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Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:14 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Summary for Goranthir: Just got his owl kicked by Anya in combat

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 01:16 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 11 2005, 07:14 PM)

Oops. Ignore this one. I skipped to 25. Use Stargazey's one ...

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

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

Oops. Ignore this one. I skipped to 25. Use Stargazey's one ...

We can reserve this one for when part 25 really does roll around.

Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 09:57 PM

OOC: Part Twenty-Five

The Breton Arynel is currently at the arena with several others.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 09:58 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: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 01:58 PM)

"Perhaps you could act as a healer."

Arynel nodded his head.

"I will do as I do," the Breton said, "If you have any specific thoughts, tell me."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 09:59 PM

Summary:
Falco Redflash, the male argonian Rogue is currently picking his target in the arena battle with Ald Raathim's guards. He has his eye on Han-Za.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 10:00 PM

Goranthir is acting as defensive guard for Loranna and Shaka.

(And Sheo needs 15 minutes to grab some food before the battle royale begins)

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 10:01 PM

Summary: Raithen Arthat is preparing for the battle wth Dram's guards...

"Hmm. Shall I summon the Daedra now?"

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:01 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 03:59 PM)

Arynel nodded his head.

"I will do as I do," the Breton said, "If you have any specific thoughts, tell me."

Loranna considers. "I like the idea of having a second healer," she says. "It will let Shaka be free to focus on enhancing our fighters, give us an edge. I say let Arynel take pure healing duties and Shaka focus on buffing our fighters as needed with fortify and protective spells."

Loranna adds " ... If anyone's going to use marks to get around, now's the time to set them. Either for advancing or for retreating, like Tris and I did the other day."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 10:03 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:01 PM)

"OK, so Arynel and you can act as healers, Shaka can buffer us, and the rest can fight, or defend. Sounds like a good plan."

Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 10:04 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 02:03 PM)

"OK, so Arynel and you can act as healers, Shaka can buffer us, and the rest can fight, or defend. Sounds like a good plan."

Arynel arched his brow at Isidor and Loranna.

"So conventional," the Breton said, "a pity, but very well."

Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 10:04 PM

OOC Summary:
The dunmer Reichi is with the others in the Arena, preparing for a battle Royale with the guards of Ald-Raathim, led by Dram.
---------------

QUOTE

"Hmm. Shall I summon the Daedra now?"

"Wait until we start the battle," Reichi said. "Imagine their front-liner's surprise when a Ogrim materializes in front of them."

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:01 PM)

Loranna adds " ... If anyone's going to use marks to get around, now's the time to set them. Either for advancing or for retreating, like Tris and I did the other day."

Shaka immediately went to an area closer to the fence, where Loranna might have to fall back to, and crossed his arms before him, uttering the spell of Mark. "In case we have to make a fighting retreat," he explained, "And I can help Goran protect her."

Shaka then began the mudras and words of power to protect the group. The white light of Sanctuary spells wrapped itself around the companions, and the purple glow of shields.

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

Reichi smirked, moving towards the fence and using his amulet of mark to mark the location. "Well, better mark location than the Parrapton stalls," Reichi said. That was where his previous mark had been. He hadn't changed it since the Blue Dawn. He pocketed the mark amulet and kept his recall amulet ready.

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 10:11 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 04:06 PM)

Raithen came to reletively the same area as Shaka, thought a little closer to the enemy.
He then said the incantation for mark.

When he got back to his origonal spot, he asked, "are magical sheilds allowed? I do have a perminant one currently surrounding myself at the moment..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 10:11 PM

Falco made sure he had plenty of arrows. He also checked to see that his potions were in order. Finally Falco activated his fortify luck amulet.

Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 10:13 PM

Arynel glanced at the others, and the Breton mumbled something under his breath. Then took a breath and put forth a complacent expression.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 10:15 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 04:13 PM)

Arynel glanced at the others, and the Breton mumbled something under his breath. Then took a breath and put forth a complacent expression.

"What?" Goranthir asked. "If you have a suggestion, Arynel, we need to hear it now."

Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 10:16 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 02:15 PM)

"What?" Goranthir asked. "If you have a suggestion, Arynel, we need to hear it now."

"Oh, nevermind me," Arynel said.

The Breton seemed eerily calm.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 10:17 PM

"One last word of advice to those of you on the front line," Goranthir said quickly. "Dram will likely be wearing a belt that will enhance his strength greatly. Don't get too close."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:19 PM

"They are," Loranna says, casting a quiet little spell on herself and a mark spell. Her robe flutters a bit more, revealing her ice armor underneath.

"Arynel, what did you ... ah, it's a little late to ask," she says. "Tell me after what you might have suggested though, if you would."

The guards seem to have finished their preperations; the Bosmer and the Imperial had been mucking around closer to the center of the arena, while the others had been fanned out in the other corner, white flashes of magic occasionally seen. Now, they come back together, drawing ranks.

Han-Za begins chanting, and blue and purple light can be seen surrounding people. Miliele Gaban raises her hands and casts magic, causing white light to appear over Dram and Relamus. Dilave knocks an arrow as Pilpen and Ghamul move to the rear, closing ranks with Han-Za, and Galdiir simply draws her sword, crouching as though ready to dash.

Dram raises his ebony sword in a salute, and waits for the match to begin.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 12 2005, 10:24 PM

ooc summary:

Tris greatly enjoyed the company of Barenziah, in the city of Necrom. He had a discussion with Goranthir and Loranna about tactics last night. Now he waits, outside the Arena, to see the results of today's match between Loranna's guards and the party.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 10:24 PM

"One last thing," Goranthir whispers to the group. "So you know -- I have some cliff racers waiting in the woods to call out if I need a distraction. If you hear them, don't turn around. It's just a noise ... We should get in position."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 10:26 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 04:24 PM)

Isidor nodded, and turned to face the guards.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:28 PM

Outside the ring, Egalius Soccitus steps forward. "Right; now you all know the rules, or so I hope," he says, chuckling to himself. "Let the best team win and no lopping anyone's head off; I didn't bring my neck-sized needle and thread."

"All right ... let the match begin!" he says, raising and then lowering his arms dramatically.

===

OOC:

In the interests of preserving sanity, the mangement asks that each participant post once per every turn the guards collectively make. I as the guards will let the PC team all take their actions, then I will post the guard's reactions and the next round of combat will commence.

Good luck and happy fighting

Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 10:30 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 02:28 PM)

Arynel nodded, and with a flash of green light the Breton simply vanished...

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 10:32 PM

Pie

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 10:33 PM

Raithen sent forth his spell of summon, and all the Lesser Daedra, whom he had made a pact with earlier, appeared directly in front of the enemies.

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.

He then shouted an incantation of silence at Pilpen Horatius; hoping to quench the man before he spoke a single spell.

(Pie)

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 10:39 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 04:33 PM)

then disapeared; he had cast the Invisibility spell on himself.

Shaka had the Amulet of Shadows around his neck, but didn't activate it yet. He gripped the Spear as he stood on the front line with Isidor and Reichi.

With his left hand, Shaka cast the spell of Absorb Strength at the spearman Relamus Hlan . . . .

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 10:41 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 04:30 PM)

Arynel nodded, and with a flash of green light the Breton simply vanished...

Goranthir was startled for a moment, "Wasn't he our healer?"

He too launched his distance attacks at the mage, a wide concussive force. It was overkill, perhaps with Raithen's spell, but it was unlikely that two blasts would be dodged.

Then he fell back to protect Loranna, Raithen, and Falco.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 10:43 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 04:39 PM)

Isidor eyed Dram, and made his way over to the dunmer. He was in front of him within a matter of moments. He swung his axe at the Guard's midesction, hoping to bring him to his knees.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 10:43 PM

Falco was in no hurry as he calmly knocked an arrow and took sight of Han-Za, the argonian mage. He aimed directly at the argonian and pulled back the string as far as he could, before releasing it, letting the arrow fly...

Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 10:46 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 04:43 PM)

Isidor eyed Dram, and made his way over to the dunmer. He was in front of him within a matter of moments. He swung his axe at the Guard's midesction, hoping to bring him to his knees.

Reichi hurried after Isidor, swinging at Dram's legs while Isidor swung at Dram's midsection. No need to get split up he mentally reasoned. Two on one works better than one on one.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 10:46 PM

Loranna frowns; she had hoped people would hold back unleashing the big destructive magics until she had cast Dispel on people. Her own hands were raised to cast an Absorb Agility and Blind effect on Dilave, hoping to shut down their archer and leave her and the others free to cast spells.

Having cast her spell, she prepares her next, tracking the guards with her eyes.

Posted by: Tri Aug 12 2005, 10:56 PM

Diamond was putting the finishing touches on her final model: Allerleirauh, whose image she had been assisted with by Maerin and Shai. She placed it next to the rest of them - Reichi, with a dagger...Isidor, with an axe...Anya, with bow and spear...Raithen, whom she had seen at the study, hands up and staff stowed...and so it went, over a dozen little figures with their skills at the ready.

Tired, but extremely pleased, Diamond wrapped the palm-sized objects and placed them in a box. She went upstairs from the studio into her bedroom, ready to go to sleep, when she heard someone enter the shop below. Throwing on a cloak and brushing her hair hurriedly, Diamond went downstairs, to find an Orc female standing in the center of the sparse room, looking around. Relieved that the statuettes of the most famous people in town were put away, Diamond said, "Hello, welcome to Diamond's Art Studio, can I be of service?"

The Orc shrugged. "Just browsing."

Yeah, right. There wasn't any completed work on display yet.

"What's that?" The Orc pointed at the rudimentary sketch for the castle-in-the-rain piece.

