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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:22 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 is in the Arena, ready for the day's bout.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:23 AM

ooc: Tris, male Breton, is watching the others arrive at the Arena. He looks as if he hasn't had much sleep.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:24 AM

Summary: Kratos is at the arena and just asked Anya "What her problem was." there we go that should sum it up for ya

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:25 AM

Diamond's at the Arena.

She may be ready to fight (or let Marein/Shai fight) today.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:28 AM

Goranthir arrived at the Arena, sword in hand.

"My armor's still in the shop," he said. "Tris, are you all right?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:29 AM

OOC: The bosmeri rogue Anya is at the arena, wating for a pratice bout.

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:22 PM)

Kratos looked at Anya with a surprised look under his helm, "And what may I ask is your problem?"

"You're arrogant, haughty, self absorbed, and your skills are no better than any of us here. You've time and time again insulted us, barked at us like we're some sort of lap dog. And then you go on and expect us to obey your every command like some sort of lackey since you wear shiny armor." Anya fumed, tired of holding it back.

"Until you've shown me that I can trust you in a fight, or even accept you, since you've proven adpet of belittling and insulting us even, I'll never 'respect' you or give much thought to your orders."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:30 AM

Cyndarius had been up since dawn. Not because of flawless military discipline, but simply because he never had been able to sleep once the sun had risen.

Lieutenant Merey, on the other hand, could've slept until he died of starvation. At any time before noon the poor man looked positively bedraggled.

Both of them, however, were standing near the arena as the sun rose over the dew-soaked hill.

The deep, booming voice of Gruznob could be heard, leading the squad of legionairres in their morning exercises nearby.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:31 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 11:28 PM)

Goranthir arrived at the Arena, sword in hand.

"My armor's still in the shop," he said. "Tris, are you all right?"

Tris smiled a tight smile at Loranna and answered Goranthir in a low voice.

"My stepmother just slapped me for frightening her, which I suppose I deserved. But she also gave me some news. A... friend of mine... has gone missing. I had an interesting night, that's all."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:33 AM

OOC Summary

Reichi Sari is at the Arena...

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:35 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:31 AM)

"If you need my help finding him or her," Goranthir said quickly. "You only have to say the word."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:35 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 09:29 PM)

OOC: The bosmeri rogue Anya is at the arena, wating for a pratice bout.
"You're arrogant, haughty, self absorbed, and your skills are no better than any of us here. You've time and time again insulted us, barked at us like we're some sort of lap dog. And then you go on and expect us to obey your every command like some sort of lackey since you wear shiny armor." Anya fumed, tired of holding it back.

"Until you've shown me that I can trust you in a fight, or even accept you, since you've proven adpet of belittling and insulting us even, I'll never 'respect' you or give much thought to your orders."

Kratos looked with even more surprise, "Well if this was any other day I would have probably killed you for that but now i'm changed, I won't belittle anyone anymore". He looked away north toward Sadrith Mora, " I am no longer an older version of an Ordinator, I am a new kind of Ordinator the Temple is dead and now I will start this new breed of Ordinators to protect Vvardenfell." He looked back at Anya, "Does this satisfy your distaste?" But he found she had walked off with Shaka.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:37 AM

Loranna hovers between Kratos and Anya, and Tris and Goranthir, unsure where she's needed more.

She raises her eyebrows at Kratos's response, saying " ... Um, Kratos, no offense but Ald Raathim does already have guards. The sentiment is appreciated though ..."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:40 AM

"Good morning, everyone!" Cyndarius said, cheerfully. "You all certainly look eager!"

Merey mumbled something under his breath, the only word which anyone could catch was [censored].

"Kratos, Sir. If you would be so kind, I'd like you to captain one of the teams, please. Feel free to chose your own teammates."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:40 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 11:35 PM)

"If you need my help finding him or her," Goranthir said quickly. "You only have to say the word."

Tris put his hand on his shoulder.

"If I can't find him, I'm not sure anyone can. I'm good at finding things, that's what's bothering me."

He turned to look at the approaching clouds. A muscle clenched in his jaw.

"You know, I really don't like being hit in the face. No matter how much I deserve it."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:41 AM

Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage, has talked briefly to the Bosmeri rogue Anya and has returned to the Arena fence.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:42 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:35 PM)

Kratos looked with even more surprise, "Well if this was any other day I would have probably killed you for that but now i'm changed, I won't belittle anyone anymore". He looked away north toward Sadrith Mora, " I am no longer an older version of an Ordinator, I am a new kind of Ordinator the Temple is dead and now I will start this new breed of Ordinators to protect Ald Raathim." He looked back at Anya, "Does this satisfy your distaste?"

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 10:37 PM)

"Oh sure, it helps immensely. Especially after you assume you could kill me if this was any other day, oh skilled warrior." Anya huffed and walked off to where Shaka was motioning for her.

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 10:27 PM)

"Yes, if it's okay." Shaka walked with her to the boulders at one end of the arena for a moment, for greater privacy.

He looked at her green eyes, the cherry tatoo on one cheek. "It's not a big deal, just that I'm glad I could give you Mara's Skirt. And ... I didn't say much at the time, but it meant a lot to me that you still find me a shoulder to lean on. I know it can be hard to read me sometimes."

He hesitated for a second. "You probably figured out I'm falling for you, Anya." Shaka hoped that didn't sound foolish to her.

"We'd better get back."

Anya was still upset, and Shaka didn't help with is candid comment. Though she deeply cared for him as well, she was still unsure of her emotions. She just knew that she deeply cared for him as well. She garbbed his hand and gave it a strong squeeze, "Thank you Shaka. I hope you understand."

She walked back with him.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:44 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:40 AM)

"You know, I really don't like being hit in the face. No matter how much I deserve it."

"I know," Goranthir agreed. "When I was punished for something I didn't do, at least I could feel righteous indignant ..."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:45 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 09:40 PM)

Kratos looked to Cyndarius and spoke, "Yes I will be happy to captain a team for you, although I don't know if these ones will follow my command, did you say anyone then how many?"

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:47 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:45 PM)

Kratos looked to Cyndarius and spoke, "Yes I will be happy to captain a team for you, although I don't know if these ones will follow my command, did you say anyone then how many?"

"Let's try teams of four, to start with." Cyndarius said.

Gruznob and the others had finished their exercises, and they now came to watch, as well.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:48 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 12:42 AM)

Shaka did understand. "I'll be around this morning for a while, maybe standing with the groundlings," he said. "Take care of yourself today, Anya. Don't let Kratos get to you; he may yet get turned into a human."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:49 AM

Diamond, as Shai, lined up with the rest for the picking.

Marein had wanted to join, but he had no weapons. He wasn't too good without weapons.

Shai looked around the stadium, intensely uncomfortable in Diamond's body. Diamond was more graceful in a delicate princess sort of way, but Shai was used to being graceful as a lithe warrior.

This was going to be messy.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 06:49 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 14 2005, 10:48 PM)

"Oh, I'll try Shaka. It's just so... frustrating being talked to like that. And you know full well I can handle my pretty, little self, Dear." she teased Shaka.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:55 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 09:47 PM)

"Let's try teams of four, to start with." Cyndarius said.

Gruznob and the others had finished their exercises, and they now came to watch, as well.

Kratos looked toward the warriors and began to choose, "Alright I will have Loranna, Anya, Tris, and Goranthir." He had been respecful of Cyndarius and this made him respect the Imperial even more it gave him a chance to prove his command once again.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:56 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:55 PM)

Kratos looked toward the warriors and began to choose, "Alright I will have Loranna, Anya, Tris, and Shaka." He had been respecful of Cyndarius and this made him respect the Imperial even more it gave him a chance to prove his command once again.

"I won't be available for the Eight, remember?" Tris said. "Someone who's going needs the practice."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:00 AM

Gruznob had called out three of the legionnaires, and the were quietly discussing their plans, by the side of the arena.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:02 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 08:56 PM)

"I won't be available for the Eight, remember?" Tris said. "Someone who's going needs the practice."

Shai shrugged. "I probably won't be going either. If anyone else is available, by all means, let them go."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:02 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 09:56 PM)

"I won't be available for the Eight, remember?" Tris said. "Someone who's going needs the practice."

"Alright then Diamond you're up."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:02 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:55 PM)

Anya just about raised her voice in protest, but quickly shut her mouth. She wasn't going to give into petty squabbling. She would do her job.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:04 AM

Goranthir took a seat in the stands. "Good to be a spectator at one of these for once."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:08 AM

Loranna sighs. "All right ..." she says, watching Gruznob and his men confer. "An archer, a healer and hexer, a warrior ... maybe we should ask Reichi to join in?"

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:09 AM

pie

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:13 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 01:08 AM)

Loranna sighs. "All right ..." she says, watching Gruznob and his men confer. "An archer, a healer and hexer, a warrior ... maybe we should ask Reichi to join in?"

"I'll join, since it looks like Goran's sitting out," Reichi said with a smile.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:14 AM

Shai shrugged again. "Well, there you go..." and went up into the stands, allowing Diamond to return to sculpting Samuel and returning herself to her meditations.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:17 AM

Kratos felt people were not going to listen to his command and so he spoke up, "I understand you don't want to fight with me so now i'm going back to my sour arrogant hard [censored] Ordinator self are you happy?" He began to show rage by punching a stuffed dummy and sending it flying, "I tried to show you compassion and caring by being changed but I see this doesn't matter to you at all, you would rather hold a grudge and get on my bad side is that it?"

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:22 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:17 PM)

"Kratos," Cyndarius said, walking over to the mer, "True feelings don't change quickly. That would be why your words this morning haven't had the result you wanted. And, I can't help but notice, also why you are so quick to say that you're back to your... what was it... sour self?

"If you were all fighting for your lives, words wouldn't be enough to build the trust needed, but you're not. You're fighting for more than your lives. They don't respect you because you don't respect them.

"I have to ask... Why not?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:25 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 10:22 PM)

Kratos began to fume, "Oh but I do respect them, how can I use more than words if they don't give me a chance to prove otherwise tell me that!"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:25 PM)

Kratos began to fume, "Oh but I do respect them, how can I use more than words if they don't give me a chance to prove otherwise tell me that!"

"I just did, you n'wah. I was waiting to see if you're all that you've said to be, but the more you speak, the more I see a little child whining in his armor. You brought this on yourself, not us. Go and prove yourself, I'm just waiting for that to happen." Anya said sourly.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:28 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:25 AM)

Kratos began to fume, "Oh but I do respect them, how can I use more than words if they don't give me a chance to prove otherwise tell me that!"

Loranna pipes up. "Kratos - this is respect?" she asks. "Snarling in rage because the first few people you asked to fight either had good reason not to or just didn't want to - and with enough people saying yes we will? Going off about being the Big Bad Ordinator and sounding like you'd as soon pound our skulls in as theirs?"

