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Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:57 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 02:17 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!

Summary for Nalion

Nalion, after having fulfilled his task of finding a book that would record the achievements of the party, currently is in the library, thinking about the evident unraveling of the world.

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 07:03 PM

Plaas, is an egotistical man, Although a good warrior, he sometimes feels doubt and distress from teh comments of others. He is basically insecure. Although he wears a confident mask on teh outside, he is a broken man without a family on the inside. But he would give his life for his lady, Loranna and any of her companions. He is currently in teh castle of Ald Raathim, trying to better relations with his companions.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:03 PM

OOC Summary: Isidor, male Nord. After dealing with a crazy Dunmer woman, who he had a crush on, and fighting in the Arena against some Legionarries, Isidor is in the Castle with the rest of the group.

IC:"Well, I'm hungry. I'm going to go see if Razbiah has anything for lunch, or dinner if it's that late. Anyone want to join me?"

OOC Summary: Tsei, female Argonian. Tsei is in the forest, talking with Falco, wondering why he's so upset.

IC: "Tell me what's wrong...please."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:04 PM

OOC: Archives of character histories, etc. can be found http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737. Add yours if you haven't!

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Diamond is not at the studio: shaken by the goings-on at the Arena, she is at the castle with the rest, seeking solace in numbers.

Things are quiet.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:05 PM

OOC Summary for Luxi:
Luxi was watching the arena fight when the universe came unraveled for a moment, and was the only sepctator that remebered it.
She and Loranna are now going up to the castle with everyone else.

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Luxi was silent during the whole discussion.
Mostly because the conversation did not concern her, and mostly because she was lost in thought.
But she spoke now.

"I don't think everything came back this time, Loranna."

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 07:06 PM

Summary
After fighting a battle in the arena that was disrupted by the world unraveling for a few seconds, Raithen followed the group of companions up to the castle to discuss the situation.

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 01:03 PM)

"Well, I'm hungry. I'm going to go see if Razbiah has anything for lunch, or dinner if it's that late. Anyone want to join me?"

"Don't mind if I do," said Raithen, smiling despite what had happened.

Posted by: AND Yesterday, 07:07 PM

Plaas made his way towards teh dining hall. HE had not eaten since breakfast. He saw some others, though h did not recognize them. HE found a seat and started to eat a loaf of bread.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:11 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 18 2005, 01:06 PM)

Summary
After fighting a battle in the arena that was disrupted by the world unraveling for a few seconds, Raithen followed the group of companions up to the castle to discuss the situation.
"Don't mind if I do," said Raithen, smiling despite what had happened.

Isidor nodded, and made his way to the dining hall. "So, how do you know Fernando?"

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 07:17 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 01:11 PM)

Isidor nodded, and made his way to the dining hall. "So, how do you know Fernando?"

"Ah, Fernando. He is my old apprentice I left in High Rock. Very talented Illusionest, he is, almost rivals me." He chuckled as he took a seat in the dining hall.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:20 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 18 2005, 01:17 PM)

"Ah, Fernando. He is my old apprentice I left in High Rock. Very talented Illusionest, he is, almost rivals me." He chuckled as he took a seat in the dining hall.

"Apprentice, eh? Well, the more the merrier." He said with a wink.

He was still upset. Perhaps he would talk with Loranna later...

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:53 PM

Summary

Goranthir, very shaken like the rest of the group by the book of Nalion and the ending of the last arena battle, is in his room, composing a letter to his grandmother. Though he has tried not to tell too many people, any who placed their hands on Nalion's book know that he is the grandson of Queen Barenziah through her daughter Morgiah, Queen of Firsthold.

His last talk concerned his Aunt, Elysana, Queen of Wayrest, and his interest in "paying her a visit" while they're in High Rock.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:01 PM

OOC: Falco, male argonian rogue is currently in the woods around Ald Raathim with Tsei. He is very shaken at having just relived his worst memories and of having them shown to the rest of the group.

IC: "First Tsei, let me ask you a quetion. Have you ever killed someone before?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:03 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 02:01 PM)

"No, but I've fought with people before." She said with a concerned look on her face.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:06 PM

OOC Summary:
Ahjaar went to Sadith Mora to assassinat someone but her cleint was already dead when she arrived. She met Terryn in a tavern, who apparently is looking for a werewolf. After finding out that the werewolf had killed Ahjaar's cleint, she is now helping Terryn find the werewolf. They are at the cave entrance where they think the werewolf is.

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Ahjaar drew her sword, and the both went into the cavern.
They went deep into the cave, the whole time Ahjaar had an uneasy feeling. A feeling that someone, or something was walking behind them. She had looked back numorus times, but found nothing.

They searched the cave through and through, but found nothing.

"There's nothing in here, he porably left already." Terryn said.

The turned around to leave, but stopped.
A nord was standing behind them, dressed in wolf armor.
He had an insane grin on his face.

"Looking for someone?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:06 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 10:03 AM)

"No, but I've fought with people before." She said with a concerned look on her face.

"Well I've killed many before. But not just warriors, or any strong enough to defend themselves. I've also slaughtered families. Entire families! The worst part is, at the time I enjoyed killing..."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:10 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 02:06 PM)

"Well I've killed many before. But not just warriors, or any strong enough to defend themselves. I've also slaughtered families. Entire families! The worst part is, at the time I enjoyed killing..."

"Why? Why would you kill? You're a theif, a rogue, like myself. We tend to just sneak and steal."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 10:10 AM)

"Why? Why would you kill? You're a theif, a rogue, like myself. We tend to just sneak and steal."

"I was not just a traditional thief Tsei, I was a highwayman, a bandit. Any who refused to give up all of their valuables, I gutted on the spot."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:14 PM

"I've been following you, Ahjaar." He waved an empty bottle of invisiblity. "I've been following you ever since you found my last meal."

Terryn wasted no time. He drew his sword and charged the nord, who jumped out of the way, then while Terryn was in recoil, kicked him in the back, knocking Terryn down.

Ahjaar rasied her hands, casting a fireball, which hit the nord from the side.
It had no effect on him.
"What t-?" was all Ahjaar was able to say before she felt something stab her in the ribs.
The nord had, with amazing speed, ran and stabbed her.

She feel to the ground.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:14 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 02:12 PM)

"I was not just a traditional thief Tsei, I was a highwayman, a bandit. Any who refused to give up all of their valuables, I gutted on the spot."

Tsei took a moment to respond. "Well, that was in the past. I'm sure we've all done unsavory things in our pasts." She said nothing for a moment and then said "Did you see my memories?"

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:16 PM

OOC Summary

Reichi, Male Dunmer, former Assassin and current Werewolf, is in the Castle of Ald Raathim, shaken by the abrupt and dramatic halt to the battle with the legionaires.
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Reichi sat in the Dining hall silently. He leaned back in hischair, resisting the urge to stick his muddy Netch leather boots on the table as well. Lest one of the servants give him a good telling off.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:16 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 10:14 AM)

Tsei took a moment to respond. "Well, that was in the past. I'm sure we've all done unsavory things in our pasts." She said nothing for a moment and then said "Did you see my memories?"

"No, I did not... I'm glad I didn't look upon any that you wish to keep private."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:19 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 02:16 PM)

"No, I did not... I'm glad I didn't look upon any that you wish to keep private."

She smiled, with relief evident upon her face.

"I've done things....horrible things. Things I never want anyone to know I've done. I feel the same as you do, Falco. The past is the past. Remember that." She put her arm around him.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 08:22 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 10:19 AM)

Falco smiled. "You're right Tsei. I hope the others can stand me now that they know of the atrocities I've commited." Falco noticed it was beginning to rain. He removed his cloak and gave it to her. "Here you are, it'll protect you from the rain." The two walked back towards Ald Raathim.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:27 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 02:16 PM)

Reichi sat in the Dining hall silently. He leaned back in hischair, resisting the urge to stick his muddy Netch leather boots on the table as well. Lest one of the servants give him a good telling off.

Razbiah brought out more food. It was good, simple, hearty food as usual, with just a hint more flavor that usual.

"This storm is something, ain't it?" she said as she cleared up the dishes. "Like something the Dam Dog brews up ..."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:32 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 02:22 PM)

She smiled, and walked with him back towards the castle.

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 02:27 PM)

Isidor looked at Razbiah and said "Let's hope it's not the doG. A fine meal, Razbiah." He excused himself and said "I'll be at the docks, if anyone needs me." He made his way there, and sat on a crate, looking out at the water. He was still upset about the tavern, and Zalliah. He tried to calm down, and looked to see if any ships were coming in.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:35 PM

"The univrse is ending Ahjaar! But you don't care do you? You don't care about much! And your little Luxi, so precious isn't she? She has more of a future then you'll ever have! At this moment she speaks to Loranna about things you will never understand! Your useless, Ahjaar!"

The nord changed to his wolfen form. He brought his jaws down upon Ahjaar's head, meaning to crush it, but Terryn slashed his side. He feel back and snarled.

The werewolf lunged, lashing at Terryn with his claws. Terryn dodged, and slashed at the wolf again.