"It's a painting I'm working on," replied Diamond. "It's the castle."

"It's nice."

"Would you like to place a reservation, ma'am?"

"No, I like the sketch - I need to get something for my husband's birthday...he grew up in this town...I'll buy it up front...how much?"

Startled, Diamond said, "You set the price, ma'am, I'll ask accept, or I won't. I haven't set a price for the piece yet."

"I'll give you...3000?"

Diamond was shocked. "That will...that will do nicely, ma'am, I'll pack it up straight away."

When the Orc left, Diamond glanced out the door, to see that something was happening at the arena. Forgetting sleep entirely, she put her new money in a safe place, grabbed the statuette box, and went to the arena stands.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:02 PM

Dram calls out "Advance!" and he and Relamus move forward, not charging yet but hustling. The sight of the Daedra summoned and Reichi and Isidor advancing to meet him does not seem to worry him yet.

Ghamul moves to stand between Falco's arrow and Han-Za, raising his shield; the arrow crashes into the Orchish steel and breaks, earning Falco the reply of "Your arrows are useless against me!"

Relaumus is hit by Shaka's spell, but flashes with a white light, and Shaka feels his spell rebounding on him. Fortunately, Absorb spells don't hurt when reflected.

Goran's spell hits Ghamul, who staggers back, groaning " ... But that wasn't useless ... haha ..." Still, the Orc manages to hold his ground.

Then, as the advacing heroes and Daedra cross the half-way mark, paralyize traps go off, threatening to catch both hero and Daedra alike. ...

"Now!" Dram yells, and Pilpen raises his hands and casts a powerful, area-effect Disintigrate Armor and Drain Strength toward Isidor and Reichi. Han-Za casts a spell of Fortify Endurance on the two guards and Miliele activates an amulet, then casts a powerful poisonbloom spell at the Daedra and Isidor and Reichi. Dram and Relaulmus wait for the spell to hit and then advance forward, sword and spear seeking Isidor first.

Galdiir seems to fade as she activates a Chameleon spell and she rushes forward quickly, pulling out a dart and throwing it at Isidor to keep him off-balance. The archer fires off an arrow at Loranna and another at Raithen, trying to keep them from getting off any more spells. Her eyes are tearing, though ...

"I been hit by blind!" she calls out.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 PM)

Galdiir seems to fade as she activates a Chameleon spell and she rushes forward quickly, pulling out a dart and throwing it at Isidor to keep him off-balance. The archer fires off an arrow at Loranna and another at Raithen, trying to keep them from getting off any more spells. Her eyes are tearing, though ...

"I been hit by blind!" she calls out.

Raithen and Loranna are close enough that Goranthir can deal with both of the arrows, his armor letting him move faster than he could without it on. He deflects the one aimed at Loranna with his sword, and takes the brunt of the arrow delivered at Raithen, letting his armor absorb its force.

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 11:10 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 PM)

"I been hit by blind!" she calls out.

Shaka activated the Amulet and faded into a shimmer like the heat from a road. He tried to cast sanctuary on Isidor and Reichi for a moment.

Lastly, he sent his will through the Spear and brought up a Storm Atronach, ordering it to attack the orc Ghamul.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 11:13 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 PM)

Dram calls out "Advance!" and he and Relamus move forward, not charging yet but hustling. The sight of the Daedra summoned and Reichi and Isidor advancing to meet him does not seem to worry him yet.

"Now!" Dram yells, and Pilpen raises his hands and casts a powerful, area-effect Disintigrate Armor and Drain Strength toward Isidor and Reichi. Han-Za casts a spell of Fortify Endurance on the two guards and Miliele activates an amulet, then casts a powerful poisonbloom spell at the Daedra and Isidor and Reichi. Dram and Relaulmus wait for the spell to hit and then advance forward, sword and spear seeking Isidor first.

Galdiir seems to fade as she activates a Chameleon spell and she rushes forward quickly, pulling out a dart and throwing it at Isidor to keep him off-balance. The archer fires off an arrow at Loranna and another at Raithen, trying to keep them from getting off any more spells. Her eyes are tearing, though ...

"I been hit by blind!" she calls out.

Isidor gets hit by the disenigrate armor spell and the posionbloom spell, but the dart misses him. He tries to heal himself, with his incredibly limited Restoration knowdlege. Failing this, he uses his inborn ability, and covers himself with a shield. He then sees Relaulmus and Dram charging at him. With all of his might, he uses his other ability, and casts a frost spell at both of them, before swinging his axe at Dram.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 11:14 PM

Once Ghamul blocked the arrow Falco loaded up another. Falco took aim and fired it off at Pilpen, who had just finished casting a spell. Falco hoped that it would work in time to prevent a second powerful spell...

Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 11:16 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 03:13 PM)

Seeing that Isidor is still wounded, despite continuing to fight, Arynel appeared next to him and cast a simple healing spell.

"I wish you well, Nord," the Breton said, before a second invisibility spell made him disappear.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:16 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 05:08 PM)

"Thanks," Loranna says, smiling quickly to Goranthir. She resists the urge to cast a healing spell on him, knowing her job was to weaken the enemy.

The front lines were chaotic, with all the Daedra and fighters in the way, but Loranna had been working on her ability to cast accurately into a crowd, with Dram himself ironically enough. She waits for Isidor to give her an opening, then casts a powerful Absorb Strength and Burden on Dram and his spearman.

Posted by: Aki Aug 12 2005, 11:21 PM

Reichi was struck by the poisonbloom spell but managed to dodge out of the way of the area-effect Disintigrate Armor and Drain Strength spell by leaping forward and rolling. Having been brought closer, Reichi rose up from the roll, and drove both blades at Pilpen's chest.

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 11:21 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:02 PM)

The archer fires off an arrow at Loranna and another at Raithen, trying to keep them from getting off any more spells.

Raithen smiled. "You have grace, young archer." He seems none the intimidated whatsoever.

Raithen’s next move was to stop the archers before even they could knock another arrow. He pointed his staff at them and mumbled something; his staff began pulsing and glowing different colours. Suddenly, a trail of fire spurts in the direction of all the marksmen.

Raithen then disapeared; he had cast the Invisibility spell on himself.

Orgrim's Perspective
The Orgrim was paralyzed. He didn't like it; too restraining. He tried scream and smash his arms against te nearest person--But he couldn't. He screamed and thrashed his arms inside his head instead.

Dremora's Perspective
The Dremora was also paralyzed beyond movement. And he felt the full force of the Poisenbloom spell as it entered his veigns and began slowly began killing him. He would have to wait for the paralyses to wear off...

Hunger's Perspective
The Hunger saw the Orgrim and Dremora get paralyzed, and (as it wasn't moving as fast as them) decided to hang back. It began throwing paralyses spells at the enemy archers.[/i]

OOC: I added the Daedra's perspective so I (and everyone else) could keep track of what they were doing at the moment. Hope that's okay...

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 11:23 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:16 PM)

"Thanks," Loranna says, smiling quickly to Goranthir. She resists the urge to cast a healing spell on him, knowing her job was to weaken the enemy.

"Next time I say we should check the field for traps," Goranthir said, smiling, but looking at the battle not her. "I'm going to remember to do that."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 12 2005, 11:38 PM

Dram calls out "Han-Za!" as Isidor's blows and ice spell take their toll. He strikes at Isidor, his belt glowing and temporarily overcoming Loranna's strength drain. Relaumus is not as lucky, but gamely continues to fight.

The Argonain chants, casting healing and restoring magic on Dram and Relamus.

Dram mutters "Next time, stronger starting reflect spells ..." as the healing magic takes effect, restoring his and Relaumus's strength enough to let them continue fighting and healing some of the wounds Dram has taken.

Dilave, the archer, gets hit by paralyis and attack spell and looks grievously wounded; she has a fearful look etched on her face, but the Orc moves to pull her back out of harm's way, moving her to Han-Za.

Pilpin was casting Dispels to remove Isidor's and Reichi's enchantments when Reichi broke off to attack him; Piplin raises his shield to block. "Nicely struck, but now you face a full battlemage friend," he says, grinning at Reichi. Then, Falco's arrow hits Pelpin in the shoulder. " ... Blasted rogues ..."

Miliele, seeing that the enemy mages were still free to cast, lobs several fireballs toward the party's rear ranks, hoping to keep Loranna and Raithen off-balance until her team's archer can be healed and restored.

Gildiir, the Bosmer, dashes forward under cover of Chameleon and tries to stab Isidor in the back; her blade glows with a poison enchantment.

Posted by: Arynel Aug 12 2005, 11:40 PM

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

Gildiir, the Bosmer, dashes forward under cover of Chameleon and tries to stab Isidor in the back; her blade glows with a poison enchantment.

Arynel reappears, his invisibility ending from casting the paralysis spell that is now hurling towards Gildiir.

The Breton disappears yet again.

Posted by: syronj Aug 12 2005, 11:46 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:38 PM)

Dilave, the archer, gets hit by paralyis and attack spell and looks grievously wounded; she has a fearful look etched on her face, but the Orc moves to pull her back out of harm's way, moving her to Han-Za.

Pilpin was casting Dispels to remove Isidor's and Reichi's enchantments when Reichi broke off to attack him; Piplin raises his shield to block. "Nicely struck, but now you face a full battlemage friend," he says, grinning at Reichi.

Miliele, seeing that the enemy mages were still free to cast, lobs several fireballs toward the party's rear ranks, hoping to keep Loranna and Raithen off-balance until her team's archer can be healed and restored.

Gildiir, the Bosmer, dashes forward under cover of Chameleon and tries to stab Isidor in the back; her blade glows with a poison enchantment.