"Where's the respect in that?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:38 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:27 PM)

Kratos was almost ready to snap and completly rampage and kill everyone but he thought better of that, "You're right I must get you to trust me and that's what i'll do." He calmed down a bit and spoke, "Alright then, Loranna, Anya, Reichi if you will be so kind as to fight with me i'd be rather appreciative."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:42 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:38 PM)

Anya just huffed, but walked over. "Let's get this started..." She pulled out her bow, and out of habit, tested the yeild.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:43 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:38 AM)

Loranna looks at Kratos, frowning fiercely.

" ... Dear, your lips are apologizing but I don't see your heart in it," she says, grinding her teeth together. "And no offense but I don't see any reason to trust your temperance in battle - the moment things go wrong, what's to stop you from flipping out?"

She shakes her head. "We've lost this fight and it hasn't even started yet," she says, turning away. "I'm sorry; hopefully there'll be some way for you to show you've changed soon, but I'm not buying it now."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:51 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 11:43 PM)

"I'm afraid she's right," Cyndarius said. "The battle's over.

"You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking it's hot out here already, and we could all use a cool drink.

"Then maybe we can try a rematch.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 07:52 AM

Reichi shrugged, and at Cyndarius' words he grinned. "Well, either way," he said. "Works for me."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:52 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 10:51 PM)

Crowds had begun to gather, villagers waiting for a fight. Goranthir looked at them, and looked at Tris.

"Poor people," he said. "They’re used to a brawl by now. I guess we should announce that it's postponed."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:54 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:52 AM)

"I feel sorry for him," Tris said quietly. "The thing is, he's used to working within a framework, and the framework is gone. No wonder he's acting like the back end of a guar."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:56 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 14 2005, 10:51 PM)

Kratos was way to angry to do anything other than fight, "I don't think a cool drink would settle this, you're right Loranna I probably would have killed someone if we had fought these Legionaires, but killing is what I feel like doing now I will let you fine companions of mine go ahead and discuss your distaste for me in the tavern but I will be paying a visit to some Daedric shrines if you'll excuse me."

Kratos stormed off out of Ald Raathim with only himself and a large amount of anger piled up inside of him.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 07:57 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 10:54 PM)

"I feel sorry for him," Tris said quietly. "The thing is, he's used to working within a framework, and the framework is gone. No wonder he's acting like the back end of a guar."

"I was thinking the same thing," Goranthir said, with pity in his eyes. "My father’s general in Firsthold was full of bluster as well, but people obeyed him because they had to. Take away that obligation, and what do you have?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:57 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 14 2005, 11:52 PM)

Reichi shrugged, and at Cyndarius' words he grinned. "Well, either way," he said. "Works for me."

"Works for me too, I prefer a cool drink ove anything."

As Anya passed Kratos, she tapped him with the butt of her spear, "You need to see past your own mask. You're just another adventurer here. One among many with the exact some skill level, if not more. I need to not let you rile me up, but if this is what you call respect, I doubt I would have listend to you in the bout anyway."

Anya turned to him, "You sure did get in a tizzy over people respecting your abilities, maybe you should listen to your own words. You couldn't kill any of us anyway. You may be one of a kind, but being special doesn't make you stronger. Tkae off your mask wehn you talk to others about apologies too. When you hide your eyes, you can say anything."

She walked off to the Drunken Guar, angry with herself for getting worked up, though she felt every word she said true. I'm sorry uncle, you'd give me a hard rap on the head if you saw me do what I did.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:57 AM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:56 AM)

" ... Idiot," Loranna mutters, looking irate for a moment, then worn out.

She walks over to the others, saying " ... Maybe I shouldn't have held myself back last night after all ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:00 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 12:57 AM)

" ... Idiot," Loranna mutters, looking irate for a moment, then worn out.

She walks over to the others, saying " ... Maybe I shouldn't have held myself back last night after all ..."

Tris took a breath. "You shouldn't have... he's an Ordinator, he expects there to be rules. Not enforcing the rules of common decency just makes him uncomfortable and unhappy. And that means you should have told me to watch my pretty little mouth too."

He looked troubled; he was trying to find a way out of the situation, but didn't see one.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 02:00 AM)

Loranna glares at Tris, then says " ... Remember when in Gemin I said "Tris, let the guy in armor take point?", and you walked through the door to the unknown room first? Little sweet unarmored you, before everybody? Or when in Sharlian's Tower I said "Hey, let's focus our fire on one golem at a time," and people decided to just duke it out on their own? Or the time Tohe and Rodastyr crossed swords and I was demanding they stop fighting and I was wrong because when men choose their battleground, it's not right for me to step in?"

She shakes her head. "I'm used to being the one in the wrong, Tris - and I'm used to biting my tongue and holding back when I know my friends are doing something stupid. I thought the idea was to let people make their own decisions, because we're heroes and not children; now I just feel like I'm the biggest child around."

"And next time you taunt the guy who lost everything and is still having issues dear I'm going to stuff your face someplace where I can pinch your lips shut," she says wearily. " .. .Or maybe just tell you to knock it off directly, instead of hinting at it ..."

"By the Nine, I need a drink," she says, frowning, looking at Tris with contrite eyes. "Let's go take Cyndarius's advice, huh?"

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:09 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:00 PM)

"On the bright side," Goranthir smiled. "He says he’s going to clear out some Daedric shrines, so the countryside should be a little safer thanks to our internal squabbles."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:12 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 01:08 AM)

Tris shook his head. "I just turned twenty on the ides of Mid-Year, Loranna. And I'm, frankly, not that nice a guy."

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 01:09 AM)

"On the bright side," Goranthir smiled. "He says he’s going to clear out some Daedric shrines, so the countryside should be a little safer thanks to our internal squabbles."

"Bravo," Tris said. "Yes, let's go get that drink."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:16 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:12 PM)

"Bravo," Tris said. "Yes, let's go get that drink."

"First round’s on me," Goranthir said, as they stepped into the tavern. "Ask me why."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:16 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 02:12 AM)

Tris shook his head. "I just turned twenty on the ides of Mid-Year, Loranna. And I'm, frankly, not that nice a guy."
"Bravo," Tris said. "Yes, let's go get that drink."

Loranna stares at Tris for a long moment, a scowl on her face at first, but it melts.

" ... I still love you anyway," she says. "Maybe you are a right bastard hun but you're still Tris."

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 02:09 AM)

"On the bright side," Goranthir smiled. "He says he’s going to clear out some Daedric shrines, so the countryside should be a little safer thanks to our internal squabbles."

Loranna laughs. "Goranthir, I could kiss you," she says, laughing. "Tell you what; you two run now and I'll give you a three second headstart before the naive barmiad who's playing noble tries to bearhug you both, how about that? And Tris, no cheating."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:17 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:16 AM)

"First round’s on me," Goranthir said, as they stepped into the tavern. "Ask me why."

"Why." Anya's head perked up when someone mentioned they'd buy.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:18 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:17 PM)

"Why." Anya's head perked up when someone mentioned they'd buy.

"The framework for my ship is done, that’s why. Ahead of schedule," Goranthir signaled to the tavernkeeper.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 01:16 AM)

Loranna stares at Tris for a long moment, a scowl on her face at first, but it melts.

" ... I still love you anyway," she says. "Maybe you are a right bastard hun but you're still Tris."
Loranna laughs. "Goranthir, I could kiss you," she says, laughing. "Tell you what; you two run now and I'll give you a three second headstart before the naive barmiad who's playing noble tries to bearhug you both, how about that? And Tris, no cheating."

"Cheating?" Tris said. "Like this?"

He shoved Goranthir, hard, and took off running.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:20 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:18 AM)

"The framework for my ship is done, that’s why. Ahead of schedule," Goranthir signaled to the tavernkeeper.

"Ship? First time I heard of this. But congratulations anyway." Anya called for a waitress, "What is this ship for, anyway? I'm sure you're had this asked alot."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:22 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 02:19 AM)

"Cheating?" Tris said. "Like this?"

He shoved Goranthir, hard, and took off running.

"Bastard!" Loranna yells at Tris, taking off with her arms held open wide.

She is smiling, however.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:23 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:20 PM)

"Ship? First time I heard of this. But congratulations anyway." Anya called for a waitress, "What is this ship for, anyway? I'm sure you're had this asked alot."

"I’m going to live on it," Goranthir grinned, passing out the drinks. "But it’s versatile. Space for archers up on the forecastle, fifty feet up, perfect for sieges. Maybe the first craft in the Ald Raathim navy. A couple weeks from completion, but still, it's a good start ..."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:27 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:23 AM)

"Impressive. You certianly have some good foresight for one so young. I wonder what prompted this though. Loranna has plenty of room in her guest wing.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:28 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 01:23 AM)

"Ald Raathim navy," Tris said, shaking his head. "I like ships for their own sake, though. You know my father was planning to buy me a ship for my eighteenth birthday, but I ran away from home before then? I found that out today."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:32 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 11:27 PM)

"Impressive. You certianly have some good foresight for one so young. I wonder what prompted this though. Loranna has plenty of room in her guest wing.

"I know, and she’s very generous for letting me use it," Goranthir smiled, nodding at Loranna, eyes sparkling. "But I’ve always thought that the very notion of being an adventurer was the moveable home. Not being tied down in one place, as wonderful and charming as Ald Raathim is. I travelled through Tamriel coast to coast last year, and it left me just wanting to see more. Anyhow, just having a ship doesn't mean you're raising anchor. It just means, you might."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 08:33 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 02:32 AM)

Loranna grins at Goranthir, then goes and quietly orders herself something to drink. Something stronger than her usual preferred beverages.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:35 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:28 PM)

"That’s too bad, Tris, every teenager should have a ship," Goranthir grinned. "You can use mine anytime you like. I might build more than one … If Loranna thinks there’s room in the Daruhn harbor …"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:38 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 01:35 AM)

"It worries me," Tris said. "Building warships. Someone might think Loranna had plans."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:38 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:32 AM)

"Ah, well, that's much more fancy than any mobile home I've had. Which consisted of my cloak and the ground. My living quarters weren't fancy during my travelling days." Anya's eyes widened, "What's wrong with me! I'm only 24 and I'm talking about 'back in the day.' By the Nines, I need a vacation."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:42 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:38 PM)

"It worries me," Tris said. "Building warships. Someone might think Loranna had plans."

"Protecting Ald Raathim isn’t a plan?" Goranthir laughed, and then stopped. "I’m sorry, but are you serious? Even the most peaceful harbor in Summerset has warships to defend it."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:45 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 01:42 AM)

"Protecting Ald Raathim isn’t a plan?" Goranthir laughed, and then stopped. "I’m sorry, but are you serious? Even the most peaceful harbor in Summerset has warships to defend it."

Tris shook his head, meeting Anya's eyes with a smile.