He lunged forward as the wolf recoiled, and stabbed the wolfen in the chest, who, at the same time, bit at Terryn's face.
They fell down, sword in wolf and tooth on man.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:37 PM

Reichi nodded. "Seen more than enough of those storms in my lifetime," he said. "But i doubt its his work. His usually can be caught coming. This one came out of nowhere. After that flash.."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:49 PM

In the werewolf's last atemps to save its already doomed life, it dug its claws into Terryn, who struggled to escape.

A growl escaped Terryn's throat as he shape-shifted.

Two wolves struggled in a fight now. Terryn bit down on the other's neck, keeping him from digging into Terryn's back with his claws.

After a moment, no more movement came from the other werewolf.

Terryn stood up and shapeshifted back to his mortal form.
He walked over to Ahjaar and helped her up.

"Are you all right?"

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 08:54 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 10:37 AM)

Reichi nodded. "Seen more than enough of those storms in my lifetime," he said. "But i doubt its his work. His usually can be caught coming. This one came out of nowhere. After that flash.."

"What was that, anyway...?" Diamond asked. "How much longer do we have?"

Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 08:56 PM

*...The Sea of Ghosts...nearly two days have passed as foul weather has hampered Hurst' attempts to reach the mainland...since there have been no incidents aboard the ship, Hurst mearly waits as the thirst will eventually take its toll and the wolf will have to strike, weakened by it's lack of sustenance...while onboard Hurst has already made preparations for battle by trading his ornamental Maces for two Nordic Silver Battleaxes and a newly forged Nordic Silver Waraxe...as the cold, stinging rain flows in through the floorboards the passengers huddle together making Hurst' job that much easier...with the exception of a few stragglers here and there Hurst watches with ever intent eyes...in the shadows behind the stairway a sweaty figure stares at the passengers...*

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 08:58 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 18 2005, 02:54 PM)

"What was that, anyway...?" Diamond asked. "How much longer do we have?"

Reichi shrugged. "Not a faintest idea of what the hell it was," he said. "And no clue on how much time is left."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:05 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 02:32 PM)

He excused himself and said "I'll be at the docks, if anyone needs me." He made his way there, and sat on a crate, looking out at the water. He was still upset about the tavern, and Zalliah. He tried to calm down, and looked to see if any ships were coming in.

The fishermen had pulled their boats in during the storm, dragging them up on land. Anyone who had their ship still in the tossing, churning waves would have to be suicidal, or desperate.

Llevian Rythos was decidedly not the former. He was being paid well, but he wondered how well his gold would be spent if he drowned. As he finally brought his skiff into the harbor, he turned to his passenger, who stood wrapped up in a dark cloak that whipped around her body in the cold storm.

"You owe me more for that," he said.

"If the day had turned out sunny and delightful, would I owe you less?" the Dunmer woman replied, ignoring his open hand, and stepping out of the boat onto the dock.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 09:06 PM

"Does it look like I'm alright?!" She had her hands on her stab wound, trying to stop it from bleeding.
"Why didn't you tell me you were a wolfen?"

Terryn was lloking through his pack for a healing potion.
"Because I didn't want to scare you."
He found the potion and handed it to her.

Ahjaar took the potion and drank it, her wounds healing.
"I know another wolfen."
She motioned tward the werewolf.
"Is he dead?"

"Yes. What was he talking about? When he was talking to you. Did you know what he ment?"

Ahjaar shook her head and lied.
"No, I have no clue. He was obviously insane."

"It's kinda hard to belive he was making that up. Who's Luxi?"

Ahjaar hadn't told him about Luxi, or anything really about herself, for that matter.
"She's... she's my daughter."

Posted by: One87xe Yesterday, 09:32 PM

*...A cave...as Trefist works his way around the last tumbler, Uniqua continues reading in the corner...unassuming as to her surroundings...suddenly Trefist feels the tumbler spring lose and the door flings open...in a flash he's moving across the room towards his captor...before he can reach his destination he feels a sharp sting in his knees and his legs give out from under him as a small stool comes screaming from Uniqua's location...before Trefist can form another attack his arms and legs lock up and he stands frozen in the middle of the room...Uniqua merely smiles as she moves the book to one side to reveal a small Staff tucked neatly next to her...Trefist then relizes that he's been Paralyzed...*

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:07 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 03:05 PM)

Isidor looked up, and saw the woman get off the boat. She was pretty, but he knew better. "Hello." Was all he said.

He'd had his fill of Dunmer women, pretty or not.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:49 PM

"How did he know about your daughter? Did you know him from before?"

Ahjaar shook her head. "I never have met him in once my life. Look, I don't want to talk about it. Lets get rid of this body."

They took the werewolf and dragged him into the ocean, then they headed back to town. Ahjaar could see her ship waiting for her at the docks.

"I must be going now. My ship is waiting for me and I'm late."
Terryn stopped her. "Don't you want your payment?"
Ahjaar shook her head. "I wasn't working for gold."

Terryn looked confused. "Then why did you help me? There was really no other point in doing it.."

Ahjaar was silent for a moment.
"I really don't know why I helped you. I just felt I should."

Terryn smiled. "Well thanks. Without you, I proably would of never caught him."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:20 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 04:07 PM)

Isidor looked up, and saw the woman get off the boat. She was pretty, but he knew better. "Hello." Was all he said.

He'd had his fill of Dunmer women, pretty or not.

"I remember you, I think," said the woman, coming closer. He had judged her by the shape of her figure, which was trim, and the silhouette of her face which was attractive if angular. On closer inspection, "pretty" was not how you'd describe her. There was no softness to her which "pretty" girls have. She was beautiful and fearsome, and soaking from the storm.

"Your name is ... Isidor, right?" asked the assassin Kethiah.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:26 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 01:05 PM)

OOC Summary for Luxi:
Luxi was watching the arena fight when the universe came unraveled for a moment, and was the only sepctator that remebered it.
She and Loranna are now going up to the castle with everyone else.
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Luxi was silent during the whole discussion.
Mostly because the conversation did not concern her, and mostly because she was lost in thought.
But she spoke now.

"I don't think everything came back this time, Loranna."

Loranna, Female Nord, was learning a hard lesson in the art of applied tactics when the world unraveled. She currently sits out the storm in her castle, resting and planning.

" ... What do you mean dear?" Loranna asks Luxi, her tone betraying a hint of worry.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:32 PM

Falco and Tsei entered the study, soaked from the storm. Falco took his cloak back and pulled it on. He sat down by the fire to warm up. "Hey there Lor, and company. How ya do'in?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 05:32 PM)

Falco and Tsei entered the study, soaked from the storm. Falco took his cloak back and pulled it on. He sat down by the fire to warm up. "Hey there Lor, and company. How ya do'in?"

Loranna looks over to the two Argonians, giving a small wave. "About as well as can be expected," she says. "Just gathering my thoughts for the moment before I start making more preperations."

She looks at Falco and Tsei curiously, asking Falco " ... Where have you been dear?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:40 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:37 PM)

"Oh just... enjoyiing this change of weather... Sure was sudden wasn't it?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:43 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 05:40 PM)

"Oh just... enjoyiing this change of weather... Sure was sudden wasn't it?"

Loranna closes her eyes for a moment, her eyebrows arched. "As quips go, that was a bit less than your usual standard," she says, her eyes opening.

"Are you two all right?" she asks, a furrow coming to her brow. "Nothing happened when the flash hit, did it?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:45 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:43 PM)

"Flash? What Flash? You mean the lightning? There's been plenty of lightning flashes, to wich are you referring?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:47 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 05:45 PM)

"Flash? What Flash? You mean the lightning? There's been plenty of lightning flashes, to wich are you referring?"

Loranna frowns, unsure if Falco is playing dumb or is genuinely unable to recall.

" ... There was a flash of white, then the storm hit," she says, rising to her feet and looking at him with a more openly concerned expression. " ... You remember that at all?"

Posted by: Ritual Yesterday, 11:47 PM

Explanation of my Absence

I am sorry I have been missing, but things have been busy for me, and I recently broke my ankle, and am not allowed to have it below my heart for more than 30 minutes at a time. I hope to read all the developments when I return, but until then, good luck!

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 01:47 PM)

"Do you need to lie down? There was no flash of white light... I'm sure of it."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:02 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 05:20 PM)

"Yes." He had seen her from a distance, and had underesteimated her. She was, in fact, a firecly handsome woman. A few thoughts entered his mind, but he quickly got rid of them. "We met in Dagon Fel, right?"

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 05:37 PM)

"I followed this dimwit into the woods, after he departed."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 05:47 PM)

"I remember it. What in Oblivion was this?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 12:05 AM

Falco thought about the flash of light. I must be crazy. Probably that bookk, messed with my head, made me mistake a flash of lightning for some kind of white light. I'll just play it dumb and nobody will be the wiser.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:07 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:02 PM)

"A very fine dry place, Dagon Fel," Kethiah nodded. "I'm on my way to the tavern before I drown."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:09 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 06:05 PM)

Loranna looks at Falco and says "Dear ... we all remember the flash. That's what we've been training to prevent all along."

She shakes her head. This is us you're talking to Falco; why are you pulling the dumb act? she almost says, before thinking better of it. Falco had looked mortified after touching the book; he was probably still rather out of sorts. No point in pushing him.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:12 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 06:07 PM)

"A very fine dry place, Dagon Fel," Kethiah nodded. "I'm on my way to the tavern before I drown."

