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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:27 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Summary for Loranna, Female Nord: Loranna has continued to partake in the arena practice bouts, most recently fighting with most of her companions against Dram and his elite guards. The battle ended in a victory for Loranna's team, though it was not a landslide victory and Loranna is already planning new ways to improve the party's strategies, after talking with Tris.

She has also been gifted with a lovely set of figurines by the talented Diamond, and is rousing her fiance Slyvos to enchant them so that the party may plan strategies without having to act them out all the time.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 12:32 AM

Falco Redflash, the male argonian rogue is currently practicing his knife throwing skills at the arena's archey range. His thoughts center on his old mentor Hulayn.

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 12:36 AM

Summary:
Nalion, a male Breton mage, has left Ald Raathim some days ago because of a mission. Where it will lead him is unknown, as well as when he will return.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:30 PM)

Loranna smiles at Razbiah, and says "As hungry as ever, Razbiah dear. As hungry as ever. What are we having today?"

"Oh, nothing special I'm afraid," Razbiah smiled.

It was Razbiah's usual breakfast, hearty and nutritious as always, but it was a little different. There was a hint of spice, or actual flavor. Not at a lot. Just enough of a touch, a tentative experiment.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:43 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 06:43 PM)

Loranna's face shows wonderment and delight; she tastes Razbiah's dishes and smiles. "Mhmm ..."

"Hello Goranthir; how are you?" Loranna asks with her mouth full, grinning a bit at being bowed to.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 12:53 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:43 PM)

Loranna's face shows wonderment and delight; she tastes Razbiah's dishes and smiles. "Mhmm ..."

"Hello Goranthir; how are you?" Loranna asks with her mouth full, grinning a bit at being bowed to.

Razbiah acknowledged Loranna's compliment with a grin.

"I'm fine," Goranthir smiled back.

"I would say so, I saw the young lady leaving this morning," Razbiah blushed a bit, and returned to the kitchen.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 12:54 AM

Summary for Walter:
Walter has been in the library for a short while now. He joins the others for breakfast. He mutters a greeting to the small group.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 12:54 AM

"Young lady?" Tris asked, grabbing breakfast for himself. His eyebrows did a dance of surprise as he tasted it, and he glanced at Razbiah surreptitiously.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 12:56 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 06:53 PM)

"Must be something in the air last night," Loranna says, turning to look at Goranthir, eyebrows raised.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:01 AM

OOC: After getting no sleep, Isidor, the male nord is dining with the rest of the group.

"So, Walter, how did you find the library?".

=====================

OOC: Teis, female Argonian mage, is getting off the boat, in the port of Ald Rathiaam.

IC: Teis made her way slowly trhough the town, looking for the nearest tavern. She needed a drink.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:01 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:56 PM)

"Must be something in the air last night," Loranna says, turning to look at Goranthir, eyebrows raised.

Goranthir looked at Tris and Loranna, and back at his food. "The Harvest Princess. She was in my bed last night. I spent the night with the parraptons."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:03 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 07:01 PM)

Goranthir looked at Tris and Loranna, and back at his food. "The Harvest Princess. She was in my bed last night. I spent the night with the parraptons."

Loranna acknowledges Isidor and Walter with a friendly smile, then looks back to Goranthir.

" ... She was in your bed last night?" Loranna says, looking mildly surprised. "She is after you ..." She glances over at Tris.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 01:04 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:01 PM)

"So, Walter, how did you find the library?".

He grinned faintly. "Much better," he replied in his typical low voice. He glanced around and brushed the wrinkles out of his robe.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:07 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:04 PM)

He grinned faintly. "Much better," he replied in his typical low voice. He glanced around and brushed the wrinkles out of his robe.

"That's good" He replied, but he didn't sound like he was really present in the conversation.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:03 PM)

"Maybe her own bed isn't so comfortable," Goranthir laughed nervously, and promptly changed the subject. "Anyhow ... I'm having my armor repaired, so if we're doing any exercises today, I may not be best on defense ..."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 01:09 AM

OOC Summary:

Reichi Sari is at breakfast, after celebration and rest after winning the fight with Dram and his guards.
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QUOTE

Goranthir looked at Tris and Loranna, and back at his food. "The Harvest Princess. She was in my bed last night. I spent the night with the parraptons."

Reichi chuckled , before returning to his food, he did take note of the actual prescence of flavor in the food. It was surprising, but Reichi didn't mind.

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 01:09 AM

Summary: Raithen Arthat is heading towards the archery range, intending to practice some skills.

"Oh, hello Falco," said Raithen upon arriving. "Are you shining up on your achery?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:10 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:03 PM)

"You could have slept in my room," Tris said, taking another bite of his food. "I can behave respectably when it suits me. I've heard a bit about this young lady; she has a reputation for being voracious."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:13 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 07:08 PM)

Loranna decides not to press the issue right now.

"I don't know if we'll be doing much today," she says. "I myself have some alchemical work to do for the party ..."

"I did speak with Slyvos though, about having our new figurines enchanted," she says, looking to Tris as well as Goranthir. "And to enchant some more items for us - Gorn, I've been thinking you may want some clothes with shield effects to bolster your armor, maybe a belt to resotre fatigue as well. Some more speed enchantments perhaps, help you get around to defend whoever needs defending. Oh, and I wanted to ask - how broad and how narrow an area can you blast with your sword? Tris mentioned a very good idea last night ..."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 01:13 AM

Diamond of Moonguard recently completed a set of Loranna-and-Company figurines for use in tactical preparations. She also sold her first piece of artwork back at her shop, and her financial worries are, however temporarily, over.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:13 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 07:10 PM)

"The stables are actually very comfortable, better than a lot of places I've been in last year," Goranthir shrugged. "I heard that she's ... well ... she isn't shy."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:13 PM)

Goranthir seems grateful to have the change in conversation. "I don't know what the limits are on the Kynarine effect, but I've been practicing. I haven't used it to its widest extent yet ... I don't know how useful it would be."

"The armor's already enhanced. I move faster in it than out of it. But I definitely need some more defenses. Just standing in front of arrows and fireballs seems like a clumsy strategy."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:19 AM

Memories flooded into Falco's mind. It was 18 years earlier, and he was just 15.

Hulayn and Falco crouched outside of a Noble's manor in Ald-Under Skar. Salis, Ra'Siirr, and Glisnak were all in the tavern of the town. Hulayn was taking Falco on his first mission, a simple robbery of the noble's house.

"Falco I want to give you something. My old saber, I want you to have it."

"Thanks Hulayn, but I don't know how to use it."

"I'll teach you, little Falco, you'll be the best swordsman in Tamriel when I'm done with you. Anyway I am going to wait right here, you're gonna go in and snatch yourself one o' them expensive tapestries. That should net us around 1,000 gold."

"Alright I won't let you down."

"No I doubt you will"

Hulayn hugged Falco then crouched down in the shadows ou of sight. Falco walked inside the manor, luckily it was late and nobody was present in the entrance hall. Falco delved further into the manor, hiding in the shadows as the occasional guard yawned and passed by. Finally he reached a banquet hall and snatched one of the tapestries hanging there. He had folded it up, and tucked it under his left arm when a hoarse Dunmer voice called out, "Put that down and drop you weapon lizard!" Falco spun around to see a guard in bonemold armor and holding a steel sword.

Falco dropped the tapestry. Then he drew his saber. He held it in his hands and glared at the guard. When it becane apparent he had no intention of dropping the blade, the guard lunged. Falco side stepped to dodge him, and brought down his own saber on the guard's neck. The decapitated body fell to the ground, making a loud thump. Falco turned to see the thast two guards had become alerted to his presence byy the scream the dead guard made just beore he died. Falco knew he couldn't fight them both. He backed up against a wall as they charged him. Suddenly another figure emerged from the shadows and began battling the to gurds, killing them quikly. The figure turned to reveal his argonian face.

"Hulayn!'

"Grab the tapestry and lets get out of here!"

Falco took the tapestry and ran with him out of the manor, and ou of Skar. The yells of guards could be heard chasing them in the background. They never found the argonians.

Falco contemplated the memory.

That had been my first succesful theft, and my first kill... I only now realize that Hulayn may not have been a very good person, but he looked out for me, and was more of a father than even my own father was. Or at least like an older brother.. May Stendarr forgive him for what he has done. Pease, don't dwell on his misdeeds but on his good side, the side that took an orphan in and raised him, out of the goodness of his heart.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 01:20 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:07 PM)

"That's good" He replied, but he didn't sound like he was really present in the conversation.

Walter gazed at Isidor. "You don't look like you got much sleep," he commented. "Nether did I in fact. I better get something in me before I double over in pain."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:22 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:20 PM)

Walter gazed at Isidor. "You don't look like you got much sleep," he commented. "Nether did I in fact. I better get something in me before I double over in pain."

"I saw you last night," Goranthir said, holding out his hand. "But I don't think we were properly introduced. I'm Goranthir."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:29 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 07:19 PM)

"We can practice more with the sword today, then," Loranna says, cupping her chin thoughtfully.

"Shield spells will help with arrows," she says. "Magic ... a reflect spell, or an absorb magicka, would be the best overall defense. Though such defenses will make it harder for us to cast spells on you, like the healing spell I cast. Still, I use absorb magicka all the time, I can probably help you figure something out - an amulet with a brief-lived reflect or absorb effect, simply making sure you have a spell cast on you when you're defending for us ..."

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:20 PM)

Walter gazed at Isidor. "You don't look like you got much sleep," he commented. "Nether did I in fact. I better get something in me before I double over in pain."

"Is something wrong?" Loranna asks Walter, getting up from her seat. "I'm a healer; let me see what I can do ..."

Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 01:33 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 06:22 PM)

"I saw you last night," Goranthir said, holding out his hand. "But I don't think we were properly introduced. I'm Goranthir."

Walter shook his hand. "Walter here," he said, "And Walter would be hungry." He didn't grin, but there was an odd gleam in his teal eyes.

QUOTE

"Is something wrong?" Loranna asks Walter, getting up from her seat. "I'm a healer; let me see what I can do ..."

"No. I just don't eat as much as I should," he replied.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:34 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:20 PM)

Walter gazed at Isidor. "You don't look like you got much sleep," he commented. "Nether did I in fact. I better get something in me before I double over in pain."

Isidor sighed and said "No...not at all. Haunted, by demons..."

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Tsei ordered a drink, and ignored the man who came up to her. At first, that is. "Whas a pree'y lil' ting like you, doin' here?" Tsei ignored him, until he grabbed her arm. Tsei smiled, and wove a charm spell into her voice. "Why don't you go kiss the barkeeeep?" She added the e's with a sultry hiss.