Seeing the fireballs arc overhead, Shaka attempted to increase the shields on Loranna, Goran, and Raithen. He then spun and, still in chameleon, ran forward to try to aid Isidor and Reichi.

Shaka raised the Spear and tried to catch Gildiir's blade in one of its flanged sword-catchers . . . .

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 12 2005, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:38 PM)

Miliele, seeing that the enemy mages were still free to cast, lobs several fireballs toward the party's rear ranks, hoping to keep Loranna and Raithen off-balance until her team's archer can be healed and restored.

Goranthir doesn't know where Raithen is, now that he's invisible, so he gets between Loranna and the fireballs, bellowing in pain as they roar over his armored form.

When the smoke clears, he is standing, but shaky. Shaka's shield spell couldn't have come a second sooner.

"Another hit like that, and I'm down," he mutters to himself. "Shield spells, that's what I need to learn. Not Chameleon."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 12 2005, 11:49 PM

"I've got your back Reichi!", Falco called as he loaded up another arrow and fired it off at Pilpin, trying to stop the man from casting spells...

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

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 05:48 PM)

Loranna puts a hand on Gornathir's shoulder. "Thank you," she says, turning and aiming for the easiest target - which right now happened to be Relamus.

"Sorry dear, but give me your life force," she says, casting one of her custom spells. An Absorb Helath spell flies toward the spear-wielding guard while a Restore Health spell centered on Loranna goes off, healing her and those right near her.

"Time to shut down their mage," Loranna says, raising her hands again ...

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 12 2005, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 05:16 PM)

Isidor nodded and said "Nine Bless, Arynel".

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:38 PM)

Isidor gets hit by Dram's slash, and he groans and backs up. Blood is running down his armor, now.

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 05:40 PM)

Arynel reappears, his invisibility ending from casting the paralysis spell that is now hurling towards Gildiir.

The Breton disappears yet again.

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 12 2005, 05:46 PM)

Isidor hears the sound of the spell woosh by his head, and then the clank as Shaka's spear hits the assassins. He ducks out of the way and turns his attention to Dram. He jumps at the guard, trying to tackle him.

Posted by: raithen Aug 12 2005, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 05:38 PM)

Raithen sees several fireballs soaring straight towards him. By accident, of course. Just before they hit, however, he casts one of his own custom spells in the direction of Han-Za--A large ball of pure energy.
Then he get's hit by the fireballs, his sheild shimmers, flickers, but stays in tact (the combination of Raithen's permenant sheild and the sheild Shaka cast over him is quite powerful)--Though Raithen is pushed backwards quite a bit, and is now out of range of casting anything short distance.

Hunger's Perspective
The Hunger squeels and races after the mage who had just attacked his master: Miliele. He runs towards her throwing paralyse spells, and planning on clawing at her when he reaches her.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 12 2005, 11:59 PM

Post Summary:
Walter is in the stands, wearing the usual cobalt blue robe. He watches the large fight and mutters something about "natural selection."

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

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 04:59 PM)

Post Summary:
Walter is in the stands, wearing the usual cobalt blue robe. He watches the large fight and mutters something about "natural selection."

Tris cocked his head at the stranger's words.

"Timing is everything," he said. "First thing we got off should have been dispel. Now we're on the defensive."

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

QUOTE

Pilpin was casting Dispels to remove Isidor's and Reichi's enchantments when Reichi broke off to attack him; Piplin raises his shield to block. "Nicely struck, but now you face a full battlemage friend," he says, grinning at Reichi. Then, Falco's arrow hits Pelpin in the shoulder. " ... Blasted rogues ..."

Reichi merely smirks, ducking down and attempting to sweep Piplin's legs from underneath him, drawing back Bloodfang to stab Piplin if he goes down.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 12:09 AM

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

Goranthir sighs as he feels himself being healed. "You're welcome!"

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 12:14 AM

Galdiir sees Arynel, but is too late to avoid the paralysis spell - which leaves her helpless to Shaka; the Argonain finds it easy to stab her through the chest, and she crumples.

"One down!" Egalius yells, raising his hands and casting a healing spell; Galdiir coughs, gets to her feet, and runs off the field, defeated.

Pelpin is in trouble; with arrows raining on him and Reichi putting him off balance he can't cast any magic worth a damn. He tries to evade the Dunmer fighter, taking another arrow as he does.

Relamus shudders, feeling Loranna's spell draw out his life force.

Han-za, healing everyone in the rear ranks, calls out "Captain! We're being rushed!" The Orc gamely tries to fend off Shaka's Storm Atronach and get Pelpin to safety, even as the Hunger finds the mage has sepll absorbtion up - which does little to stop claws, however.

"Hop the hill!" Dram yells, barely avoiding Isidor's tackle, and all the remaining guards save Relaumus use either amulets or magic to cast Recall; they appear behind the nearest rockpile, which affords them some cover.

"Heal up, everyone," Dram says. "We lost Galdiir; Miliele, burn their house down when I give the word." He rubs his rings and fades from view ...

Relaumus, meanwhile, has an angry Isidor on top of him. " ... Hi ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 12:17 AM

"We move forward, Loranna?" Goranthir asked. "Or are they still in range?"

Posted by: Tri Aug 13 2005, 12:19 AM

Diamond gasped as the Wood Elf fell with a stab wound in the chest.

Posted by: Arynel Aug 13 2005, 12:20 AM

Arynel appeared near the edge of the arena, and downed a restore magicka potion.

"Shall we go on the offensive, or stay back?" The Breton asked, "or is anyone here more clever than that?"

Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 12:24 AM

Ogrim's Perspective
The Orgim's paralyses wears off, and it begins thundering around the arena: confused.

Dremora's Perspective
The Dremora is also free of paralyses, but it is incredibly weak due to the poisen spell.

Hunger's Perspective
The Hunger stops clawing at the air after realising that nothing no longer posesess that spot. It puts it's nose up and sniffs.

Raithen recasts Invisibility on himself and calls for his Daedra, then heals them once they return. "Should we regroup?" asks Raithen as he sneaks up on Goranthir.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 12:24 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 06:20 PM)

Arynel appeared near the edge of the arena, and downed a restore magicka potion.

"Shall we go on the offensive, or stay back?" The Breton asked, "or is anyone here more clever than that?"

"Raithen, send your Daedra after them," Loranna says. "I have an idea; everyone who can use demoralize spells, fire when the Daedra charge their ranks."

She prepares her spell to cast it when she gets an opening from Raithen's Daedra ...

Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 12:28 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 06:14 PM)

Relaumus, meanwhile, has an angry Isidor on top of him. " ... Hi ..."

Shaka felt a moment's disgust with himself as he ran the Bosmer through, but he quickly tried to steel himself. He had a duty to his friends today to not hold back . . . .

He cast sanctuary and shields once again on as many of the group as possible, part of him noting he was starting to run out of magicka. Shaka saw the Storm Atronach fade away, and raised the Spear grimly. A second Atronach appeared with the thump of displaced air and ran for the pile of rocks. Shaka wanted a distraction if nothing else, and the Atronach had been ordered to wade into whatever group it found there.

Shaka pulled Thom's longknife from its sheath and ran to see if he could help Isidor or Reichi.

Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 12:28 AM

Raithen sends his Daedra towards the rockpile. The Orgrim get's there first and crashes right through the rocks and all who are standing directly on the other side.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 12:28 AM

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

Tris cocked his head at the stranger's words.

"Timing is everything," he said. "First thing we got off should have been dispel. Now we're on the defensive."

Walter looked at the stranger. He listened silently to his words, nodded, and turned his attention back to the fight. "It's very interesting to watch," he mumbled.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 12:30 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 06:24 PM)

He had no spell of demoralization, but he could distract them.

Goranthir called to the cliff racers in the woods behind the guards to give out their haunting call.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 12:32 AM

QUOTE

Relaumus, meanwhile, has an angry Isidor on top of him. " ... Hi ..."

Isidor gets to his feet, much weakened from the slash to his stomach. He grinned, and brought down his axe on Relaumus. Turning away, he says to Loranna and says "What do us non-mages do?"

Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 12:36 AM

Reichi returns to the group via his recall amulet and sighs. He nods to Isidor, waiting for a order from Loranna.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 12:36 AM

Falco aimed his bow up. He jusged the distance correctly and fired, lobbing the arrow over the rocks. He wasn't aiming for anyone in particular, as he couldn't see them, but by pure luck (caused by his lucky amulet) it was coming down right towards the top of Han-Za's skull. Of course Falco did not realize this.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 12:42 AM

Miliele and Peplin both prepare as Han-Za finishes healing everyone; on the count of three they both jump up and unleash spells at the party's front ranks - a huge area effect Dispel from Peplin, and a powerful Fireblossom from Miliele. The guard's archer unleashes an arrow as well at Raithen ...

... and then the Daedra crash into their ranks as Loranna's Demoralize spell flies into their midst ...

At the same time as the dispel and fireblossom streak toward the party, Dram reappears - in the air, coming down with a huge slash and a massive bellow at Loranna. He clearly must have used a jump spell to do this, and his voice for a moment is louder than even an angry Orc's.

... And then, as the various spells go off, pandemonium breaks out. Several guards scream in terror and the Orc bellows, calling upon his beserker rage ...

Loranna cries out as she's attacked, Dram's sword cutting into her side.

Posted by: Arynel Aug 13 2005, 12:45 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 04:42 PM)

Arynel rushes towards Loranna, a healing spell at the ready.

"Have you any plans?" The Breton asked, to everyone within hearing range.

Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 12:48 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 06:45 PM)

Arynel rushes towards Loranna, a healing spell at the ready.

"Have you any plans?" The Breton asked, to everyone within hearing range.

Shaka felt searing pain as the fireball washed over him ([censored], he thought to himself, for not wearing the Dragonbone). His hands shaking, he attempted to heal himself before he could black out.

He stayed on his feet. Shaka wanted to recall and help Loranna, but Goranthir was already in place to do that. He thought he could see a few guards charging toward the front line . . . .

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 12:49 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 06:42 PM)

At the same time as the dispel and fireblossom streak toward the party, Dram reappears - in the air, coming down with a huge slash and a massive bellow at Loranna. He clearly must have used a jump spell to do this, and his voice for a moment is louder than even an angry Orc's.

... And then, as the various spells go off, pandemonium breaks out. Several guards scream in terror and the Orc bellows, calling upon his beserker rage ...

Loranna cries out as she's attacked, Dram's sword cutting into her side.

Dram came out of nowhere. Goranthir wasn't even looking at Loranna, until he saw the suddenly flash of movement, the bellow, and heard Loranna cry out.

He whirls around but an instant after the attack.

It was an excellent surprise attack, but Dram's feet are not yet firmly planted after such a jump.

He sweeps his armored feet at Dram's legs, while planting his sword into the captain, so that Dram's own weight will drive the blade deeper into him while he stays off balance.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 12:50 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 06:42 PM)

After getting a blast of fireblossom in his face, Isidor heals himself, to the best of his ability. He then rushes at Dram, his axe drawn. He swings it with all of his might at the Dunmer's head.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 12:54 AM

Falco added another arrow into the pandemonium behindthe rocks.

Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 01:01 AM

"Blast it!" shouted Raithen as his sheilds flickered and went ot and he was burnt. He healed himself, but there was still pain and some scorch marks. Then he shot off a spell towards the pile of rocks, Inferno, which was a custom spell.

"You all might want to back up a bit," shouted Raithen to his companions. "This is one big firestorm that I just threw at them!" Raithen cast recall with the last of his magica. He was now at the very end of the arena, exhuasted, but well away from the destructive capabilities of his own spell...

Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 01:09 AM

Reichi wasn't too badly burnt by the enemy fire spell, his Dunmeri heritage greatly reduced the damage, turning what would have been severe burns into minor ones. His armor however, was burnt and Reichi had to beat out the flames. "Son of a [censored]," he muttered. He watched as Raithen's spell was launched, staying well out of any possible blast radius.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 01:22 AM

Loranna groans a bit as Arynel's healing spell takes effect, just in time for the fireblossom spell to make her world a firey pit.

Dram grits his teeth, hanging on for a brief moment before surrendering to the inevitbale; healers outside the arena are rushing to heal the fallen and people in the crowd are yelling and stamping their feet.

Due to the rampaging Daedra and the demoralize spell, the remaining five guards had broken ranks; the Orc was still berserking, holding back the Daedra with impressive skill; when the Inferno goes off, he sinks to his knees, having taken many wounds.

Falco's arrow does little, no one being in the area at the time he fires.

Of the remaining guards, the Dunmer is relatively unscathed by the Inferno, having innate resistance, and the mage Miliele has escaped damage entirely, the magicka assaulting her absorbed into her via her amulet. The healer Han-Za, however, is seriously brurned, and Peplin looks like he's had better days.

"Five against eight!" Peplin shouts hoarsely, as he downs a healing potion. "And Ghamul's almost down!"

"Focus on their summoner!" Dilave shouts, pulling out an arrow. "Peplin, Miliele, take him down so we don't have these blasted Daedra on our backs! Han-Za, help Ghamul before he falls!"

Han-Za darts forward, waving his staff; a shield spell encases him, and he rushes to the Orc's aid, casting a healing spell.

Dilave, meanwhile, shoots arrows at Loranna and Raithen, while Milelie casts Damage Health and Peplin casts Weakness to Magicka at the Breton wizard.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 01:32 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:22 PM)

Loranna groans a bit as Arynel's healing spell takes effect, just in time for the fireblossom spell to make her world a firey pit.

Dilave, meanwhile, shoots arrows at Loranna and Raithen, while Milelie casts Damage Health and Peplin casts Weakness to Magicka at the Breton wizard.

Isidor tries to heal Loranna, as best as he can. He leaves her and runs towards Dilave, hoping to incapacitate the archer.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 01:35 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 07:32 PM)

Isidor tries to heal Loranna, as best as he can. He leaves her and runs towards Dilave, hoping to incapacitate the archer.

"Damnit ..." Loranna raises her hands, looking to see who she can strike to finish this fight quickly. The remaining guards were starting to focus their fire ...

"Down you go!!" she yells, casting her best Dispel at the Argonian healer. Raithen's Daedra might disappear any moment, but the healer would be vulnerable - hopefully.

Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 01:35 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:22 PM)

Dilave, meanwhile, shoots arrows at Loranna and Raithen, while Milelie casts Damage Health and Peplin casts Weakness to Magicka at the Breton wizard.

Raithen is already terribly drained, and he doesn't have a lot of energy or magica...
He grabs out a Restore Magica potion and drinks it. He pulls out another one and drinks that too. Finaly, he pulls out a Restore Fatigue potion and drinks that one. But alas, due to his low health and energy, these potions will not last forever.
I'd better act now...

Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 01:37 AM

Reichi rushed towards Peplin. Seeing that Isidor had gone for the Archer he grinned. "Raithen, Silence the mages!" he shouted, as he closed on Peplin and swung.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 01:39 AM

Falco took aim and let loose an arrow towards the healer's back. Falco knew that if the argonian was taken down he would be unable to heal his orc companion. Falco knew all to well that the orc would soon fall under the daedra without healing.

Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 01:40 AM

(pie)

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:22 PM)

Dilave, meanwhile, shoots arrows at Loranna and Raithen, while Milelie casts Damage Health and Peplin casts Weakness to Magicka at the Breton wizard.

Goranthir gets in the way of the arrows, deflecting one and, lurching to deflect the other, takes it in the exact same spot where Anya's dagger had sunk in. He groans in pain, and falls back.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 01:51 AM

Loranna and Falco, both targeting Han-Za, manage to down the Argonian healer; he collapses and is healed by the arena healers, leaving the field with a chagrined expresison.

Ghamul, the Orc, was healed by Han-Za but finds himself still in the position of having a Hunger, an Ogrim, and a Dremora as his enemies; he manages to down the Hunger and the Dremora is badly beaten up, but the Orc's armor is a mess and he's rapidly re-taking the damage he just had healed. Even his beserker rage is starting to run out; he looks ready to fall.

Dilave cries out "Ancestors, protect me!" as Isidor charges her, and Isidor finds it difficult to land a blow on the archer. However, Isidor makes it hard for her to target anyone in the far ranks, so she draws a bead on Isidor and shoots, hoping to slow him down enough for her to seek cover.

Peplin yells "Blast it!" and parries Reichi's blows, but he is clearly fatigued. Still, he tries his best to fence with the Dunmer, as the Breton mage guard casts a shield spell on Peplin.

"We're falling apart ..." she mutters.

Posted by: Arynel Aug 13 2005, 01:54 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 05:46 PM)

Goranthir gets in the way of the arrows, deflecting one and, lurching to deflect the other, takes it in the exact same spot where Anya's dagger had sunk in. He groans in pain, and falls back.

Arynel knelt beside Goranthir and cast a healing spell on the Dunmer.

"That'll do for now," the Breton said, before casting invisibility on himself.

Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 01:57 AM

Raithen sends Silence spells in the directions of all his enemies; hoping to make mages useless and everyone else unable to issue orders.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 01:59 AM

Falco pointed his bow at Peplin and lets loose an arrow, hoping to finish the imperial off.

Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 02:00 AM

Reichi mimicked Dilave, mumbling, "Ancestors Protect me," and became much harder to hit. He was getting tired as Peplin was, but he wouldn't let himself falter now. Reichi thrust the Dagger of Senses again, before coming down with a over-head blow from Bloodfang.

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

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 12 2005, 07:54 PM)

Arynel knelt beside Goranthir and cast a healing spell on the Dunmer.

"That'll do for now," the Breton said, before casting invisibility on himself.

"Thank y--" Goranthir begins, looking around when Arynel vanishes. He takes position next to Loranna: "I'll take out our own people if I use the Kynarine," he smiles. "Better to make sure no strange men drop out of the sky again."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:02 AM

Shaka casts a Fortify Strength spell on Reichi, hoping to aid him in taking Peplin down.

Loranna turns to Miliele and casts a paralyize spell at her, to stop her from dispelling the silence.

Posted by: Nalion Aug 13 2005, 02:04 AM

Isidor:

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:51 AM)

Dilave cries out "Ancestors, protect me!" as Isidor charges her, and Isidor finds it difficult to land a blow on the archer. However, Isidor makes it hard for her to target anyone in the far ranks, so she draws a bead on Isidor and shoots, hoping to slow him down enough for her to seek cover.

Arrows dead on target were the worst one could face. Dilave, though in hurry and under heavy assault by Isidor's axe managed to get a clean shot at the towering Nord's right foot and pinned it to the ground. Crying in dismay and pain, Isidor took the last step with his good left foot before falling forward, stretched out his arms and tried to grab any hold of the Dunmeri archer that he could get, hoping to drag her down with him.

This could be the only chance: pinning her down and hindering her to shoot any other arrows.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:18 AM

Dilave avoids getting pinned, but her leg gets grabbed; she swings her bow down on his head and tries to get a shot in to finish him off.