Isidor's ears perked up. "Tavern? May I join you?" He wasn't thinking anything other then getting a drink.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 06:09 PM)

"Oh, is that what the training was for?" Tsei asked. "Falco, I saw it, and I was right next to you."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:13 AM

Slyvos was in his room, when the flash of light happened.

'... well... my old self would have wanted that to last forever.'

He lay on the bed, exhausted for some reason.

'why am I so tired?'

he thought back to the exploding pastry he tried to make. A cake really...

'oh, yah, that's why... had to clean that up before anyone saw it. Damn that took forever.'

He had to get that right before the big day... whenever that was.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:17 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:12 PM)

Isidor's ears perked up. "Tavern? May I join you?" He wasn't thinking anything other then getting a drink.

"You don't have to ask!" Kethiah said, sprinting ahead, a lithe figure cutting through the rain.

No one was in the tavern. The locals were all at home with their families, waiting out the storm. Even the tavernkeeper was downstairs with a bucket, as the wine cellar had begun flooding.

"It seems we have the place to ourselves," Kethiah said. "Tell me, is Tris Gaerington staying here, or at the castle?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:18 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 06:17 PM)

"Tris? Tris is back at the castle I believe. What'll you have to drink? I'll buy."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:25 AM

Loranna looks to Tsei. "Did anything happen to you two when the flash occured?" she asks.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:27 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 06:25 PM)

Loranna looks to Tsei. "Did anything happen to you two when the flash occured?" she asks.

"Not that I can remember. I followed Falco, after he left, and then I saw the flash, and then the rain."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:28 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:18 PM)

"Tris? Tris is back at the castle I believe. What'll you have to drink? I'll buy."

Kethiah had not been smiling, mostly concerned with drying herself off with the tavernkeeper's towel, but the last remark brought out a rare smile. "You are a honest sort, aren't you? Tavernkeeper won't even know what we've had ... Brandy please. I need something to warm up."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:34 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:27 PM)

"Not that I can remember. I followed Falco, after he left, and then I saw the flash, and then the rain."

"Ah; that's good," Loranna says, her furrowed brow relaxing.

" ... Well, when everyone gets back together, I would like to talk about how the match was going," she says, to no one in particular. "We're improving, but we still have a ways to go ..."

She sighs, becoming lost in her thoughts again, though keeping an eye on Falco as she thinks.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:46 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 06:28 PM)

Isidor grabbed a mead and a brandy from behind and gave her the brandy. "So, is Tris what brings you here?"

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 06:34 PM)

"Where is everyone?" Tsei asked, a smile on her face. She was concerned about Falco, though. Why hadn't he seen the flash?

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:49 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:46 PM)

Isidor grabbed a mead and a brandy from behind and gave her the brandy. "So, is Tris what brings you here?"

"Yes, always at work," Kethiah nodded. "I think he has information I could use for a job, but don't tell him that," She shivered as she took a sip of the brandy, and then winked. "I like to surprise 'em."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:50 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:46 PM)

"Where is everyone?" Tsei asked, a smile on her face. She was concerned about Falco, though. Why hadn't he seen the flash?

Lorana shrugs to Tsei. "Around; dealing with what happened in their own way," she says. She rises to her feet, and stretches.

"Perhaps it's time I stopped being lazy about waiting for them to come back," she says.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:52 AM

Slyvos got out of bed, after finding one of the restore fatigue potions under his bed.

'finally. hmmm... I think I'll go check on loranna... note to self, stop talking to self out loud.'

He went to the dining room, poking his head in.

'knock knock.'

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:53 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 06:49 PM)

"As long as he isn't the mark." He said with a wink. He looked at her, up close, now. She was beautiful, very beautiful. He bit his tounge, and clenched his teeth together. Dammit, he thought. Stop it, you drunken moron.

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QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 06:50 PM)

Tsei nods and says "It's raining out, pretty bad. I though they'd all come back to the Castle."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:55 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 18 2005, 06:52 PM)

Loranna turns, and her smile fairly lights up the room and she bounds over to gather Slyvos in a bearhug.

"Slyvos love," she says, kissing him fondly on the lips. "Are you all right? You felt that, right? Oh I need to talk to you about some things ..."

She belatedly realizes she's not leaving Slyvos room to get in a word edgewise and lets go of him, looking at him with a concenred expression.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:57 AM

He chuckles a bit, his tail swaying slightly.

'ya I felt it... and that part of me I've been keeping chained up and buried deep inside felt it too.'

yes I did.... 'shut up...'

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:58 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 06:53 PM)

"No, he's not the mark," Kethiah shivered again. "I've told Loranna before I wouldn't accept any assignment against one of her people."

She stood up. "I need to get out of these wet clothes."

The expression on her face was unreadable.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:59 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 18 2005, 06:57 PM)

He chuckles a bit, his tail swaying slightly.

'ya I felt it... and that part of me I've been keeping chained up and buried deep inside felt it too.'

yes I did.... 'shut up...'

Loranna's concenred expression assumes a darker, more worried cast.

" ... That was ..." she says, her brows knitting. " ... This just happen, or has it been building for a while, dear?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:04 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 06:58 PM)

"Loranna would have some dry clothes at the castle. You could change there, if you like. I'm on my way there myself."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:06 AM

Slyvos sighed, leaning against the wall.

'it was... I don't know, it comes back to haunt me every so often, mostly in my sleep- when I'm not dreaming of you of course... after the flash, it's been talking to me again.'

{you really going to trust her? } 'actually I trust her more then myself'

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:14 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 07:04 PM)

"Loranna would have some dry clothes at the castle. You could change there, if you like. I'm on my way there myself."

Kethiah shook her head. "I'd prefer to stay here, a little more out of the way. I have dry clothes on me."

She opened up her wet robe to show it doubled as a carrying bag, with pockets lining it throughout.

"You're pretty soaked too," she said, heading for the stairs. "I think I have a big long tunic that should fit you. I know Nords don't get cold like we Dunmer do, but it can't be very nice sitting around in wet, clammy clothes."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:14 PM)

"That's allright, I have all my clothes at the castle." He extended his hand "It was good to meet you. Or see you again."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:18 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 18 2005, 07:06 PM)

Loranna feels her heart skip a beat, and Luxi's words come back to her, as well as her own.

" ... We dealt with you already ..." she hisses under her breath, though even as she says it, she finds herself thinking He dreams of it, just like you dream of Azura, girl. You don't just deal with thousands of years of being another person just like that. This is going to be a lifelong struggle; admit it and stop pretending otherwise.

"It's not going to gain control again," Loranna tells Slyvos, taking his hands. "We won't let it."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:21 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 07:17 PM)

"That's allright, I have all my clothes at the castle." He extended his hand "It was good to meet you. Or see you again."

Kethiah looked at Isidor curiously, a long smile widening. She shook his hand. "It was a pleasure, Isidor."

And she meant it.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:21 AM

Slyvos smiles a bit weakly, knocking on his own head a bit.

'It won't take over, but it's really distracting.... at least, it won't affect me as much as it did before'

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:23 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:21 PM)

Kethiah looked at Isidor curiously, a long smile widening. She shook his hand. "It was a pleasure, Isidor."

And she meant it.

He smiled back at her and said "Maybe this won't be the last time we'll meet."

He smiled again, and exited the tavern, into the sheeting rain.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:27 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 18 2005, 07:21 PM)

Slyvos smiles a bit weakly, knocking on his own head a bit.

'It won't take over, but it's really distracting.... at least, it won't affect me as much as it did before'

Loranna cups Slyvos's head in her hands for a moment, saying "You don't face him alone."

she pulls him into another, brief hug. " ... We'll figure something out. If our efforts to mend the rift don't suffice, then something else."

She looks at him and shakes her head. " ... We're in the endgame now," she says. "Just like the nights before Hogithum. We all have a lot to do ..."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:28 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:18 PM)

"I don't know why you don't feel it, Loranna. You should. Something is missing."

Luxi looked up at Loranna. "Am I the only one that feels the difference?"

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:28 AM

He shudders a bit, thinking back to that always made him both afraid and angry.

'well, let's not waste any time then.'

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:31 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:27 PM)

She looks at him and shakes her head. " ... We're in the endgame now," she says. "Just like the nights before Hogithum. We all have a lot to do ..."

Goranthir knocks on the doorframe and steps into the room. "Tell me what to do, Loranna."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:33 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 07:28 PM)

"I don't know why you don't feel it, Loranna. You should. Something is missing."

Luxi looked up at Loranna. "Am I the only one that feels the difference?"

"I just did feel it," Loranna says to Luxi. "Right in the center of my heart; I'm sorry for not believing you sooner, dear."

She sighs, holding Slyvos's hand. " ... It might be only those most directly affected bywhat's different notice it right now," she says. "Or maybe the others simply aren't saying yet, I don't know."

" ... We should start getting people together and making our next plans," Loranna says,calling for servants to find people and inform them that the Lady wished to speak with them, in the study. "Hopefully the rain will abate soon - or perhaps now is a good time to practice fighting under adverse conditions ..."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:35 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:33 PM)

"Something isn't right Loranna. I don't know what though...."

Luxi was becoming worried.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:36 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:31 PM)

Goranthir knocks on the doorframe and steps into the room. "Tell me what to do, Loranna."