"I'm just in a mood. All this talk of war, I just finished one war, I'm done, I don't want another one. And I just got soundly cursed by my mother-in-law, Goran, and she's your age. I suppose that's most of it. I need a vacation too."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:49 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 14 2005, 11:45 PM)

Goranthir was concerned. He had never known Tris to be cross with him before.

"Have a drink," the young ranger said, and added with a wink. "If that doesn’t work, maybe there are some Daedric shrines that Kratos hasn’t cleared out yet."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:56 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:45 AM)

"I knew this great spot. A nice meadow. Me and my sister played there before... I went back all the time after I was freed. It had the most wonderful effect of making you forget about everything. No worries, not troubles, no battles, no wars.

"Something's not right, I seem to find. Either I just met up with the wrong people, are Tamriel is going through a slew of problems faster than it should.

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 12:49 AM)

Anya just smiled at the young boy. Such a wit. It's a wonder he can seem so innocent at times. "Daedra do offer some decent anger management options."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:00 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 01:49 AM)

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:56 AM)

"I just run," Tris said. "If I can give my body enough to do, my mind is at rest. But it's hard, because I'm so fast now."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:06 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:00 AM)

Tris stroked the red-gold hair. He wasn't angry with Goranthir, not at all. But there was no way to explain, I just told my mother-in-law I can't be her lover anymore because I'm in love with your grandmother...
"I just run," Tris said. "If I can give my body enough to do, my mind is at rest. But it's hard, because I'm so fast now."

Goranthir smiled. It was okay. Tris had said before he was tired, and still he felt he had to argue with him about the boats. Stupid.

"I used to talk to animals, just to get a perspective," he said. "And then, I ran. Not fast like you, but far, all the way across Tamriel. I don’t what I’ll do next. Lately I’ve been so happy, I haven’t thought about it."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:20 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 02:06 AM)

"I'm glad you're happy," Tris said. "That's something, right there."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:25 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:20 AM)

"I'm glad you're happy," Tris said. "That's something, right there."

'It's about being free,' said Goranthir. 'Maybe someday that won't be enough, but for now, it's ...'

He couldn't find the words, and he wiped his eyes quickly, and looked away. Not very heroic, getting tearful over happiness.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:33 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 15 2005, 02:25 AM)

You are so beautiful, Tris said, moving his mouth without sound. Goranthir was wiping his eyes, and didn't see.

"The parallels here frighten me a little," he said, smiling. "I was 16 when I ran away from home to live with a 20 year old. I hope I have more sense than Bryn had, and I hope you have more sense than I had. I'm lucky to still be alive."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:42 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 12:33 AM)

"If I die tomorrow, it’s better than living six thousand years in the court of any of the Holds, First or Mourn," Goranthir smiled, his voice still a little shaky, as he took a long drink of wine. "I don’t have any common sense. Anyone in my family, even my grandmother who actually respects my decision, will tell you that. But as someone said, probably Arynel, we just walk the road that’s before us, and pretend we know where we’re going."

Ooc – Off to bed. Night all.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 02:49 PM

Last Night

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 14 2005, 09:55 PM)

"Ow!" Loranna says, more from surprise than actual pain; her finger heals immediately. "Loki ..."

"Pardon me all; I think Loki wants me to go look into something," she says, starting for the door.

Loki growled and trotted foward.

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 09:57 PM)

Goranthir left the game, and spoke to the wolf, greeting it and asking it what was wrong.

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 14 2005, 10:00 PM)

Falco turned Tsei, "If you do join in the training, you can take my place in the arena. I'll be rooting for you."

"Why won't you fight with me, Falco?"

QUOTE(Zarrexaij @ Aug 14 2005, 10:00 PM)

"What do you do, anyways?" he asked of her with a stern, almost fierce, gaze. He jumped slightly as Loranna cried out in surprise.

Walter grinned. "I mostly use a dagger to defend myself. I use Alteration most of the time to keep my feet out of the water when I'm rummaging around ruins."

"Mage."

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

Goranthir and Loki talked animatedly in woofs, barks, howls, and growls.

They seemed like they had a lot to talk about.

Loki growled, and then rubbed his head against Goranthir's leg.

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 14 2005, 10:25 PM)

"I find wolves to be simple creatures, but fiercely loyal if you happen to befriend one." Anya finally spoke up, focusing on the group.

Loki bit her finger, as if he could hear what she was saying.

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 14 2005, 10:26 PM)

"Oh, they're not simple," Goranthir shook his head. "This one particularly. He's got a real personality."

Loki tried to lead the pair out behind the castle, where they would find another wolf, slightly smaller then Loki, and then four small pups.

Loki looked proud, and howled into the night.
=====================

Isidor got up late the next morning and made his way to the arena. When he arrived, no one was there, so he walked to the tavern, to see if his friends were there. He greeted them all and said "I thought there was a bout today?" He looked confused, but ordered a mead. He said to Shaka in passing "I'd like to talk to you and Anya alone, if you have a moment."

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 05:09 PM

Raithen was finished with his daily visit to the Mage's Guild, and he headed to the arena. Upon arriving, however, no one was in sight. He asked a passer-by where everyone had gone, and he said they were at the tavern.

Raithen came into the tavern and found most everyone there. He noticed that Kratos had failed to show up.
"How fair you all?" he asked.

Raithen sat down at the bar and ordered a brandy.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 06:11 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 15 2005, 11:09 AM)

"I'm still struggiling to figure that out myself."

Isidor took his mead to a table and sat down, and gestured to Shaka and Anya.

"Now, what's going on with the both of you? You obviously like each other, but you keep beating around the the bush. I mean, I'm ready to go to another province, to find a woman who a) Might be dead, b ) Might be married, c) Might be very pissed that I killed a man and got exiled from Skyrim, but you, you two have everything right in front of you, and you can't see it! What's holding you guys back from loving each other?"

He turns to Anya "Anya, I know you've been hurt before, but so has everyone else, myself and most likely Shaka included. You have to leave the past behind you. You've dealt with it. Shaka cares for you a great deal, and you shouldn't be throwing that away, because of what might happen. You need to stop being "unsure" of your emotions, and make up your mind. If there's one thing I've leaned, it's that love waits for no one."

He turns to Shaka "Shaka, you're probably my best friend here. I see that you love Anya, and you need to act on it. Not just sit on your hands. You both need to see that you have a very good relationship, and that you should stop being so scared."

He sat back, sipped his mead, and waited for their replies.

He thought to himself, Nord bluntness. Got to love it.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:19 PM

Kratos entered the tavern covered with blood but not his own the anger had gotten to him and completly took him over but now he was surprisingly calm. He walked by his companions and up into his room in the tavern, a few minutes later he emerged completly clean and his armor shone a bright gold. He just quietly took a seat by himself in the dark corner and ordered sujamma.

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:26 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 12:19 PM)

"Ah, Kratos," said Raithen, picking up his brandy and walking over. "Although I wasn't present, I heard of a slight outburst that you provided." He looked at the chair. "Mind if I take a seat," and he sat down before he was givin an answer.
"Why is it you are acting on anger?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 06:37 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 15 2005, 09:26 AM)

Kratos looked up with anger starting to build again but he quickly sunk back down to his calm state, "You wish to know do you, well I wouldn't think you'll be able to understand but i'll tell you." He waited a good while before he spoke again, "I don't like disrespect as much as the next guy, and if i'm offered disrespect i'm going to serve it back, do you undersand so far?"

"All I wanted was to offer them a changed Kratos if you will, a better one but they won't even give me another chance, I tried and failed, there's nought left in me but anger now that is why I will leave after this quest, after that I will not be needed here anymore."

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Yesterday, 06:54 PM

Dastril goes to the hearth and takes a seat, and orders some flin.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:56 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:37 AM)

Arynel quietly stepped into the tavern.

"If we were expected to prove our worth we would all have failed," the Breton said.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:59 PM

Falco awoke from his sleep in the chair, with Tsei next to him. He stood up and cringed from back pains. Note to self: sleep on the floor next time. He pulled on his cloak and ha.t. He tucked the dagger of silence in the back of his belt as always. Falco noticed that Tsei still had his saber. He smiled a little. Finally, a thief on par with myself. Better hope she doesn't see my knife. Its pretty exensive. He Headed down to the arena, only to find it empty. A passerby told him of the incident with Kratos, and how all the spectaters had had their time wasted. Falco headed to the tavern where he sat alone, and ordered a loaf of fresh bread to eat.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:11 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 12:11 PM)

He turns to Anya "Anya, I know you've been hurt before, but so has everyone else, myself and most likely Shaka included. You have to leave the past behind you. You've dealt with it. Shaka cares for you a great deal, and you shouldn't be throwing that away, because of what might happen. You need to stop being "unsure" of your emotions, and make up your mind. If there's one thing I've leaned, it's that love waits for no one."

He turns to Shaka "Shaka, you're probably my best friend here. I see that you love Anya, and you need to act on it. Not just sit on your hands. You both need to see that you have a very good relationship, and that you should stop being so scared."

He sat back, sipped his mead, and waited for their replies.

He thought to himself, Nord bluntness. Got to love it.

If Shaka hadn't scales, he might have blushed. "That's you all over, Iz," he said. "Right to the point."

"I understand what you're saying, but give it some time. Whatever Anya and I have is like building a house; you don't throw something together hastily, you make sure of the foundation."

He looked over at Anya. A gentleman didn't kiss and tell, so he hoped the Bosmer didn't think Shaka had been spilling his guts to all and sundry.

"Isidor, I hear Loki has a family now. Congratulations."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:26 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 10:11 AM)

He sat back, sipped his mead, and waited for their replies.

He thought to himself, Nord bluntness. Got to love it.

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 15 2005, 11:11 AM)

He looked over at Anya. A gentleman didn't kiss and tell, so he hoped the Bosmer didn't think Shaka had been spilling his guts to all and sundry.

"Isidor, I hear Loki has a family now. Congratulations."

Anya frowned, and felt her cheeks burn red. Several things crossed her mind, and she opened her mouth to say them, but nothing came out.

Formost in her mind was she doubted many had actually gone through what she had, memories of that bedroom coming back. Love was a foriegn concept to her. And it is very hard to subjugate years upon years of her pushing away. She had gotten to the point where it was a reflex. She also thought what right gave him to speak to her like that, about something he didn't understand about her. But she also knew he was right.

It's just that she was trying. No one had seen her pull Shaka close in the halfway though.

She responded with a simple, "I know..." wondering what was wrong with her.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:32 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:26 PM)

Anya frowned, and felt her cheeks burn red. Several things crossed her mind, and she opened her mouth to say them, but nothing came out.

She responded with a simple, "I know..." wondering what was wrong with her.

Shaka's hazel eyes were steady on hers, almost as if he could read some of her thoughts, though he couldn't. Part of it was her scent telling him of her embarrassment, and the feeling of having her back to the wall, even if Isidor was a friend.