Without additional support from Milelie, Peplin is overwhelmed by Reichi's enahnced blows; he crumples.

Ghamul finally manages to destroy the Hunger, the Dremora, and deal the Ogrim a mortal blow, but his strngth has given out; he sinks to his knees, then collopses face first.

Milelie gets lucky and Loranna's paralysis spell is absorbed into her amulet, but the silence spell still hampers her. She drinks a potion and is able to speak again, but Peplin has already fallen. Backing away, she casts a cold spell at Reichi.

Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 02:20 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:18 PM)

Dilave avoids getting pinned, but her leg gets grabbed; she swings her bow down on his head and tries to get a shot in to finish him off.

In a last desperate atempt, Raithen runs forward, staff still glowing, and swings his staff like a club at Dilave's head.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:22 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 08:20 PM)

In a last desperate atempt, Raithen runs forward, staff still glowing, and swings his staff lub at Dilave's head.

Shaka had similar ideas, and is charging the Dunmer archer as well, swinging the Spear of Bitter Mercy at her.

Loranna nods grimly to Goranthir, and changes tactics, and calls out "Reflect coming Reichi!" She casts reflect on Reichi to shield him from the Breton's spells.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 02:24 AM

Falco aimed his bow at Milelie. He smiled as he released his arrow, knowing that the battle was won if he hit or not.

Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 02:26 AM

Reichi was hit by Loranna's reflect spell, and rushes headlong into the ice spell.

Posted by: Nalion Aug 13 2005, 02:28 AM

Isidor

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 02:18 AM)

Dilave avoids getting pinned, but her leg gets grabbed; she swings her bow down on his head and tries to get a shot in to finish him off.

The bow hit home, which in this case was Isidor's skull, with a loud crack and a shouted "Ouch!" from the Nord followed almost instantly. Still severly hindered in his movements, Isidor managed to hold his grip on Dilaves legs, took his last chance and yanked heavily.

"That should bring you down, ashgirl!", he shouted. Or well, at least, Isidor hoped he could stop her from firing another arrow at him at least until Raithen arrived.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:18 PM)

Dilave avoids getting pinned, but her leg gets grabbed; she swings her bow down on his head and tries to get a shot in to finish him off.

Milelie gets lucky and Loranna's paralysis spell is absorbed into her amulet, but the silence spell still hampers her. She drinks a potion and is able to speak again, but Peplin has already fallen. Backing away, she casts a cold spell at Reichi.

Goranthir points his daedric dai-katana at Milelie and then Dilave. He could knock out either, but there was a risk of hitting his team-mates he was not willing to take ... Still, if there was any opening, he was taking it.

... Dilave ... An opening ..?

Posted by: Arynel Aug 13 2005, 02:32 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 12 2005, 06:28 PM)

Isidor

The bow hit home, which in this case was Isidor's skull, with a loud crack and a shouted "Ouch!" from the Nord followed almost instantly. Still severly hindered in his movements, Isidor managed to hold his grip on Dilaves legs, took his last chance and yanked heavily.

"That should bring you down, ashgirl!", he shouted. Or well, at least, Isidor hoped he could stop her from firing another arrow at him at least until Raithen arrived.

Arynel rushed to Isidor's side and cast a healing spell on them. Then the Breton vanished yet again.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:33 AM

Raithen's staff makes the ashgirl growl angrily - the Spear of Bitter Mercy, however, makes her gasp and pitch over, Isidor still clinging to her legs.

Milelie eats an arrow, her own ice spell, and Reichi's sword, and falls down.

"We have a winner!" Egalius yells, and the crowd cheers.

Loranna lets out a deep breath and says " ... Oh boy ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 02:35 AM

Falco gave a loud cheer once the battle was through. He dropped his bow and went to where the others were being healed.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 02:36 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:33 PM)

Loranna lets out a deep breath and says " ... Oh boy ..."

"Okay?" Goranthir looked at Loranna hopefully. "At least better, right?"

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 02:37 AM

Walter grins morbidly down at the winners. His normally very frigid, dull-lit eyes seemed to grow a spark.

"Very interesting indeed," he said to no one in particular. His voice was not as low as usual.

Posted by: Nalion Aug 13 2005, 02:39 AM

Isidor

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 13 2005, 02:32 AM)

Arynel rushed to Isidor's side and cast a healing spell on them. Then the Breton vanished yet again.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 02:33 AM)

As Dilave went down, Isidor let go of her leg, then stretched out his arms in the dust of the arena and let the tension flow slowly out of his muscles. The Nord was breathing hard, but the pain and his wounds subsided quickly with Arynel's healing spells.

"I need a drink...", he muttered, yet made no move to rise.

Posted by: Tri Aug 13 2005, 02:39 AM

Diamond called out from the stands. "Loranna! That was excellent! Here, it's finished!"

She went down into the arena with the box.

Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 02:39 AM

Reichi grinned, and cheered, before sheathing his blade and heading over to where the others were getting healed. "That was a fun fight," he said.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 02:41 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 08:39 PM)

Reichi grinned, and cheered, before sheathing his blade and heading over to where the others were getting healed. "That was a fun fight," he said.

"Best one I've had," Goranthir agreed. "Even if I did mostly stand here like a human shield."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:43 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 08:41 PM)

"Best one I've had," Goranthir agreed. "Even if I did mostly stand here like a human shield."

"You did exactly what you were supposed to do, Goranthir," Loranna says, smiling a bit and waving to Diamond. "Wonderful dear, wonderful!" she says.

" ... You know, a drink or two sounds pretty good. And we should talk about what we learned too," she says. "I'm thinking our designated healer should have some constant effect chameleon and invisibility, like Arynel used today ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 02:46 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:43 PM)

"A drink sounds excellent" Isidor said rubbing his sore head.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:46 PM)

"A drink sounds excellent" Isidor said rubbing his sore head.

The young ranger soaked up Loranna's compliment with a shy grin.

"I'll be with you after I change," Goranthir said. "I have to get out of this armor."

Posted by: Tri Aug 13 2005, 02:49 AM

Diamond gave Loranna the box.

"I had a bit of help from Marein and Shai in visualising some of these people, but here they are...Tris, Goranthir, Raithen, Arynel, Solin, Ciel, Anya, Shaka, Isidor, Allerleirauh, Aricyn, Reichi, and a few others..."

Each of the figures was stanced as they would be in battle - Notably missing from this list was Diamond herself.

She went along with the rest to the tavern to celebrate the fantastic victory.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 12 2005, 08:49 PM)

Loranna looks in the box, admiring Diamond's craftsmanship for a moment, before closing the box and tucking it under her arm.

"Come on," she says to everyone, following the crowd to the tavern. She glances around though for people to start talking to ...

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:05 AM

Walter could no longer be seen in the crowd.

Walter was at the tavern. Once again he was in a drinking mood. A somewhat pensive countenance was on his face as he sipped the mead quietly. He stared at the people around him warily.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:56 PM)

Isidor walks into the tavern and asks what everyone's having to drink. "I'm buying." He adds.

Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 03:08 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 09:06 PM)

Isidor walks into the tavern and asks what everyone's having to drink. "I'm buying." He adds.

"Flin," Reichi said, flopping down in a seat with a relieved sigh.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:08 AM

Walter jumped as the newcomer came in. He stared at Isidor for a few moments and blinked. "Why so loud?" he asked him, his eyes passing over him curiously. He rolled up his sleeves.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 03:10 AM

Loranna sits down, having sent the box to the castle. She watches as the guards they just fought slowly enter the tavern as well.

" ... Well, anyone have any thoughts before we begin the hard carousing?" she asks. "I think we did well, but we got a bit lucky as well - their opening strategy left Reichi and Isidor under a lot of fire ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:12 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 09:08 PM)

"Flin," Reichi said, flopping down in a seat with a relieved sigh.

Isidor nodded and said "One flin and three meads, please." He put down the gold.

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:08 PM)

Walter jumped as the newcomer came in. He stared at Isidor for a few moments and blinked. "Why so loud?" he asked him, his eyes passing over him curiously. He rolled up his sleeves.

"Why not?"

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 09:10 PM)

"Yeah. We needed Anya this time, really. We need more archers to cover the front line."

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:15 AM

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

"Why not?"

Frowning a little, Walter replied. "Silence speaks louder than words. I guess you mean no harm." He sipped on his mead again. The Imperial tilted his head at the others of the group.

"I'm, uhh, Walter," he mumbled to Isidor.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:16 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:15 PM)

Isidor nodded and shoke hands with the Imperial "Nice to meet you, my name is Isidor."

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 03:17 AM

A robed figure came into the tavern and took a seat at the table with the others.

After looking around, Goranthir pulled back the hood of his robe.

"The Harvest Princess is after me," he whispered to Loranna.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 03:19 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 09:12 PM)

Isidor nodded and said "One flin and three meads, please." He put down the gold.
"Why not?"
"Yeah. We needed Anya this time, really. We need more archers to cover the front line."

"What we need is for our archers to keep their mages busy if at all possible," Loranna says, frowning. "And maybe a better plan for an opening salvo ..."

She nods to Walter. "Hello sir; I don't believe we've met. I'm Dres Loranna."

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:19 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:16 PM)

Isidor nodded and shoke hands with the Imperial "Nice to meet you, my name is Isidor."

"Good to meet you too, ah, Isidor." A faint ghost of a smile crept up his face as he shook hands with him. His eyes returned gazing at the rest of the bunch that had entered with him. "Who are they? Are they friendly?"

QUOTE

She nods to Walter. "Hello sir; I don't believe we've met. I'm Dres Loranna."