The man got up, walked over to the barkeep and kissed him on the lips.

The tavern exploded with laughter, and Tsei went back to her drink.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 01:38 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 03:34 PM)

Isidor sighed and said "No...not at all. Haunted, by demons..."

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Tsei ordered a drink, and ignored the man who came up to her. At first, that is. "Whas a pree'y lil' ting like you, doin' here?" Tsei ignored him, until he grabbed her arm. Tsei smiled, and wove a charm spell into her voice. "Why don't you go kiss the barkeeeep?" She added the e's with a sultry hiss.

The man got up, walked over to the barkeep and kissed him on the lips.

The tavern exploded with laughter, and Tsei went back to her drink.

Falco decided to clear his head of Hulayn with alcohol. He approached the tavern and entered,noing the argonian woman standing there. He began clicking and hissing at her in the hist language, "Good morning there... I am Falco Redflash, and I would be happy to help you around this smoothskin town."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:39 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 07:34 PM)

Isidor sighed and said "No...not at all. Haunted, by demons..."

Loranna calls for more food for Walter, and looks at Isidor with a sympathetic yet concerned expression.

"Want to talk about it?" she asks Isidor quietly. "Either now or later?"

Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 01:41 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:39 PM)

Loranna calls for more food for Walter, and looks at Isidor with a sympathetic yet concerned expression.

"Want to talk about it?" she asks Isidor quietly. "Either now or later?"

"Thanks," he said quietly to Loranna.

His attention turned towards Isidor, and he frowned a little. A shadow passed over Walter's face as he pondered a bit.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:42 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:39 PM)

Loranna calls for more food for Walter, and looks at Isidor with a sympathetic yet concerned expression.

"Want to talk about it?" she asks Isidor quietly. "Either now or later?"

Razbiah hurried in with food. "I'm making it as fast as I can, b'Vek!"

It was her custom to leave the breakfast out for people to help themselves in the morning, and she hadn't realized how quickly it had been consumed.

"Begging your pardon."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:39 PM)

Loranna calls for more food for Walter, and looks at Isidor with a sympathetic yet concerned expression.

"Want to talk about it?" she asks Isidor quietly. "Either now or later?"

"Maybe later..." his voice trailed off.

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:41 PM)

"Thanks," he said quietly to Loranna.

His attention turned towards Isidor, and he frowned a little. A shadow passed over Walter's face as he pondered a bit.

Isidor felt Walter's gaze on him, but he didn't feel like talking much. In fact, he felt a lot like throwing up.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 01:44 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 07:42 PM)

Shaka finally spoke up. "Razbiah, the seasoning was even better this morning. Thanks."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 07:33 PM)

Walter shook his hand. "Walter here," he said, "And Walter would be hungry." He didn't grin, but there was an odd gleam in his teal eyes.

Goranthir looked at him, and said under his breath. "And Walter would be rudely demanding ..."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 07:42 PM)

"S'allright Razbiah; just we had more people for breakfast today than usual," Loranna says, her voice concilliatory. "And one or two gluttons looking for seconds as well," she adds with a wink.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 07:44 PM)

Shaka finally spoke up. "Razbiah, the seasoning was even better this morning. Thanks."

Razbiah blushed. "I don't believe I did anything different, sir, but thank you."

She hurried back to the kitchen. These people were hungry this morning. She should have known, after yesterday's fight, that they would be.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 01:49 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:45 PM)

"S'allright Razbiah; just we had more people for breakfast today than usual," Loranna says, her voice concilliatory. "And one or two gluttons looking for seconds as well," she adds with a wink.

Tris looked as if he might say something to Razbiah about the food, but changed his mind. Women were unpredictable; if you told a woman she had lost weight and looked good, she might slap you for implying she had looked fat before.

He frowned, looking at Isidor. Maybe someday there would be time to deal with everyone's demons.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 01:50 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 06:45 PM)

Goranthir looked at him, and said under his breath. "And Walter would be rudely demanding ..."

Walter twitched slightly but said nothing. He then gingerly took some food for himself and ate silently and delicately.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 01:57 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 07:49 PM)

Loranna notes Tris's frown, her eyes implying she has similar thoughts.

She looks around the table, settling back on Goranthir. " ... So, did any of those ideas sound good?" she asks. "Either have me keep an absorb magicka spell on you or get you an amulet of same?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 01:58 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 07:38 PM)

Tsei darted her eyes towards the clicking and said "I don't speak Hist." She returned to her drink.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 02:02 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 06:57 PM)

"That can't hurt," Tris said, "But he got shot full of arrows yesterday, and that's not magic. I think we just have to accept the fact that some people are there to hold fire, and keep them healed. Not that I'm saying I'd like to be that person."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:03 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 03:58 PM)

Tsei darted her eyes towards the clicking and said "I don't speak Hist." She returned to her drink.

An argonian who doesn't speak hist? Now I've seen everything...

He replied in his standard tounge, "Good morning there... I am Falco Redflash, and I would be happy to help you around this town of smooth-skins. But may I ask why you don't speak hist?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:06 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 08:02 PM)

Goranthir laughed. "It's not that bad. I like the idea of an amulet or something I can use when it's needed. If it's constant effect, then I won't be able to be healed, but if I can choose when to activate, that'd be best..."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:07 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:03 PM)

"Not from Black Marsh."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:09 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 08:06 PM)

"See, I'm so used to being the healer that I just went and made my armor constant effect," Loranna says, laughing a bit. "Plus I tend to use potions for healing a lot as well."

"I'll see what we can get you; between Slyvos and the Mage Guild we have resources enough to make whatever we feel we need," she says. "Even if we don't know yet if it will all work out there, no reason not to prepare for what we can."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:09 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:07 PM)

"Not from Black Marsh."

"Neither am I... In fact I have never been... May I ask your name?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:10 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:09 PM)

"Neither am I... In fact I have never been... May I ask your name?"

She muttered something about asking too much, and then said "Tsei."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:13 AM

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

She muttered something about asking too much, and then said "Tsei."

"Tsei, such a pretty name... Are you from here? Or are you just passing through?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:13 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:13 PM)

"Tsei, such a pretty name... Are you from here? Or are you just passing through?"

"Vas."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:14 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:09 PM)

"Thanks, and I probably should carry some potions with me, like you said, but I don't know where they're kept," Goranthir smiled. "Now, what was your question about my sword?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:15 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:13 PM)

"Vas."

"Telvanni then... Why are you here in Ald Raathim, I thought telvanni never strayed far from their towers."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:16 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:15 PM)

"Telvanni then... Why are you here in Ald Raathim, I thought telvanni never strayed far from their towers."

Tsei rolled her eyes and said "I'm not Telvanni. I'm whatever I want to be." She wove a charm spell into her voice and said "Including your deepest desiresssss."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:19 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 08:14 PM)

"Thanks, and I probably should carry some potions with me, like you said, but I don't know where they're kept," Goranthir smiled. "Now, what was your question about my sword?"

"I'm wondering just how wide an area it can strike at once," Loranna says. "Tris poited out an effective tactic - I cast Dispel on the opposing team right off the bat, and you blast them with Kynerine immediately thereafter. Knock most of them off their feet, let our fighters advance with less fear of taking incoming fire. Then I thought. if anyone managed to break through our fighters' lines, you could use the sword to keep them at bay before they got in close - assuming of course they don't pull the same trick Dram did."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:19 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:16 PM)

Tsei rolled her eyes and said "I'm not Telvanni. I'm whatever I want to be." She wove a charm spell into her voice and said "Including your deepest desiresssss."

"So, are you an advnturer of sorts...." Falco found his eyelids began to droop, Tsei seemed to suddenly be much prettier....

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:22 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:19 PM)

"So, are you an advnturer of sorts...." Falco found his eyelids began to droop, Tsei seemed to suddenly be much prettier....

Tsei smiled, and let her tounge lick the Argonian's cheek. She returned to her drink, again.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:23 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:19 PM)

"Let me practice!" Goranthir excitedly got up from the table. "I'll let you know!"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:26 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:22 PM)

Tsei smiled, and let her tounge lick the Argonian's cheek. She returned to her drink, again.

Falco returned it with one of his own. There's something odd about her... Something not quite right. He put these thoughts out of his mind and began nuzzling he with his snout.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:27 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:26 PM)

Falco returned it with one of his own. There's something odd about her... Something not quite right. He put these thoughts out of his mind and began nuzzling he with his snout.

Tsei smiled and said "Maybe later." She left some gold on the counter, and dissapeared.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:28 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 13 2005, 08:23 PM)

"Let me practice!" Goranthir excitedly got up from the table. "I'll let you know!"

Loranna chuckles. "Someone's happy at the thought of reducing incoming fire at his head," she says, shaking her head with amusement. "Do let me know; I'll be making up some nasty little potions to give our archers for dipping their arrows in. I can think of a few things a mage would really not like coursing through their system in a fight, being one myself."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:27 PM)

Tsei smiled and said "Maybe later." She left some gold on the counter, and dissapeared.

"Indeed..." I'll have to remeber her, thought Falco. He took his own drink and began drinking it.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 02:32 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:28 PM)

"I'll let you know how it goes," Goranthir smiled, bowed to the company, and left to practice.

ooc -- Out for a few hours or more, so assume Goranthir is off practicing somewhere ...

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:35 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:29 PM)

"Indeed..." I'll have to remeber her, thought Falco. He took his own drink and began drinking it.

Tsei had recalled to outside of the tavern, where she sipped her drink and smiled. She wondered where the action was in this town....She walked into town, and looked around for a commoner. She happened upon a Dunmer woman and asked her, a spell in her voice again "Where could I find some funnnn in this town?" The woman reacted by blushing and then saying "Dres Loranna is the lady of the town; perhaps you could talk to her." Tsei smiled, and dissapeared.

She reappeared outside of the castle. She stood for a moment. She was an Argonian, of medium height. While she wasn't stunning, she had an air of beauty about her. She was bosomy, or as bosomy as an Argonian woman was. She wore nothing but a robe, and an amulet. Her age was twenty, or so.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:41 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 08:35 PM)

Tsei finds herself facting two bonemold-clad guards, looking as friendly and as approachable as guards ever do - which is to say, they looked ready to tell her to keep moving.

"Hail stranger! State your name and business here," a gravelly voice says to Tsei.

Posted by: Zarrexaij Yesterday, 02:42 AM

Walter blinked and stared at the rest of the group. "Something's odd here," he commented.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:41 PM)

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 13 2005, 08:42 PM)

Walter blinked and stared at the rest of the group. "Something's odd here," he commented.

Tsei smiled, an inviting smile, at the guards, and the Breton.