Loranna blinks. "Goranthir; hello ... right now, I wanted to discuss how we were doing before the storm hit, maybe rethink some of our strategies. Tris and I talked a bit already, and I'd like to hear your thoughts on how we were doing too."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:36 AM

Tris was underneath the castle, in the antechamber next to the sauna. He was dry and warm; at the present time he was doing crunches, a seemingly endless series of crunches. When he was done he would move on to the next thing. He did this every day, in fact, with a quick dip to rinse off the sweat afterward.

It was a very good time not to think.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:39 AM

After leaving the tavern, Isidor makes his way to the castle, and then to the dining room. "Hello, all." He says, in a cheery voice. "What's on the agenda for today?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:42 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 07:35 PM)

"Something isn't right Loranna. I don't know what though...."

Luxi was becoming worried.

Loranna goes over to Luxi and puts a hand on her shoulder.

"We'll figure out what it is," she tells Luxi. "We'll talk to Master Nalion; he may be able to tell. And then we'll deal with it, because you'll have helped us realize something needed to be done."

She smiles encouragingly. "That sound like a plan?" she asks.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:43 AM

Slyvos nods, rubbing his head a bit.

'yah once my head stops throbbing.'

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:44 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:36 PM)

"I think that we could keep practicing and practicing and getting better and better, but we don't have time for that," Goranthir said, very seriously. "I think the time has come for us to ask Cyndarius for a couple basic strategies for working together, because when we're fighting -- and it's real -- our opponents aren't going to give us time to come up with a strategy and get into position. If each of us knows what our job is, very specifically, and we're told to do it, we will, and we will do it well. But trying to come up with a plan on the fly which will fit any situation is folly."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:42 PM)

"I guess..."

Luxi looked out the window, watching the rain.
She suddenly turned back to Loranna

"I think I know whats missing."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:47 AM

"Hello Isidor," Loranna says, nodding to the Nord as Goranthis finishes outlining his thoughts. " ... Our agenda is to take Goranthir's advice here, among other things," she says,smiling to the mer. "It's time to get things worked out beforehand, instead of at the last minute."

She turns to Luxi. " ... What is it?" she asks, frowning.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 01:48 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 01:42 AM)

Nalion approached Loranna and Luxi in the dining room, yet still took time to get a snack from one of the tables and a glass of wine.
"There are many things we have to deal with still, Loranna.", Nalion answered. "And this is a good plan, Goranthir. It gives people something to focus on."
The mage looked weary again, signs of a night of bad sleep and a troubled mind.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:50 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:44 PM)

Isidor nods and says "So, we should know our roles, and what we should do? That sounds like the smart thing to do."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:47 PM)

Isidor nods and says to Loranna "Um, if you have a minute, I'd like to ask you something."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 01:51 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:47 PM)

"The tear in the... ummm... what ever you call it has gotten bigger. You guys will have to leave soon or the tear will be to big to fix."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:55 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 07:51 PM)

"The tear in the... ummm... what ever you call it has gotten bigger. You guys will have to leave soon or the tear will be to big to fix."

Loranna stands for a moment, looking at Luxi. Then, she turns and looks to Slyvos, Isidor, Goranthir, and Nalion.

"Let's start talking about Goranthir's idea," she says. "We're going to have to step up the timetable if Luxi is right."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:57 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 07:50 PM)

Isidor nods and says to Loranna "Um, if you have a minute, I'd like to ask you something."

"A short minute, or a long minute?" Loranna asks Isidor as she starts for the study.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:58 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 07:57 PM)

"A short minute, or a long minute?" Loranna asks Isidor as she starts for the study.

"Depends on the answer, I suppose."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:01 AM

"Hey, princess," Tris said, ruffling Luxi's hair as he entered. He looked like someone who has just been soaking up sun on a beach in paradise, warm and relaxed.

He looked at the faces of the others, caught Goranthir's eye, and blew out his breath.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:06 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:01 PM)

Isidor turned to Tris as he entered. "Someone was looking for you. A woman named Kethiah."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:06 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:01 PM)

Goranthir smiled widely at Tris. "I was just saying to the group that this method of making every mistake in the book, and then trying to do better next time, is too time consuming of a technique. We need three or four really solid battle plans, where each of us knows exactly what to do at the beginning, middle, and end of the fight. We can't improvise and guess anymore."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:07 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:06 PM)

"To do that, first we need to know who's going," Tris said.

"Kethiah? Isn't that the Morag Tong woman? Why would she want to talk to me?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 08:06 PM)

Isidor turned to Tris as he entered. "Someone was looking for you. A woman named Kethiah."

"I don't even know the question yet ... wait; Kethiah's back in Ald Raathim?" Loranna asks. "And looking for Tris?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 08:06 PM)

Isidor turned to Tris as he entered. "Someone was looking for you. A woman named Kethiah."

Goranthir stopped, stared at Isidor, and then at Tris. He knew who Kethiah was from the book.

She was a killer.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:10 AM

"Kethiah is back?", Nalion asked. "And she has a target and told you, Isidor?"
His expression grew slightly more troubled.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:10 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:07 PM)

"To do that, first we need to know who's going," Tris said.

"Kethiah? Isn't that the Morag Tong woman? Why would she want to talk to me?"

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

"I don't even know the question yet ... wait; Kethiah's back in Ald Raathim?" Loranna asks. "And looking for Tris?"

QUOTE(Sheogorath)

Goranthir stopped, stared at Isidor, and then at Tris. He knew who Kethiah was from the book.

She was a killer.

"Yes. I met her at the docks, and we had a drink. Good news, though" He said, looking at Tris "she doesn't want to kill you." He said with a smile.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:13 AM

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

QUOTE(Sheogorath)

Goranthir stopped, stared at Isidor, and then at Tris. He knew who Kethiah was from the book.

She was a killer.

"Yes. I met her at the docks, and we had a drink. Good news, though" He said, looking at Tris "she doesn't want to kill you." He said with a smile.

"That is good news," Tris said dryly.

Kethiah had helped Jazbet before; and the Morag Tong were more enlightened than you might expect. Perhaps Kethiah knew something about the current situation.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:15 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 08:10 PM)

"Yes. I met her at the docks, and we had a drink. Good news, though" He said, looking at Tris "she doesn't want to kill you." He said with a smile.

"Where is she now?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:16 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:13 PM)

"That is good news," Tris said dryly.

Kethiah had helped Jazbet before; and the Morag Tong were more enlightened than you might expect. Perhaps Kethiah knew something about the current situation.

"Her timing is interesting, to say the least," Loranna remarks, equally dryly. "When it rains ... ah, forget I said that ..."

"Anyway, we should start working on our battle plans," she says. "But first - Tris, you want to go talk to Kethiah alone or have one of us go with you?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:17 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:15 PM)

"Where is she now?"

"Um, the tavern, or somewhere in Ald Rathimm."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 08:16 PM)

"Anyway, we should start working on our battle plans," she says. "But first - Tris, you want to go talk to Kethiah alone or have one of us go with you?"

"If he's going, I am too," Goranthir said quickly. "Though I don't even know why he should go."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:26 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:19 PM)

"If he's going, I am too," Goranthir said quickly. "Though I don't even know why he should go."

"I'm not all that tricky to sneak up on," Tris said. "But I'm also very good at sneaking up on people myself. I'd rather find her before she finds me. Shall we, since it seems no one will be at peace until we do this?"

He smiled at Goranthir, nodded to Loranna to indicate they didn't need a large party.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:26 PM)

Goranthir shook his head. Tris's smile made him feel better, and in truth, he knew from Nalion's book enough about Kethiah. If she wanted Tris dead, there would be no warning.

Goranthir followed his friend to the tavern.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:26 PM)

"There's also the chance she may know something we would like to know," Loranna points out. "You two go; we'll hold down the castle while you talk with her."

"Tell her I send my greetings though," she adds with a wink.

She turns to the others. "Now then ... plans ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:35 AM

The storm still swept through the empty country road and streets of the village of Ald Raathim.

"Are you going to look for her in the Void?" Goranthir asked. He knew about it now, but he didn't understand it.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:42 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:35 PM)

"We should talk about that," Tris said. "Not in the rain, though. Just answer one question: are you okay with me?"

Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:43 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 02:29 AM)

Nalion had thought a while on the battle, then spoke up.
"One of your major spells did not get through because it was blocked by another, much cheaper smaller one. That's something you have to pay attention to. You have seen how this spell can damage you when it blows too early."
Nalion paused for a moment, sipping from his glass of wine.
"Another thing I have thought about when looking at that fight was that the tight formation Gruznob used can be used to cast beneficial area effect spells, that could be worthy to try out. I now seriously have doubts about demoralizing spells. You will face ghosts and I wonder if that spell would work on them. Better think about turn undead, but I doubt that wil have a great effect somehow."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:49 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:42 PM)

"We should talk about that," Tris said. "Not in the rain, though. Just answer one question: are you okay with me?"

Goranthir stared, surprised, and then said. "I've probably been acting differently, I know. It was just the shock of seeing ... so much ... The Void, your foot, the General, Ciel ... everything ..."