He turned his head. "My name would be Walter," he replied, "Nice to meet you."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 03:20 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 12 2005, 09:17 PM)

A robed figure came into the tavern and took a seat at the table with the others.

After looking around, he pulled back the hood of his robe.

"The Harvest Princess is after me," he whispered to Loranna.

"Is she now?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows. "I could comment that she has good taste at least."

She grins, and offers Goranthir a drink. "Here, let's sit and talk. I want to go over what we just did a bit before we celebrate, then probably go over it again after. And thank you for saving me today, several times."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:23 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 09:19 PM)

"Yes. We need to train more on archery. All of us."

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:19 PM)

"They're friendly. Well, except for him." He winked at Reichi.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:26 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:23 PM)

"They're friendly. Well, except for him." He winked at Reichi.

Walter grinned wryly. Although it was a bit of an inside joke, it had taken him out of his gloomy mood.

"I, err, saw you fighting at the Arena. Heh."

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:27 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:26 PM)

Walter grinned wryly. Although it was a bit of an inside joke, it had taken him out of his gloomy mood.

"I, err, saw you fighting at the Arena. Heh."

"Did you enjoy it?"

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:31 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:27 PM)

"Did you enjoy it?"

He smiles lopsidedly at Isidor. "Yes, I did." He finished the last of the mead and stared at the mug. His attention turned back to Loranna. He opened his mouth to say something, but quickly shut it.

Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 03:31 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 09:23 PM)

"They're friendly. Well, except for him." He winked at Reichi.

"Yes, i bite," Reichi said witha sly smirk, and took a drink of his flin.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:32 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:31 PM)

He smiles lopsidedly at Isidor. "Yes, I did." He finished the last of the mead and stared at the mug. His attention turned back to Loranna. He opened his mouth to say something, but quickly shut it.

"Something on your mind?"

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 09:31 PM)

"Yes, i bite," Reichi said witha sly smirk, and took a drink of his flin.

Isidor grinned, and winked at the Dunmer again.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:34 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:32 PM)

"Something on your mind?"

"There's always something on my mind."

His attention turned towards Reichi.

Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 03:39 AM

Reichi raised a eyebrow, and it lowered after a few moments. "Name's Reichi Sari," he said, holding out his hand.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:44 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 08:39 PM)

Reichi raised a eyebrow, and it lowered after a few moments. "Name's Reichi Sari," he said, holding out his hand.

"My name would be Walter," he replied, shaking Reichi's hand a bit apprehensively. He wasn't use to communicating with that many people.

Posted by: Aki Aug 13 2005, 03:45 AM

"Nice to meet you Walter," Reichi said, "What brings you all the way out to Ald Raathim?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 03:46 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 09:20 PM)

Goranthir smiled, and listened.

ooc: Outta here for the evening. Had fun!

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 03:54 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 12 2005, 08:45 PM)

"Nice to meet you Walter," Reichi said, "What brings you all the way out to Ald Raathim?"

"Peace and quiet. I can't stand the 'important' cities. They make me dizzy. This place is nice, albeit a little lacking in a library of considerable size," Walter said. He returned the empty mug and stood amongst the group.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 03:55 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:54 PM)

"I believe Loranna has a library, in the castle."

(OOC): Night all.

Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 04:55 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 09:54 PM)

"Ah yes, I've noticed that too." Raithen held out his hand for Walter and smiled.
"I don't believe we have ever met--which is a suprise because this is a small town. I am Raithen Arthat, Wizard and common bookworm..."

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 05:13 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 12 2005, 08:55 PM)

"I believe Loranna has a library, in the castle."

Walter grinned widely. It was a relatively pleasant grin.

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 09:55 PM)

He shook Raithen's hand. "I'm Walter Latarvius. Well, my nose is stuck in a book most of the time, and I write reports. I'm not exactly a mage but I'm fond of the term 'scholar.' Asides from reading, I know a great deal about ruins, and I enjoy finding the truth- and myth- behind legends," he told about himself. He paused and realized he had never spoken so much in his life, especially about himself. He quickly forgot what else he had on his mind.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 05:14 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 11:13 PM)

Walter grinned widely. It was a relatively pleasant grin.

He shook Raithen's hand. "I'm Walter Latarvius. Well, my nose is stuck in a book most of the time, and I write reports. I'm not exactly a mage but I'm fond of the term 'scholar.' Asides from reading, I know a great deal about ruins, and I enjoy finding the truth- and myth- behind legends," he told about himself. He paused and realized he had never spoken so much in his life, especially about himself. He quickly forgot what else he had on his mind.

"Oh?" Loranna asks, looking over to Walter. "So is that what brings you to our town, good Walter? Searching for legends?"

She smiles.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 05:17 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 10:14 PM)

"Oh?" Loranna asks, looking over to Walter. "So is that what brings you to our town, good Walter? Searching for legends?"

She smiles.

"As I told Is-Isidor, mostly for peace and quiet. I've been too, uhh, busy to do such activities like that recently." He frowned and looked down at his leather boots.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 05:20 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 11:17 PM)

"As I told Is-Isidor, mostly for peace and quiet. I've been too, uhh, busy to do such activities like that recently." He frowned and looked down at his leather boots.

Loranna says "Ah, I see; as for peace and quiet, I fear you've come at a bit of a bad time. We're in the middle of some rough training. Though you are welcome to look at our library in the castle if you wish - I cannot claim to have an extensive collection of books nor anything especially rare, though. But you're welcome to avail yourself of it."

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 05:28 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 10:20 PM)

Another smile flashes briefly on Walter's face.

"That would be wonderful. It doesn't bother me to be alone as I'm sure you can see," he replied. His eyes were now focused on Loranna. The smile changed to an uneasy grin.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 05:31 AM

It was about this time Falco spoke, "so Lady Loranna, where ar Dram and his guards now? I wish to speak with them."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 05:33 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 11:28 PM)

Loranna's look becomes questioning. "Is something wrong, sir?" she asks.

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 11:31 PM)

It was about this time Falco spoke, "so Lady Loranna, where ar Dram and his guards now? I wish to speak with them."

"I saw them briefly over there," Loranna says to Falco, pointing to another corner of the tavern. "Hmm ... they still seem to be there ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 05:35 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:33 PM)

Loranna's look becomes questioning. "Is something wrong, sir?" she asks.
"I saw them briefly over there," Loranna says to Falco, pointing to another corner of the tavern. "Hmm ... they still seem to be there ..."

"Good I'm going to speak with their archer, Dilave Othren. She's quite the looker really."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 05:48 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 11:35 PM)

"Good I'm going to speak with their archer, Dilave Othren. She's quite the looker really."

Loranna shakes her head. "Falco, you're incorrigible," she says.

Dram and the other guards are talking among themselves.

"Should have cast area effect Dispel, maybe some fireblossoms. Smoke their healer out."

"We might have ended up hitting Dram and Relamus with those; would have left them without their enchantments ..."

"If we face an invisible healer again, we should have a plan set up to all focus on him the moment he shows himself ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 05:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:48 PM)

Falco sat down at their table with his drink in hand. (Actually it was another patron's drink, tthat Falco nicked but that is beside the point) "Good evening, mind if I sit there, the others can quite irritating at times. (This was not true, Falco was instead playing at their anger of being defeated by the others so they wouldn't stop him from subtley positioning himself next to Dilave."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 05:58 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 12 2005, 11:54 PM)

The guards all stop talking.

The guards all stare at Falco.

Ghamul blows air through his nostrils, his tusks gleaming in the tavern's light.

Dram raises an eyebrow. "I thought that's what they said about you," he comments, earning some lopsided grins from the other guards.

"So! ... Where was the mighty Kratos today?" Ghamul asks Falco in what could charitably be called an commanding manner.

Dilave, meanwhile, sips her ale and tries not to wonder what Falco is up to this time.

Posted by: Shardie Aug 13 2005, 06:01 AM

Illac Bay, Ocean

As the Frigate bid its farewell from the fine galley, Selvia looked at the ocean ahead of her. As her manslaves rowed the oars painfully, she looked peacefully out to sea. She must disrupt this wedding, not only for her own love, but because that was what the Archfiend wanted done. Selvia reflected on this "Archfiend" as he liked to call himself, always in the shadows, she obayed his orders without question, for she was benifited by the arangement too... the Spires of the castle of Daggerfall had come into view, as Selvia prepared to dock

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 06:02 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 10:33 PM)

Loranna's look becomes questioning. "Is something wrong, sir?" she asks.

Walter said nothing for a while, but shook his head. There was a sad, or maybe nostalgic, look on his face. "Nothing I could talk about," he replies. He hoped he didn't offend her.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 06:05 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 07:58 PM)

"Of course they say that about me, I'm extremely irritating, I'm downright unstandable. The mighty Kratos, was sick in bed, where he will hopefully stay for the rest of his life, (here he reverted to the hist tounge to avoid offending anyone in the tavern lest they hear his opinion of Kratos.)" He turned to Dilave, "that was pretty impressive archery out there, you must teach me to do that. And Ghamul, I can't believ anyone can fight as well as you do, I've never seen such ferocity. All the spellcasters were doing things with magic I've never even heard of, truly amazing. And Dram that was an amazing jump you did. I thought for sure ou would win the battle with that move alone."

Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 06:06 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 12 2005, 11:13 PM)

"Realy,'' said Raithen as he examined Walter over his spectacles. "You remind me of a younger version of myself; always reading, learning. The reason I moved to Morrowind was to study Dwemer ruins. And I have moved to this small town for some, as you say, peace and quiet--And to get some writing done, of course," Raithen sipped his brandy (which Isidor hadn't payed for) and continued. "But I fear that I may need some exciment that only large cities can provide."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 06:12 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 12:02 AM)

Walter said nothing for a while, but shook his head. There was a sad, or maybe nostalgic, look on his face. "Nothing I could talk about," he replies. He hoped he didn't offend her.