"Just a simple Argonian girl. Looking for a place to stay for the night." She winked.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:48 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 08:47 PM)

Tsei smiled, an inviting smile, at the guards, and the Breton.

"Just a simple Argonian girl. Looking for a place to stay for the night." She winked.

"There's a tavern back in town for that," the second guard said in a slightly less gravelly voice. "Should be perfectly suitable for you, Argonian."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:49 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:48 PM)

"There's a tavern back in town for that," the second guard said in a slightly less gravelly voice. "Should be perfectly suitable for you, Argonian."

Tsei nodded, a grin still on her face. "Just wanted to see if there was anyone to talk tooooo." Her voice was smooth and silky.

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:50 PM)

"Don't worry, my friends, she's with me" came Falco's voice. He put his hand on her shoulder, "Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like to be let in..."

Tsei looked back at Falco. "With you, my dear? I'm not "with" anyone. Just here enjoying the company." She winked.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 02:50 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 04:48 PM)

"There's a tavern back in town for that," the second guard said in a slightly less gravelly voice. "Should be perfectly suitable for you, Argonian."

"Don't worry, my friends, she's with me" came Falco's voice. He put his hand on her shoulder, "Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like to be let in..."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 02:52 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 08:49 PM)

Tsei nodded, a grin still on her face. "Just wanted to see if there was anyone to talk tooooo." Her voice was smooth and silky.

"There's a whole town of people to talk to; surely you noticed them?" the first guard asks, his tone gruff.

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 08:50 PM)

"Don't worry, my friends, she's with me" came Falco's voice. He put his hand on her shoulder, "Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like to be let in..."

"With you?" the second guard says, staring at Falco. "New partner in crime, Falco?"

"Does the Lady know you're bringing her in?" the first asks Falco.

"Or is she here to help with the arena?" the second asks, looking Tsei over.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 08:52 PM)

"There's a whole town of people to talk to; surely you noticed them?" the first guard asks, his tone gruff.
"With you?" the second guard says, staring at Falco. "New partner in crime, Falco?"

"Does the Lady know you're bringing her in?" the first asks Falco.

"Or is she here to help with the arena?" the second asks, looking Tsei over.

"Very well...I suppose I'll leave. See if I can find some friends to play with." She winked at the group and walked slowly away.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:01 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 04:54 PM)

"Very well...I suppose I'll leave. See if I can find some friends to play with." She winked at the group and walked slowly away.

"No need to, I can introduce you too the lady Loranna. I'm sure you and her will become friends." He turned to the guards, "I wish to introduce her to the lady, I believ that it would be in their mutual benefit."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:03 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:01 PM)

The guards look at one another, then one turns to head into the castle.

After a few moments, the guard returns.

"The Lady says she will speak with your friend, Falco," he mutters. "She awaits you in her study."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:06 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:01 PM)

Tsei smiled, and flickered her tounge against Falco's cheek again.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:03 PM)

"Ooh, the Lady? Sounds intresting. Let's go!" She puts her arm in Falco's.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:08 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 05:06 PM)

Tsei smiled, and flickered her tounge against Falco's cheek again.
"Ooh, the Lady? Sounds intresting. Let's go!" She puts her arm in Falco's.

As they walked Falco began asking her questions, "So what do you do for a living anyway? Why do you want to speak to the lady?

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:09 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:08 PM)

As they walked Falco began asking her questions, "So what do you do for a living anyway? Why do you want to speak to the lady?

"A mage, dear." She put another spell into her voice and said "Just to meet some intresting people." She smiles.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:10 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 05:09 PM)

"A mage, dear." She put another spell into her voice and said "Just to meet some intresting people." She smiles.

"Ah... a mage... You will find the people here quite 'interesting' to say the least."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:11 AM

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

"Ah... a mage... You will find the people here quite 'interesting' to say the least."

"Sounds excellenttttt. Are we almost there?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:13 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 09:11 PM)

"Sounds excellenttttt. Are we almost there?"

Tsei and Falco find their way to the study; Loranna is within, waiting for them.

"Greetings," she says, nodding to Tsei with a smile. "I'm Dres Loranna; I hear you wished to speak with me." She looks to Falco, evidentally awaiting introductions.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:17 AM

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

"This is Tsei M'lady a mage and a meeter of interesting people, it seems she wished to speak to you, so I obliged her request I hope it hasn't inconvenienced you.."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 03:18 AM

Summary: Kratos has become fully healed after his close encounter with death and is currently at the arena practicing his mace techniques on a stuffed dummy.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:21 AM

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

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:17 PM)

"This is Tsei M'lady a mage and a meeter of interesting people, it seems she wished to speak to you, so I obliged her request I hope it hasn't inconvenienced you.."

"Pleasure to meet you, m'lady. I'm new in town, and was looking to meet some of the more intresting persons about town. Falco, here" She looked fondly at the Argonian "said you might be someone to speak to about events here." She had placed an extra heavy charm enchantment in her voice, to guarantee that Loranna would be enchanted with her.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:29 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 09:21 PM)

"I see ..." Loranna says, her expression wavering between curiosity and a more pointed interest for a brief moment.

However, Tsei's spell is hampered by the absorb effects Loranna routinely has active on her via her jewelry, and by the fact that she's seen Arynel weave charm spells into his voice often enough - and copied his trick for her own use - to be able to guess what's happening when she feels an influx of magicka.

"Falco dear, how long have you known your friend here?" Loranna asks, turning to look at the male Argonian, eyebrows raised and head tilted.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 03:31 AM

After having used up all his anger on the practice dummy, Kratos is on his way to the tavern to find out how the battle went. "I should have expected that the Daedra would pack a punch." Kratos thought to himself, "Now I have yet another scar to show for my underestimation."

He reached the tavern and entered, he took a seat in a far corner and waited for one of his friends to show up.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:32 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 05:29 PM)

"Must be going on half an hour now.." said Falco, his voice transfixed by Tsei's still active charm spell.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:34 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:29 PM)

Tsei's smile falters for a moment and then she says "Forgive the enchantments, ma'am. I find people don't like me much otherwise."

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:32 PM)

"Must be going on half an hour now.." said Falco, his voice transfixed by Tsei's still active charm spell.

She turns to Falco, and casts another small enchantment on him. "Especially men." She adds to Loranna.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:38 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 09:34 PM)

Tsei's smile falters for a moment and then she says "Forgive the enchantments, ma'am. I find people don't like me much otherwise."
She turns to Falco, and casts another small enchantment on him. "Especially men." She adds to Loranna.

Loranna clears her throat. "Perhaps dear, but all the same - I'd prefer to meet you as you are, without the enchantments."

She glances at Falco, frowning. "And as much as I enjoy seeing men swoon over pretty women ... let's not mess with his head Tsei." She raises her fingers. "If you would ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:39 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:38 PM)

"Very well" she sighed. She lowered the enchantment, and said "Better?" She's not sure of Falco's reaction...

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:42 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 05:39 PM)

"Very well" she sighed. She lowered the enchantment, and said "Better?" She's not sure of Falco's reaction...

Falco's thoughts suddenly become much clearer and more consice. "Now Tsei, there was no true need to cast a charm spell on me. I was already charmed with you top begin with..."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:43 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:42 PM)

Falco's thoughts suddenly become much clearer and more consise. "Now Tsei, there was no true need to cast a charm spell on me. I was already charmed with you top begin with..."

"I doubt it" She said, slightly ashamed. "I should go." She makes her way to the door.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:44 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:42 PM)

Falco's thoughts suddenly become much clearer and more consise. "Now Tsei, there was no true need to cast a charm spell on me. I was already charmed with you top begin with..."

Loranna makes an odd expression. "I'll have to leave that judgement up to you," she says to Tsei, her lips gradually curling into a grin. "I must confess I see little change ..."

She winks a bit, and says "Let's try this conversation from the beginning again. You say you wish to meet interesting people? Perhaps you could tell us a little bit about yourself."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 03:47 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 05:43 PM)

"I doubt it" She said, slightly ashamed. "I should go." She makes her way to the door.

"You have the lady's audience... There is no need to leave now.."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:50 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:44 PM)

"Well, you may see little change, but most men do....I'm a mage, or a mage-theif. Or something like that. I use my magick to decive and to sneak. Make of it what you will."

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 09:47 PM)

"You have the lady's audience... There is no need to leave now.."

Tsei smiles, and looks adoringly at Falco.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 03:56 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 09:50 PM)

"Well, you may see little change, but most men do....I'm a mage, or a mage-theif. Or something like that. I use my magick to decive and to sneak. Make of it what you will."
Tsei smiles, and looks adoringly at Falco.

Loranna finds herself feeling a bit bad about calling Tsei on her charm spell, despite believing she had the right to ask she refrain from using charms on her and Falco. She makes a note to practice being more circumspect later.

"A mage-thief - a Nightblade then?" Loranna asks, glancing at Falco and noting Tsei's adoring look.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:58 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 09:56 PM)

"No...not much use with a dagger. I'm better with using magic as a concealent, rather then a weapon."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:12 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 05:58 PM)

"No...not much use with a dagger. I'm better with using magic as a concealent, rather then a weapon."

"Ah a mage thief... I never learned magic, but I always assumed it would help me out in my...line of work."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:14 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:12 PM)

"Ah a mage thief... I never learned magic, but I always assumed it would help me out in my...line of work."

"Are you a sneak too, Falco? I like you more every minute."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:16 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 10:14 PM)

"Are you a sneak too, Falco? I like you more every minute."

Loranna raises her eyebrows, not sure if she should be smiling or asking Dram to double the guard right now.

"Falco is a roguish sort, you could say," she says. "His first day here was ... colorful. But he's proven to be a good friend ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:17 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:14 PM)

"Are you a sneak too, Falco? I like you more every minute."

"Aye, a sneak... a swindler... a sword fighter... and most recently a fop. My profession is collectively known as Rogue."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:23 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 10:16 PM)

"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, I won't steal anything."

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:17 PM)

"Aye, a sneak... a swindler... a sword fighter... and most recently a fop. My profession is collectively known as Rogue."

"Sword fighter?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:24 AM

Kratos had become impatient waiting at the tavern and decided to head to the castle instead. He arrived at the castle and entered the study, "Well hello my lady am I interrupting anything?" Kratos said noticing Falco and a stranger in her company.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:25 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:24 PM)

Loranna looks to Kratos, saying "Hello Kratos; your wounds have healed?"

She nods to Tei. "We are meeting with another newcomer to Ald Raathim right now; Tsei, this is Kratos, former Ordinator and fellow survivor of the Blue Dawn."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:25 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:23 PM)

"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, I won't steal anything."