I wish I could reach out and hug you now, Shaka thought. I do love you, and it's without conditions, but I'm not going to push you until you're ready.

Shaka said, "It's all right, Anya," though he knew nothing was that simple for her, and tried to change the subject.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:40 PM

Kratos got up and walked outside to breath in the fresh air, "If they do not like me for my attitude that is their problem, I tried but no one wants to give me a second chance and that's all I could take." He stood there and looked back as everyone stared at him, "I say something about rats crawling on my feet and I get shunned for it!" He approached a guard and began to taunt him to cause a fight, "You will spar with me now or you can stay as cowardly as a scamp, your choice." The guard pulled out his sword and lunged at Kratos, he side stepped and let the guard hit the wall.

After the guard had recovered he got up and ran at Kratos' turned back, he turned around and used his shield to send the guard flying over his head and crashing into Diamond's art shop. "I think you've had enough "scum", he knew that word he had said it before.

Kratos returned to the tavern and sat back down alone at his cold dark table.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:43 PM

Last Night

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 08:49 AM)

Last Night
Loki tried to lead the pair out behind the castle, where they would find another wolf, slightly smaller then Loki, and then four small pups.

Loki looked proud, and howled into the night.

Understanding the wolf, Goranthir brought blankets and some food and water for the exhausted new mother out with them.

"You should be proud, Loki," the young ranger said the wolf in his own language. "You have a very fine family."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 09:40 AM)

Falco watched the battle from the tavern window. He quikly finished his bread. I hate guards as much as the next guy but that fight was pointless. 'm getting tired of his attitude. Time to teach him a lesson in civility.

"Kratos, I'd appreciate it if you didnt do that again Kratos. You're not nearly as tough as you think you are. Why I bet I could beat you without my saber.."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:45 PM

Diamond sat in the shop working on the Dreugh.

Abruptly she stopped. Something was bothering her...but what? Why did you run away, Diamond? She had wanted to be alone...right? Wanted to be away from her life...but alone? Was that what she had come for?

No, no...it couldn't be.

She was lonely.

Leaving the partially-completed sculpture on the work surface, she went over to the tavern and decided that she was ready to have a friend.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:45 PM

“As respect is given, so is it returned,” Arynel said.

The Breton considered leaving the tavern, but did not move.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:48 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 10:45 AM)

Kratos got up and anger completly took him over, "You think so do you scum well why don't we go outside and i'll teach you to not approach me with threats!" He put his Gavel down, "If it's hand to hand combat you want you've got it!"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 07:49 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 11:45 AM)

Anya laughed. "Falco, you're too fast for him, let it be. I tried to give him a chance, but he expects everyone to change instantly. I'm about ready to splash my drink in his face for that scuffle, but I don't want to waste my drink. How such a immature brat become the captain of the Ordinators, I'll never know."

She took a drink, "Kratos, I don't mind stubborn people in the least, but you take it too far. When you're ready to act as part of a team, maturely, then I'll give you a third chance."

QUOTE

Leaving the partially-completed sculpture on the work surface, she went over to the tavern and decided that she was ready to have a friend.

Anya saw Diamond walk over, and she got up to greet her, "Diamond, you're much too reclusive. I wanted to thank you for that beatifull figurine."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:50 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 09:48 AM)

"In the arena you fool... Keep your gavel, I don't need my saber to defeat you even when you're armed."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:53 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:49 PM)

Anya saw Diamond walk over, and she got up to greet her, "Diamond, you're much too reclusive. I wanted to thank you for that beatifull figurine."

Goranthir greeted her as well. "They are magnificent. Let me buy you a drink ..."

Then his attention was drawn to Falco and Kratos's argument, and his eyes narrowed. This had to end.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:54 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 09:49 AM)

Anya saw Diamond walk over, and she got up to greet her, "Diamond, you're much too reclusive. I wanted to thank you for that beatifull figurine."

Diamond blushed and made a gesture akin to a curtsey. "Thank you, Anya...but it's to you I owe the pleasure of having such a beautiful subject. Please, have a seat. Would you like something to drink?"

Marein: In case you haven't noticed, you're relapsing into your old ways...

Diamond: I'm terribly sorry, Marein, it's like a reflex to me, you'll have to excuse me.

Marein: I hope the irony of that remark isn't lost on you.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 07:57 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 10:50 AM)

"In the arena you fool... Keep your gavel, I don't need my saber to defeat you even when you're armed."

Kratos picked his Gavel back up, "Alright I see you wish to die today, so be it tonight I will drink to your bones!"

He looked toward Anya fiercly, "Thank you for showing me that kind compassion you've shown me since i've arrived, ha I wouldn't expect any better from a Bosmer." he said with much sarcasm, "Maybe I will change one day but you all want it to happen out of the blue not likely!"

"If Falco wishes to die I will grant his wish!" Kratos left and headed toward the arena pit and brandished his Gavel.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:58 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:57 PM)

"Loranna should know he's attacking her guards in the streets now," said Goranthir quietly. "He has gone from being a minor nuisance to a criminal."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:00 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 11:53 AM)

Goranthir greeted her as well. "They are magnificent. Let me buy you a drink ..."

Anya snuck an order in while barkepper went to get the drinks for Goranthir.

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 11:54 AM)

Anya tilted her head slightly at Diamond. Not knowing her personally, she couldn't tell if she was doing fine or not, but something was off in her demeanor. Brushing it off, she giggle. "We both work with what we got. Ave these figurines taken up most of your time, or have you ben busy with anything else?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:00 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 09:57 AM)

Falco removed his cloak and hat. "Would you mind watching these Anya? I'll be back in just a few minutes." He tossed them to Anya and walked to the arena pit quite calmly, as though he had not a care in the world.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:01 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 11:58 AM)

"Loranna should know he's attacking her guards in the streets now," said Goranthir quietly. "He has gone from being a minor nuisance to a criminal."

"Yes, this needs to end," Arynel said, "though I fear open combat of this sort will do only harm."

The Breton followed Kratos and Falco towards the arena.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:02 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 15 2005, 02:01 PM)

"Yes, this needs to end," Arynel said, "though I fear open combat of this sort will do only harm."

The Breton followed Kratos and Falco towards the arena.

Goranthir went as well, and on the way, talked to Dram at Loranna's castle.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:06 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 11:57 AM)

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 12:00 PM)

Anya gripped her mug until her knuckles turned white at that racsist remark. But she put on her best smiled and simply said, "Dear, the more you talk, the less you show. Go and have some fun with Falco, and try to keep some dignity when it's over."

Anya looked to Falco, "Don't mind if I do. Just don't make to big of a show, you rogue." As he turned away, she muttered, "I'll just help myself to a small service fee."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 08:07 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:00 AM)

Anya snuck an order in while barkepper went to get the drinks for Goranthir.
Anya tilted her head slightly at Diamond. Not knowing her personally, she couldn't tell if she was doing fine or not, but something was off in her demeanor. Brushing it off, she giggle. "We both work with what we got. Ave these figurines taken up most of your time, or have you ben busy with anything else?"

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 10:00 AM)

"I daresay I've not been passing much time," smiled Diamond, "I've been running the shop, business as usual."

"Come, would you care to take a seat? This ought to be a most barbaric display of frustration, hmm?"

Overhearing Goranthir, Diamond glanced over, wondering if she should beckon him. He seemed to have much in common with her background.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 08:09 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 11:00 AM)

Kratos watched as Falco entered the arena and spoke, "I don't wish to kill you so I will fight you unarmed." He put his Gavel down next to him and his sheild by it. "This is not orthodox even for an Ordinator and I know I will be banned from Ald Raathim for what I have done to that guard but there is one thing i'd like you to know."

He continued "This is not my fault there's something inside of me that I cannot control I don't know what it is but I can't fight it it's too strong even for me." I'm sorry Falco but I can't control it!." He charged at Falco.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:11 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 02:09 PM)

Kratos watched as Falco entered the arena and spoke, "I don't wish to kill you so I will fight you unarmed." He put his Gavel down next to him and his sheild by it. "This is not orthodox even for an Ordinator and I know I will be banned from Ald Raathim for what I have done to that guard but there is one thing i'd like you to know."

He reached up and removed his helm and revealed his one eye was changed completly blue, "This is what I get for my hate and underestimation of Azura's servants." He got ready to fight, "I'm sorry I can not control it Falco!" He charged at Falco and hit him hard sending him to the ground.

Dram's men arrived, and took their positions around the arena.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:11 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 12:07 PM)

"I'd love to take a look at your shop sometime, you've seemed to have found you're niche here. I just hope you're two companions don't give you too much trouble." she added with a twinkle in her eye.

Anya watched the two leave, "Barbaric? No. Kratos doesn't realize that we're not common criminals or simple Ordinators. Any one of us is on even ground in a fight, and Falco has made a living being fast and using slight of hand. Kratos will just end up being more frustrated, and then might attack others. That's when the barbarism might show. I just hope Goranthir get's to Dram in time, before Kraots decides to attack another passerby."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:11 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:06 AM)

"Anya don't worry, I'll make him pay for what he said about Bosmer. Sure he'd beat me in a straight-out fight, but I have a plan. I'm going to use his arrogance as a weapon against him."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:15 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 12:11 PM)

"Anya don't worry, I'll make him pay for what he said about Bosmer. Sure he'd beat me in a straight-out fight, but I have a plan. I'm going to use his arrogance as a weapon against him."

Arynel called from outside the arena, "there is no need for this," the Breton said, "stand down and let us return to the tavern for a drink."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:18 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:09 AM)

Kratos watched as Falco entered the arena and spoke, "I don't wish to kill you so I will fight you unarmed." He put his Gavel down next to him and his sheild by it. "This is not orthodox even for an Ordinator and I know I will be banned from Ald Raathim for what I have done to that guard but there is one thing i'd like you to know."

He reached up and removed his helm and revealed his one eye was changed completly blue, "This is what I get for my hate and underestimation of Azura's servants." He got ready to fight, "I'm sorry I can not control it Falco!" He charged at Falco and hit him hard sending him to the ground.

Falco fell to the ground from his attack. He stood back up. Come on hit me again Ordinator, you've played right into my plan. Falco noticed the guards outside. Right on time.

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 08:18 PM

Raithen was sitting calmly at the table Kratos was just sitting at. Some would say he was senile, the way he looked.

He got up out of his chair and walked out of the tavern without finishing his drink. If one had payed attention to his direction, one might notice he was heading towards the arena...

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:24 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 02:18 PM)

Falco fell to the ground from his attack. He stood back up. Come on hit me again Ordinator, you've played right into my plan. Falco noticed the guards outside. Right on time.

The guards' hands began to glow as sleep spells were launched into the arena at Kratos.