"Ah, I see," Loranna says, feeling awkward. She sips her ale, wondering what Walter had been thinking of.

" ... You say you have explored ruins and legends; perhaps you could tell us something of the places you've been?" she asks.

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 12:05 AM)

"Of course they say that about me, I'm extremely irritating, I'm downright unstandable. The mighty Kratos, was sick in bed, where he will hopefully stay for the rest of his life, (here he reverted to the hist tounge to avoid offending anyone in the tavern lest they hear his opinion of Kratos.)" He turned to Dilave, "that was pretty impressive archery out there, you must teach me to do that. And Ghamul, I can't believ anyone can fight as well as you do, I've never seen such ferocity. All the spellcasters were doing things with magic I've never even heard of, truly amazing. And Dram that was an amaing jump you did. I thugh for sure ou would win the battle with that move alone."

All eight guards look at Falco, but Pilpen voices their thoughts:

"By the Nine, did you break something while trying to filch it this time?"

Dram raises his tankard to his lips and takes a long drought; Dilave looks slightly uncomfortable but mutters "Maybe some other time ..."

Ghumal, however, says "At least he recognizes my ferocity." Galdiir and Milelie both stare at the Orc, who gives a huge grin, as though he just said something unbearably witty.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 06:20 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:12 PM)

"By the Nine, did you break something while trying to filch it this time?"

A look of mock offense came upon Falco's face then. "I resent that statement! Primarily due to my inablity to comprehend its meaning." He then chuckled a little And called out "Drinks all around for this table barkeep!" Little did the inkeep (or anyone but Falco for that matter) know that Falco was paying for this with money he had cut from the innkeep's purse a week ago. But nonetheless the innkeep brought out another round of each guard's choice of drink.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 06:24 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 12 2005, 11:06 PM)

Walter listened to him and nodded along. "I figure I need to break my habits," he reflected.

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

"Well, asides from the fact most I've visited have been desecrated in some way, they're seldom lonesome. I have to be careful around any time of ruin, I find. I'm luckily good with a dagger. It's a shame how erosion and disasters have affected ruins, but they wouldn't be ruins without that, would they? No, those looking for artifacts will seldom find them in ruins- they've all been looted by careless adventurerers who have no respect for those you wish to study the so-called item. I was never terribly great at remembering the names of the ruins I've visited- I merely know them by location." He snorted disdainfully. He found the idea of taking something, even as petty as an old rusty spoon, for something other than research affected the ruins in a negative way.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 06:29 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 12:24 AM)

"Where have you explored, then?" Loranna asks. "Do you research primarily here in Morrowind, or have you delved elsewhere as well?"

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 12:20 AM)

"Falco ..." Dram puts his mug down, his expression almost showing resignation.

Still, the guards did not object to another round of drinks.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 06:35 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:29 PM)

"Falco ..." Dram puts his mug down, his expression almost showing resignation.

Still, the guards did not object to another round of drinks.

"Sorry for shooting you guys,hope it didn't hurt to much." He turned to Dilave "So where are you from anyway? I'd be interested to know the backgrounds of some guards here at the castle."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 06:41 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 12:35 AM)

"Sorry for shooting you guys,hope it didn't hurt to much." He turned to Dilave "So where are you from anyway? I'd be interested to know the backgrounds of some guards here at the castle."

"I tried to cut the Lady in two," Dram points out, as the other guards mutter.

"Er, maybe some other time," Dilave says.

"I don't feel comfortable talking about my past," Milelie says, blushing slightly.

"I was once the fiercest fighter in all of Orisinum ..." Ghamul says, elictiing a sour look from Peplin and a muttered "Well now you've done it ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 06:44 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 08:41 PM)

"Another time indeed Dilave, Don't feel pressured to talk about it then, Milelie, I dont want to intrude. Go ahead Ghamul, I'd like to hear your story..."

Posted by: raithen Aug 13 2005, 06:58 AM

After lisening to Walter's story, and casting a look at the far corner of the tavern where Falco was trying to be "smooth" with the guards, Raithen stood, drained his cup and said, "'good night all, may night be peace upon your soul." He smoothed out his robes and headed for the door.

Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 06:59 AM

Shaka, his burns long since healed, walked over to the guards. "Dram, I just wanted to tell you and your people that it was a good fight today. I didn't know how well protected Ald Raathim was until I saw you folks in action."

A little embarrassed, Shaka headed back to Loranna's companions. "Anyway, thanks."

Shaka studied Loranna and the others for a moment fondly. He respected himself more today for fighting as part of a team; it illustrated the old concept of never asking someone to do something you weren't willing to do. It had been unpleasant to run one's comrades through as if they were smugglers, but the healers had been right on top of things.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 07:04 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 12:59 AM)

Dram, looking up from the long recollection of battles Ghamul was recounting, says to Shaka "Thank you; it was an honor to fight against you. Though ..." he looks to his guards, " ... we should consider doing it again, sometime. I was rather hoping you all would be distracted by fireblossoms to your backs; I see I need to try something different."

Loranna says good night to Raithen, then smiles at Shaka as he shows up, saying "Hello dear; how are you?"

Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 07:12 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:04 AM)

Shaka pulled up a chair. "Well, thank you, Loranna. I feel as if I was blooded a little more today. I haven't been run through yet, not that that's something I'm looking forward to. . . . When that time comes in the Arena, I'll probably feel like I've joined an exclusive club."

"Goran fought bravely in your defense." He paused for a moment before adding, "Apparently Anya couldn't make it to the training today."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 07:14 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 01:12 AM)

"Goran was wonderful," Loranna says. "And neither Kratos nor Anya could, but there will be more times to practice."

She pauses a moment. " ... How is Anya doing?" she asks Shaka.

Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:14 AM)

"Goran was wonderful," Loranna says. "And neither Kratos nor Anya could, but there will be more times to practice."

She pauses a moment. " ... How is Anya doing?" she asks Shaka.

That was Loranna for you; when she asked how someone was, she really meant it. Shaka glanced at the rest of the group, but it seemed that he had enough privacy to be open with her.

"Much better since the summoning with you and Slyvos, thanks. You probably have heard that she was . . . enslaved for a number of years before the Blue Dawn. I'm hoping time will help heal those particular scars."

"Her late 'uncle' was a remarkable man, to both show her she was needed in the world, as well as to train her martial spirit."

Shaka didn't add what Loranna probably already knew, that Anya was special to him and that he wanted to earn her affections, though he knew enough to back off and let her breathe.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 07:30 AM

Tris rested his hand on Goranthir's shoulder. "There are easier ways to get rid of women, son. Let a pro show you how, if the problem persists."

He started to join Loranna, but noticed that Shaka seemed to want privacy. So he joined the group of guards, buying everyone a round.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 07:32 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 01:27 AM)

Loranna nods.

"I gethered something of that from meeting her sister's ghost, yes," she says as tactfully as she can. "Some scars can take a very long time to heal ... and we can only do so much to help."

She offers shaka a palce to sit. "Greef or matze?" she asks him.

Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 07:40 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:32 AM)

"Greef is fine, thanks." He had to smile to see Falco try to ingratiate himself with the guards on the other side of the tavern. Redflash had grown up a little since the day he had appointed himself their guide in Dagon Fel, though.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 07:45 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 01:40 AM)

Loranna orders a greef for Shaka and puts a hand on his shoulder. "It'll work out," she says to him.

She looks to Tris. "A pro? Dear, what are you going to do?"

Posted by: syronj Aug 13 2005, 07:55 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:45 AM)

Loranna orders a greef for Shaka and puts a hand on his shoulder. "It'll work out," she says to him.

"Thank you, my Lady," he said. He finished the drink and called it a night.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 07:57 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 12:45 AM)

Loranna orders a greef for Shaka and puts a hand on his shoulder. "It'll work out," she says to him.

She looks to Tris. "A pro? Dear, what are you going to do?"

Tris laughed. "Hopefully nothing that will get back to you."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:00 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 01:57 AM)

Tris laughed. "Hopefully nothing that will get back to you."

"I see; aren't you glad now I haven't the faintest notion of how to have spies?" Loranna asks, sticking her tongue out at Tris.

Her expression turns more serious as she asks "Did you have any thoughts on our bout today? I think we're improving but we still have a ways to go ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 08:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:00 AM)

"Much better," Tris said. "Still not great. The mages should have been waiting for the dispell; and there needs to be some protection on the fighters as they close. Also, about midway through, the organization went to hell completely."

Posted by: One87xe Aug 13 2005, 08:10 AM

*...The Docks of Solstheim...as Hurst boards the boat with the small group that has formed he scans around looking for the escaped wolf...seeing no ome out of place or suspicious he boards the boat, wearily, and continues his journey to mainland Morrowind...*

*...One, Ami and Sona are debating in the Tavern/Inn...*

*...Trefist has hit a snag as one of the Tumblers doesn't seem to want to cooperate...*

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:10 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 02:06 AM)

"Yeah, the organization went to hell," Loranna agrees. "We had an idea for how to start but not how to finish, or how to adjust to the enemy regrouping."

"As for protection for our fighters, well ..." Loranna thinks for a moment. " ... Okay; suppose I started off with a wide-effect Dispel, then the mages rain magic on the enemy to keep them from firing on the fighters? A mix of fireblossoms, paralyizes, keep them stuck or off-balance ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 08:18 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:10 AM)

"Or use Goranthir's nifty little trick," Tris said. "It would work nicely with everyone on the same side of the arena before they have a chance to mingle. Knock everyone down, give the fighters time to rush up while they recover."