"Thats what I said when I arrived!" Falco laughed.

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:23 PM)

"Sword fighter?"

"Why yes, I know a thing or two about handling a saber."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:28 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:24 PM)

"Tsei, nice to meet you."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 10:25 PM)

"Ordinator....? Er, oh, former. Good. That's good."

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:25 PM)

"Thats what I said when I arrived!" Falco laughed.
"Why yes, I know a thing or two about handling a saber."

"Perhaps you could show me some time?"

========================

Isidor has left the hall, and gone to look for Loranna. He happens upon Loranna's study, where Falco, Kratos, and an unknown Argonian stood. "Greetings, all."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:30 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:25 PM)

Kratos replied, "Yes I have fully recovered I think you have some understanding of what happened then?" Kratos turned his attention to Tei and spoke, "Ah so I have the pleasure of addressing another mage then?" He said after noticing her robes.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:30 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:30 PM)

"You could call me that, I suppose." She said, with a grin.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:31 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:28 PM)

"Tsei, nice to meet you."
"Ordinator....? Er, oh, former. Good. That's good."
"Perhaps you could show me some time?"

========================

Isidor has left the hall, and gone to look for Loranna. He happens upon Loranna's study, where Falco, Kratos, and an unknown Argonian stood. "Greetings, all."

"Indeed I would be more than willing to show you how to wield a blade."

Isidor entered and Falco turned his head to the nord. "Greetings Isidor!"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:32 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:30 PM)

"I heard you had been wounded and were recovering," Loranna says, noting Isidor coming in. "Busy hour," she comments. "This promises to be an eventful day."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:33 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:31 PM)

"Indeed I would be more than willing to show you how to wield a blade."

Isidor entered and Falco turned his head to the nord. "Greetings Isidor!"

Tsei smiled and turned to the big Nord. "Nice to meet you." She muttered. She turns to Falco "Perhaps we should go now? Maybe back to your room?"

======================

"Nice to meet you" he mumbeled. "I see you have company, Loranna. I'll talk to you later." He turns to leave.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:35 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:33 PM)

"Why sure thing. Let me show you the way Tsei."

He looked to Isidor "No need Isidor we were just leaving."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:39 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:35 PM)

"Why sure thing. Let me show you the way Tsei."

Tsei smiled and said "Better then staying in the tavern."

QUOTE(AR)

He looked to Isidor "No need Isidor we were just leaving."

"Ah, but Kratos is still here. My matter to discuss with Loranna is rather...private."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:41 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 07:32 PM)

"I heard you had been wounded and were recovering," Loranna says, noting Isidor coming in. "Busy hour," she comments. "This promises to be an eventful day."

Kratos took a seat and nodded to Isidor as he entered, "I see, yes I was wounded even while we were planning strategies and I almost met the gods." Kratos said. "I was wondering if you have a Temple here, i've only been here a shortwhile now and still have not seen everything in Ald Raathim." Kratos said after deciding not to ask about the quest they were to embark on, he figured that could wait for later conversation.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:43 AM

[quote=Stargazey,Aug 13 2005, 07:39 PM]
[/quote]
"Ah, but Kratos is still here. My matter to discuss with Loranna is rather...private."

[/quote]

"Yes I see I will let you discuss what you wish, I will be in the tavern if I am needed." Kratos said after having walked half way out of the study.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:44 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:41 PM)

"We have a small temple, back in town," Loranna says. "It's not very large but they maintain a number of shrines there, I recall."

As Kratos leaves, she glances at Isidor, her brow slightly furrowed. "What is it, dear?" she asks.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:45 AM

[quote=SpartanShea117,Aug 13 2005, 10:43 PM]
"Ah, but Kratos is still here. My matter to discuss with Loranna is rather...private."

[/quote]

"Yes I see I will let you discuss what you wish, I will be in the tavern if I am needed." Kratos said after having walked half way out of the study.

[/quote]

"No, I insist, please stay. I have other things to.." he trailed off and walked out.

============
"Falco, can we go? I'm very tired."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:46 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:45 PM)

"Falco, can we go? I'm very tired."

Falco nodded and took her towards his room.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:55 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:46 PM)

Falco nodded and took her towards his room.

When they arrived, Tsei had a mischevious grin on her face. "There's only one bed. Wherever will I sleep?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:57 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 06:55 PM)

When they arrived, Tsei had a mischevious grin on her face. "There's only one bed. Wherever will I sleep?"

"Don't worry we can share...." said Falco with an even more mischievious look on his face.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 04:58 AM

Kratos arrived at the tavern and drank many glasses of sujamma, afterwhich he roamed the streets and finally passed out in the middle of the street between the castle and the blacksmith.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:00 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 10:57 PM)

"Don't worry we can share...." said Falco with an even more mischievious look on his face.

She winked. She went into bed, pulled the covers over her and loosened her robe. "Good night" She said.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:07 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 13 2005, 07:00 PM)

She winked. She went into bed, pulled the covers over her and loosened her robe. "Good night" She said.

Despite the fact that it was barely the afternoon Falco got in as well. "You know I'm pretty tired too..."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 13 2005, 11:07 PM)

Despite the fact that it was barely the afternoon Falco got in as well. "You know I'm pretty tired too..."

Tsei rubbed up against Falco, then closed her eyes. She was asleep very soon.

=================

Isidor wanders through Ald Rathiaam, his head hung low. He couldn't believe he was saying this, but he was jealous of Falco. He walked foward, and a tear rolled down his cheek.

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:51 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 13 2005, 10:58 PM)

Kratos arrived at the tavern and drank many glasses of sujamma, afterwhich he roamed the streets and finally passed out in the middle of the street between the castle and the blacksmith.

After practicing some archery and Destruction spells, Raithen came upon a very drunk and very unconcious Kratos whom looked like he had died in the middle of the street. He was attracting a rather large group of children who seemed intent on poking him with sticks untill he awoke.

Raithen entered the company of the children (some seemed impressed of a Wizard being amongst them, and some simply ran away, scared), and began lightly kicking Kratos in the gut. "Wake up, you drunk," said Raithen with a smile.

Raithen did the honor of taking the still passed-out Kratos to a room in the tavern, hoping he will be better the next day.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:22 AM

The little boy, one of the Nordic settlers, just old enough to learn to ride, sat on the dock at Ald Raathim, idly throwing rocks into the lapping waves, turned red and gold by the setting sun. He was dreaming of slaying great shining red dragons which flashed through the waves. Throwing a rock far out into the surf, something caught his eye. Something that, just like the sunset-tinted waves, gleamed red and gold. Something that invoked an even greater sense of adventure in a young boy. Sails.

The boy lept to his feet and squinted his blue eyes agains the sinking sun. They weren't the sails of the old sour-faced Dunmer merchants, they were warships.

He lept excitedly from his perch and ran into town yelling to anyone who would listen, "Imperials! The Legion is coming to the port! The Legion is coming!"

By the time anyone a bit more mature had reached the docks, the red-sailed ship had pulled alongside the harbor, and its lines were being secured.

A small group of armored Legionnaires stood on the deck, but two in particular stood out from the rest.

The first was a smiling young man whos golden hair competed with his golden breastplate for which could shine most brightly in the sun.

The other was the largest, ugliest orc anyone had ever seen.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:30 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 12:22 AM)

Loranna's day had been one of routine business and alchemical work. The groundwork for new trading routes was being set up. The school needed more funding. The trainers Loranna had called needed places to stay. And her companions, especially their archers, would need potions for healing and protection, and for hurting their enemies.

By the time the Imperial ships had been sighted, she had been relaxing in her study, sipping some filn and reading up on The Real Barenziah. When she hears the cries, she gets up, a smile coming to her face. Quickly, she makes herself presentable, donning a fresh dress and hurrying out to the docks to greet their visitors.

"Captain Cyndarius, hello! You and your men are welcome sights here in Ald Raathim," she says, beaming. She even smiles at the Orc, nodding in greeting.

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:38 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 12:22 AM)

Hearing about the excitment, Raithen Arthat made his way to the docks, hoping to catch a glimpse og whatever was happeneing. Upon arriving he saw a ship docked in the harbor; an Imperial ship with a dashing young man in golden breastplat on deck.

Raithen noticed that Loranna was here, and after she went up to speak with the officers, Raithen (along with the rest of the crowd) waited for something to happen...

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:45 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 10:30 PM)

The young blonde man smiled wider and bowed. "Thank you for the invitation, Loranna. Nice to have an excuse to get away from daily routines."

"I'll second that," the scarred orc said, in a grumbling voice. He bowed awkwardly but politely to Loranna, his grey hair slapping his heavy forehead as he did so.

"This, if you remember, is Gruznob, Sergeant of the Eighth Cohort," Cyndarius said.

"And I'm sure you remember my Lieutenant, Merey," he said as a lanky young man in a silver breastplate and spotless dress cloak stepped forward, smoothing down his rather greasy hair before offering his hand, then remembering himself and bowing instead.

"Fu... um, very nice to see you again, Lady," Merey said.

The soldiers were unloading a few heavy bundles onto the dock. Behind them, a dark little Bosmer man slipped off board and made for a less crowded spot.

Cyndarius offered his arm to Loranna. "I tried not to bring too many people. I didn't want us to be a bother for you. Just a few of the men, you know. I brought tents, so we won't put you out at all."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:50 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 12:45 AM)

The young blonde man smiled wider and bowed. "Than you for the invitation, Loranna. Nice to have an excuse to get away from daily routines."

"I'll second that," the scarred orc said, in a grumbling voice. He bowed awkwardly but politely to Loranna, his grey hair slapping his heavy forehead as he did so.

"This, if you remember, is Gruznob, Sergeant of the Eighth Cohort," Cyndarius said.

"And I'm sure you remember my Lieutenant, Merey," he said as a lanky young man in a silver breastplate and spotless dress cloak stepped forward, smoothing down his rather greasy hair before offering his hand, then remembering himself and bowing instead.

"Fu... um, very nice to see you again, Lady," Merey said.

The soldiers were unloading a few heavy bundles onto the dock. Behind them, a dark little Bosmer man slipped off board and made for a less crowded spot.

Cyndarius offered his arm to Loranna. "I tried not to bring too many people. I didn't want us to be a bother for you. Just a few of the men, you know. I brought tents, so we won't put you out at all."

"Cyndarius ..." she says, about to insist that she put everyone in the castle. Then, she counted the soldiers and says " ... Ah; actually dear, between the castle and the tavern we might have room enough for you and your men without needing tents ..."

"Gruznob, Merey, it's a pleasure to see you both again," Loranna says, smiling. "I'm happy to see you've been keeping the Captain out of trouble.

