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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:07 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Summary:

Loranna, and her companions, have just experienced a shift in reality, finding themselves in a world where Azura emerged victorious in the Blue Dawn. The heroes who used the Eiodolon to defeat her never made it, and now Azurites fight against Captain Cyndarius's men for Ald Raathim. Dres Jazbet, with his Lady Kethiah, control the castle, Jazbet's precognition making him a deadly foe, and the heroes were forced to flee to town, which Cyndarius's men control.

All player characters have escaped from the castle and are now safely in town. No player character has actually been affected by the transition to this reality, but no NPC remembers us - it is as if Blue Dawn ended with Azura winning and the subsequent events unfolded differently from there.

Oh ... it's also raining out. Cats and dogs.

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:10 AM

OOC Summary

Reichi is in the Tavern, talking with the others.

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:18 AM

Summary
Nalion is presently in the tavern of the war shaken town of Ald Raathim. He's recently been talking to Herwyn Brand and Slyvos. Since the arrival of Arynel, he hopes that they would come together and make the necessary decisions to mend the current situation.
In his possession are the Mythopoeic Archives, a book he has brought with him from his visit of Xarxes and which contains all the history of the companions and still records the events around them.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:19 AM

ooc summary: Tris Gaerington traveled to Firewatch to rescue Queen Barenziah... who was not in need of rescue, tough old bird that she is. He had a talk with Herwyn Brand about the Void. And now he's starting to wonder when Goranthir is coming back, and when Arynel will be ready to go.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 06:20 AM

Summary: slyvos is speaking with Nalion in the tavern, and mentally thrashing his darker self for the disgusting thoughts it gave him.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:21 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 12:06 AM)

Loranna was silent for a moment. Ahjaar's story was not something easily replied to.

After a moment, though, she holds out her hand to Ahjaar. "I understand," she says.

"Slyvos does not like who he used to be; if he could erase that side of himself, I'm sure he would," she continues. " ... But, right now ... we've all been brought together to deal with this current threat; none of us would be here if we weren't able to work together."

She smiles.

She nodded. But something in her eyes told Loranna thats she still didn't completely trust Slyvos.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:40 AM

Allerleirauh's journal, date uncertain:

They were givers before they were liars. In the sweet sunlit childhood of our everything, when Arena was called Playground, and the Dragon did not even know its name - they were eight then, eight golden, and even now, sundered, they are glorious. They give the fruit its foison and the flesh its fire.

Come now, flesh, surrender all the lies, and let be seen what is left. Come courage, come love, come life, come my fair one, come Dominion, come kindness, come consequence, come faith. Walk through the fire and let all that was given become fuel; let the flames strip your flesh; you have lovely bones.

Though worlds are torn and scattered like fragments of tapestries, the spark remains, secret syllable, starlight, shining. Say CHIM all of you, and climb.

I mean:

Do you think that your muscles belong to you? Did they belong to you at your birth? Will they fade, given a month's idleness? Or your mind - drink half a bottle of wine, and speak to me then, wise ones among you. Are you fair of face? Stand in a fire, and then boast.

Choose now, choose wisely. Choose true strength, not false.

The hero must be love all through.

Courage is every virtue at the testing point.

I hope to see you soon.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:40 AM

Diamond sat quietly. She was thinking.

Where were her parents, her family who she had recklessly abandoned, in this reality, this universe?

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:46 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 12:40 AM)

Allerleirauh's journal, date uncertain:

They were givers before they were liars. In the sweet sunlit childhood of our everything, when Arena was called Playground, and the Dragon did not even know its name - they were eight then, eight golden, and even now, sundered, they are glorious. They give the fruit its foysin and the flesh its fire.

Come now, flesh, surrender all the lies, and let be seen what is left. Come courage, come love, come life, come my fair one, come Dominion, come kindness, come consequence, come faith. Walk through the fire and let all that was given become fuel; let the flames strip your flesh; you have lovely bones.

Though worlds are torn and scattered like fragments of tapestries, the spark remains, secret syllable, starlight, shining. Say CHIM all of you, and climb.