He leaned in close to Loranna. "About the organization falling apart at the end... here's the thing. There are many teams of eight warriors out there. Can you do that, and then do it again? And again? We need to work on staying intact, staying fresh."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:22 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 02:18 AM)

Loranna closes her eyes. " ... We managed it on Hogithum ..." she mutters. "Though we had ..."

She nods. "We wore ourselves out; we need to take fatigue into account, be ready to combat it. Which is what the team alchemist should be doing. And we need to know the general plan - who to be aiming for at all times. The enemy healer. Their big damage dealers. Their mages."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 08:25 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:22 AM)

"And everyone needs to know the contingency plans, because communication may not be possible in a critical situation."

Tris laughed.

"Listen to me sound like I know what I'm talking about."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:28 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 02:25 AM)

"And everyone needs to know the contingency plans, because communication may not be possible in a critical situation."

Tris laughed.

"Listen to me sound like I know what I'm talking about."

"This is why we're asking someone to watch us and comment, isn't it?" Loranna asks. "And you have hung out with the General for a while, you know ..."

She leans forward and hugs Tris, enjoying the feel of his warmth. "Thank you," she says. "We should all sit down soon, plan out contingency plans. Diamond just finished her figures, we can use them now to plan out strategies."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 08:34 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:28 AM)

Tris gave Loranna a taste of the look he was saving for the Summer Princess, merry but at the same time mocking, a look to make any girl's ambitions wilt.

"I've been wondering," Tris said. "Given a powerful enough illusionist... can these be enchanted?"

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:37 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 02:34 AM)

Loranna gives Tris a look that says "Don't Think That'll Work", but she lets him go.

"Raithen has shown some skill in illusions, and we have an enchanter here in Ald Raathim second only to Allie herself, who also is pretty good with illusions," she says. "And right now I'm rather in the mood to go find him and ask him to pitch in ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 08:53 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:37 AM)

"I think that might be a very wise idea," Tris said, raising his tankard in a mock toast.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 08:59 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 02:53 AM)

"I think that might be a very wise idea," Tris said, raising his tankard in a mock toast.

"To our gradual formation into a fighting team of worth and repute," Loranna says, clankin her tankard together with Tris's. She takes a hearty draught and gives a satisfied sigh.

" ... Do I want to ask," she says, "just what you've been up to? Or should I forget even what inklings I might have?" She grins a bit.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 09:03 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 01:59 AM)

"You can ask," Tris said, with a slight smile, looking down into his beer. It was clear that he had no intention of elaborating.

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 09:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 03:03 AM)

"You can ask," Tris said, with a slight smile, looking down into his beer. It was clear that he had no intention of elaborating.

"I can ask, and I can guess," Loranna says. "And I guess that I am actually rather envious of you, dear - and worried too, on several levels."

She smiles sadly and puts down her tankard. "It it means anything I wish you the best," she says, though her brow is slightly furrowed.

" ... On a semi-related note," she continues, " ... when this is over, I'd like to take a trip to the House of Dibella in the Imperial City again, before I embark on my search for the Dunmer to rebuild Vvardenfell."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 09:15 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 02:08 AM)

"Don't worry," Tris said. "There's an old saying about two heads being better than one. I think with both of mine, I'm set."

He took a long pull of his drink.

"You're rebuilding Vvardenfell? That's news."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 09:21 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 03:15 AM)

"I will get you for that, dear, someday," Loranna says, giggling just a little.

"And no; I'm to deliver the Amulet of Specters to the one who is to rebuild Vvardenfell," Loranna says. "I was asked to choose the one to bear it back right before I left Daggerfall, by someone who I think knew the shaman who gave me the magic mirror right before we left for Gemin. I've been keeping my eyes open though I am supposed to wait till the ghost problem is dealt with before finding them, so I've only been keeping my eyes open."

She shrugs. "No one's really jumped out at me thus far, but these things have a way of resolving themselves when they are ready." She grins a bit. "I was going to tell you all this during Early Harvest, but you were busy and then things happened with both of us, and by the time you got back the Queen was here and it slipped my mind when I was recounting things with you. Raithmat and Seres and our other adventures were much fresher in my mind ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Aug 13 2005, 09:23 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 02:21 AM)

"Understandable," Tris said. "One crisis at a time."

Posted by: Loranna Aug 13 2005, 09:27 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 03:23 AM)

"Understandable," Tris said. "One crisis at a time."

"Exactly," Loranna says.

" ... We'll get through this, somehow. Even if it means losing ourselves while out there, we'll get through this. There's always another crisis just around the corner, another moment of beauty to find ..."

She looks down at her mug. " ... And another reason to shut up and drink my ale," she laughs, finishing her drink.

The evening passed on, with other, less weighty, topics to discuss.

Posted by: Stargazey Aug 13 2005, 02:41 PM

Isidor sat on his bed, thinking. He was jealous. Jealous of whatever Anya and Shaka had.

He laid back in bed, seething.

He thought of Shaka, his friend.

He thought of Anya, his friend.

Could he deal with them being together?

He tried vainly to go to sleep.

What if they went back to Skyrim, and she was remarried, or worse, dead?

What if the child hadn't made it.

What if?

OOC: Not around at all today.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 09:40 PM

Once Ghamul finished his story, wich had taken over three hours and the amount of bragging involved rivaled one by Falco himself. Falco excused himself from the table and left for his room in the casle, with thoughts of Heroic deeds in his mind.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Aug 13 2005, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 12 2005, 11:29 PM)

"Where have you explored, then?" Loranna asks. "Do you research primarily here in Morrowind, or have you delved elsewhere as well?"

"Nothing much here, although I've rummaged around the western coast around here. I'm much too afraid to head east or north," he answered after a long period of thought to recollect where it was. He also bid Raithen farewell. Walter glanced around the room.

OOC: Sorry for the late reply; I had a monster migraine last night and this morning.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 10:10 PM

Early the next morning as the sun was just rising, the Harvest Princess made the Walk Of Shame from the castle to her house in the village.

She was angry. That handsome young Dunmer who had come with the Queen Mother's retinue and stayed on had flirted with her. That in itself was not surprising. Men and boys flirted with her all the time, even before she was crowned Harvest Princess. But then, when she had shown interest back, he had ignored her, deciding instead to spend all his days training and fighting in the Arena.

It was insufferable, and knowing that she had been rejected caused her to lose interest in her five other lovers.

Last night, she had one of them let her into the castle, into Goranthir's room. She had waited in the bed for hours to surprise him, and gradually drifted off to sleep. When she woke up in the morning, she found that he had never come in.

The Harvest Princess tromped back to her house on her pretty feet and plotted her revenge.

Posted by: Argonians rule Aug 13 2005, 10:42 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 12:10 PM)

Falco awoke the early next morning refreshed reenergized. He proceeded to the arena where he began practicing throwing his dagger at ther archery targets. He liked it early in the morning, when it was still cold and damp, and the others had not yet arrived. Falco found himself thinking of his old mentor Hulayn. Falco regretted killing the man.

Posted by: Sheogorath Aug 13 2005, 11:56 PM

Goranthir walked in for breakfast the next morning, wearing the hood and robe he had worn the other night, but he seemed in a good mood.

Razbiah was pleased to see him eat so much of her food.

"Growing boy," she smiled. "Good to see an appetite around here."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:14 AM

The Night Before

"I know I've been keeping to myself lately," Slyvos had said, with that look on his face that Loranna adored even as she got exasperated. "But, there's a reason - you'll see."

Loranna had sighed to herself, not wanting to press the matter; she and Slyvos had just discussed their still-delayed marriage again, and the fact that she is a Dibellan and Dibellans do what Dibellans do ...

They hadn't resolved that question; Slyvos still felt a pang of jealousy, no matter how he tried. Loranna wondered if the issue would ever be truly resolved ...

So right now, she didn't want to push him, but she didn't have much choice.

"I'm sure there is and I look forward to it," she had said to Slyvos, smiling a bit. "But right now love ... we need you. As an enchanter especially; a new woman's made us some figurines we're thinking of enchanting and Tris and I have been discussing making items for the party."

"Ahh ..." Slyvos had said, looking downcast; whether because he was being asked to rush, or because Loranna mentioned Tris, or a bit of both, Loranna couldn't quite tell. "Well," he had said a little dejectedly, "where are these figurines ..."

Loranna had coughed, a slow grin coming to her face. "Hun, we need them fast, but not immediately; it's late and we've both been rather busy - we have some catching up to do."

Slyvos's eyes had widened as she pressed closer to him, a purr rumbling in her throat, and he had said "Oh! Well, that we can work on right now ..."

===

Glowing, Loranna comes down to breakfast, humming to herself. She nods to everyone, saying "Morning; how fare you?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:24 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:14 PM)

Glowing, Loranna comes down to breakfast, humming to herself. She nods to everyone, saying "Morning; how fare you?"

"Good morning," Goranthir bowed.

Razbiah, Loranna noted, also had a glow about her. "I hope you're hungry, my lady."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:30 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 06:24 PM)

"Good morning," Goranthir bowed.

Razbiah, Loranna noted, also had a glow about her. "I hope you're hungry, my lady."

Loranna smiles at Razbiah, and says "As hungry as ever, Razbiah dear. As hungry as ever. What are we having today?"

===

And breakfast continues ... in the next thread

LOCK ON!!!

Loranna

Posted by: Salamandar Yesterday, 02:46 AM

Locking this, since it has reached the 200+ Post Limit