Her eyes are drawn to the dark little Bosmer for a moment, as she says to Cyndarius "I trust the journey was pleasant, Captain? And have you heard word from your brother lately? I've not seen him in a while ..."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:53 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 12:50 AM)

Her eyes are drawn to the dark little Bosmer for a moment, as she says to Cyndarius "I trust the journey was pleasant, Captain? And have you heard word from your brother lately? I've not seen him in a while ..."

Shaka stood near the docks, watching the arrival. He had almost forgotten how impressive the regular Legion could be; he had only served the Imperial Cult himself. He wore the Dragonbone Cuirass again, with a travelling cloak thrown over it.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:02 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 13 2005, 10:50 PM)

"Cyndarius ..." she says, about to insist that she put everyone in the castle. Then, she counted the soldiers and says " ... Ah; actually dear, between the castle and the tavern we might have room enough for you and your men without needing tents ..."

"Gruznob, Merey, it's a pelasure to see you both again," Loranna says, smiling. "I'm happy to see you've been keeping the Captain out of trouble.

Her eyes are drawn to the dark little Bosmer for a moment, as she says to Cyndarius "I trust the journey was pleasant, Captain? And have you heard word from your brother lately? I've not seen him in a while ..."

"It's a full time job, Ma'am," said Merey, and Gruznob snickered a wet snicker.

"No," Cyndarius said, ignoring them, "the last I heard from my brother, he was taking a trip to Summerset Isle, I believe, but I'm sure you know that much. Haven't heard from him since. I don't worry, though.

"Well, not much, at least." he added with a grin.

The slight Bosmer fell into stride beside Cyndarius, staying just a bit behind him, like a shy cat.

"This is Spooky," Cyndarius said to Loranna's questioning look. "Well, that's not his real name, but when we try to pronounce that, it just makes him cringe, so we call him Spooky. He's rather shy."

The lithe little man turned his huge, cricket-black eyes on Loranna for a moment and nodded quickly, before looking away.

Passing the Argonian, Cyndarius gave him a polite nod. "Lots of new faces here, Loranna. The town looks like it's grown a great deal since I was last here. I'm glad to see it!"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:05 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 01:02 AM)

"It's a full time job, Ma'am," said Merey, and Gruznob snickered a wet snicker.

"No," Cyndarius said, "the last I heard from my brother, he was taking a trip to Summerset Isle, I believe, but I'm sure you know that much. Haven't heard from him since. I don't worry, though.

"Well, not much at least." he added with a grin.

The slight Bosmer fell into stride beside Cyndarius, staying just a bit behind him, like a shy cat.

"This is Spooky," Cyndarius said to Loranna's questioning look. "Well, that's not his real name, but when we try to pronounce that, it just makes him cringe, so we call him Spooky. He's rather shy."

The lithe little man turned his huge, cricket-black eyes on Loranna for a moment and nodded quickly, before looking away.

Passing the Argonian, Cyndarius gave him a polite nod. "Lots of new faces here, Loranna. The town looks like it's grown a great deal since I was last here. I'm glad to see it!"

"Thank you; we are growing and we continue to grow," Loranna says. "I have high hopes for Ald Raathim in the coming years. And many, many new faces that I'd like you to meet ..."

She nods to Spooky, saying "A pleasure, dear."

Nodding to Raithen and Shaka, Loranna says "Let's head to the castle; we can sit down and talk there."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 12:05 AM)

Tris joined them at the castle. He had known Cyndarius was coming, and when he left; but boats were almost impossible to track from the Void.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:20 AM

Anya sat on her bed, admiring her latest adjustment to her matte black Glass Curaiss. She had added a belt with several pouches affixed to it, holding dozens of shurikens.

The shurikens were enchanted ones she had found in the bottom of her traveling bag, the one she had thrown into the closet and had given little though to. Upon finding them, she had more made, thinking they'd be useful since they were more accurate and faster than a bow at closer range, and reflect wasn't a problem. Plus she prefered them over bows, even though she was more than proficient at both. The spells ranged from silence to dispel, spells that would help her damage them more with her heavier weapons, and were nice when the mages were occupied.

She had worked on it for a distraction, as she didn't feel like going back to her previous training. The bottles of Restore Magicka that littered the floor and the full bottles on her nightstand were a testament to that. She had been trying to improve her magic for her singular spell at the moment, Invisiblilty, that she had learned two days ago.

Huffing in fustration, she squinched her face in concentration. Her hand came up in customary wave to start the spell, and she shimmered as the light bent around her. She counted off the seconds until she reappered. "That was the easy part..." She waved her hand a second time, counting the seconds again. She closed her eyes, "Did it work?"

Warily opening an eye, she peeked at the mirror, her eyes then snapping open in jubilation, "By the Nines! Three times, I can finally cast it three times!" She realized it seemed silly that she was excited over this indifferent feat, as many accomplished mages could do much, much more, but she was happy, this was the first training in magic she had ever had.

She sat up with renewed vigor to practice some more, when a sudden realiztion dawned on her, "Oh no... yesterday was the fight with the gaurds, I'm in so much trouble now." She layed back and covered her face with her hands.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:32 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 01:20 AM)

She sat up with renewed vigor to practice some more, when a sudden realiztion dawned on her, "Oh no... yesterday was the fight with the gaurds, I'm in so much trouble now." She layed back and covered her face with her hands.

There was a knock on her door. Shaka stood there with a hand-wrapped box. "Good to see you, elf," he said, smiling. "I'm going to join some others in Loranna's study, but I wanted to give you this first."

She would find Mara's Skirt when she opened the box. Shaka didn't use it so much anymore. Though he knew Anya wouldn't wear it into battle, she might be able to wear it afterward to help restore her energy.

He knew how it would appear to her, apparently a tweed of red and black.

"Don't worry about missing the bout yesterday," he added. "We had enough people for a pick-up match anyway."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:34 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 12:32 AM)

"The pick-up group that saved the world," Tris said, with a twinkle in his eye. "We hope, anyway."

He turned to Cyndarius. "Sir, the group had its first match as a team yesterday, against Loranna's castle guard. There's an Arena here now."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:38 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 13 2005, 11:34 PM)

Cyndarius extended a broad hand. "Good to see you again, Tris.

"So, you're training warriors, I understand? Loranna mentioned something about requiring my knowledge of tactics, which sounds like a very good way for me to embarrass myself," he said with a smile.

"What, exactly, are you training for? Local militia?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:42 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 12:38 AM)

The man had the perfect handshake. No, really. It sent shivers down Tris's spine every time, like sipping a good Breton vintage.

"Um... not quite. Have you seen any ghosts lately?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:42 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 01:38 AM)

Loranna says "Well, it's a little complicated ... but the essence of it is, we're training for arena fighting against teams of warriors. We're looking to prepare an eight person team to face these other teams, and we need to learn how to work together as a fighting unit - hence, why we seek your knowledge of tactics."

Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 07:46 AM

Ald Raathim, beach-

Dante scooped up another clump of wet sand, before hurling out into the sea. He continued to do this for a little while before becoming too bored of it.

He let out a sigh, before making his way over to one of the hammocks, and sitting on it. There were a couple loud cracking noises just before Dante plummeted through the hammock and down onto the sand. "Stupid..." he muttered to himself, looking at the several cut shards of rope sitting next to him.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:49 AM

"Ooh, some sort of tourney? Interesting," Cyndarius said, his expression slightly more serious. "Well, I understand that Gruznob was a pit fighter at one point in his... career. We'll see if we can help you all out."

Gruznob looked particularly uncomfortable at the mention of ghosts. The battlescarred old Orc had, no doubt, sent many to their graves with grudges against him.

"No, Tris, although my men, and indeed all of Freetown, has been troubled by spirits lately, I haven't. How do you know about that?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:52 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 11:32 PM)

"Shaka..." Anya ran to the door, but he had already left for the study. She picked up the box.

Anya tried on the skirt, twirling in fron to f the mirror. "It's lovely. Restricts the legs though..." She folded it up and placed it on top of her dresser. She plopped back onto her bad.

Shaka... She closed her eyes and rubbed her face. What is wrong with me? Everytime someone came close to her, every muscle tensed and pushed awayed, and her mind screamed to run. She barely managed when she showed simple gestures like that.

But... but there was that small part that wanted more. She had never felt safe before, where she could completely relax, strip away her self made walls and defenses. Not even with Vondicus, though he saved her, had made her feel so protected, so warm, that she could just be little Anya, without the cynicism and caution she had built around herself to keep alive.

Only once, in the dining room after the banquet in the Queen Mother's honor, when she was crying on his shoulder.

"Why did I shed my mirage that one time, but can't do it now?" She was still trying to understand the feeling, love wasn't something she had seen. Was it simply the comfort of a strong protector? Or did she truly want him?

She was too young to remember her parents or how they loved. And she was hurt early on when her only family member she knew shunned her. Her uncle was more protecter and teacher, a master and student relationship forming, to understand any true love. And her cynical nature kept her blinded to the various couplse she met on her travels.

"I need to know..." She lept up and ran off to find Shaka.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:54 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 01:49 AM)

"Ald Raathim has had its own ghost problems," Loranna says to Cyndarius. "As has much of High Rock."

She gives Gruznob a sympathetic smile.

"Without going into too many details," she says, "if we are successful in our endevors ... the ghosts should go away, and we all be at peace again."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:55 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 12:49 AM)

"Everyone knows about that," Tris said. "There's a rift in the realm of Arkay. It's getting worse. We're going to go fix it."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:59 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 01:52 AM)

She was too young to remember her parents or how they loved. And she was hurt early on when her only family member she knew shunned her. Her uncle was more protecter and teacher, a master and student relationship forming, to understand any true love. And her cynical nature kept her blinded to the various couplse she met on her travels.

"I need to know..." She lept up and ran off to find Shaka.

Hearing Anya's door slam open and running feet, Shaka paused in the hallway.

Stupid of me not to include a note giving the full history of the Skirt, thought Shaka. Mara's avatar had given it to him after he had survived Winged Twilights in a cavern, rescuing what had appeared to be a woman in distress.

He had been surprised when the avatar had given him her blouse and skirt before recalling out, nude. Well, why would the gods care about mortal trivia like undergarments anyway, he thought, smiling slightly.

Shaka realized he would be late to the briefing with the Legion, so he continued to Loranna's study. I should have said something to them when they arrived, he thought, but I didn't want to horn in on people who seem to be old friends.

He would have to make sure to speak with Anya later.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:10 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 13 2005, 11:59 PM)

Anya caught sight of him in the hallway and ran to him. Nearly knocking him off balance, she grabbed Shaka and pulled him close. Laying her head on his chest, she stood there, her whole body quivering.