I mean:

Do you think that your muscles belong to you? Did they belong to you at your birth? Will they fade, given a month's idleness? Or your mind - drink half a bottle of wine, and speak to me then, wise ones among you. Are you fair of face? Stand in a fire, and then boast.

Choose now, choose wisely. Choose true strength, not false.

The hero must be love all through.

Courage is every virtue at the testing point.

I hope to see you soon.

Loranna looks up, having read Allie's letter aloud.

"It's time," she says. "Let us decide who among us is to go." She stands. "I would go, as I have said before."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 06:49 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 12:46 AM)

Loranna looks up, having read Allie's letter aloud.

"It's time," she says. "Let us decide who among us is to go." She stands. "I would go, as I have said before."

"As would I," Reichi said. "As i've said time and time again."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:51 AM

Cyndarius squinted through the incessant rain, watching from the hilltop as a company of his men moved around the far side of the castle, staying well out of archery range. Behind him, a deafening 'clunk' heralded the firing of a huge trebuchet, and the evening sky was temporarily lit by the flaming projectile, smoking blackly in the rain, as it arced toward the far tower and exploded.

"How long until the Azurite reinforcements arrive?" he asked Merey, who was standing by his side, drenched to the bone and shivering.

"Oh. Around fifteen to twenty hours, probably, according to the [censored] scouts"

"And the 95th is a day away, through the pass?"

"Last we heard. Assumin' nothing's [censored] changed."

Merey hesitated, grinding one foot in the mud, before he spoke again. "So, Sir, what do you think? You think the Imperial City has really fallen to Azurites? I mean, the report could be wrong... couldn't it?"

Cyndarius turned and put a broad wet hand on his Lieutenant's shoulder. "Merey, it doesn't matter. All that matters is keeping these people safe for just a bit longer."

"Right, Sir, I know. It's just..."

Cyndarius clamped his shoulder even tighter. "Let's go get a bite to eat, try to dry off a bit."

Merey smiled. Cyndarius was right, of course.

They headed for the orange lights of Ald Raathim.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:54 AM

Diamond said what she had said all along. "If I am needed, I will go. If I am not, I shall stay. I feel it contingent on the others, for I fear I may be a liability in my current conditions."

She puzzled over Allerleirauh's words: Would they, three heroes as one, get three bodies or one?

She felt she would never know. A part of her was afraid to go.

A part of all of them must be.

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:56 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 06:46 AM)

Loranna looks up, having read Allie's letter aloud.

"It's time," she says. "Let us decide who among us is to go." She stands. "I would go, as I have said before."

Nalion turned towards Loranna and listened carefully, letting Allerleirauh's words seep into his mind.
"This is not my battle to fight.", he said. "There are others better suited for this task."
He dragged a chair to a table and sat down, facing the companions.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:03 AM

"I can't go, of course," Tris said. "I'll need to be free to run back and forth, to carry messages."

He turned to Diamond.

"I'm still hoping that we can use your unique condition to... well, cheat. Three for the price of one. I would definitely recommend you."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 09:03 PM)

Diamond was noncommittal. "I'll be here when it's time to go, and if I go, I go."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:30 AM

Herwyn stood up from where he was sitting near Tris. He looked a bit shy, but entirely confident when he said, "I'll go, if you'll have me. I don't know exactly where we're going, but I've been to about the worst place imaginable, so I really don't care.

"And I suppose I am a battlemage, a Companion to the Queen. I have some small skill at magic and arms."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:39 AM

Loranna frowns a bit at Diamond, saying "Dear ..." She bites her tongue, though.

At Herwyn's speech, she smiles. "Thank you," she says. "It will be a pleasure to be fighting with you this time, instead of against."

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:39 AM

Nalion looked at Loranna, Reichi, Diamond and Herwyn and smiled.
"Well, it's a beginning and, if I may say so, not a bad one.", the mage said. "I hope Goranthir will be with you, too."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:40 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 21 2005, 12:39 AM)

Nalion looked at Loranna, Reichi, Diamond and Herwyn and smiled.
"Well, it's a beginning and, if I may say so, not a bad one.", the mage said. "I hope Goranthir will be with you, too."

