcasting," Loranna agrees. "I have in fact been working on polishing up the spell I used on Falco to neuter archers - though of course a mage can remove that with a Dispel or two."

"As for wide area effect attacks ... those work best when the enemy is a ways off from you and you can afford to cast a big spell at them," she says. "Although ... I remember Doll's tactic to save Cyndarius at Hogithum, so one might also consider casting Resist Fire on a fighter, letting him be swarmed by the enemy, and then letting loose with a blast ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:12 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 04:05 AM)

"I'm not sure any tactic that depends too specifically on the enemy doing what you hope is a good idea," Tris said. "What if they never cast a sleep spell?"

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:08 AM)

"You can cast Reflect on your own people and let loose," Tris said. "But it has to be coordinated. Speaking of coordination, there's no reason little Anya should be working alone. She can be buffed to be a much better archer; she can fire enchanted or poisoned arrows."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:15 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:12 AM)

"I'm not sure any tactic that depends too specifically on the enemy doing what you hope is a good idea," Tris said. "What if they never cast a sleep spell?"
"You can cast Reflect on your own people and let loose," Tris said. "But it has to be coordinated. Speaking of coordination, there's no reason little Anya should be working alone. She can be buffed to be a much better archer; she can fire enchanted or poisoned arrows."

" ... I'll work on some poisons," Loranna promises. "I agree about the buffing though. I was suggesting that Shaka take healing and buffing duties this tme around while I focus on draining the enemy - but maybe I should help buff everyone up at first, before we actually engage."

Posted by: S'reddit Aug 12 2005, 11:15 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 02:12 AM)

"I'm not sure any tactic that depends too specifically on the enemy doing what you hope is a good idea," Tris said. "What if they never cast a sleep spell?"

Goranthir nodded. Tris was right, as always. He was glad he was on his side.

"You say that Dram has been helping out at the arena lately," Goranthir said thoughtfully. "Could he have set any traps? If I had more time to plan the last bout, I would have brought something better than a couple of distracting sand snakes out …"

He yawned, "I should get some sleep."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:21 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 05:15 AM)

"Sleep well dear," Loranna says, flashing Goranthir a warm smile.

"I'm pretty sure Dram will think of traps; he's been discussing setting traps in key places in the castle to increase security already," Loranna says. "What sort of traps, I don't know; I'd expect them to be, again, things guards would think to use, something to slow us down and make us easy to capture."

Posted by: Sir Radont Aug 12 2005, 11:22 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 05:15 AM)

Radont closed his eyes briefly and nearly fell asleep.

"I'm off to bed as well, night men, and lady."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:24 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 12 2005, 04:15 AM)

"Go get your beauty sleep," Tris said, with a grin. "See you in the morning."

He was sorting through the papers from earlier.

"Loranna... the idea that's starting to form in my mind is defining people, not by abilities, but by FUNCTION. Healing is a function; buffing is a function; hexing is a function; physical damage is a function; magical damage is a function. You see?"

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:32 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:24 AM)

"That's what I was trying to get at when I spoke up," she says. "We need people dedicated to specific tasks - though I don't know if all of us are versatile enough yet to be able to say "Okay, this is your function and that is mine". But we need to define people's roles - and, their jobs in those roles. Enemy archers need to be dealt with, as do enemy mages, but who targets them? Enemy fighters need to be stopped; we need people who stay to defend the line and people to advance to take the enemy."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:38 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:32 AM)

"People don't need to be versatile," Tris said. "That's what we have NOW, a bunch of terrifically versatile heroes running around solo. What people need to be is reliant on each other."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:45 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:38 AM)

"People don't need to be versatile," Tris said. "That's what we have NOW, a bunch of terrifically versatile heroes running around solo. What people need to be is reliant on each other."

Loranna lets out an unhappy breath. "Right now I don't see us having that," she says. "You and I had it in our demonstration but I'm not confident enough in anyone else's ability yet to heal, or drain, or buff. And I know I can't do all three at once and be even partially effective."

"Maybe I'm just being pessimistic, though ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:48 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:45 AM)

"So we break out the toybox," Tris said. "Instant skills, only a hundred thousand drakes apiece. Give the people who need buffed rings to buff themselves with."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:53 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:48 AM)

"So we break out the toybox," Tris said. "Instant skills, only a hundred thousand drakes apiece. Give the people who need buffed rings to buff themselves with."