"Don't do anything, just hold me, I need... to find..." Her voice dropped off into a murmur. His rough body and tight embrace providing a safe haven, one she had only felt once before.

Standing there, her eyes beginning to water, she slowly began to force herself to relax. Bit by bit, her muscles stopped shaking. She searched for the feeling, hoping for it to be true.

"Shaka..."

Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 08:13 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 03:24 PM)

The castle-

Dante had tired of the beach, especially since he seemed to cut through everything he attempted to sit on.

He passed down one corridor, where he caught a group of people standing around. "Hey!" He shouted, before cringing at the echo it created...as he approached he repeated his greeting, "Hey, what's going on over here?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:16 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Aug 14 2005, 02:13 AM)

"Dante!" Loranna smiles. "Captain Cyndarius and his men have come to visit us and offer their advice. Come, come; everyone's welcome to join in."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:17 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 02:10 AM)

Standing there, her eyes beginning to water, she slowly began to force herself to relax. Bit by bit, her muscles stopped shaking. She searched for the feeling, hoping for it to be true.

"Shaka..."

Shaka stood for a moment, holding her tightly. He didn't trust himself to speak for a moment. It had been a long time since he had been with a woman such as this one. The kind of embrace that made time stand still.

"I'll always be here, woodelf," he murmured to her. Shaka didn't have lips in the same way as men or mer, but he could show affection in other ways. He gently nuzzled her tousled blonde hair for a second.

"Let's go talk to Loranna and her visitors," he finally said, and squeezed her hand.

Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 08:22 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 03:46 PM)

"Dante!" Loranna smiles. "Captain Cyndarius and his men have come to visit us and offer their advice. Come, come; everyone's welcome to join in."

"Captain Cyndarius?" He asked, facing the Nord. "Weren't you that guy who had the huge sword before? No...that was Aricyn, who exactly ARE you again?" He asked with a blank expression.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:25 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 12:17 AM)

"Okay..." She held hand, flexing hers in the embrace. What did I just do?

Her eyes downcast, but oblivious to all, caught her in her own world, she sifted through what just happened. She still wasn't sure why she did that. This wasn't like her. She had normally kept everyone at arms distance, cautious of their intents. But that was before. Before her sister. Now she didn't understand even herself, and she wasn't sure she entirely liked the turmoil.

Maybe I'll never know.

She let it go, content to try to be happy with what she felt now, confused by what it was. She just knew it felt nice, better than she had felt in many years. She followed Shaka to the study, not really sure what to think, or say. One step at a time.

OOC: Sleep doesn't take kindly to anyone. Good night all.

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 08:31 AM

"I'm afraid I must be leaving," Raithen piped up. "I have to catch up on the book I'm writing." After waving goodbye, the old Breton Wizard headed for the exit; his staffdoing it's usual levitation act beside him.

OOC: I'm going to have to turn in too. I stayed up last night, but I feel my eyelids drooping. G'night!

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:32 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Aug 14 2005, 12:22 AM)

"Captain Cyndarius?" He asked, facing the Nord. "Weren't you that guy who had the huge sword before? No...that was Aricyn, who exactly ARE you again?" He asked with a blank expression.

Cyndarius's eyebrow had raised at Tris's words, but he felt that this wasn't the time to delve too deeply into their meaning.

Shaking Dante's hand, he said "I'm 'that guy's' brother."

Cyndarius is the Captain of the 103rd Imperial Legion, and all-around best [censored] [censored] you're ever likely to meet," said Merey, as Cyndarius shot him a rather stern look.

"Oh," said Merey, "[censored]. Pardon my [censored] language. I forgot myself there."

Both Cyndarius and Gruznob smiled widely at Merey's innocent apology.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:36 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 02:32 AM)

Loranna had been surprised that Dante didn't remember Cyndarius - she was sure they had met during the Dawn. However, Merey's comments made further introductions unneccesary.

She chuckles, saying "Merey, you're something else. Anyway Dante, we've been ... um, you do know what we've been up to the last week, right?"

Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 08:45 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:02 PM)

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 04:06 PM)

"I don't know much." Dante said, rubbing his chin. "Though I have seen some of that...arena? You've been constructing on the days when I've decided to walk about the town some."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:55 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Aug 14 2005, 02:45 AM)

"Oh wow," Dante began... "Now I remember you, you were at the funeral of Jazbet." He said, "Nice speech you gave."

He chuckled at Merey. "This place cold use a few more men like you." Dante commented through a stifled laugh.
"I don't know much." Dante said, rubbing his chin. "Though I have seen some of that...arena? You've been constructing on the days when I've decided to walk about the town some."

"Yes; long story short, there's a rift in the realm of Arkay, which is the cause of all our ghost problems, and we're going to go fix it - which will require fighting ghosts, some rather powerful and warlike, so we're preparing via the Arena," Loranna says. "Captain Cyndarius and his men have come to help us learn how to be an effective fighting force instead of a bunch of adventurers running around the battlefield doing their own thing."

Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 09:01 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 04:25 PM)

"Oh, ok. That's...good, I guess." Dante turned to Cyndarius "How exactly are you planning to do this, anyway?" Dante asked "some sort of...'adventurer's boot camp' thing?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:04 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Aug 14 2005, 03:01 AM)

"Oh, ok. That's...good, I guess." Dante turned to Cyndarius "How exactly are you planning to do this, anyway?" Dante asked "some sort of...'adventurer's boot camp' thing?"

A servant comes to speak with Loranna.

"Dears, dinner is ready," she says. "Let's go head to the dining room and enjoy a hot meal."

Dinner would prove to be healthy, filling, and have at least some taste to it ...

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:05 AM

QUOTE(w0nders @ Aug 14 2005, 01:01 AM)

"Oh, ok. That's...good, I guess." Dante turned to Cyndarius "How exactly are you planning to do this, anyway?" Dante asked "some sort of...'adventurer's boot camp' thing?"

"Don't you mean, 'How are you planning to do this, SIR?'" Cyndarius said, stifling a smile.

Merey didn't even try to hid his laughter.

"No, no 'boot camp', I'm afraid. I thought I might, you know, just watch how you all are doing and give a few suggestions, if they're needed. Assuming that's okay with Loranna.

"But I hear dinner calling!. Shall we eat first and discuss graver matters later, then?

"M'lady," he said, offering Loranna his arm and heading off toward the smell of food.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:06 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 03:05 AM)

Loranna smiles. "That's exactly what I was hoping for," she says. "Sir."

She takes his arm and smiles, feeling more confident in their ultimate success already.

Posted by: w0nders Yesterday, 09:10 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:35 PM)

"Indeed," Dante said, with a slight glare in his eye. Upon hearing the servant he made his way to the dining hall muttering, "Aricyn was funnier."

Posted by: PsychicMasta Yesterday, 09:35 AM

Just a trash post, ignore it.

Posted by: PsychicMasta Yesterday, 10:06 AM

Another one, ignore it.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:29 PM

Isidor saw the legion arrive, and make their way to the castle. Feeling that there was nothing else to do, alone, he made his way to the castle, still depressed. When he arrived, he saw that the Legion officers and some of Ald Rathiaam's residents were going to dinner together. He sighed, and made his way into the hall. He saw Shaka and Anya together, and jealousy surged through his blood. Not jealousy of Shaka or Anya, but jealousy of what they had.

============================

After Falco had dozed off, Tsei snuck out of his bed, put on her robe, and took his saber, for fun. She made her way down to the great hall, and saw a crowd going into the hall. She followed, a little smile on her face. She stashed the saber inside her robe.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:39 PM

Shaka and Anya arrived at the dining hall and joined the others. Sunlight slanted in through the stained-glass windows, and the long trestle tables still gleamed from Barenziah's recent visit.

Shaka studied Captain Cyndarius and his men. He had settled automatically into his usual approach to new people and situations: wait and watch. He glanced over at Tris for a moment as well.

Tris probably thought Shaka still hated and envied him. Shaka had passed beyond that some time ago when he had realized there was more to Tris than a handsome exterior. The battlemage could sense that, like Arynel, there was hidden power there, and mystery as to where it came from.

He owed Tris a talk soon. Shaka thought there would always be a difference between them; they were polar opposites in most ways. But they had a common goal, the protection of Daruhn and, indeed, all Life itself.

Shaka didn't recognize the female Argonian who had entered the dining hall. Somehow he felt wary of her; there was something furtive about her even when she thought she was fitting in.

Isidor didn't look well this morning. We've got to get him to Skyrim soon and lay his past to rest, thought Shaka.

While they were still in the corridor, Shaka had whispered to Anya: "If you want, I can try to help you become more used to touch." Long ago, Ahanassi had taught him a little about nonsexual massage with oils.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:47 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 10:39 AM)

Isidor mumbeled something and waved to the pair. There were large dark circles under his eyes, and his eyes were swollen.

===========

As Tsei entered the hall, she saw a handsome Argonian. But, on his arm, a pretty woodelf. She swore, but went to to introduce herself anyway. "Nice to meeeeeet you. My name's Tsei." She grinned, a wide grin.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 04:51 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 10:47 AM)

As Tsei entered the hall, she saw a handsome Argonian. But, on his arm, a pretty woodelf. She swore, but went to to introduce herself anyway, a heavy charm spell in her voice. "Nice to meeeeeet you. My name's Tsei." She grinned, a wide grin.

Shaka's eyes dilated for a second, but then he fought the effects back. "Sister, don't try that again on me," he managed to get out. "My name is Shaka, and this is Anya." And I hope she doesn't decide to take a blade to your neck today, he thought to himself.

Nodding to the new Argonian, he took Anya over to find a seat.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:52 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 10:51 AM)

"Try what?" She said innocentley. She extended her hand and said "Nice to meet you."

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 05:14 PM

Those who frequent the library more often than others may find that for a few days now, a new set of scrolls lay on top of a bookshelf.

********
The Archive
Part I

Every era has its heroes and every hero has a story. It is when these heroes join each other that a new tale is woven, enriched by the variety and facettes of each individual, and thus an epic is created that is worthy of being told time after time.

Yet what happens when the heroes lose this epic? The weaves of scripture, formerly shining in bright colours will resolve themselves and revert backwards and the heroes will not know each other nor what they have accomplished together and the world they have created will die and it will be as if their stories were never told.

It was a time of despair, the world was threatening to break apart and that which held it together would eventually fail. Once again, heroes gathered to find a way to save the world and they digged deep into its secrets to find the solution. To save it, much would have to be accomplished and many heroes would add their part. They devised a plan that would change the world and restore the beauty of old, yet their very own stories and history would be falling prey to this plan and all they had accomplished would be lost and so their hearts sank.