"He's not back yet," Tris said. "I'm going after him."

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:42 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:40 AM)

"He's not back yet," Tris said. "I'm going after him."

"I'm still half expecting that he returns in a flash with a recall spell, Tris, but it's better if you look for him. Be careful, though.", Nalion answered, taking a sip from the bottle of brandy he still held in his hand.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:48 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 20 2005, 11:40 PM)

"He's not back yet," Tris said. "I'm going after him."

Arynel tapped Tris on the soldier.

"Goranthir is in the Azurite capital," the Breton said.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:55 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 12:48 AM)

Arynel tapped Tris on the soldier.

"Goranthir is in the Azurite capital," the Breton said.

Tris ran at the wall; and through it, into the Void.

He set out for Firewatch.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:49 AM

Anya watched the tavern. Her jaw clenched as she watched Slyvos, for a moment, lose some control. worry crossed her face, and despair as she was forced to just watch. She kept her mouth quiet, and eventually watched him calm down.

Then, she closed her fists, as the began to decide who would risk their lives to save them all. She squeazed her hands tight, and worked her jaw. Tears worked down her round cheeks, but she kept her face impassive, unemotional. Only her eyes showed the intensity of her turmoil.

Allania glanced at her, watching her charge learn the lesson forced on her. A lesson Anya wasn't sure she understood.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 10:08 AM

The stormy night sea had one more ship to deliver to the docks of Ald Raathim. A small fishing ship, with its single tiny sail in tatters, approached the docks. Powered primarily by three oars, it could barely make it through the rough seas. The fourth member of thi ship's crew was sitting on the sip's bow, his cloak blowing and flapping in the wind. The sea sprayed onto his face, and his clawed hand wiped the moisture off. He had't had anyhin to eat or drink in 3 days...but it mattered little to him. He could see the docks not fifty yards ahead of him. The ship pulled into the docks and he leaped onto them, sigaling for his three exhausted oarsmen to stay aboard and rest. They did so with eagerness. The figure on the docks was apporached by several soldiers and an officer of the legion, investigating the new ship...

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 12:26 PM

Summary: Raithen has been talking to the crew in the tavern. He looks like hell.

"I'll... also go. If at all possible..."

OOC: I won't be back 'til Wednesday.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 02:57 PM

Slyvos sighed, looking up at the ceiling.

'might as well do something to take my mind off this problem of mine; if I can help, I'm in.'

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 03:27 PM

Isidor smiled and said to Loranna "You know I'll help, if I can."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 05:31 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 12:46 AM)

Loranna looks up, having read Allie's letter aloud.

"It's time," she says. "Let us decide who among us is to go." She stands. "I would go, as I have said before."

Luxi looked around, a serious look on her face. She stood up to attention.

"Dres Loranna, I am humbly at your sevice. I wish to join the group of eight."

Ahjaar with wide eyes watched Luxi, but she said nothing.

"Age will not matter there.... and I belive I could be of... some asistance."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 05:58 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 21 2005, 07:31 AM)

Luxi looked around, a serious look on her face. She stood up to attention.

"Dres Loranna, I am humbly at your sevice. I wish to join the group of eight."
Ahjaar with wide eyes watched Luxi, but she said nothing.

"Age will not matter there.... and I belive I could be of... some asistance."

Falco looked up from his depressed state. "Are you sure Luxi? Its a dangerous place to be. None of us can afford to have to constantly take care of you in a fight. You must be able to hold your own. So are you up to the challenge?"

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 05:59 PM

The Wrothgarian Mountains, High Rock

Elysana, Queen of Wayrest, was in her hidden castle, the one she had last occupied while her old palace in the city was being torn down and the Dome was being constructed. It was no great pleasure to flee her city, but it was a hopeless situation, and she understood necessity. Retreat was a tactic, same as any other. So was the forging of new alliances, even with old enemies.

The Queen of Wayrest and her council produced their maps, and began their discussion with King of Orsinium, Gortwog gro-Nagorm.