"I did call for the best trainers I could find," Loranna says. "And I'm up for stuffing some Golden Saints into a soul gem to pay for expenses - not that I can't afford to pay for people already."

"Lemme talk to Slyvos," she says. "He's been kind of keeping to himself lately but he is the best enchanter I know next to Allie. If people need buffing rings, he's our best resource."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 11:57 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:53 AM)

"Good idea," Tris said. "Probably best that he keeps a low profile for a while; people's feelings are still tender."

He kissed Loranna on the cheek. "I should be off to bed too; I didn't sleep last night."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:58 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 05:57 AM)

Loranna returns the kiss, muttering "Well, now Slyvos won't be available till late afternoon ... hehe."

"Get some sleep hun; you've been invaluable and we need you," she says. "Plus I'd cry if you dropped dead on us."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 12:01 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:58 AM)

"Ah, don't worry about that," Tris said. "At the rate we're going, if I drop dead I'll be able to walk back and take up residence in my old chambers."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 12:03 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 12 2005, 06:01 AM)

"Ah, don't worry about that," Tris said. "At the rate we're going, if I drop dead I'll be able to walk back and take up residence in my old chambers."

"You!" Loranna pulls out a small pillow from her robes and attacks Tris's hair. "No more bad jokes; off to bed with you dear."

Her face shines with a smile and her eyes twinkle.

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 02:46 PM

Raithen awoke slowly the next day. For those that do not know him, it would be surprising that he didn't look excited about the coming events.

He sliced a Kwama egg into peices and ate them with a spoon, then he got dressed and teleported to the arena. Not before sneaking some 'Restore Magica' potions with him of course...

He arrived, looked around and said, "it seems I awoke much to early this morning." He smiled, "oh well."
The moring sun was just creeping over the horizon, making the sky a rather orange colour. There was dew still on the ground, sparkling slightly.
He went into the center of the arena and began summoning some Lesser Daedra whom he had made pacts with earliyer (so as to keep them in this realm longer).

A Hunger: Raithen hoped to scare some of the soldiers.
An Ogrim: This Daedra can take the hits while the rest of us attack, thought Raithen.
A Dremora: These were always good fighters.

Raithen took a step back and serveyed his expendable servents. "Doesn't matter to them, they'll just reapear in Oblivion."
He then sat down on an invisible chair, pulled out a peice of parchment, and began writing: clearly lost in thought...

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 03:41 PM

Early that morning, Shaka breakfasted in a nearly-empty dining hall. He had donned his usual mixture of armor but was wearing the borrowed guard's cuirass rather than the Dragonbone.

I've gotten too dependent on it over the years, he thought. If I'm selected to be one of the Eight, I'll use it; but I need to train seriously first.

After the main bout of the day, he planned to study at the Mage Guild. Shaka still didn't know any Dispel cantrips, or Reflect. Shaka had neglected so many weapons in his life that he was now ashamed to call himself a battlemage.

Hopefully Loranna will teach me sanctuary spells, and better healing, he thought.

Shaka thought for a moment about obtaining a helm. His large, dragon-like ears had always seemed in the way. He decided to at least obtain a Legion helm and have a blacksmith modify it. For now, Shaka slipped off his four earrings and pocketed them. No sense in having one more weak point that an enemy could tear off and hurt him with.

Absurdly, thinking of Loranna earlier reminded him of her charms. Shaka was committed to Anya, but it was lonely sometimes.

He wondered briefly if Ald Raathim had a "house of delights" yet. Somehow he doubted it. Shaka had never paid for a woman in his life anyway; it had to mean something to him. Preferring mammals over his own kind hadn't helped over the years. He could count the number of lovers on one hand, with perhaps a talon left over.

Stupid. Get on your feet, old man, he thought, and left for what promised to be a clear day.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 06:04 PM

Isidor lay in his bed, dreaming.

He turned to the right, and saw her blonde hair on the pillow. She was really beautiful. "Anya..."

Isidor woke up, and cursed himself. "Dammit, you fool, get your mind off of that...off of her." He stood up, and put on his armor and picked up his axe. He wanted to go the mages Guild and get some Restoration Spells. He walked over to the guild, with no breakfast.

When he arrived, he saw Shaka there. "Hail, Shaka!".

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 06:11 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 12:04 PM)

When he arrived, he saw Shaka there. "Hail, Shaka!".