Goranthir shook the images out of his head. "I'm more than okay with you, Tris. You're still my hero. More than ever, because now I know how human you really are," he laughed. "And that's a compliment, by the way."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:54 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 07:49 PM)

"I get a little too human around you sometimes," Tris said, laughing. "Listen: Ciel, he's a strong man, and a very good man, but he's not okay with me being a Void Ranger, not even now. I don't think he ever will be. It's not something you have to apologize for having trouble with; you're supposed to have trouble with it, it's only poor broken fools like me who don't."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 18 2005, 08:43 PM)

Loranna rubs the back of her neck.

"I'd been thinking of asking Slyvos to make me gloves with my favorite snowball cantrip for emulating Gruznob's trick, actually," she says. "And, maybe, learning how to cast a spell and fire off a shot from the gloves just before, to shield the main spell. But I doubt I have time to learn that trick."

"Thing is - we have archers. Archers can interupt spellcasters with well-timed and aimed shots. We should Encourage our archers to start picking their targets with an eye for keeping the enemy mages from getting any spell off - especially spells meant to make our own blow up in our faces."

"Gruznob's formation did make it easy for everyone to shield and fortify one another - and, conversely, easy for us to blast them initially with area effect spells. Thing is, once our fighters got in close, we lost the advantage - we no longer had clear lines of fire and thus couldn't take advantage of Gruznob's tight formation. I think we should start encouraging our fighters to focus their attacks on one target, preferably not the toughest, and also preferably in a way to leave the mages clear lines of fire - I and Raithen and Slyvos can all throw spells to keep enemies pinned down, or weakened, and otherwise unable to interfere with our fighters; we should not rob ourselves of this advantage."

" ... And this is where Goranthir's advice ties in. We all need to think about what job we have on the battlefield, both to begin, and in the later stages - and have back up plans too. I weaken the enemy in the initial engagement, before the fighters close. When they close, I either switch to buffing our fighters or helping to keep the other enemies pinned down and unable to attack. If our primary healer goes down or we're taking a severe pounding, I switch back to healing duties for a while. Raithen starts off with calling out his summons; I can buff those as well, and I'm thinking they ought to help Goranthir hold the defensive line instead of just attack. Once those are out, Raithen switches to spells to keep the other enemies busy. If I get taken out, he switches to weakening the enemies to support our fighters. Things like that."

"And the fighters up front should be thinking the same way. Shai's agile and presice; she should aim to cripple someone. Reichi's fast and dual-wields; he should weave a web of steel. Isidor and Kratos are both strong and wield heavy weapons; let them bowl people over. Things like that; working together to take people out fast ..."

Loranna pauses, catching her breath.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:01 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 08:54 PM)

"You're not broken," Goranthir said, a little sternly, wiping the wet hair from Tris's face to look him in the eyes. Tris looked very young suddenly to Goranthir. He was still four years older, but he didn't look it, not really, when his scars weren't visible. "And I'm glad you told me everything you did before, on the beach ..."

Then he grinned and blushed. "As for being too human around me ... Well, we can talk about that too ... It's nice, it's very nice to know, but ..."

Posted by: Nalion Today, 03:05 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 02:56 AM)

[snip speechcraft assault]

Loranna pauses, catching her breath.

Nalion listened quietly, trying to follow Loranna's quick thoughts.
"Ah, yes...", he muttered, trying to sort out and order her points in his mind. "Good ideas. And don't let them surprise you."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 04:56 PM)

Falco had not chosen to join in on the conversation much. He was too busy drying off. He muttered something along the lines of. "People can't follow a plan if its too long to remember."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:11 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:01 PM)

Tris found himself blushing.

"I know... but. You're beautiful. Someone should tell you that, you need to hear it. And I'm not very nice. As much as you love me, as much as you've seen, I don't think you understand that really and I'm glad you don't."

His most recent visit with Bryn flashed through his mind. Bryn's loathing, fresh as yesterday, after four years apart. Wasn't it a rush, really, to know that you had that much power over another person? Herwyn Brand called and Bryn came running, halfway across Tamriel, just for the chance to get a lick at him.

"I'm good at making the people I love hate me," Tris said. "It's like an artform. And if I did that to you I'd have to drown myself from remorse, and then someone would write a sappy romantic play about it, and it would get terrible reviews. Seriously. I know."

He was laughing, though.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:11 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 09:06 PM)

Falco had not chosen to join in on the conversation much. He was too busy drying off. He muttered something along the lines of. "People can't follow a plan if its too long to remember."

"Can you remember 'Get up there and hamstring whoever Isidor is trying to bash,' Falco?" Loranna asks. "And 'If that's not feasable, throw sand in the enemy's eyes to give our boys an edge?'"

" ... And yes Nalion; eyes in the backs and tops of our heads," Loranna agrees. "Air defense would be good; I think Goranthir's sword is helpful there, but ... this is the time for people to start discussing their thoughts."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:11 AM

Isidor listened to what Loranna had said and then said "Sounds like an excellent plan."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:12 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 05:11 PM)

"Sure thing, Loranna."

Posted by: Aki Today, 03:15 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 09:11 PM)

Isidor listened to what Loranna had said and then said "Sounds like an excellent plan."

"Very much so," Reichi said. "Stick to your job. Let the healers heal, the Warriors kick the [censored] out of the other warriors, the archers shoot the hell out of the enemy mages, etc."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:17 AM

"Well, that's more or less what I'm thinkng of, just each person knows what their plan is, and how it fits into the team," Loranna says.

" ... Look, I've been spouting off a lot of battle plans lately, and any of you who touched the book know, I am not a leader. I'm not even the best planner. You who are going to be out there, fighting for the world and trusting one another with your lives - now's the time to speak up, say what plans you think you'd be suited for, and help put together a basic strategy."

"I myself, say I'm in the rear, casting absorb spells on the enemies to start, then fortify spells on our fighters as needed or else more absorb spells to keep our fighters safe. And if need be, I switch to healing spells to keep people alive. Leave me open lines of fire so I can support you and keep your back safe, and my strength will aid the team."

She looks to the others, imploring them with her eyes to speak.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:19 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 05:17 PM)

"Well, that's more or less what I'm thinkng of, just each person knows what their plan is, and how it fits into the team," Loranna says.

" ... Look, I've been spouting off a lot of battle plans lately, and any of you who touched the book know, I am not a leader. I'm not even the best planner. You who are going to be out there, fighting for the world and trusting one another with your lives - now's the time to speak up, say what plans you think you'd be suited for, and help put together a basic strategy."

"I myself, say I'm in the rear, casting absorb spells on the enemies to start, then fortify spells on our fighters as needed or else more absor spells to keep our fighters safe. And if need be, I switch to healing spells to keep people alive. Leave me open lines of fire so I can support you and keep your back safe, and my strength will aid the team."

She looks to the others, imploring them with her eyes to speak.

"Well I can fire off arrows and fight melee, so if Isidor or Reichi go down I can replace them as a melee fighter."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:22 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 09:17 PM)

"Honestley, I think that plan is the best. Archers cover, mages buff and drain, and warriors fight."

Isidor's mind drifted away from the conversation, and back on to Kethiah. He wanted to see her again, before she left. Maybe the weather would hold, and she wouldn't be able to get transport out...

He had hoped his inattention hadn't been to obvious. "So, I think we need to decide who's coming on this trip."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:23 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 09:11 PM)

Goranthir laughed too, also blushing.

"I saw a lot, and a lot of it I don't understand, but I think you need to know that there's a difference between seeing what you've seen, and feeling the same about it. You're just going to have to trust me that nothing I've seen would make me hate you," He took a deep breath. "And I don't think you needed to read Nalion's book to know how I feel about you. Everything's changed, but nothing has either. I understand you better, and myself ..." He laughs. "About the same."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:31 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:23 PM)

"It's a temptation to touch the book, to learn about you," Tris said. "But I don't think you want me too. There should always be secrets between us."

He was quoting Barenziah, he realized, and laughed.

"One thing... I can't ask this. I have no right to ask this. So I'm just going to talk, and let you make up your own mind. Your grandmother, she doesn't know about the Void Rangers. If you tell her - well, there were Void Ranger wars long ago, look at the mess we're trying to fix now just from a little bit of tampering and imagine what that was like. Queens don't need to know this. Queen Elysana found out and that was a mistake."

He paused, looked into Goranthir's rain-streaked, beautiful, dark face.

"Although I have this funny feeling the King of Firsthold will know about it, some day. So I suppose we'll deal with whatever comes."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:38 AM

Anya walked away. Foolish girl. You should have seen it. He wasn't interested in training you, he was interested in you.

The session had went exactly as planned. She tried hard to wrap her mind around what he was saying, but it proved difficult since she had learned more practical methods from an Imperial view of archery.

But then, Spooky changed attitudes. He became more relaxed, more comfortable. More intimate. She had initially mistook it as an eager teacher, but that wasn't his view apparently. By the time he had made an actual advance on her, it was too late. She ended up huffing off, leaving behind a confused, hurt, and angry Bosmer. So much for training.

As she walked back, she mulled over the book, a great many things shown to her. About herself, Loranna, and Shaka. The others, she gleaned bits from, but it was those two and herself that actually hit her.

An annoying headache had formed. Not too terrible, but enough to make her feel gloomy.