Firewatch, Morrowind

The situation was growing more dangerous. The Azurites, concerned about the murders in the palace and the Silt Strider that had evidently been hijacked, were searching the citizens, interrogating them for information. They did not suspect any outsiders or an act of espionage by Tel Aedrin to the south – it simply seemed like the acts of a madman.

Still, Goranthir was kept busy, avoiding the guards, trying to glean any information about Barenziah and Tris – who must surely arrived in Firewatch a day ago – and their wherebouts and well-being. So far, his search had not turned up anything, which, though frustrating, was a good sign. Surely if the Queen Mother had been captured or killed, there would have been word of it in the streets.

Still, he kept searching, exhausted, for they might need help …

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:07 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 07:58 AM)

"Let her be, Falco," said Diamond sharply, surprised at her own forcefulness, "she'll soon be as old as both Goranthir and I. She is right; Allerleirauh has written that the body and the mind matter not. If Luxi has the courage to volunteer, she has the hero in her to come along."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:11 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 08:07 AM)

"I just want her to understand the dangers of coming along. She has her whole life ahead of her, I wouldn't want her to waste that. But if she truly wishes to go I won't stop her."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:18 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 08:11 AM)

"I just want her to understand the dangers of coming along. She has her whole life ahead of her, I wouldn't want her to waste that. But if she truly wishes to go I won't stop her."

"This is life," Diamond exclaimed passionately. "This is a fight for all life, for all people and creatures, living and dead! If we do not muster Eight together, Luxi will not have her life before her. She has chosen to be one of us, one of this wonderful and beautiful ragtag band of oddities, of outlaws, and of above all, of heroes."

She looked around meaningfully at everyone nearby. "I believe Luxi should accompany the Eight, and would gladly allow her to go in my stead. She belongs with them. You're a special girl, Luxi, and I will do all I can to send you with the Eight."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 06:21 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 08:18 AM)

"This is life," Diamond exclaimed passionately. "This is a fight for all life, for all people and creatures, living and dead! If we do not muster Eight together, Luxi will not have her life before her. She has chosen to be one of us, one of this ragtag band of oddities, of outlaws, and of above all, of heroes."

She looked around meaningfully at everyone nearby. "I believe Luxi should accompany the Eight, and would gladly allow her to go in my stead. She belongs with them. You're a special girl, Luxi, and I will do all I can to send you with the Eight."

Falco smiled. "You're right. Besides I've seen Luxi with that dagger of hers. Much better than I was at her age. Probably much better now. I'd be honored to fight beside you as well Luxi, but make sure you're prepared to die."

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 06:27 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 08:21 AM)

Diamond's mind was racing. Falco was convinced? She had convinced him...but she had just been swept up in the moment, she wasn't even thinking...and yet, and yet she had outperformed all her previous diplomacy lessons and negotiations...

"Thank you, Falco."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:30 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 12:21 PM)

Luxi listened, then smiled. "I fear not death." she said simply.
"If I am to die for the lives of others, so be it."

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:32 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 06:18 PM)

Nalion listened quietly, looked at Luxi, Diamond, then at Falco and back to Luxi. A small smile, almost secretly, crept on his face.
"How remarkable...", the Breton muttered. "Allerleirauh is right. 'You will be able to dress yourselves first, in new flesh, if you so desire, or your old flesh can serve.'. And 'Say CHIM all of you, and climb.'"

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 06:45 PM

Luxi looked over at Ahjaar, who seemed quite alarmed. She frowned sadly.

"Mother, if you wish me not to go, I shall stay."

Ahjaar shook her head. "It's your discion. If you feel you must go, then by all means, go."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:24 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 21 2005, 08:30 AM)

Luxi listened, then smiled. "I fear not death." she said simply.
"If I am to die for the lives of others, so be it."

"Then you're a braver and better person than I am Luxi. I think you'll do just fine as a member of the eight."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:27 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:24 PM)

"Then you're a braver and better person than I am Luxi. I think you'll do just fine as a member of the eight."

Isidor turned to Falco, and said point blank "Are you afraid of death, Falco?".

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:29 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:27 AM)

Isidor turned to Falco, and said point blank "Are you afraid of death, Falco?".