"Morning, Isidor," said Shaka. He had decided to pick up a few potions before stopping by the arena.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 06:12 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 12:11 PM)

"Morning, Isidor," said Shaka. He had decided to pick up a few potions before stopping by the arena.

"Trying to bone up on some magick?".

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 06:14 PM

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

"Trying to bone up on some magick?".

"That's more for this afternoon, hopefully. Just checking my supplies this morning," replied Shaka absent-mindedly.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 06:15 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 12:14 PM)

"That's more for this afternoon, hopefully. Just checking my supplies this morning," replied Shaka absent-mindedly.

"Something else on your mind? You seem preoccupied."

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 06:19 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 12:15 PM)

"Something else on your mind? You seem preoccupied."

They were walking to the field of the arena as they talked. Shaka didn't feel like talking about women just now, so he brought up something that had occurred to him in the past week.

"Isidor, I hope this doesn't anger you, but I was thinking about what got you exiled from Skyrim. . . . . You assumed you knew the murderer of your loved ones, but what if it wasn't the one you assumed? If someone else killed them, then that's another reason to go back and try to clear up what happened."

"Also, if you can find your girl again in Skyrim, you could bring her back to Ald Raathim's Nord colony if nothing else."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 06:23 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 12:19 PM)

Isidor stopped for a moment. He didn't know what made Shaka bring this up. "I know." Was all he said. After discussing a subject he didn't want to discuss, he wanted to turn the tables on Shaka. So, in his blunt manor, he said "How are things going with Anya?"

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 06:28 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 12:23 PM)

Shaka studied his friend for a moment. I guess I'm not the only one who's come to appreciate her, he thought. Still, honesty was an old habit with Shaka.

"You'd have to ask her. . . . It was stupid of me to hug her yesterday after the practice; she was still hurting." And I should have known better, because being a slave mistress years ago has given her serious issues with being touched, possibly lifelong, thought Shaka with sadness.

It changes nothing for how I feel about her, though, he thought.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 06:30 PM

Falco was whistling to himself as he entered the mages guild that morning. He had recieved a letter and a small bundle of objects via guild guide. He opened up the letter and read,

Dear my old friend Falco,

I got you what you requested, but it wasn't easy, I had to snatch them out of the supply room, without permission from a higher ranking mage, thats a bannable offense you know. I feel more like you every day. But anyway, I got you everything you need, a soul gem with a golden saint, an empty soul gem, and a scroll of gem-feeder. They're all in the bundle. Please forgive me, but what is this stuff for anyway, for 15 years I have been etting letters from you, always asking something of me, never just wondering how your best friend is doing. Anyway I hope you put them to good use.

-Gerard

P.S. Solena left Cyrodill yesterday to resume er search, I know you wanted me to keep an eye on that woman, and report to you.

Falco smiled and wrote on the back of te letter:

Sorry Gerard. As soon as this buisness is concluded I'll head back to Cyrodill and visit you. Don't worry about Solena I can take care of her.

He pocketed the supplies and walked to the local alchemist's shop. There he bought several restore attribute potions and, several of dispel. He placed them all in the small pack he always slung over his shoulder.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 07:11 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 12:28 PM)

Isidor nodded and slapped Shaka on the shoulder. "She's a great girl. A beautiful girl. I hope you and her end up together, no matter my feelings towards her."

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 07:14 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 01:11 PM)

Isidor nodded and slapped Shaka on the shoulder. "She's a great girl. A beautiful girl. I hope you and her end up together, no matter my feelings towards her."

"Thanks, Isidor," said Shaka, meaning it. He looked out over the Arena's field, with its wooded archery range attached. Few people had arrived yet.

He put one foot on a fence rail and waited to hear today's plans.

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 07:38 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 01:14 PM)

Raithen saw Shaka and Isidor aproach the arena. He walked over to them, his small summoned army of Daedra behind him.
"Beutiful day, don't you think?" he said with a cheery smile that brings images of a log cabin in the woods after a fresh fall of snow.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 01:38 PM)

"Good day to die," said Goranthir, materializing from the shadows. "It was nice of you to pretend you couldn't see me, Raithen."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 08:13 PM

Falco went to the archery range. Here he picked up a practice bow and began shooting the targets. Falco was getting better and better at this, soon he'd be an effective archer.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 08:43 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 01:38 PM)

"You know, Raithen," Goranthir frowned. "I'm not sure about the daedra, but if we do want to use them, maybe it'd be best to summon them in the middle of the fight, to give us the element of surprise?"