Her thoughts strayed to that fateful night at the castle. Memories that had flooded her, stark clear now, not muddied with time or anger. She had learned that her sister didn't die that moment. Allania had watched her leave. It wasn't something that an angry ghost had made to try to prove herself justified. A knot formed in the pit of her stomach.

Puzzled, she entered the study as the others critiqued their last bout.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:40 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 18 2005, 09:22 PM)

"Honestley, I think that plan is the best. Archers cover, mages buff and drain, and warriors fight."

-snip-

He had hoped his inattention hadn't been to obvious. "So, I think we need to decide who's coming on this trip."

"I agree with Isidor. That would proably be the best plan."
Luxi looked at Loranna.

"Are you going to be part of the 8?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:42 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 09:31 PM)

"Although I have this funny feeling the King of Firsthold will know about it, some day. So I suppose we'll deal with whatever comes."

"I won't tell anyone," Goranthir said simply. "I don't think I have the vocabulary to explain it, even if I wanted to. And I'll never be king. My father has children from his first wife, and they look Altmer ... The people will accept them. If I were crowned, there'd be a revolution."

They had reached the empty tavern. The tavernkeep was yet to finishing bailing out the cellar, and the interior was dark and still.

Posted by: raithen Today, 03:45 AM

Nobody noticed Raithen as he slipped into the room a half-hour earlier; he was quite and din't say a word untill now. "Loranna, your plan sounds the best, and so does everyone else's suggestions, but may I say that it would be best if you started training as the chosen Eight? That way, you are prepared for battle; instead of relying on some units that you don't have..."

Posted by: Aki Today, 03:46 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 09:17 PM)

"I'm more of frontline fighter myself," Reichi said. "as i am right now i'm a lighter fighter though. I can't readily deal with things like the formation the Legionaires use. That is, unless of course, i can utilize my Lycanthropy where we're going."

"Then i can beat the ever living [censored] out of just about anything at close range," he said with a grin. "Even a Phalnax wouldn't prove too much of a trouble. I've tore through sheilds in that form before."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:46 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 09:40 PM)

"I agree with Isidor. That would proably be the best plan."
Luxi looked at Loranna.

"Are you going to be part of the 8?"

Loranna pauses a moment. " ... I ..." she says, blushing a bit.

"Heh; we all talk about how we're each striving to prove ourselves worthy, and here I was just assuming I'd be all along," she says. "I want to be; I want to fight to help my friends."

She shrugs. "We're still deciding who's to go, though," she admits. "So ... we'll see."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:46 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:42 PM)

Tris grinned.

"I know a king when I see one, Goran. You go ahead and sit down; I'll be there in a moment."

He slipped into the space between the tavern and the next building, and went Outside to look for Kethiah.

Posted by: Tri Today, 03:48 AM

"If I'm in, you know what I am," said Shai. "Close quarters. Disarm, disable. Marein can do some throwing. Knives and the like. None of us has a real dagger in our story, but that can be managed, I'm sure. Even Diamond could do something. Sculpt things made of sand? I don't know...If we're going, that is."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:52 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 09:46 PM)

He slipped into the space between the tavern and the next building, and went Outside to look for Kethiah.

She was easy to spot. A lone Dunmer woman, wrapped in furs, standing in front of the fire in her room.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 03:55 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 09:46 PM)

"Ahjaar could join you, If you feel she can do it. I'm not sure if my mom is ready for something like this. She's not really... err... stable."

Luxi frowned. "But maybe she can. It's really up to her."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:57 AM

"Reichi, that suggests having you fight with a strong, heavy fighter," Loranna says. "Someone who can beat down shields and rend armor, so people like Shai or Falco can go for a crippling or disarming blow, and you can overwhelm the enemy with your slashing swords or claws."

"Raithen, hello; I agree, we need to start picking people. And on a related note Raithen dear, I've been thinking. Your summons; I think they may serve us better as extra tankers to protect the mages than as simple front line shock troops. The Hunger makes a good secondary caster, the Ogrim can take hits, and the Dremora is fierce enough to put up a good fight."

" ... Who here would go?" Loranna asks.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:57 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:52 PM)

She was easy to spot. A lone Dunmer woman, wrapped in furs, standing in front of the fire in her room.

Tris returned to the alley, slipped back inside, and entered the tavern. He patted Goranthir's shoulder. "Come on; this way."

He grabbed a bottle of good brandy on his way to her door. Knocked, and called her name.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 03:58 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 09:57 PM)

"Come in, Tris," Kethiah said, not smiling. "Do you need to dry off?"

She looked at Goranthir. "Or you?"

Goranthir looked to Tris, not sure. But his hand was on his sword.

Posted by: Aki Today, 04:02 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 09:57 PM)

" ... Who here would go?" Loranna asks.

"I would," Reichi said. "Because, like with Hogithium, if the world's gonna end, i'll be damned if i sit on my [censored] and wait."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:03 AM

Anya walked in, "Hello Loranna, everyone. Sorry I'm late, I had some, ah, other business."

She took a seat, the headache had continued to grow, and threatened to distract her too much. Her eyes had begun to rove a little bit, "I take it you've been able to figure out a plan?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:05 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 08:58 PM)

"Come in, Tris," Kethiah said, not smiling. "Do you need to dry off?"

She looked at Goranthir. "Or you?"

Goranthir looked to Tris, not sure. But his hand was on his sword.

"I'm not sure there's much point drying off," Tris said, smiling. He offered her the brandy bottle, poured some for himself. "We'll just get drenched again when we leave. Someone said you were looking for me?"

Posted by: raithen Today, 04:05 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 09:57 PM)

" ... Who here would go?" Loranna asks.

"I would go, but that doesn't mean I want to go..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 10:05 PM)

Kethiah held the fur around her, as she looked Goranthir and then Tris in the eyes.

"Where is Herwyn Brand?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:11 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 09:08 PM)

Kethiah held the fur around her, as she looked Goranthir and then Tris in the eyes.

"Where is Herwyn Brand?"

Kethiah could probably see the shock cross Tris's face.

"I suppose it's good that you have to ask me that," Tris said. "I don't know. I hope he's not dead. He's not in Wayrest, or in Daggerfall, or anywhere here."

It occured to him, as he spoke, that he could learn if Herwyn was dead. He knew the string of power that recorded a mortal's death in the halls of Arkay; he had used it when he tried to understand what was happening to Ciel.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:14 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 18 2005, 10:03 PM)

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 18 2005, 10:05 PM)

"I would go, but that doesn't mean I want to go..."

Loranna says "Who here wants to face these ghosts? Still, I would like to have your summoning skills and magic on our side, Raithen."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 04:14 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 10:11 PM)

Kethiah looked at Tris for a moment more, something that was not quite a stare, but was searching, analyzing.

"Well," she said casually. "I had to ask. Do you have a glass for me, or do I have to swig the brandy from the bottle?"

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:15 AM

Shaka spoke up. "You know that I look on the downside of everything, but I still want to help. I'll go if possible."

He walked over to Anya and looked into her eyes. He said softly enough for only her to hear: "You've probably seen a glimpse of it ... my doubts, the times I've been selfish in my life, the years of drifting."

"I caught a glimpse of other people, especially the ones I'm closer to. Like you. I just wanted to tell you, this hasn't been a game for me. I didn't comfort you as a game."

"You're still a great warrior, Anya, someone I want to live up to. . . . ." He trailed off, studying her green eyes.

Posted by: Tri Today, 04:16 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 06:02 PM)

"I would," Reichi said. "Because, like with Hogithium, if the world's gonna end, i'll be damned if i sit on my [censored] and wait."

"Damn right, Reichi. I'm willing. Diamond has consented, too, but I'll only go if you need an Eighth, all right? Or if you happen to need an artist, failed magician, and-or hand-to hand fighter, because it's not my life on the line: it's all of us. Consent or no, I'll go if I have to...but I do want to."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:16 AM

It was raining when she arrived.

Ahjaar stepped onto the dock and headed to the castle.
She stopped a servant in the halls.

"Where is everyone?"
The servant steered her tward the Dining hall.

Luxi jumped up and ran to Ahjaar. "Mom!"

"Hey." Ahjaar hugged Luxi, then headed over to the others.

Posted by: raithen Today, 04:17 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 10:14 PM)

Loranna says "Who here wants to face these ghosts? Still, I would like to have your summoning skills and magic on our side, Raithen."

"Then I am in your service, my Lady." He took a low bow; his white beard touched the floor.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 04:17 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 18 2005, 09:14 PM)

Tris handed her his glass, took a swig from the bottle, and laughed. "I'm an idiot.

"I'd love to know why you care enough to look for him. But I don't suppose you can tell me."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:18 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 10:16 PM)

Loranna was about to speak to Shaka when Ahjaar returns. "Ahjaar! Nine be praised you're safe," she says, grinning to see mother and daughter reunited.

Posted by: AND Today, 04:19 AM

The door swung open. A figure stood in teh doorway. "HEllo!" he bellowed. IT was Plaas. "Sorry I'm late, did I miss anything, milady?"

Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:20 AM

Nalion nodded slightly towards Ahjaar and shot her a smile, then turned back to listen to the conversation. He did not speak up. Gathering the 'Eight' was Loranna's task.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 04:20 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 06:14 PM)

"Hello Anya; yes, I think we finally have a plan," Loranna says, wondering whyAnya looked so out of it. "We now are asking who will go and be the Eight. I volunteer, as does Reichi; Goranthir I would recommend. I was hoping you would come as well, dear."
Loranna says "Who here wants to face these ghosts? Still, I would like to have your summoning skills and magic on our side, Raithen."