"Indeed Isidor, I am. Are you?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:31 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:29 PM)

"Indeed Isidor, I am. Are you?"

"No. Death is just a continuation of life. Besides," he added with a wink "Sovengarde waits for all Nordic heroes."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:32 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:24 PM)

"Then you're a braver and better person than I am Luxi. I think you'll do just fine as a member of the eight."

"Thank you."

QUOTE(Isidor @ Aug 21 2005, 01:24 PM)

Isidor turned to Falco, and said point blank "Are you afraid of death, Falco?".

"It is not unautral to fear death. We all here feel the great need to live. I'm not saying I wanna die, but that if I must die, so be it."

She turned to Falco. "Are you going to be in the group of eight?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:33 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:31 AM)

"No. Death is just a continuation of life. Besides," he added with a wink "Sovengarde waits for all Nordic heroes."

"Well that all well and good, but I'm afraid there is no Sovengrade for me. Thats why I try to live life to the fullest, I never no when it will abruptly end." Falco turned to Luxi, "I hope to Luxi. I have done many horrible things, things I care not to detail, as they ar rather gruesome. By becoing one of the eight, I hope to make up for my past deeds."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:35 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:33 PM)

"Well that all well and good, but I'm afraid there is no Sovengrade for me. Thats why I try to live life to the fullest, I never no when it will abruptly end."

"What's your defenition of living life to the fullest?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:38 PM

Arynel looked up.

“As onward trod the winding trail be either it foot worn or scarcely touched, walk as you will from end to end and at that even time bow down and step off.”

The Breton returned to his thoughts.

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:39 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:35 AM)

"What's your defenition of living life to the fullest?"

"Staying happy Isidor. After all why live a life, if it only drowned in misery and sorrow? Unfortunately I'm not exactly doing a good job of it in this reality."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:40 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:38 PM)

"Everyone's life ends the same, no matter what?"

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:39 PM)

"Staying happy Isidor. After all why live a life, if it only drowned in misery and sorrow? Unfortunately I'm not exactly doing a good job of it in this reality."

"You misunderstood my question. What defines happiness for you, Falco?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:42 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:40 AM)

"Everyone's life ends the same, no matter what?"
"You misunderstood my question. What defines happiness for you, Falco?"

Wealth, women, and booze. I though you'd hae figured that ut by now Isidor."

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:42 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:33 PM)

"True, we cannot change the past. But we can change our future. Do not wheigh heavily upon yourslef you past sins, but see them as mistakes, and plan the future. True, you may not end up in... a good place when you die. But if you can do as many good things now in your life, you may not feel so guilty..."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:46 PM

“Dream to live and scarcely try, live to dream, and straight away fly, die to live and both ways suffice, live, then, and thusly die.” Arynel said.

The Breton smiled complacently.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:49 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:42 PM)

Wealth, women, and booze. I though you'd hae figured that ut by now Isidor."

"Are these truly the things that make you happy? In your heart?"

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:46 PM)

“Dream to live and scarcely try, live to dream, and straight away fly, die to live and both ways suffice, live, then, and thusly die.” Arynel said.

The Breton smiled complacently.

"We gaze up at the same stars, the sky covers us all, the same universe encompasses us. What does it matter what practical system we adopt in our search for the truth? Not by one avenue only can we arrive at so tremendous a secret."

Isidor smiled slightly. All of the Dunmer, famous through time, he had liked Symmachus best.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 07:51 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:46 PM)

“Dream to live and scarcely try, live to dream, and straight away fly, die to live and both ways suffice, live, then, and thusly die.” Arynel said.

The Breton smiled complacently.

Luxi rasied an eyebrow at Arynel.

"Right....."

She closed her eyes for a moment, then reopened them.
"He's right, you know."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:52 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:49 AM)

"Are these truly the things that make you happy? In your heart?"

Falco shrugged, "Isidor, tell me: what makes you happy?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:53 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 11:49 AM)

Arynel nodded.

“As Mastery once said, ‘there is a world that is sleeping and you must guard against it.’”

“Even the stars have their limits,” the Breton added.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 07:55 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 01:52 PM)

Falco shrugged, "Isidor, tell me: what makes you happy?"