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 08:53 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 02:43 PM)

Shaka said, "Although for all we know, the Eight won't be able to summon daedra once they arrive at the place of battle. I guess there are still a lot of unknowns at this point . . . ."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 08:58 PM

No nightmares. No dreams at all, in fact. Tris lay with his eyes open, feeling like a betrayer. Then he shook himself and went for a run.

Too hot already. He took a dip in the ocean, dressed, and positioned himself outside the Arena to watch the day's bout.

Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 08:59 PM

The Breton Arynel joined the others at the arena.

Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 09:01 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 02:53 PM)

Shaka said, "Although for all we know, the Eight won't be able to summon daedra once they arrive at the place of battle. I guess there are still a lot of unknowns at this point . . . ."

"And for all we know we might end up there weaponless and nude," Reichi said as he walked up. He smiled at Shaka. "So why not use them anyways? Didn't someone mentioned summoned creatures used by the spirits where we go? It'll be good pratice for those fighting the critters."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 09:09 PM

Dram inspects his chosen men, who stand in line, faces impassive except to those who knew them; Dram could see the eagerness in their eyes.

There was Han-Za, the Argonian; clad in bonemold armor, his belt replete with pouches and potion vials, a shimmering ebony staff in his hands held as if it were a spear. His tail flicked back and forth in his usual manner when he was thinking.

There was Ghamul Bogadb, the Orc; for this occasion the burly guard had broken out his own personal set of armor, a full set of gleaming adamantium that he had won long ago in his youth. A heavy Orcish shield and a Daedric waraxe rounded out his ensemble, and under his helm, he smirked, imaginging his opponents breaking themselves against him.

Next was Dilave Othren, the Dunmer; her bonemold armor had been customized to allow her greater freedom of movement, so that she could more easily reach the large quiver on her back. Her hands hold a bound longbow, and her eyes betray a bit of concern.

Next was Pilpen Horatius, the Imperial; though his armor and shield was standard bonemold, and his weapon but normal Imperial steel, his face showed the utmost confidence. He grins internally as he thinks of the coming fight with Kratos and Goranthir, imagining the looks on their faces when he whispers his favorite incantations ...

Next was Relamus Hlan, the Dunmer; his bonemold cuirass and pauldrons contrasted with the glowing ebony bracers on his wrists, and the ebony spear in his hands almost seemed to hum with power. His face was calm, a homage to Dram's composure; Dilave keeps from rolling her eyes at the younger Dunmer's attempt to imitate their leader.

There was Gildiir, the Bosmer, clad in much lighter armor than the rest, though her outline looked a bit blurred and it was hard to tell if she was standing still or figiting. A deceptively-plain adamantium shortsword hung on her hip and several steel throwing darts were affixed to her belt and cuirass.

There was Miliele Gaban, the Breton; she wore standard bonemold and bore an ebony axe and matching shield, though she did not anticipate needing either very much. Her clear blue eyes watched Dram as he finished his inspection and she wondered how many of her enemies would be protected like their Lady, in the gleaming ice armor that absorbed spells ...

Dram stops, saying "Today, we prove to our Lady and to Ald Raathim that her finest men and women are as capable as any in the Empire. Remember the plans we have discussed, and know that mighty as our opponents are, we are equal to the task of facing them."

"Double-check your equipment one last time, then we go to the arena to prepare our traps." Dram turns and leads his guards out, but not before sharing a glance with Gildiir and looking down at his hands. This should be an interesting match.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:10 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 03:01 PM)

"I'm fine with using summoned creatures against the guards," said Goranthir. "I just want them to be surprised when we do. Anyhow, I'm all about following orders in today's match. No more grand tactics for me after last time..."

He pauses. "So, um, who has the plans?"

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:18 PM

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

"Loranna? Kratos is still being healed, from what I hear."

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:19 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:18 PM)

"Loranna? Kratos is still being healed, from what I hear."

"Just so I'm told what to do," smiled Goranthir. "Preferably by one person at a time ..."

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 09:24 PM

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

"I'm fine with using summoned creatures against the guards," said Goranthir. "I just want them to be surprised when we do.