"Kratos," Dram said sternly. "You are under arrest."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:26 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 10:24 AM)

The guards' hands began to glow as sleep spells were launched into the arena at Kratos.

"Kratos," Dram said sternly. "You are under arrest."

"Aye for a assault. This was not an officially sanctioned match by the owner of the arena. Thus your attack on me is considered assault. Or did you forget to read up on your law books before the match?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:31 PM

Arynel looked into the arena and began to speak.

“There is a magic older than the sea, though it is still whispered by the waves and in a voice ‘tis found in kind, therewith a weave of words I bind.”

The Breton began to chant, his words laced with magick.

Swiftly go the hours as
Lonely waits a dream
Ere the present tumult found
Ever swept off like consciousness
Pealed off and cast into ethereal nothing

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 08:33 PM

Kratos drowned it all out all he could hear was the voice telling him to attack to kill, after being hit by the magicka he should have been incapacitated but he got up and slowly began to inch toward Falco, he was hit with another volley of magicka and that was it he was out cold.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:36 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 02:33 PM)

Dram's guards entered the arena to cart the unconscious Ordinator into their most secure cell.

"Sorry to have spoiled the match," Dram smiled grimly at Falco. "But justice must be served."

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 08:38 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 02:33 PM)

"Perhaps that is a lesson learned?" asked Raithen, a grim expression on his face.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:38 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 12:36 PM)

Dram's guards entered the arena to cart the unconscious Ordinator into their most secure cell.

"Sorry to have spoiled the match," Dram smiled grimly at Falco. "But justice must be served."

"If ever I meet Stendarr I will acknowledge that he is still needed," Arynel said.

The Breton turned and headed off towards the tavern.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:39 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 10:36 AM)

Dram's guards entered the arena to cart the unconscious Ordinator into their most secure cell.

"Sorry to have spoiled the match," Dram smiled grimly at Falco. "But justice must be served."

"Spoiled! This is exactly what I wanted. The fool was so arrogant and hot-headed he never even realized this was a true match. Good work Dram and company!" Falco exited the arena. "Hey, Anya, can I have my cloak and hat back?"

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 08:40 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 02:36 PM)

Dram's guards entered the arena to cart the unconscious Ordinator into their most secure cell.

"Sorry to have spoiled the match," Dram smiled grimly at Falco. "But justice must be served."

Shaka watched in frustration from the sidelines. He said to no one in particular, "Damn it, what are we, Hlaalu, Telvanni, that we should be tearing at each other and up to our necks in petty intrigue?"

"Keep your eyes on the real problem ahead of us. We've got to wake up .... ."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:40 PM

Anya watched Arynel and Falco enter the tavern, Anya tossed Falco his cloak and hat, "That was... interesting."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:41 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 02:39 PM)

Goranthir laughed. "Of course, Kratos assaulting one of Dram's men probably was as much a crime. But no one can doubt your bravery, friend. It was good you lured him to place where the least number of people would be in danger. Only you."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:46 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 10:41 AM)

"Thanks Gor, but once he gets out of jail, I doubt he'll be too happy with me." Falco put on his hat and cloak when he entered the tavern. The normally grumpy Dunmer keep had a smile on his face when Falco entered. "So ye put that ordinator in is place? Good fer you. Here take another loaf o' bread, on the house."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 08:46 PM

Diamond turned to Anya and raised an eyebrow. "How...shocking," she murmured. "Falco reacted well."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:51 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 12:46 PM)

Diamond turned to Anya and raised an eyebrow. "How...shocking," she murmured. "Falco reacted well."

"Yes he did," She raised her voice so Falco could hear, smiling coyly, "How uncharacteristically smart of him."

She looked at Diamond, "So, do you have any idea what you plan to do here, aside from opening a nice shop?"

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:53 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 02:09 PM)

He continued "This is not my fault there's something inside of me that I cannot control I don't know what it is but I can't fight it it's too strong even for me." I'm sorry Falco but I can't control it!." He charged at Falco.

Reichi had smirked at that comment. You don't know the meaning of not having control...

QUOTE

"How anti-climatic..." Reichi muttered and sighed. "Oh well."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:54 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:51 AM)

"Yes he did," She raised her voice so Falco could hear, smiling coyly, "How uncharacteristically smart of him."

"Aye, I'm normally dumb as a brick. Don't know how any intelligence managed to pierce this thickskull of mine."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:57 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 12:54 PM)

"Aye, I'm normally dumb as a brick. Don't know how any intelligence managed to pierce this thickskull of mine."

"Must be that fortify intelligence enchantment in the drinks around here."she quipped.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 08:58 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:51 AM)

"Well, I suppose I don't have much of an idea. I can't fight, that's for sure. It would be quite nice to learn, but I'm afraid I never had a flair for it. I've managed to make myself useful a small bit useful with the figurines, but..."

She trailed off.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:59 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 10:57 AM)

"Must be that fortify intelligence enchantment in the drinks around here."she quipped.

Falco laughed, "Well I'm gonna head back up to the castle to see how Tsei's doing. Bye all!" He left the tavern and headed for his room in the castle.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:02 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 02:58 PM)

"Could I commission you to create a lifesized figurehead for my ship?" Goranthir asked eagerly. "I don't know what of ... Maybe Kynareth to ensure strong winds?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:11 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 12:58 PM)

"Don't learn battle techiniques unless you have to. Learning self-defense everyone should do. But the art of killing anohter person isn't glamorous, no matter how pretty legions and garuds make it seem. You lose a certian warmth in your heart when you learn to coldy take someone's life for a living." She downed the last of her mug.

"Now, learning is easy. It's just a matter o finding a weapon or style that suits you. Granted some people have a knack for it, but anyone can learn to use a weapon, be it fists or a sword."

Anya looked at the girl, She can't be much older than Goranthir. "A small bit useful. Now don't be silly. One thing I've learned is not everyone should learn to be an adventurer. Those figurines are very well crafted. And it brings joy to people. What would we do if we came back and there wasn't anything to admire, to know there was worth saving. I, we, fight because of people like you. Not only for your talents, but for you. I fight knowing that those who can't will be safe. And know I fight knowing that I can keep a talented girl like you safe."

"My point is that just because you don't kill people for a living, doesn't mean you aren't useful, not in the least. You're support before, and after. Your caring, untouched by the horrors of death and dealing it. Your artwork and the beauty it brings, it's all just as useful, if not more, as people that know how to fight a defend. It would be a pointless endeavor for us both if we didn't have each other. Saying you're not useful is the absurd musings of a lonely girl."

"Now, I can teach a thing or two about self-defense, if you feel the need to know a little bit. You're build, from the looks of it, you'd make a good fighter with a dagger, and quick stabs."

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 12:59 PM)

Falco laughed, "Well I'm gonna head back up to the castle to see how Tsei's doing. Bye all!" He left the tavern and headed for his room in the castle.

Anya laughed as he ran off to find the young argonian, obviously smitten with her.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 09:30 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 11:02 AM)

"Could I commission you to create a lifesized figurehead for my ship?" Goranthir asked eagerly. "I don't know what of ... Maybe Kynareth to ensure strong winds?"

Diamond smiled. "Life-sized? That would take quite a while, I'm afraid. I do think, however, that I could do it." She winked. "I'll do it for you, Goranthir."

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 11:11 AM)

Anya looked at the girl, She can't be much older than Goranthir. "A small bit useful. Now don't be silly. One thing I've learned is not everyone should learn to be an adventurer. Those figurines are very well crafted. And it brings joy to people. What would we do if we came back and there wasn't anything to admire, to know there was worth saving. I, we, fight because of people like you. Not only for your talents, but for you. I fight knowing that those who can't will be safe. And know I fight knowing that I can keep a talented girl like you safe."

"My point is that just because you don't kill people for a living, doesn't mean you aren't useful, not in the least. You're support before, and after. Your caring, untouched by the horrors of death and dealing it. Your artwork and the beauty it brings, it's all just as useful, if not more, as people that know how to fight a defend. It would be a pointless endeavor for us both if we didn't have each other. Saying you're not useful is the absurd musings of a lonely girl."

"Now, I can teach a thing or two about self-defense, if you feel the need to know a little bit. You're build, from the looks of it, you'd make a good fighter with a dagger, and quick stabs."

Diamond nodded slowly. "I see where you're coming from, Anya, thank you for the advice. I think I ought to learn self-defense, though. I'd really like it if you could help me."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:35 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 01:30 PM)

Diamond nodded slowly. "I see where you're coming from, Anya, thank you for the advice. I think I ought to learn self-defense, though. I'd really like it if you could help me."

"Good, that kind of thinking isn't accepted. And if Diamond is planning to stay here, she needs to learn that she's as every bit important to us as people like me, or Dram, or Isidor." She ordered another drink, "When would you like to learn some techniques? It's the least I could do after you making such a pretty likeness of me."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:42 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 03:30 PM)

Diamond smiled. "Life-sized? That would take quite a while, I'm afraid. I do think, however, that I could do it." She winked. "I'll do it for you, Goranthir."

"The boat won't be ready for a few weeks," Goranthir said. "And, of course, I'll pay you whatever you need for the time and work. I just want my first boat to be special, the Nords who are working on it are great, but they're craftsmen not artists."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:49 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 02:42 PM)

"Don't let them overhear you say that," Tris said. "Nords take great pride in the art of building a fast ship."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 03:49 PM)

"Don't let them overhear you say that," Tris said. "Nords take great pride in the art of building a fast ship."

Goranthir laughed. "I know. It's a different kind of art, creating an object of beauty, though ... They're very happy doing shipbuilding which is more than repairing old fishing skiffs."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:57 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 12:59 PM)

Tsei smiled, and got up, and made her way to the tavern.

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 15 2005, 01:11 PM)

"Yes, but as I said, love does not way forever."
"And thank you, I am pleased."

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 01:26 PM)

Isidor smiled slightly, and said "Well, I hope whatever you have works out."

Last Night

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 01:43 PM)

Last Night
Understanding the wolf, Goranthir brought blankets and some food and water for the exhausted new mother out with them.

"You should be proud, Loki," the young ranger said the wolf in his own language. "You have a very fine family."

Loki rubbed up against Goranthir's leg, and then went and licked his mate.

======
"I knew Kratos's mouth was going to get him in trouble." Isidor said to no one in particular. He slapped Falco on the back and said "You're smarter then I give you credit for, Falco."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 02:57 PM)

Tsei smiled, and got up, and made her way to the tavern.
"Yes, but as I said, love does not way forever."
"And thank you, I am pleased."
Isidor smiled slightly, and said "Well, I hope whatever you have works out."

Last Night

Loki rubbed up against Goranthir's leg, and then went and licked his mate.
======
"I knew Kratos's mouth was going to get him in trouble." Isidor said to no one in particular. He slapped Falco on the back and said "You're smarter then I give you credit for, Falco."