"Glory, contentment, truth. These are feelings, that would make me happy. There are only three things, on Mundus, that could make me happy."

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:53 PM)

Arynel nodded.

“As Mastery once said, ‘there is a world that is sleeping and you must guard against it.’”

“Even the stars have their limits,” the Breton added.

"Do they?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 07:58 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 09:55 AM)

"Glory, contentment, truth. These are feelings, that would make me happy. There are only three things, on Munuds, that could make me happy."

Falco nodded. "I'm going to turn in for the night." He walked over to one of the benches and prepared to sleep, as the beds were all being used to house the wounded.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 07:59 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 11:55 AM)

"Do they?"

Arynel looked Isidor in the eye.

"If they didn't would your eyes be fit to see them?" The Breton asked.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:00 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 01:59 PM)

Arynel looked Isidor in the eye.

"If they didn't would your eyes be fit to see them?" The Breton asked.

Isidor looked back at Arynel.

"If they were limitless, why waste time on a Nord, such as myself?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:02 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 12:00 PM)

Isidor looked back at Arynel.

"If they were limitless, why waste time on a Nord, such as myself?"

Arynel looked up towards the heavens.

“Do Nords not call themselves the children of the sky?” The Breton asked.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:05 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 02:02 PM)

Arynel looked up towards the heavens.

“Do Nords not call themselves the children of the sky?” The Breton asked.

"The sky can only go so high."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:07 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 12:05 PM)

"The sky can only go so high."

Arynel nodded.

"Would you step beyond, then?" The Breton asked.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:09 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 02:07 PM)

Arynel nodded.

"Would you step beyond, then?" The Breton asked.

"If given the chane, I would, in an instant. Is that not, in some form, what we're doing? Going beyond the spheres, the sky?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 12:09 PM)

"If given the chane, I would, in an instant. Is that not, in some form, what we're doing? Going beyond the spheres, the sky?"

Arynel said nothing for a time.

"If one day you found you were older than those who raised you," the Breton said at last, "could you still say you were a child?"

OOC: Gonna head off for a bit.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 08:13 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 02:12 PM)

Arynel said nothing for a time.

"If one day you found you were older than those who raised you," the Breton said at last, "could you still say you were a child?"

OOC: Gonna head off for a bit.

"I would say something had indeed, gone very, very wrong." He grinned, and clapped the Breton on the shoulder.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 08:14 PM

Luxi sat down by Ahjaar, who hugged her.

"Your going to need a weapon."
Ahjaar pulled out a deadric dagger from her side bag.
"Take this."
Ahjaar also took off her Amulet and handed it to her.
"I want you to wear this at all times, also."
Luxi took the dagger and dagger sheath and tied it to her belt, then she put on the Amulet of Shamakand.

"Are you sure you'll be alright? With me gone, that is."
Ahjaar nodded. "If you feel you must, then go. I'm not stopping you."

Luxi was still unsure. She constently worried about her mother.
She hugged her again.
"Love you mom."
"I love you too, little one."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 08:38 PM

Outside Firewatch

A herde of wild guar made their way through the high steppes of north-eastern mainland Morrowind, following the tracks of the hijacked Silt Strider, as they had been told to. They did not move very fast, but they moved with resolution and purpose, as they had been told to.

Across the back of the largest guar, an enormous brute twice the size of his cousins and the terror of many a villager, the young Dunmer ranger slept. He did not know if this path would take him to Barenziah or Tris, but he knew it was the only clue he had to their wherebouts.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:32 PM

"No."

"Excuse me?" The tone Anya used, cause Allania to perk up.

"No." Anya repeated, it was more demand than pleading, "No more, release me."

"I'm sorry, but you know I can't do that."

"Fine." Anya turned towards the shade of her sister, "I shall."

A small smile spread across Allania's tight lips, "As much as I thoroughly love that you wish to act now, I simply cannot let you finish watching until this deed has come to an end." She flicked her wrist. Anya sudden;y dropped into a kneeling posistion.

Anya looked up, her face no longer impassive, but contorted with anger. "No! This is my body. My mind. Those are my friends, and I'll no longer watch them face their deaths. Now let me go!" Anya began to stand up, her face strained from exertion.