"Alright," said Raithen, smiling. "I'll dismiss them, and thn call them back in the heat of battle." Raithen did the required ritual to dismiss a summoned Daedra, and his small army of other-worldly creatures each disapeared in a glitter of light. They knew they woulkd all be back soon, due to the pact Raithen had made.

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 09:28 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 03:24 PM)

When Shaka spied the guards in the distance, he said: "You must be joking. Lesson Number One: Shaka wears the dragonbone cuirass next time. . . . Impressive, Dram," he said to no one in particular. "I figured the guards would be in standard issue."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 09:30 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 03:19 PM)

"Just so I'm told what to do," smiled Goranthir. "Preferably by one person at a time ..."

Loranna frowns, her robe fluttering slightly in the breeze. "Is he now?" she asks. "Fancy that ..."

She looks to Goranthir, and says " ... Well, with Kratos out, that's one less person to take up leadership duty ..."

She looks to her companions. "Who feels up to calling out commands?"

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:30 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 03:28 PM)

"Expect the unexpected, Shaka."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:30 PM)

"Well, out of us, Raithen might be the best. Failing that, Goran could do it."

Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 09:31 PM

"The equipment is impressive, we'll just have to see uif the weilders live up to being worthy of it," Reichi said.

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 09:34 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 03:31 PM)

"The equipment is impressive, we'll just have to see uif the weilders live up to being worthy of it," Reichi said.

Shaka nodded and unsheathed the Spear. That and the Glass longknife would be his main weapons today.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:35 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 03:34 PM)

Shaka nodded and unsheathed the Spear. That and the Glass longknife would be his main weapons today.

Isidor took his axe off his back, and held it steady in hands.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:35 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:30 PM)

"Well, out of us, Raithen might be the best. Failing that, Goran could do it."

Goranthir laughs. "Thanks for the vote of confidence. But like I was saying, I'm not ready yet."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 09:37 PM

The guards arrive at the arena; Dram steps forward to Loranna and the others.

"My Lady, we are prepared to fight our best for you," he says, bowing slightly. "May today serve to strengthen us all in body and in spirit. Luck to you and to your companions."

Loranna smiles. "And luck to you and your men and women, Dram; hold nothing back."

"We will not, my Lady," Dram promises, bowing to the party and turning back to his guards. The guards examine their side of the arena and talk among themselves, awaiting their turn to set up little surprises.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:37 PM)

Loranna smiles. "And luck to you and your men and women, Dram; hold nothing back."

Goranthir smiled and waved Loranna over. "Um, my lady, did you and Tris come up with a good plan last night?"

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 09:40 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:30 PM)

"Well, out of us, Raithen might be the best. Failing that, Goran could do it."

"I apreciate your thoughtfulness, Isidor, but I am no war hero. I may have stratagies, but most of them are made for a team of mages."

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 09:42 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:37 PM)

Loranna smiles. "And luck to you and your men and women, Dram; hold nothing back."

"We will not, my Lady," Dram promises, bowing to the party and turning back to his guards. The guards examine their side of the arena and talk among themselves, awaiting their turn to set up little surprises.

"Loranna, everybody, I think we need to go on defense today. We should try to take out that dunmer archer, and watch out for the Bosmer too; I have the feeling she's their equivalent of Anya," said Shaka rapidly.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:42 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 03:40 PM)

"I apreciate your thoughtfulness, Isidor, but I am no war hero. I may have stratagies, but most of them are made for a team of mages."

"Then leaves Shaka or Loranna. Unless of course Reichi would do the honor."

Isidor looked to Arynel. "Perhaps you would like to join us, Arynel? Or condescend to join us."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 09:46 PM

Falco surveyed the enemy guards. He had met most of them during his stay in Ald Raathim, but had yet to actually see them fight. Dram however he had witnessed. "Dibs on Dram" he said to no one in particular.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:47 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:42 PM)

"Then leaves Shaka or Loranna. Unless of course Reichi would do the honor."

"I think Shaka just volunteered, whether he meant to or not," Goranthir laughed.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:47 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 03:46 PM)

"Why not stick to the archers? Dram is more a melee fighter, from what I've seen."

Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 09:47 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:42 PM)

"Then leaves Shaka or Loranna. Unless of course Reichi would do the honor."