"What was he blathering about while you were fighting, Falco?" Tris asked.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:01 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 11:57 AM)

"I knew Kratos's mouth was going to get him in trouble." Isidor said to no one in particular. He slapped Falco on the back and said "You're smarter then I give you credit for, Falco."

Before he eft the tavern Falco remarked to Tris, "Something about not being his true self." He quikly left but was held up by Isidor. Falco smiled. "Well thanks Isidor. Somebody needed to put him in his place." Falco bumped into Tsei on his way to his room. "Tsei, I ws just looking for you."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:03 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 11:42 AM)

Diamond agreed to do it. "Don't worry too much about payment, Goranthir, I'll give you a special discount for being my...friend..." She paused. "I'd really rather not ask for any payment at all. I think I have enough in savings to put bread on the table for the next few weeks. Maybe you could get Slyvos to enchant it?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:05 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:01 PM)

"What's up, Falco?" Tsei asked, a curious expression on her face.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:05 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 03:59 PM)

"What was he blathering about while you were fighting, Falco?" Tris asked.

"I think he's been kissed by Sheogorath," said Goranthir. "You know, we really do need to give the crowd a show at the arena. We cancelled the first, stopped the duel ... The last time two arena fights were cancelled in a row in Firsthold, there was a riot."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 12:05 PM)

"What's up, Falco?" Tsei asked, a curious expression on her face.

"Just putting Kratos in his place. Wich by the way is jail." Falco had a mischievious grin on his face.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:06 PM)

"Just putting Kratos in his place. Wich by the way is jail." Falco had a mischievious grin on his face.

"Really? Tell me what happened."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:08 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 15 2005, 04:03 PM)

"I'm your friend, I hope," Goranthir grinned. "But I'm also your rich friend, so there's no need to forgo payment. If it was a small project, I'd take it as a gift, but a lady's got to earn a living, doesn't she?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 12:06 PM)

"Really? Tell me what happened."

Falco launched into a long-winded explanation, that ended when Falco punched Kratos so hard he flew through the fence of the arena and into the ocean.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:09 PM

Two figures march up to the area where everyone is talking; Dram, and Loranna.

Dram, to those who knew him, looked slightly disquieted - and Loranna had an expression that recalled the cold, predatory visage of Loranna-Azura, back in the days when innocent blood was spilled on the snow.

"What. Just. Happened." Loranna says, as Dram stands a respectful yard behind her. She turns to Falco and says "Tell me everything that happened, now. ... Please."

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 10:09 PM

Kratos sat in his cell which had nought but a tiny window in the wooden door, "What have I done, why has this happened to me, the voice the voice will know!" Kratos muttered as he drifted back off to sleep from the spells cast at him.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:12 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 02:09 PM)

Anya watched Loranna come in and tried to remain inconspicuous at the bar. Turning to Diamond, "He's right you know, never turn down money. I never do... but I usually end up spending it all that night."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:13 PM

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

Falco had just finished his personal explanation of the event to Tsei. He was forced to tell the lady exactly what happened, although Falco did put a heavy emphasis on the cleverness of his strategy.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:20 PM

QUOTE(SpartanShea117 @ Aug 15 2005, 04:09 PM)

"Sleeping beauty stirs," rumbles Ghamul Bogadb, cracking his knuckles and grinning as he stares at Kratos's insensate form.

"Sleeping beauty has fallan back asleep," Pilpen Horatius mutters, sounding slightly disappointed. "A pity ..."

"He just needs a little tap to rouse him for questioning," Ghamul avows, his grin widening.

"Dram ordered he be left alone unless he tried something," Peplin protests.

"Dram isn't here right now ..." Relamus Hlan says quietly, causing both Ghamul and Peplin to look over at the Dunmer, and then the fallen Ordinator ...

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:13 PM)

Falco had just finished his personal explanation of the event to Tsei. He was forced to tell the lady exactly what happened, although Falco did put a heavy emphasis on the cleverness of his strategy.

Loranna's face twists into a scowl as she hears Falco's recounting; evidentally she is not majorly impressed with his cleverness. Or perhaps she is simply unhappy with Kratos.

" ... What was that you say he yelled at the end?" she asks. "Something about not being in control?"

She looks around the tavern, looking for Arynel. " ... Arynel, may I ask a favor?" she says, her expression still unpleasant.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:23 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:09 PM)

Falco launched into a long-winded explanation, that ended when Falco punched Kratos so hard he flew through the fence of the arena and into the ocean.

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:13 PM)

Falco had just finished his personal explanation of the event to Tsei. He was forced to tell the lady exactly what happened, although Falco did put a heavy emphasis on the cleverness of his strategy.

Tsei grinned slightly, as Falco's story came back down to earth. "It was still brave though, Falco."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:24 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 04:20 PM)

"Falco did ensure that when Dram's men came to arrest him, there was no one close by since it was just the two of them in a wide-open arena. If they had fought in the streets, there might have been innocents hurt," Goranthir said in Falco's defense. "I didn't hear what he said in the arena, but he sounded like a madman."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:25 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 03:24 PM)

"I'd say his plan of taking out his frustrations on the Daedra didn't work," Tris said. "He came back angrier than he left."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:27 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 02:20 PM)

She looks around the tavern, looking for Arynel. " ... Arynel, may I ask a favor?" she says, her expression still unpleasant.

Arynel looked up.

"You may ask it," the Breton replied.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:28 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 12:08 PM)

Diamond blushed.

She and Goranthir weren't all that different, she thought. From what she gathered he had a similar background, but like her he was here trying to be with the others. He was around her age, too - a bit younger or older. Perhaps when she finished the statue they should sit down and have a long talk...

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:29 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 02:25 PM)

"I'd say his plan of taking out his frustrations on the Daedra didn't work," Tris said. "He came back angrier than he left."

"Angry would be an understatement, Tris."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:31 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 04:24 PM)

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 04:25 PM)

"I'd say his plan of taking out his frustrations on the Daedra didn't work," Tris said. "He came back angrier than he left."

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 15 2005, 04:27 PM)

Arynel looked up.

"You may ask it," the Breton replied.

Loranna hears Tris's and Goranthir's comments, even as she asks Arynel her question.

"Come with me to the jail, help me determine if he is in fact possessed?" she asks. "And if he is ... help me remedy the situation?"

Assuming of course he is possessed, Loranna thinks to herself, the thought clear in her eyes.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:33 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 02:31 PM)

Arynel nods in agreement, but says nothing. The Breton gets up, and follows after Loranna.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:34 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 15 2005, 03:33 PM)

Arynel nods in agreement, but says nothing. The Breton gets up, and follows after Loranna.

Tris glanced at the others. He was clearly wondering what made Arynel suddenly an expert in possession. He followed Loranna and Arynel.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:38 PM

Anya shrugged and downed her drink. Motioning to Diamond, she got up, "Might as well see how this ends, shall we?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:40 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 04:38 PM)

Anya shrugged and downed her drink. Motioning to Diamond, she got up, "Might as well see how this ends, shall we?"

"You were facing something similar not so long ago, eh Anya?" Isidor rose to his feet. "Well, not possession, but in need of some magical help."

Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 10:40 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 04:38 PM)

Anya shrugged and downed her drink. Motioning to Diamond, she got up, "Might as well see how this ends, shall we?"

Radont saw people leaving for the jail and decided to see what was going on. "Someone famous get arrested?" He asked to the air.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:41 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 02:40 PM)

"You were facing something similar not so long ago, eh Anya?" Isidor rose to his feet. "Well, not possession, but in need of some magical help."

"Something like that, though I didn't do much myself, in all actuallity."

QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Aug 15 2005, 02:40 PM)

Radont saw people leaving for the jail and decided to see what was going on. "Someone famous get arrested?" He asked to the air.

"The Ordinator we picked up, Radont. He went on a tangent and attacked a gaurd and Falco."

Posted by: Sir Radont Yesterday, 10:45 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 04:41 PM)

"The Ordinator we picked up, Radont. He went on a tangent and attacked a gaurd and Falco."

"Interesting, I didn't know we picked up an Ordinator." Radont follows the group.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:47 PM

QUOTE(Sir Radont @ Aug 15 2005, 02:45 PM)

"Interesting, I didn't know we picked up an Ordinator." Radont follows the group.

"That's right, he was gone when you came back. Big fellow. Stubborn and arrogant. Assumes way to much, thinking his mask has merit still and that alone allows him to order us. Belittles us, taunts us, and thinks he's more skilled than us. Think of a typical Ordinator, but with a supiority complex."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:49 PM

Inside the jail, after some discussion, the door to Kratos's cell was opened; Peplin and Relamus stepped in in and went to grab the sleeping Ordinator by his arms, while Ghamul balls his hand into a fist, ready to give Kratos a little tap to wake him - in the jaw.

===

Loranna and the others arrive just as Ghamul is saying "Now hold him steady ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:50 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 04:34 PM)

Tris glanced at the others. He was clearly wondering what made Arynel suddenly an expert in possession. He followed Loranna and Arynel.

As did Goranthir.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:51 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 02:49 PM)

"There's no need for that," Arynel interjected, "I will wake him."

Arynel cautiously reached out and placed a hand on Kratos’s shoulder, and looked into his eyes.

“Who are you?” The Breton asked.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:51 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 04:47 PM)

"Something wrong with be being arrogant, stubborn and big?" Isidor asked jokingly.

Isidor looked at the Orc holding up Kratos and said as an aside to Anya and Radnot "That's a great way to deal with his problems...beat the guar dung out of him." Isidor rolled his eyes.

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Yesterday, 10:54 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 01:49 PM)

Kratos woke just before he was hit with the Orc's fist and he pulled the guard holding his left arm in the way of the punch then kicked the other forward sending them into a pile up. "Whats going on here?!!" Kratos said shocked, "The voice ahh the voice!!" Kratos fell to his knees and held his head.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:55 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:51 PM)

Isidor looked at the Orc holding up Kratos and said as an aside to Anya and Radnot "That's a great way to deal with his problems...beat the guar dung out of him." Isidor rolled his eyes.

"He beat up one of their own," Goranthir said quietly. "I can't say I blame them."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:56 PM

"Voice? What voice?" Tris said sharply.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:57 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 04:56 PM)

"Voice? What voice?" Tris said sharply.

"Could it be the tiny voice in his head telling him not be a [censored]?" Goranthir asked softly. "He should listen to it."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:58 PM

"Ghamul." Dram's voice lost the baritone quality that made it slightly less gravely than most Dunmer males's voices.

"After everything we've put up with for this pup ..." Ghamul protests.

"Ghamul!" The Orc blinks, staring at Dram, then Loranna; slowly his fist drops.

===

OOC: Due to a misunderstanding, Kratos's throwing down of the guards and punch to the jaw by Ghamul did not actually happen previously.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:05 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 02:51 PM)

"We love you too, Isidor." Anya quipped, giggling.