Allania adopted a worried look. Her eyes narrowed, and she redoubled her efforts to shackle Anya's mind.

Anya's body spasmed, her back arching as a gasp escaped her lips. The stress and pain of two wills trying to exert control caused her to be wracked in turmoil. Her face drained of color and her eyes stared out in hurt.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:36 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 03:32 PM)

Isidor rushed over to Anya, and said "Can you hear me? Are you all right?" He mustered some healing magick, and blue light glowed from his finger tips. "Anya?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 21 2005, 01:38 PM)

From the Void, Tris had finally spotted Goranthir.

He stepped Out, onto the barren land. "GORANTHIR!"

The guar swung their massive heads at him. One lowed, and one bellowed. Then they charged.

"Goranthir... "

Tris finished his sentence with a curse. He whispered a spell, then leaped straight up, high into the air, and hung there, as the guar swept beneath him.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:13 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 04:06 PM)

Goranthir had been dreaming of the world that never was. His grandmother clashing and forming alliances. Loranna as the Lady of Daruhn. The sky was clear of cloud and Twilight.

He was jostled awake by the sudden charge of the guar.

Still lying on his back, he was aware that a figure hung in the stormswept sky. Surely, he thought, the dream is continuing.

“Tris?” he said, sleepily, and then spoke to the guar, telling them to stop. This was a friend. “Have you found her?”

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 10:22 PM

Allania nearly had Anya forced to the ground, what passed for it as the hung suspened in the air.

"My dear... sister..." Allania's face showed her stress. The engery it took to placate Anya. "I'm impressed... at your strength... but I'm giving you a gift. A gift of understanding.... and perseption. Why through this away?"

"I made my choice." Anya fumed. Her eyes burned with passion. "I cannot stand by... watching my friends through themselvs at death's door. I never knew why you picked me for this, but I do know I won't stand down." She took a step foward, her legs quivering under the stress.

"It will cost you more than you know... to do this, Anya." Allania, even in this world of her creating, began to tire, and stumbled under the pressure.

Anya spasmed and arched again. Her mouth utter a strange gurgle before settling down into lesser fits from the strain.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:23 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 21 2005, 03:13 PM)

"Ages ago," Tris said. "Not that she needed my help. She's safe in Tel Aedrin, having left a trail of corpses behind her. What on earth possessed you?"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:24 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 04:22 PM)

What the hell? Isidor thought. "Nal, can you help me here?"

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:26 PM

Luxi sighed and looked around.
She knew the choice she had made was proably a mistake.

What could she do?

What ever she could.
She also reminder herself that this may be the last time she saw her mother, or anyone else, for that matter. If she died, Ahjaar wouldnt be able to live with that.

Luxi thought about all the things at stake. If they failed..... hell, that was motivation enough.

She felt that going with the group of eight, sealing the tear in the rift, she felt as if this was part of her purpose. She smiled.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 10:34 PM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 21 2005, 12:26 PM)

Diamond placed a hand on the shoulders of both Ahjaar and Luxi, looking them straight in the eye. "It's all right," she said firmly. "It's all right and it will be all right. You have to trust in each other, in all of us. We all do..."

What, Diamond wondered, had she done to put herself in such a speechmaking mood, anyway...?

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:35 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 10:24 PM)

What the hell? Isidor thought. "Nal, can you help me here?"

Nalion rushed over to the corner where Isidor knelt besides Anya.
"I'm not sure. I am no healer. Loranna said she's physically healthy. It's a matter of the mind, it seems.", Nalion said, pursing his lips. "Looks like she's fighting something. I don't know if it is wise to tamper with her now."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:36 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 21 2005, 04:35 PM)

"You're right, I suppose." He frowned, and walked back to his table.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 10:37 PM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 04:34 PM)

Luxi tilted her head and thought.
"Trust is not something given, but it is earned. Everyone here has earned mine."

Ahjaar smiled. "And everyone has earned mine."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:43 PM

The tavern door opened, letting in a bitter wind, and also Merey and Cyndarius. Their shoulders were covered with snow, and Cyndarius's golden breastplate was frosted with ice.