Reichi smirked. "I'm no strategist, but here goes: I say Raithen should act as the healer, while Loranna focuses on destroying and disabling foes. Falco should hang back with Raithen and Loranna, and rain down arrows on the enemy, esspecially the mages. That leaves Isidor, Shaka, Goranthir and myself, one of us should hang back to protect the mages and Falco, the other three can act as the front line fighters, Shaka can even throw in some spells. Lay a trap like a ice-spell to the ground or something."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 09:48 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 11:47 AM)

"I think Shaka just volunteered, whether he meant to or not," Goranthir laughed.

"I'd rather have Shaka in charge then some fool of an ordinator."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:48 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 03:47 PM)

"Sounds good to me. Any objections?"

Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 09:49 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 01:42 PM)

"Then leaves Shaka or Loranna. Unless of course Reichi would do the honor."

Isidor looked to Arynel. "Perhaps you would like to join us, Arynel? Or condescend to join us."

“I am not one for battle,” Arynel said, “but if you would like, I would be willing to aid you.”

“But do not expect to me to be exemplary towards the end goal,” the Breton added.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 09:50 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 11:48 AM)

"Sounds good to me. Any objections?"

"Well there's no need for anyone to stick back with me and the mages. I'm a pretty decent melee fighter and could do that job should the enemy get that close."

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:50 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:48 PM)

"Sounds good to me. Any objections?"

"Maybe I should stay with Loranna," Goranthir said, holding up his daedric dai-katana. "Since I do have a long range weapon, which is pretty tough to avoid since it is all but invisible ..."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 09:50 PM

Loranna answers Goranthir with "Don't die?" and a grin.

" .. .Okay; Shaka's right, we don't have Anya with us today and Dram brought one of his archers. She can play havoc with our mages if she's allowed to shoot at us; we'll need to stop her firing quickly. Dram, the Imperial, and the spear-wielder look like their front-line fighters, the Orc too maybe, though he looks more like he's their defensive line."

"I suggest we start the fight off with Raithen's summons to meet their front line fighters, slow down their advance while Shaka casts protective spells on us and I start off draining the archer. From there ... Raithen, switch to offensive spells and keep their mages and archers from being able to focus on us, I'll start draining the front-line fighters, and Reichi and Isidor take the fight to the front lines, Shaka providing healing and support as needed. Goran, you're the most heavily armored of us right now and your sword has a powerful knock people away enchantment; I think you'd be best as our defensive line to protect the mages should someone break through the front lines."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 09:54 PM

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

"M'Lady I'll try and take out Dram with arrows. If they lose their leader any plans they have, may very well fall apart."

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:50 PM)

"Loranna's had more experience than we in battle, I say we go with that," said Shaka.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 03:50 PM)

"Works for me," replied Goranthir.

(ooc: New thread for this battle?)

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 03:54 PM)

"M'Lady I'll try and take out Dram with arrows. If they lose their leader any plans they have, may very well fall apart."

"I fear the same for us. If you or Loranna goes down, we're pretty much disabled."

Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 09:56 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 03:50 PM)

"Well there's no need for anyone to stick back with me and the mages. I'm a pretty decent melee fighter and could do that job should the enemy get that close."

"Falco, the Archer switching from his bow is a absolute last resort, and we don't know how fast some of these fighters are. You could get gutted before you drop the bow," Reichi replied. "I like the idea of Goran being our defensive warrior. With his armor and weapon he's a good choice for defense."

QUOTE

I fear the same for us. If you or Loranna goes down, we're pretty much disabled."

Reichi grinned. "Thats why we disable the mages and archers as quickly as possible."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:56 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 03:49 PM)

“I am not one for battle,” Arynel said, “but if you would like, I would be willing to aid you.”

“But do not expect to me to be exemplary towards the end goal,” the Breton added.

"Perhaps you could act as a healer."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 09:56 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 03:54 PM)

"M'Lady I'll try and take out Dram with arrows. If they lose their leader any plans they have, may very well fall apart."

"Hmm ... actually, I'd say let's aim for their mages first," Loranna says. "We already have summons and fighters going to meet their front line; if we combine arrows with spell attacks on their rear ranks it might be better."

She looks to Shaka and Raithen. "We need to be careful about reflect spells; make sure ourmagic defenses are up before lobbing the really big destructive spells," she says. "When Raithen's ready to cast fireballs and the like I'll switch to Dispel to try and lower their defenses."

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The battle royale begins in the next thread.

LOCK .... ONNNN!!!

Loranna