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 02:55 PM)

"He beat up one of their own," Goranthir said quietly. "I can't say I blame them."

"I scarcely blame them myself, though that's not proper gaurd behavior. Looks like Dram isn't to happy about it."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:14 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 05:05 PM)

"We love you too, Isidor." Anya quipped, giggling.

"You're a good person, Anya. I see why Shaka likes you." He turned to the situation. "Voices? This is getting intresting..." He looks on the ordinator, some pity in his eyes.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 05:14 PM)

"You're a good person, Anya. I see why Shaka likes you." He turned to the situation. "Voices? This is getting intresting..." He looks on the ordinator, some pity in his eyes.

"He's just a madman," Goranthir frowned, his eyes also filled with pity. "It's a shame ..."

The young ranger stepped out into the sunlight, where it was warm.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:26 PM

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

"You're a good person, Anya. I see why Shaka likes you." He turned to the situation. "Voices? This is getting intresting..." He looks on the ordinator, some pity in his eyes.

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 03:18 PM)

"He's just a madman," Goranthir frowned, his eyes also filled with pity. "It's a shame ..."

The young ranger stepped out into the sunlight, where it was warm.

"Voices have a tendency to make one go mad, Goran." Anya looked at Kratos, "If he is indeed hearing things, with his already unhinged personality, then he might have very well gone mad because of it. I should know."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:29 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 05:26 PM)

Anya's face soured. Isidor's bluntness had a tendency to make her think about things she didn't want to. She was sincere when she said, "Thank you Isidor. We'll go to Skyrim sometime soon, I promise."
"Voices have a tendency to make one go mad, Goran." Anya looked at Kratos, "If he is indeed hearing things, with his already unhinged personality, then he might have very well gone mad because of it. I should know."

Kratos didn't seem to be responding to Arynel; frowning, Loranna says " ... Answer his question, please ..."

Kratos's reply was a loud cry, his red eyes blazing for a moment before becoming dull; he sinks to the ground, in time for the guards to not catch him.

Loranna kneels down, examining Kratos. " ... He's alive," she says, working some healing magic. " ... Not responding, but alive ..."

She looks to her guards, and after a moment of shamed silence they help Kratos back into his cell.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:34 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 05:26 PM)

Isidor noticed Anya's expression change. "Something wrong?"

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 15 2005, 05:29 PM)

Isidor frowned. "A fine warrior, driven mad by ghosts from his past." Isidor shook his head.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:37 PM

Goranthir walked down the main street of the village of Ald Raathim, until he came to the Mages Guild. He stepped inside and went directly to the enchanter.

“I just finished,” he said, proudly holding up the work. “Who was the tailor? Uenas Ayrrhe?”

Goranthir nodded. “Ald Raathim is fortunate in having at least one truly excellent tailor, and one excellent enchanter.”

The enchanter smiled. “But what happened at the arena today? We were anticipating –“

“Some technical malfunctions,” Goranthir shrugged. “Wait ‘til you see the next one. All the gratuitious violence you can take.”

“I can take a lot,” laughed the enchanter.

Goranthir left, carrying the parcels containing his new enchanted wardrobe

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:37 PM

Tris met Goranthir outside the enchanters.

"If he's been driving mad by all of this, he won't be the first," Tris commented. "Ah, well. I owe you an apology, I didn't drink to your fine boat. Right now I'd like to take it and sail away for a while."

He grinned.

"What do you have there?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 03:34 PM)

Isidor noticed Anya's expression change. "Something wrong?"

"Umm... Nothing. Just memories, nothing else."

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 11:37 PM

He was tired of following them, he hoped that they would understand. Now was teh time to reveal himself. They were in prison and he was not. Slowly, he walked in. An imperial guard greeted him. "Hello." the guard said
"Hello." Plaas responded. PLaas continued to walk. He approached the door in which they would be in. He opened it. "Hello, Loranna." PLaas said.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:40 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 05:37 PM)

"Umm... Nothing. Just memories, nothing else."

"No reason to lie, Anya. If you want to say I was too frank, say it." He patted her on the shoulder.

QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 05:37 PM)

Isidor turned around. "Plass? Where did you dissapear off to?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:40 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 03:37 PM)

Anya had a throwing dagger out and in her palm by the time he finished "Loranna."

"What do you want, I thought you left."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:40 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 05:37 PM)

Loranna was turning to head out as Dram was beckoning his three guards into his private office. She stops and frowns a moment, trying to place the voice.

" ... Plaas?" she asks. "Is that you?" She hadn't heard much from the Imperial, who had tried to kill her back on Vvardenfell only to follow her back to Ald Raathim, searching for a new life.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 05:37 PM)

Goranthir punched Tris lightly in the shoulder, smiling. "No, you didn't drink to it, grumpy old man. Pity it has no floor or walls, just a skeleton, or I'd foist the main sail."

He held up the packages. "This is my new wardrobe. Ebony mail ... that was my grandmother's gift, but it's not for a ranger, no matter how light it's enchanted to be."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:46 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 04:42 PM)

"But you looked so overbearingly wealthy in it!" Tris said, laughing. "However will you attract women, now?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:52 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 05:46 PM)

"But you looked so overbearingly wealthy in it!" Tris said, laughing. "However will you attract women, now?"

Goranthir blushed. "Actually, I was just thinking how spoiled I am. Everything I ever owned was hand-tailored for me with an original pattern, so I don't like how I look when I wear simple clothes off the shelf, so I was forced to go find the best tailor in Ald Raathim."

He opened up the packages. They looked simple, but the craftsmanship was unmistakable. A simple gray cloak. Two pairs of trousers. Three shirts. A belt. Two pairs of boots.

"Wait 'til you see them in action," Goranthir smiled. "They're a lot more useful than the armor was any day. And they should be particularly helpful against dust, fire, and ice."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:52 PM

QUOTE(AND @ Aug 15 2005, 01:37 PM)

The last time Falco had met Plaas he had been shot by an arrow. "Well well well... If it isn't Plaas... Come for more revenge have we?"

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:52 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 01:46 PM)

"But you looked so overbearingly wealthy in it!" Tris said, laughing. "However will you attract women, now?"

Diamond paused to think about this.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 05:52 PM)

The last time Falco had met Plaas he had been shot by an arrow. "Well well well... If it isn't Plaas... Come for more revenge have we?"

Tsei appeared behind Falco and said "Who is this?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 05:52 PM)

The last time Falco had met Plaas he had been shot by an arrow. "Well well well... If it isn't Plaas... Come for more revenge have we?"

"Everyone - we've been over this already," Loranna says. "Remember? He's got every right to be here now, so long as he follows our laws, just like everyone else."

She doesn't look at Falco directly but there is the bare hint of a lopsided grin in his direction.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:57 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 01:54 PM)

Tsei appeared behind Falco and said "Who is this?"

"Just some jerk who shot me with an arrow, right in the chest."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:58 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 03:40 PM)

"No reason to lie, Anya. If you want to say I was too frank, say it." He patted her on the shoulder.
Isidor turned around. "Plass? Where did you dissapear off to?"

"Sorry I lack Nordic bluntness, my friend." She relaxed her grip on the dagger, but kept it in hand. "You just have a tendency to... well let's just say you don't cover up what you say with pretty words, you get righ to the heart of an issue." She smiled at him.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:59 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 04:52 PM)

"I'm not one to begrudge a man his tailor," Tris said. "I intend to stay spoiled for as long as I can afford it."

He studied Goranthir critically. "Grey, that's a change. Ought to suit you."

He bowed to Diamond.

Posted by: Tri Today, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 01:59 PM)

Diamond looked at him innocently, as if to say, What are you looking at me for?

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:02 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 05:57 PM)

"Just some jerk who shot me with an arrow, right in the chest."

Tsei frowned and said "Awwww..."

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 05:58 PM)

"Well, would you rather I dance around the point?" He said this with a slightly bemused air.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:04 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:02 PM)

"Well, would you rather I dance around the point?" He said this with a slightly bemused air.

"Most certianly not. I need a slap to the face every now and then." She tilted her mouth in a small smile.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:06 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 05:59 PM)

"Uenas Ayrrhe is his name," Goranthir said, touching the fabric. At his touch, the cloth seemed to bristle, as if it were alive, rich fur swelling up. Passing his hand over it again, it became a lighter, dove gray. “I don’t know about the color, but the weave is very suitable.”

He smiled at Diamond. "For the trials to come."

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:07 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:04 PM)

"Most certianly not. I need a slap to the face every now and then." She tilted her mouth in a small smile.

"At the same time, Isidor, some of us worry about friendships getting jinxed by being too direct," said Shaka. He was worried that Anya would get driven away from Shaka if everyone pushed too fast.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:07 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:04 PM)

"Most certianly not. I need a slap to the face every now and then." She tilted her mouth in a small smile.

QUOTE(Syronj)

"At the same time, Isidor, some of us worry about friendships getting jinxed by being too direct," said Shaka. He was worried that Anya would get driven away from Shaka if everyone pushed too fast.

He turned to Shaka. "When did you get here? Shaka, the same can be said about moving too slowly. What if, you wait for years, to say your true feelings, and those feelings aren't returned, even though they once existed."

Isidor rasied his hands "But, it's not my concern what you two do."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:12 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 02:02 PM)

Tsei frowned and said "Awwww..."

"Yes it hurt, but I'm over it. Still isn't pleasant to think about though..."

Posted by: Tri Today, 12:13 AM

Diamond let her thoughts wander to what Goranthir's statue ought to look like. It would be interesting to depict an Aedra, and to interpret the raw power.

She hoped the result would reflect that, and pulled out a small pad of paper to start sketching, planning.

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 02:07 PM)

Diamond paused to think about this as well.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:15 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:07 PM)

"I think everyone does. Let me know if I get out of line." He reached into his pocket and withdrew the silver bracelet, from last night. "What do you make of this, Anya? A woman came to the docks yesterday, when Arynel and I were sitting there. She complimented us, and dropped this when she left. Her name was Zalliah, I believe."

"It's non-magical, I see, but still, kind of odd, yeah?"

He turned to Shaka. "When did you get here? Shaka, the same can be said about moving too slowly. What if, you wait for years, to say your true feelings, and those feelings aren't returned, even though they once existed."

Isidor rasied his hands "But, it's not my concern what you two do."

Anya blushed, "Please you two... don't." She quickly changed the subject, "I don't see anything odd about it. Maybe she was just smitten with you?"

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 04:12 PM)

"Yes it hurt, but I'm over it. Still isn't pleasant to think about though..."

She leaned over and whispered to him, "I have a few extra throwing daggers... no one would be the wiser."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:16 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 02:15 PM)

Anya blushed, "Please you two... don't." She quickly changed the subject, "I don't see anything odd about it. Maybe she was just smitten with you?"
She leaned over and whispered to him, "I have a few extra throwing daggers... no one would be the wiser."