"I'll go Loranna, should be a grand tale to tell the lasses in years to come. Don't worry I'll mention the others in the tale of how I saved the world."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:21 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 08:14 PM)

"I'd like to go, Loranna. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't." She rubbed her eyes, I'll have to ask Loranna to see if she can clear this headache up after we're done.

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 18 2005, 08:15 PM)

"Shaka..." She was at a lost of words.

"I saw you're worse, but I also saw your best." She tried to gather her thoughts. She looked at him, but her vision had become hazing. She opened her mouth to speak, but all that came out was, "I... I'm... ah..."

She wanted to tell him so many things. She was tired of doubting. She wanted to make it work. Tell him that she loved him, but nothing would come out. Her vision continued to swim, until it blacked out completey and she lost contact with the world.

"Hello."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:23 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 10:18 PM)

Loranna was about to speak to Shaka when Ahjaar returns. "Ahjaar! Nine be praised you're safe," she says, grinning to see mother and daughter reunited.

"Thanks." she looks around. "Uh oh, I sense that something's big is happening. What I miss?"

"Were deciding fighting tactics and who is going to be in the team of 8." Luxi explained.

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:24 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 18 2005, 10:21 PM)

"I'd like to go, Loranna. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't." She rubbed her eyes, I'll have to ask Loranna to see if she can clear this headache up after we're done.
"Shaka..." She was at a lost of words.

"I saw you're worse, but I also saw your best." She tried to gather her thoughts. She looked at him, but her vision had become hazing. She opened her mouth to speak, but all that came out was, "I... I'm... ah..."

She wanted to tell him so many things. She was tired of doubting. She wanted to make it work. Tell him that she loved him, but nothing would come out. Her vision continued to swim, until it blacked out completey and she lost contact with the world.

"Hello."

"Oh, Anya," said Shaka in dismay, and managed to catch her before she could hit the floor. He carried her quickly to the nearest couch while the others watched, concerned.

Shaka tried a healing spell, but Anya seemed lost in a dream, judging by her rapid eye movements.

"Some help over here?" Shaka called out, frightened.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:26 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 18 2005, 10:20 PM)

"I'll go Loranna, should be a grand tale to tell the lasses in years to come. Don't worry I'll mention the others in the tale of how I saved the world."

Loranna laughs. "That's the Falco I remember meeting," she says.

QUOTE(AND @ Aug 18 2005, 10:19 PM)

The door swung open. A figure stood in teh doorway. "HEllo!" he bellowed. IT was Plaas. "Sorry I'm late, did I miss anything, milady?"

"Hello Plaas; we've been discussing strategy and choosing the Eight who will face the restless dead," Loranna tells the Imperial, then she turns and smiles at Raithen. "Thank you."

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 18 2005, 10:21 PM)

"I'd like to go, Loranna. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't." She rubbed her eyes, I'll have to ask Loranna to see if she can clear this headache up after we're done.

"I'm happy to count you among us," Loranna says, pausing and counting on her fingers.

"All right then; myself, Reichi, Goranthir, Anya, Raithen. Shaka, Shai and her 'companions', Falco, ... that's eight ..."

She frowns, saying "Was hoping for a heavy hitter like Isidor or Kratos ... oh, Anya!" Loranna hurries over to help Shaka.

Posted by: AND Today, 04:29 AM

"Thank you Loranna." But as eh started to bow, he saw Anya- who was probably his best friend in the group- fainted. Plaas lunged to save her fall but Shaka had already caught her. He watched desperately as Shaka tried to wake her. Nothing worked.

Posted by: One87xe Today, 04:30 AM

*...as One awaits the return of Ami and Sona, he stays inside waiting patiently...*

Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:34 AM

QUOTE(AND @ Aug 19 2005, 04:29 AM)

"Interesting.", Nalion commented, but gave no indication of what he found interesting. Then, the mage spotted Anya and Shaka.

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 19 2005, 04:24 AM)

With a muttered curse, Nalion rushed over and touched Anya's arm, trying to assess what had happened to her.

Posted by: Tri Today, 04:34 AM

Shai shrugged. "Surely there's a hard hitter in our little party who is not in this room. It's not compulory that I go. I'll step down, unless it be necessary. Plenty we can do here. Keep the peace, for instance, if we get more little universe-flashes. Diamond's good at that."

She whipped her head around at Anya and ran over.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:38 AM

Loranna directs people to help her take Anya to a room with a bed, instead of leaving her sitting around in the dining hall. Once Anya is resting comfortably, Loranna sighs,checking her over.

"Healing magic does nothing - physically, there seems nothing wrong with her," she says. "I don't know what has happened - perhaps she is visited again by the ghost of her sister ..."

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:41 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 10:38 PM)

"Loranna, everyone else was out of the fight when Allania's spirit moved on, but it seemed to me that she was finally at peace. This is either another ghost, or something else going on . . .. "

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 04:41 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 18 2005, 10:24 PM)

Ahjaar helped carry Anya to the bedroom.

"A ghost?"

Ahjaar's thoughts went to her strange dream, the one where her dead husband had came to her.

Posted by: raithen Today, 04:41 AM

"Very, very interesting," said Raithen, looking down at Anya. "What on Nirn could have caused this?"

OOC: Aliens just came on, so don't expect me to reply.

Posted by: One87xe Today, 04:42 AM

*...One begins to get bored and so sets off to explore the castle...*

Posted by: JustinSane Today, 04:42 AM

"Hail all!" proclaimed Fernando as the door banged behind him. "I return from discussing the recent phenomena with the elite of the Guild of Mages across Tamriel. They are currently attempting to determine whether it was a local occurance or I've started down the golden road. Fortunately, going crazy, or being believed such, does not break the mage's oath or effect one's guild rank. At times it even gives one more clout! Ha-hah!"

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 04:43 AM

Anya stared, in disbelief, at the person in front of her. "What have you done?"

Allania smiled, "Oh, don't worry. I have no intentions of tormenting you this time. Enough was done already. I simply wanted to talk. We have a great many things to discuss."

Anya looked around. The two were standing in the center of a burned husk of a farm, the farm where her road started. Where she was taken from her family, and sold into a life of servitude. The sky burned an angry red, a perpetual fire licking it from Red Mountian.

"I have my doubts, dear sister, that you would just talk. As such, couldn't this have waited? I am needed by many for a-"

Allania cut her short, "I am well aware of your mission. The one to come here. It is one of the many reasons I wanted to contact you. And don't worry your firends are taking care of you as we speak. But nothing they can do will be able to interupt our family time." The way she said here scared Anya.

Anya was vaguely aware of a sensation that she was being carried, though she could see the solid ground beneath her. "What is it you want? I thought this was ended back then."

On the couch, Anya remained still. She began to sweat at the strain, but beyond that, nothing showed of her waking.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:46 AM

Loranna frowns, looking down at Anya.

"All we can do now is wait, and watch her," Loranna says. " ... And hope she recovers ere we go, or else we will need another to be our archer."

Posted by: Nalion Today, 04:47 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 19 2005, 04:43 AM)

On the couch, Anya remained still. She began to sweat at the strain, but beyond that, nothing showed of her waking.

Nalion had accompanied Loranna to Anya's chamber.
"She seems okay physically, though she's strained, yes, Loranna.", Nalion said with a troubled look. "Her mind sems absent, though. This is worrysome."

Posted by: JustinSane Today, 04:49 AM

"Once again, my timing is impecable" Fernando remarked dryly. "If she is physically sound, her condition is likely one only she can pull herself out of. Mara be with her."

Posted by: One87xe Today, 04:50 AM

*...entering the main chamber One can hear the voices of several people, apparently strewn about the castle...he heads for the nearest stairwell...*

Posted by: syronj Today, 04:53 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 10:46 PM)

Loranna frowns, looking down at Anya.

"All we can do now is wait, and watch her," Loranna says. " ... And hope she recovers ere we go, or else we will need another to be our archer."

Shaka smoothed Anya's hair back, and nodded at Loranna. "I don't know yet whether to go with the Eight or stay with Anya, assuming she doesn't recover in time . . . ."

Shaka added to Loranna in a low voice, "I caught only a glimpse of you in the book, my Lady, but it's surprising how little it changes things for me, just as little has changed my opinion of Anya. You're still the same beautiful and flawed woman, for all that you've been a goddess, twice it seems."

"Forgive me for all the times I was petty, or played the courtier, or presumed that I knew what motivated you. You're still a mystery to me ... just as with Anya."

Posted by: One87xe Today, 04:55 AM

*...as he continues following the voices he hears a rather large group of people in the chambers just up from him...he presses on...*

Posted by: Loranna Today, 04:56 AM

Loranna gives Shaka a quick, but warm, smile. "It's okay," she says. "Just so long as we're still friends."

She looks over and nods to Fernando, then says " ... People, let's not crowd Anya now. She's not going to get better by having us all hover over her."