Yet still, even in a world that is doomed, bright starlight can break through dark clouds as a glimpse of hope, and this time, hope took the form of a tale.

"There was once a scribe among the Aldmer, wise and skilled beyond any mortals' skills. With open ears, open mind and a hand swift as the spoken word and even the unspoken thought, he took delight in recording all that other's achieved. His skill was soon known far and wide and where he went and recorded that which he saw and even that which is not visible to the eye, people were whispering that he seemed to help record time itself. The scribe, however, occupied himself not only with recording accomplishments large and small, but, as it happens when one delves in history, found pleasure in ancestry and secrets.
This was a long long time ago, yet still it is whispered that the scribe never lost his love for recording that which has been accomplished and that he still writes down what happens."

This scribe could be the one who may be able to help them...

Many tasks were given to the heroes to prepare for the restoration of the world. The story of the one charged with the mission to find the scribe is only a small part of the greater efforts of others that had to be undertaken. Still, this is the tale to be told herein.
********

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:15 PM

Goranthir joined the group for dinner. The handsome young ranger had changed after practice into a simple black cloak, red tunic and breeches which was the non-armored house uniform of the Royal Guard of Morrowind. He hadn’t brought enough clothes with him when he left Mournhold, and had ordered some more from the village tailor but they would not be ready for another two days.

He introduced himself with a bow to those he had not met: Cyndarius, Gruznob, Merey, Spooky, Tsei with a simple "Goranthir, at your service."

As he took his seat, he whispered to Loranna: "Thirty yard maximum target area, my lady."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:36 PM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 14 2005, 01:15 PM)

Tsei perked up when she the young Dunmer enter the room. "A pleasure to meet you. My name's Tsei."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:33 PM

Loranna had taken up the duty of introducing Cyndaruis to all the new faces, as she had done when Barenziah had first visited:

"Captain, this is Shaka, a battlemage and adventurer. He came to Ald Raathim back during Early Harvest and has stayed with us to help us through our recent troubles, proving himself a stalwart companion."

"And this is Isidor, recently of Dagon Fel, who joined our group when we went to Dagon Fel seeking information to save Ald Raathim from the vengeful ghost of Raithmat, its former lord. He is as fierce and brave as his wolf Loki, and a skilled fighter."

"And this is Anya, spearwoman, archer, and survivor. We met when I took an expidition to some Daedra shrines back on Vvardenfell, and she has stayed with us through thick and thin ever since. She, and her flying friend Lotus, have proven welcoem additions to Ald Raathim."

"And this," Loranna adds, with a slightly larger grin, "is Goranthir, recently of Queen Mother Barenziah's retinue, joining us in search of adventure. He is gentle and kind, a friend to animals, and he has the promise of a great warrior within him."

"And this, is Tsei, who has just arrived at Ald Raathim seeking interesting people to meet," Loranna says, smiling but giving Tsei a warning glance. "Already she has impressed one of our own, Falco Redblade ..." Loranna frowns. " ... who is not here right now despite rarely passing up a chance for free food," she mutters, chuckling a little.

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The guard entered where Loranna and her company were dining. "Lady Loranna, a 'Lady Maiev Shadowsong of Tamriel' seeks to dine with you; it sounds important..."

Loranna's eyebrows go up. "It seems we still attract new people to us, even when sitting down to eat," she chuckles. "Show the Lady Maiev in, please." The guard nods and goes to fetch the striking Imperial woman, who will find the dining room a lively place, with Imperial soldiers, a beautiful man in gleaming gold armor, a Nord woman with silver tearstreaks below her eyes and ashen skin, and several others ...

"Hello, and welcome to Ald Raathim, Lady Maiev Shadowsong," Loranna says, rising and speaking in a formal but friendly tone. "I am Dres Loranna Pyrel, Lady of Ald Raathim. I beg you, come sit and dine with us, and tell us of the path that brings you to our home."

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As he took his seat, he whispered to Loranna: "Thirty yard maximum target area, my lady."

Loranna nods to Gornathir subtly, whispering "Very good; that's a pretty wide area. We'll talk more on it in a few moments."

Posted by: PsychicMasta Yesterday, 08:39 PM

Grr.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:49 PM

Falco was awoken from his slumber by the smell of food. He looked to his side to see that Tsei was not there. He chuckled a little as he dressed himself when he noticed his saber was gone.

She's quite the thief... If I don't watch my back I'll soon have some competition around here.

Falco tucked his dagger into the back of his belt, where it would be hidden by his cloak. He headed down stairs where a large influx of imperil, legion members were seated. Falco sat down next to Tsei and hid his face with his hat, hoping an officer of the law wouldn't recognize him here. "Thats a good trick you pulled Tsei, I'll have to remeber that one. Now after dinner would you mind giving me my property back?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:53 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 02:49 PM)

"And there's Falco now, speak of the devil," Loranna says, chuckling. "My security consultant; the party met him on the same trip where they met Isidor. He is nimble and light on his feet, good with his saber and learning a thing or two about archery as well of late."

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 08:54 PM

After finishing a good part of his book, Raithen headed to the castle for the dinner of which he had gracfully turned down a while ago.
He entered the dining hall, useing his wooden staff as a walking stick. He began nodding to people he knew, but stoped when he saw an Argonian sitting beside Falco.
"Hello," said Raithen to her with a friendly smile. "I don't believe we have been properly introduced. I am the Wizard Raithen Arthat."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:55 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 10:53 AM)

"Aye and nimble of hand too..." He held up a loaf of bread he had snatched from Loranna's plate whilst she had not been looking.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:59 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 14 2005, 02:54 PM)

"And that would be Raithen, mage and summoner," Loranna says as the Breton comes in. "He too has come to us here in search of adventure."

She sighs and shakes her head when Falco waves her bread around. "Falco's other job is to give me heart attacks," she says to Cyndarius, grinning. "So far he's proven as able at that as he is in helping fight assassins and Daedra."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:30 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 02:49 PM)

She smiled coyly and said "Your property?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 11:30 AM)

She smiled coyly and said "Your property?"

Falco inwardly laughed at this one's cleverness. But his face adopted an expresion of seriousness. "My saber I'd be quite glad to have it back... so if you don't mind, please hand it to me after dinner."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:58 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 03:39 PM)

"Very well. Loranna was right, I feel better without the charm spell. I just was used to using it to get out of tight situations, and got used to it." She shrugged.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 14 2005, 11:58 AM)

"Very well. Loranna was right, I feel better without the charm spell. I just was used to using it to get out of tight situations, and got used to it." She shrugged.

"cpuld you teach me that charm spell? i Think I'd find it quie useful."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:01 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 03:59 PM)

"cpuld you teach me that charm spell? i Think I'd find it quie useful."

"Maybe another time." She said. "It's probably not the best thing to do anyway..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:03 PM

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

"Maybe another time." She said. "It's probably not the best thing to do anyway..."

He nodded and returned to his meal. He spoke ti himself a little, "This cooked stuff will never compare to the fresh grubs of Black Marsh..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:08 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 02:33 PM)

Loranna nods to Gornathir subtly, whispering "Very good; that's a pretty wide area. We'll talk more on it in a few moments."

"The thing is," Goranthir said. "It's frightfully difficult to aim it since the effect is all but invisible. I wouldn't want to use it if there was any one of our side in its path."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:10 PM

Goranthir turned to Cyndarius. "I've heard much about you, sir. How are things in Freetown?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:11 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 04:08 PM)

"The thing is," Goranthir said. "It's frightfully difficult to aim it since the effect is all but invisible. I wouldn't want to use it if there was any one of our side in its path."

Loranna says "The plan I envisioned would have us fire it as part of an opening salvo, before our fighters advanced. That's the best time to use such indiscriminate attack spells."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:12 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 02:10 PM)

Goranthir turned to Cyndarius. "I've heard much about you, sir. How are things in Freetown?"

Cyndarius had greeted each of Loranna's introductions with a smile and an extended hand.

"As always, Loranna, you attract fine, adventurous souls like warm milk attracts cats."

Gruznob had already emptied two mugs before they'd barely seated themselves at the table, but the Bosmer, Spooky, sat quietly next to Cyndarius, his eyes staring at his waiting plate.

Turning to Groranthir, Cyndarius said, "Have you? Oh, boy, now I'm wondering what all you've heard." His laugh and his blush was genuine. "Jaszra is prospering, than you. It has its ups and downs, like any new town, but every morning when I walk through town, there's always something that will make me smile. What more can someone ask for in a place?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:13 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 03:08 PM)

"The thing is," Goranthir said. "It's frightfully difficult to aim it since the effect is all but invisible. I wouldn't want to use it if there was any one of our side in its path."

"There's no particular need to keep our battle plans secret," Tris said. "Since none of these people are dead, they can't be spies for the opposition."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:15 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 04:13 PM)

"There's no particular need to keep our battle plans secret," Tris said. "Since none of these people are dead, they can't be spies for the opposition."

"I didn't mean it as a secret," Goranthir replied, feeling a bit reprimanded. "I just didn't want to interrupt the greetings with my little news."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:18 PM

"Please, don't let me interrupt the usual dinnertable talk. If you all put on your 'guest manners' I'll have to put on mine, and mine aren't so good," Cydarius said.

Merey mumbled something behind his fork.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:18 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:12 PM)

Turning to Groranthir, Cyndarius said, "Have you? Oh, boy, now I'm wondering what all you've heard." His laugh and his blush was genuine. "Jaszra is prospering, than you. It has its ups and downs, like any new town, but every morning when I walk through town, there's always something that will make me smile. What more can someone ask for in a place?"

"No recent conflicts or battles to speak of?" Goranthir asked, eager for tales of adventure.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:21 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 03:15 PM)

"I didn't mean it as a secret," Goranthir replied, feeling a bit reprimanded. "I just didn't want to interrupt the greetings with my little news."

Tris smiled. "It's everyone's news, I think. That's what they're here for."

It was a little discomforting having every word out of your mouth taken for law. On some level it made him want to say something vile, just to see the reaction. In his school days, Tris would have done just that.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:23 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 02:18 PM)

"No recent conflicts or battles to speak of?" Goranthir asked, eager for tales of adventure.

Cyndarius lauged. "No, I'm afraid things have been peaceful. Sorry to disappoint."

Seeing the young man's disappointed face, he quickly added, "You should corner Gruznob here and get him to tell you war storys. You'll hear tales that will lift your heart and curl your hair."

Gruznob looked up from pouring the contents of his soup bowl between his enormous tusks, and smiled a horrible, scarred smile.

"What about here?" Aricyn said, "Other than the ghosts, how has the place been? Peaceful?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:27 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:23 PM)

Aricyn lauged. "No, I'm afraid things have been peaceful. Sorry to disappoint."