"Thanks Anya."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:16 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 15 2005, 05:06 PM)

"That's lovely," Tris said. "I hope we hear more from the General soon. It would be easier to train if we knew the nature of the trials."

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:19 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 15 2005, 06:16 PM)

"That's lovely," Tris said. "I hope we hear more from the General soon. It would be easier to train if we knew the nature of the trials."

"Tris, I was thinking about your description of the plains," said Shaka. "It sounds as if whoever goes will need to be prepared for anything, or at least have full-face helms or other eye protection. Trivial I guess. We don't even know for sure what weapons or armor can travel there, if any."

Posted by: JustinSane Today, 12:19 AM

Fernando Illingworth was feeling tired and petulant. The incompetent guild apprentice had given him bad directions. He didn't know why people always had such difficulty giving clear instructions how to get from where he was to where he wanted to be. Recalling from the middle of thick woods in Morrowind to his mark halfway across the continent had taken more energy than he'd wanted to use. At least he'd slepth the night in his own comfortably luxurious bed. He rose rather late and began again the ardous sequence of guild transports that took him back to Ald Raathim.

This time, he'd introduced himself to the guild steward and explained, with trimmings, his rank in the guild and the importance of his visit. The steward had sent a journeyman with him as guide to find the lady Dres Loranna, and the search ended at the jail. He decided it would save time to demonstrate his skill even before the introduction, so he went invisible and slipped past the guards at the entrance, dispatching of the locked doors with practiced ease, using his mastery of alteration and chameleon, until he came upon the group.

"Hail!" he called, a little too loudly for the short distance seperating him from the ears of the group.

"I am Fernando Illingworth, Master Wizard of the Mages guild and reknowned illusionist. I have come answering a call for the most skilled trainers available in the schools of restoration and illusion. I may as well have been called by name. Do I have the pleasure of addressing the Lady Dres Loranna?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:26 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 15 2005, 06:12 PM)

"Yes it hurt, but I'm over it. Still isn't pleasant to think about though..."

Tsei hugged Falco.

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:15 PM)

Anya blushed, "Please you two... don't." She quickly changed the subject, "I don't see anything odd about it. Maybe she was just smitten with you?"

"Very well. "Smitten? With me?" Isidor laughed, a wry laugh.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:28 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 15 2005, 06:19 PM)

"True," Goranthir smiled. "If we end up there naked, I definitely overpaid my tailor."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:29 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:26 PM)

"Very well. "Smitten? With me?" Isidor laughed, a wry laugh.

"Aw, but you're such a lovable Nord. With your square jaw, and weathered look. And... and... and the way you swing your axe, yeah. What lass wouldn't swoon at the sight of you?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:31 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:29 PM)

"Aw, but you're such a lovable Nord. With your square jaw, and weathered look. And... and... and the way you swing your axe, yeah. What lass wouldn't swoon at the sight of you?"

"It's all right, Anya. I don't know too many women who find drunken nords attractive." He winked and walked away.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:33 AM

QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 15 2005, 04:19 PM)

"Hail!" he called, a little too loudly for the short distance seperating him from the ears of the group.

"I am Fernando Illingworth, Master Wizard of the Mages guild and reknowned illusionist. I have come answering a call for the most skilled trainers available in the schools of restoration and illusion. I may as well have been called by name. Do I have the pleasure of addressing the Lady Dres Loranna?"

"You'll be wanting the lady bent over this oaf inside." Anya called out, "We're just spectators." She showed him to where Loranna was working on Kratos.

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 15 2005, 04:31 PM)

"It's all right, Anya. I don't know too many women who find drunken nords attractive." He winked at walked away.

She watched him walk off, fustrated, "Hmph, too stubborn for his own good sometimes..."

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:36 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:33 PM)

"You'll be wanting the lady bent over this oaf inside." Anya called out, "We're just spectators." She showed him to where Loranna was working on Kratos.
She watched him walk off, fustrated, "Hmph, too stubborn for his own good sometimes..."

"Maybe we can get him back to his people and settle this, Anya," said Shaka. "He means well, but I'm sorry for us discussing you as if you're not here."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:38 AM

Loranna sits in Kratos's cell, over the protests of her guards, tending to the unconscious Ordinator even though she's reached the limit of what her magic can do. Still though, she stays, watching his condition until she feels sure he's not going to get worse.

I don't even know, she thinks to herself, whether I'm more hoping to find out you've been under some malign influence all along dear or if you're trying to make some flimsy case for us not beating the tar out of you. Dibella, you might still be irate and ornery even if it turns out you are being made to act this way ...

She pauses, looking at Kratos for a moment, then closing her eyes.

... I almost don't want to forgive you ...

... No; that's my anger talking. Forgiveness is a beautiful thing, a precious gift that should not be squandered. I know that better than some.

She feels tears drip down her cheeks as she opens her eyes.

... By the Three, let this be an ordeal you are almost done with, Kratos, she breathes, wiping her eyes and returning to her ministrations for now.

Posted by: JustinSane Today, 12:42 AM

"Thank you young lady" Fernando says as he looks in on the Lady tending to the fallen Ordinator. He feels vaguely uncomfortable with the situation, unsure of himself. Not a sensation he is used. He hangs back, unsure whether or not he should announce his presence and thus interupt the strange scene.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:47 AM

QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 15 2005, 06:42 PM)

After a moment, Loranna notices Fernando's presence and looks up; the silver tearstreaks under her eyes catch the light, giving her a diffusely ethereal, sorrowful look.

" ... Excuse me," she says, wiping her face on a hankerchief; she waves her hand and the cell door opens, and she steps out, the cell door closing and locking behind her.

"Hello; I am Dres Loranna; do you need to see me?" she asks; in the light outside the cell, her face looks less diffuse, more just beautiful than ethereal.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:51 AM

Allerleirauh's journal, date uncertain:

Here in this stillquiet readiness I can see the shape of time - exact, like an egg - and cracking. If it were not for what we bring with us, all would be peaceful here.

So, you have trouble creating the chimera, this thing of wings and hooves and paws and claws, antlers, horns, tusks and tail? Know this:

Nothing remains of us but story.

Is your armor part of your story? Or, perhaps, your hair? Bring it with you. You will find the truth beyond all spheres not so different as to disallow it. A purchased weapon, or a found one, is part of someone else's story. It will not serve you here. Yet you will find no shortage of gear; the crafters of the dead work to the highest standards. In the antechambers of the soul, when you don flesh, select all you desire.

Vehk sought, once, to become all he desired, through the medium of the Heart. He thought thus to escape his guilt. Yet he could not, in the end, escape his desire, that made him as he is. His self he brought with him; encased in amber, for all eternity, until Mercy set him free. You will find your choices are more limited, and more boundless, than you might have imagined.

Skills and spells will not be forgotten. Indeed, if you were born before, you may remember more than you intended. Tactics survive the transition best, tactics and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.

You are eight: eight spheres, eight gates, at each one of which you sacrifice. Fewer than eight cannot pass the gates alive. More than eight are not permitted. With eight you will have enough to come and enough to return. Enough, but no more; do not squander.

I could, if it lay within my power, teach you all to travel as I do, to come here directly, as birds fly to their nests or the sun to its west. Though you doubt me, know that the path by which I send you is easier. Do I seem cold or distant? I would not inflict such sundering on any virgin soul. If you cannot grasp my meaning, observe the cautionary tale of the Tribunal, who also grasped power before the time.

To practical matters:

There are indeed beasts native to the plains of the dead. Cozen them if you can. Beasts that serve you in the land of the living may choose to answer you here, if they are first slain. Mark well the cost, and consider.

Those who can call spirits in the waking world will find that they can call here, and something will come. I cannot say what.

Like a tree, or a sword, or a mountain, the spheres, as you know, form a tower. Arynel prepares for you a ladder.

I cannot tell you of the summit, the ninth plain (sic), the final battlefield, the cauldrons of rebirth.

You will have a guide. You will be able to dress yourselves first, in new flesh, if you so desire, or your old flesh can serve. Bring with you what Nalion will give to you.

The spirits who fight here are those who refuse to surrender their selves and pass into the places of rest. They fight, not with the fervor of those who fight for their lives, but with the fervor of those who have no lives and desire them. They cannot be killed, only vanquished, and they will never cease their fighting. But as long as any of you live, you can carry the battle to them, and you only need to win once. Then you can pass into the Hero's Rest, the place where the sun sleeps, Solunastra.

I mentioned at the first that I can see the egg. The father is angry that his son is assaulted. When the Dragon stirs and shakes, all we have been and done will be lost as if it had never been. Already Nalion's task is harder because of the trembling. Come to me. Make all things solid. For all our sakes.

Posted by: JustinSane Today, 12:52 AM

"Forgive me my Lady, I should not have intruded. I'd thought it a harmless means of demonstrating my skill, but I see now I was mistaken. I am Fernando Illingworth, Master Wizard of the Mages Guild. I came because you sent out a call for the finest trainers. I assure you, my skills in restoration and illusion are as complete as my timing is bad. The patient: How is he?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:53 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 15 2005, 04:36 PM)

"Maybe we can get him back to his people and settle this, Anya," said Shaka. "He means well, but I'm sorry for us discussing you as if you're not here."

"I've said that, but I think a part of him doesn't want to go back." Anya started walking towards Loranna and Ferdando, "I just don't want this to become a thing of possession between you two. I know Isidor likes me as much as you, and I know he's trying to see us happy, but I wonder how much it hurts him."

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:58 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 15 2005, 06:53 PM)

Shaka didn't know if she could hear, but he said to himself: "It's impossible for him to feel the same as I do. As I did, when you first clung to my shoulder."

Posted by: AND Today, 01:02 AM

PLaas felt weird adn very out of place. How did they manage to cut him out of the conversation before he ever went in it? As Plaas could see they were in deep conversation, he didn't dare to interrupt. He was a good fighter, but against overwhelming odds and in the open? No. "I have just come to offer my allegiance." He interruppted after seeing that they had completely forgotten about him. "I have realized how stupid I was, and I want to repay you."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:02 AM

QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 15 2005, 06:52 PM)

"Ah," Loranna says, her face brightening a little. "Master Illingworth, a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for answering my request," she says, offering him her hand.

"The patient ... he slumbers now; his condition is not one magic can easily heal," she says, her tone becoming more serious. "But for the moment he is resting; let us not disturb him."

She leads Fernando out, continuing. "We have several in town who, I hope, will be able to benefit from your teachings, Master Illingsworth. Have you but recently arrived? We shall see to your accomodations forthwith, and hopefully speak to those who will be seeking your consuel."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:16 AM

Lock, please?

Loranna

Posted by: Miltiades Today, 01:44 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 16 2005, 01:16 AM)

Lock, please?

Loranna

As per your request

Milt