Posted by: Shardie Today, 04:59 AM

A day of Green-ness... yet it was not
A day of colour, and yet it was not
A day in her life, and yet it was not.
The towers of Daggerfall rose around the cemetary... yet they wern't there

The world For Lyssia Biennie took a turn that day. Within the crypts beneath daggerfall the prosession marched, the kings and nobility of this great city lay before them, as Baron Biennie was layed to rest. She could not remember what the preist of Akay was saying,,, it was all blurry. and yet she felt somthing deep within her heart... hatered. Hate for the world, hate for the doctors that could not cure him, hate for her sister, who was not there for him.

Lyssia opened her eyes... why was she remembering this, she wondered, her hate of the world had long since gone, she had forgiven them all... but why?

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:01 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 18 2005, 10:56 PM)

"Ghost?" Ahjaar asks again. "Anya too?"

Posted by: Nalion Today, 05:03 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 19 2005, 04:56 AM)

Nalion returned with the others, yet before leaving Anya's room, he gave Shaka a reassuring glance and a friendly pat on the shoulder.

As he was back, he harrumphed. "I think I do not have to stress that we are working under a timeframe here again, do I?"
He gave off an air of unsettledness. He knew of the dangers they faced, but actually seeing the world's frame unravel was a wholly different story.

Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:03 AM

*...after wondering aimlessly One enters the chambers of where he heard the voices...*

"Err...wait...sorry for the intrusion..."

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:04 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 18 2005, 11:01 PM)

"Ghost?" Ahjaar asks again. "Anya too?"

Shaka stood back for a moment to give Anya room to breathe. "Ahjaar, it's good to see you back," he said. "Her sister was haunting her for a while, but I thought we had laid her spirit to rest. Now ... I don't know who it could be. Her former master, for all I can tell."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 05:04 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 18 2005, 11:03 PM)

"Nalion's right," Loranna says. "Come on people; let's get back to the dining hall. We'll catch people up there and figure out our next move."

She starts shooing people out of Anya's room, calling for a servant to watch over her.

Posted by: Aki Today, 05:06 AM

QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 18 2005, 11:03 PM)

*...after wondering aimlessly One enters the chambers of where he heard the voices...*

"Err...wait...sorry for the intrusion..."

Reichi blinked, watching One for a moment. Slowly, realization struck him. "You!" he exclaimed. "I forget you're name, but i know you!"

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:07 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 18 2005, 11:04 PM)

"I..."
Ahjaar was visited by Bartimeous before, in her sleep. He had said many things in hatred tward her. Was the same thing happening to Anya?

"The same.."
Ahjaar stopped. She wasn't sure if she should tell them.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 05:08 AM

Anya watch curiously, as the shade of Allania waved her hand. Her vision flared and was replaced with the study, though from an od angle, viewed from above. She watched as the others mulled over her, and evtually resigned when they didn't see any physical ailment. The scene blurred, but one person remained clear as day, Shaka.

"You love him, yes?"

"What is this, Allania, let me go." She tried to race foward, but didn't see any progress, "Shaka!"

"Calm down. This is but an illusion. One made to show you what truly happens there, but an illusion nontheless. Now, you love him, don't you."

Anya glared at her sister, "What business is that of yours, shade."

"There is your problem. You leave it up to excuses. You're just scared, little girl. Even after what I did, you remain fearful and don't act. Do you love him?"

She glared, but answered sharply. "Yes."

"Then why do you not act?"

"You were there. You know what has happened to me, why I don't like intimacy."

"You foolish, little girl. I was there. It happened to me. I bear the same scars as you."

"Don't patronize me! You hurt people after that!"

"Anger, passion. There is no difference. Both are very emontional acts. Don't play innocent with me. Why don't you just act?"

She waved her hand, "But enough of this, we have more to talk about." Anya watched her vision flare.

Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:08 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 08:06 PM)

Reichi blinked, watching One for a moment. Slowly, realization struck him. "You!" he exclaimed. "I forget you're name, but i know you!"

*...the voice sent chills down One's spine for only a moment...he then recognized the voice as Reichi...*

"Err...hello again Reichi...my names One in case you forgot...err...whats going on?"

Posted by: Aki Today, 05:14 AM

QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 18 2005, 11:08 PM)

*...the voice sent chills down One's spine for only a moment...he then recognized the voice as Reichi...*

"Err...hello again Reichi...my names One in case you forgot...err...whats going on?"

Reichi grinned. "Nothin' much, just planning to save the world and all that," he said in a casual fashion, as if it were a daily event. "What brings you out here? Last i saw you was near suran before the begining of the Blue Dawn."

Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:17 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 08:14 PM)

"Saving the world huh, figures...anyways I actually didnt plan on coming here...it just sort of happened...much like this"

*...One shows Reichi the scars from where his Shehai recently was...*

Posted by: Aki Today, 05:21 AM

Reichi raised a eyebrow, puzzled. "What, scars? Nothin' big," he said. He bviously didn't grasp the significance of the scars, which made sense. Reichi hadn't put much study into Ansei and such.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 05:25 AM

QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 19 2005, 05:17 AM)

"Saving the world huh, figures...anyways I actually didnt plan on coming here...it just sort of happened...much like this"

*...One shows Reichi the scars from where his Shehai recently was...*

"Hello, One? Did I catch the name right?", Nalion asked the new arrival, then shortly turned to Reichi. "You two know each other, Reichi?"

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:28 AM

QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 18 2005, 11:17 PM)

"Saving the world huh, figures...anyways I actually didnt plan on coming here...it just sort of happened...much like this"

*...One shows Reichi the scars from where his Shehai recently was...*

Shaka glanced over at the newcomer, who was apparently part Redguard and part ..... Imperial? Breton?

He respected the Ra'Gada he had met. The Nords, Imperials, and even Dunmer liked to boast of themselves as warrior races, but the Redguards truly were. He wondered sometimes why they hadn't built a wide-spanning empire as the Imperials had, but it didn't seem in their nature.

"Shaka," he said, introducing himself to One. He seemed slightly familiar. No doubt if Shaka had touched the Book longer, he would know of the newcomer's past with Loranna's group.

Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:28 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 18 2005, 08:25 PM)

"Hello, One? Did I catch the name right?", Nalion asked the new arrival, then shortly turned to Reichi. "You two know each other, Reichi?"

"Yes, my names One...and you are?"

"Shaka," he said, introducing himself to One. He seemed slightly familiar. No doubt if Shaka had touched the Book longer, he would know of the newcomer's past with Loranna's group.

"Hello...seems to be a lively bunch here"

Posted by: Aki Today, 05:29 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 18 2005, 11:25 PM)

"Hello, One? Did I catch the name right?", Nalion asked the new arrival, then shortly turned to Reichi. "You two know each other, Reichi?"

"Remeber the....fiasco in Whitehaven?" Reichi asked in responsce to Nalion's question. "He was there. Shot a fireball at me, too during that whole mess at the end. Oh, and he was the Twisted Tower as well. I don't think you know of that though."

"But, you might've read it out that handy book of yours, eh?"

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:29 AM

Luxi sat in the dining room, thinking.
She thought about the problem at hand. Ahjaar had told her everything she knew about the whole tear problem. What bothered her was the fixing part. How can you fix a rip in the universe? Anyway, Loranna apparently had it all worked out. But she still wondered...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 05:31 AM

Tris and Goranthir returned from the tavern. Tris nodded to Shaka. A servant had caught him already, in the hallway, to tell him about Anya's collapse.

He had never met One, but he knew him by sight. He hoped there wouldn't be any Khajiit invaders, or any explosions.

Posted by: One87xe Today, 05:32 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 18 2005, 08:29 PM)

"Err...hehehe...about that whole thing...it was dark and your a wolf so...I apologize"

Posted by: Nalion Today, 05:33 AM

QUOTE(One87xe @ Aug 19 2005, 05:28 AM)

"Yes, my names One...and you are?"

"I am called Nalion. Pleased to meet a friend of my friends.", Nalion answered with a smile on his face. "There are surely some stories to tell!"

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 19 2005, 05:29 AM)

"I fear, the events at Whitehaven are mostly unknown to me, Reichi."

Lowering his voice towards Reichi, he added.
"I might have had the chance to look at this book longer than most of you, but still... This is a book that must be read. You do not know everything in an instance. That would most probably overwhelm you completely."

Posted by: syronj Today, 05:35 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 18 2005, 11:31 PM)

Shaka raised a hand in greeting to Tris and Goran. He hadn't heard why they had left to investigate the tavern.

OOC: night everyone.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 05:37 AM

Ahjaar sat down, feeling useless.

She wasn't sure how she could help Loranna, but she would ask her later.

She got up and went over to Reichi and Nalion, who were talking to the newcomer.

"Hello." She nodded twards Reichi. "Freind of yours, Reich?"

Posted by: Aki Today, 05:37 AM

Reichi scrathed his head. "Ah, i thought you were there," he said. "My bad."

QUOTE

"Err...hehehe...about that whole thing...it was dark and your a wolf so...I apologize"

Reichi grinned. "Apology accepted. Afterall, i wasn't in my rightest of minds right then either."

QUOTE

"Hello." She nodded twards Reichi. "Freind of yours, Reich?"

He nodded back. "Sort of, yes."

Posted by: Salamandar Today, 05:40 AM

Please start a new thread

Take care,
Salamandar