Seeing the young man's disappointed face, he quickly added, "You should corner Gruznob here and get him to tell you war storys. You'll hear tales that will lift your heart and curl your hair."

Gruznob looked up from pouring the contents of his soup bowl between his enormous tusks, and smiled a horrible, scarred smile.

"What about here?" Aricyn said, "Other than the ghosts, how has the place been? Peaceful?"

Loranna says "Well ... we had some trouble with assassins earlier. The tavern almost got shaken to the ground by magic and I found a couple waiting for me on my morning swim. But those troubles are currently past us, thank the Nine."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:32 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:23 PM)

Seeing the young man's disappointed face, he quickly added, "You should corner Gruznob here and get him to tell you war storys. You'll hear tales that will lift your heart and curl your hair."

Gruznob looked up from pouring the contents of his soup bowl between his enormous tusks, and smiled a horrible, scarred smile.

Goranthir laughed, "I'll do that, though you look difficult to corner, sir."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:37 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 04:27 PM)

Goranthir smiled at Loranna with a wink. "And the Queen Mother's visit, surely that counts as an unquiet event?"

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:39 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 02:32 PM)

Goranthir laughed, "I'll do that, though you look difficult to corner, sir."

For the first time, the quiet Bosmer called Spooky turned away from examining his food for spices, and said in a thick accent, "He is a soft puppy. Do not let him scare you."

Gruznob laughed heartily at the little elf, showing rows of heavy teeth, stained dark brown from decades of blood and tobacco.

"Glad to hear it," Cyndarius said to Loranna. "I've often wondered about you, here. I wasn't sure how the locals would take to you becoming Lady of the place. No offense, of course. They can just be a bit... unfriendly.

"And I heard about the Queen Mother's travels, although she has yet to grace me with a visit."

Merey snickered.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:46 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 04:37 PM)

Goranthir smiled at Loranna with a wink. "And the Queen Mother's visit, surely that counts as an unquiet event?"

"Oh it does, just no one tried to kill me during it," Loranna says with a laugh.

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:39 PM)

Loranna turns to face Cyndarius, saying "So far, people have accepted me; I try to keep my ears open for the feelings of the people. And House Dres has accepted me thus far, at least provisionally - Lord Minsero met with me during Early Harvest to discuss things."

She takes a sip of her drink to whet her throat, adding "I'm still young in my position; time will tell how things go ..."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:48 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 02:46 PM)

"Oh it does, just no one tried to kill me during it," Loranna says with a laugh.
Loranna turns to face Cyndarius, saying "So far, people have accepted me; I try to keep my ears open for the feelings of the people. And House Dres has accepted me thus far, at least provisionally - Lord Minsero met with me during Early Harvest to discuss things."

She takes a sip of her drink to whet her throat, adding "I'm still young in my position; time will tell how things go ..."

"You'll do fine," he said, sincerely.

Looking around the table, his smile dropped a bit, then widened. "I can't help but notice, when I'm around, many of your company get very quiet. Is there, um, anything I should know?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:53 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:48 PM)

"Thank you," Loranna says to Cyndarius, the blood coming to her cheeks.

" ... Must be our combined beauty; if Aricyn were here, or Allie, we might cause heart attacks," Loranna says with a slightly forced chuckle.

She looks at her friends, raising her eyebrows.

(and pie was served for desert ... or was that dessert? )

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:55 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:48 PM)

"You're a bit --" Goranthir began, and tried to find the word. "You're a legend, my lord. And it's a bit intimidating to chat with a legend ... particularly when you know he's here to find your faults."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:58 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 02:55 PM)

Cyndarius turned eleven shades of pink, and tried to find something to say.

"Well you [censored] are, you know," Merey said, acting rather flattered, himself, simply by association.

Cyndarius seemed to find new fascination with his roast.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:05 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 04:58 PM)

Loranna is forced to resort to turning to a servant to ask about something random to hide her huge grin; the servant and she whisper for a long moment before she is able to turn back to the table.

"I think it's safe to say," she says, "that anyone at this table is fit to talk with anyone else, no matter what past deeds have been done." she smiles at Goranthir.

"Besides ... what makes a legend so unapproachable anyway?" she asks. "Are they not also men and women like ourselves?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:13 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 05:05 PM)

"Besides ... what makes a legend so unapproachable anyway?" she asks. "Are they not also men and women like ourselves?"

"I don't think they are," Goranthir said, taking a sip of wine and warming to his subject. "At least not like ourselves. They becomes what we aspire to, our inspirations, but scarcely something approachable. I know the Queen Mother feels that about herself oftimes that she, though alive, is now a symbol. Not always a good one, but still not considered like ourselves ... Something far better, and in some cases, far worse ..."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:14 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 03:05 PM)

The door to the castle dining room slowly came open, turning quietly on oiled hinges. A cloaked Breton peaked his head in, glanced around the room, then entered therein fully, and took a seat.

"Legends are what normal men think they can never be," Arynel said, "and the very thought proves itself."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 11:16 PM

After having no recollection of what happened to him last night Kratos woke up next to a pretty Dunmer lady and quietly snuck out of the tavern room before she woke up. Kratos put his Indoril armor on as he walked through the streets and entered the castle. He had never seen so many Imperials in Ald Raathim before and wondered what they were all doing there.

Kratos entered the dining room and took a seat at the table nodding his head toward Loranna and the others. Although he had been drunk last night he showed no signs of it in the morning, he was a veteran, he could handle the pain and take it like a man. "Hello everyone, what is with all these Imperials?" Kratos asked looking toward the Armored Imperial sitting across from the table.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:20 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 14 2005, 04:14 PM)

"Profound as usual," Tris said. "And a very good point. No one here is anything other than an ordinary person; it's just that ordinary people are far less ordinary than we teach ourselves to expect."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:21 PM

Cyndarius gave Goranthir a solid, searching look, and seemed about to say something. He seemed rather relieved to be interrupted by the new arrivals.

"Arynel! Good to see you again!

"And," he said, standing and offering a hand to serious looking Dunmer, "I suppose all the Imperials would be my fault. I'm Cyndarius. Pleased to meet you."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:23 PM

Arynel smiled twice, firstly to Tris, and secondly to Cyndarius. Then the Breton took a seat.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:30 PM

"So," Goranthir said, noticing the pause, hoping he wasn't the cause, and turning to Cyndarius. "I was not here when you arrived, my lord, but what are your thoughts about preparing us to face the eight champions?"

He looked quickly to Tris. Were they allowed to speak about that openly? he wondered after the words were already out.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 04:30 PM)

"I think we can trust Cyndarius," Tris said. "He saved everyone's bacon during the Blue Dawn. Besides... there's never been a guard at the door of this enterprise, we take all comers, even when the advantage may not be readily obvious."

It was all about CHIM, he thought, but didn't say. It seemed strange to think it, but he missed Vivec. Most of the newcomers had no inkling of the world beyond what lay right in front of their faces.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 05:21 PM)

"Captain Cyndarius, may I present Kratos, formerly of the Ordinators and survivor of the Blue Dawn," Loranna says. "He has recently joined us, seeking to lend his strength and weapon arm to a worthy cause."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 11:39 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 02:21 PM)

Kratos shook the Imperials hand and announced himself, "I am Kratos the Ordinator, pleased to meet you." Kratos sat back and placed his Indoril helm on the table. "Now why is the Imperial Legion here may I ask?" Kratos said with curiosity.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:40 PM

"Well," said Cyndarius, around a hastily swallowed mouthful of roast, "I'm franky still piecing together what's going on, but there seems to be one thing that's certain; you need to win.

"I can't say I have some huge plan or anything, but I understand you all are practicing. I'm here to observe, I suppose, and if you aren't winning, I'll try my best to see if I can change that.

"Really, I suspect Gruznob will be more help than me. He's seen quite a few more battles. He knows what he's talking about."

"Unless he's talking [censored] about women," Merey chimed in, forgetting himself again.

"I'm very pleased to meet you, Kratos," Cydarius said, before being cut off by Goranthir.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 05:39 PM)

"You've never heard of him?" Goranthir was astounded, and launched into a long, gushing description of the Battle of Freetown, which was scarcely exaggerated and minutely detailed, about Cyndarius and his men's various victories over overwhelming forces. "That's why he's here."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:44 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 03:42 PM)

Cyndarius had gone back to being very interested in his roast.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:45 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 05:40 PM)

"I can't say I have some huge plan or anything, but I understand you all are practicing. I'm here to observe, I suppose, and if you aren't winning, I'll try my best to see if I can change that.

"Shall we give him something to observe tomorrow?" Goranthir looked to Loranna.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:48 PM

Fslco busied himself telling Tsei of how he had defeated 16 daedric princes at once, along with various other tall tale. All the while he was listening in ont the conversation with Cyndarius, hoping to hear some useful information.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 05:45 PM)

"Shall we give him something to observe tomorrow?" Goranthir looked to Loranna.

"I think that would be good, yes," Loranna says, doing a good job of not noticing Cyndarius's excessive interest in his roast. "We could do some four on four against ourselves, or ask Dram and his guards for another bout ..."

She looks like she wants to say something else, as she glances at the Imperial soldiers, but she refrains for now.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 11:49 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 02:42 PM)

Kratos listened to Goranthir and spoke after he was finished, "I see, we Ordinators never really got outside of Vivec much so I wouldn't have known much about other victories than the Temple's." Kratos then turned his attention to Cyndarius, "It is good to have fellow commander here although we are from two different forces." Kratos said before downing a frosty mug of sujamma.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:51 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 05:48 PM)

"Four on four sounds good," Goranthir grinned, bursting with enthusiasm. "Who will be the teams?"

ooc: Time for a new thread?

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:56 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 03:49 PM)

"Oh!" said Cydarius, leaving his roast, and his embarrassment, behind. "You were an Ordinator? I'm sure you're a great benefit in this, then. Fine soldiers, you Ordinators."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:58 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 05:56 PM)

"Oh!" said Cydarius, leaving his roast, and his embarrassment, behind. "You were an Ordinator? I'm sure you're a great benefit in this, then. Fine soldiers, you Ordinators."

"Kratos would agree with you," Goranthir grinned.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:59 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 05:51 PM)

"Four on four sounds good," Goranthir grinned, bursting with enthusiasm. "Who will be the teams?"

ooc: Time for a new thread?

"Well, let's ask the players," Loranna says with a laugh, turning to her companions.

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New thread ahoy!

LOCK ON!!!

Loranna

Posted by: Talaran Today, 12:04 AM

As requested, this is locked. You know you can make another.