Merey shook himself like a dog, leaving a huge puddle of melting snow and water by the door, and headed directly to the little stove, throwing in more wood until the fire blazed.

Cyndarius removed his helmet, and catching Luxi's eye, winked at her.

"Well," he said, "happy New Life in Last Seed, everyone! It's snowing."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 10:48 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 04:23 PM)

"Ages ago," Tris said. "Not that she needed my help. She's safe in Tel Aedrin, having left a trail of corpses behind her. What on earth possessed you?"

Goranthir smiled widely at the news, and then looked at Tris, trying to read his tone, as he slid off the back of the giant guar.

"You said to follow you if I could," Goranthir replied. "And I could, so I did. I didn't know what I'd find. I'm glad you two didn't need help, but you might've."

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 10:56 PM

Arynel watched as Merey and Cyndarius entered, and sniffed the bitter air.

"It is time," the Breton said aloud, "or rather, time is run out. We must go, or all will be lost."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:00 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 21 2005, 03:48 PM)

"I was expecting you to do something foolish and desperate," Tris said. "Like take a wild run at a stone wall. You're too resourceful for me, too smart, and both older and younger than I keep anticipating."

He put up his hand. Ash storms were rare on the mainland, but this close to Red Mountain, they were not unheard of.

The 'ash' melted on his upstretched palm. It was snow.

One of the guars shuddered and said something to Goranthir. The temperature was plummeting.

"That's not good," Tris said. "We need to get back."

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 11:03 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 04:43 PM)

"Snow....here?" Reichi questioned. "But...this is Morrowind. Snow here is like Ash storms in Skyrim."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:04 PM

Anya was fully erect now, advancing towards Allania. Determination tempered the fire in her eyes. "N...o... more..."

Allania had fallen to her knees, "The years have been good... to you. You just needed your strength awakened... But you still must learn... and it comes at a greater price now than if you stayed... I came back because of unfinished business. Not unfinished with me, but unfinished with you."

Anya felt as if a spike had been driven in her skull as Allania performed one more act. She threw her head back and screamed a harsh, guttural cry. It was as if a whirlwind was envoloping her. Her clothes and armor shredded and her three scars shone white.

"Dear Anya... you're stronger than you know. I fear for you." Care and love flashed through Allania'sface, betraying the hurt she felt for doing this. Allania's shade, extremely weakened from the clash, faded and left Anya. Anya's vision flared bright white, and with a scream, she blacked out.

Anya spasmed one more time. A short scream escaped her lips this time. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head and she collapsed, limp and flaccid.

Moments later, she opened her eyes, blinking several times to focus. She opened her mouth to speak, but as nothing came out, she frowned. Disorientated, she sat up.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 04:56 PM)

Arynel watched as Merey and Cyndarius entered, and sniffed the bitter air.

"It is time," the Breton said aloud, "or rather, time is run out. We must go, or all will be lost."

Loranna rises; she checks herself one last time. Her armor and weapons she did not have, but she was not worried about those. Her potions she did have,at least what she had on her when the warp occured.

She nods. "I'mready," she says.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:07 PM

The expression on Arynel's face was completely serious. And worried.

"Have the eight been decided?" The Breton asked.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:07 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 05:04 PM)

Isidor looked up. "You alright, Anya?"

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:08 PM

Diamond waited, wondering if she would go or not. She hoped, privately, that the three of them would embark together - but ther could be no guarantee of that...

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 11:04 PM)

Anya spasmed one more time. A short scream escaped her lips this time. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head and she collapsed, limp and flaccid.

Moments later, she opened her eyes, blinking several times to focus. She opened her mouth to speak, but as nothing came out, she frowned. Disorientated, she sat up.

"Anya!", Nalion exclaimed, still kneeling besides her. The mage stretched out his hands to steady her. "You're in the tavern. With friends."
Nalion did not go into details of what the situation was.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 05:00 PM)

“If my grandmother’s safe, I’m ready to go,” said Goranthir. “I got lucky on the way here … It will take at least a day for me to get back to Ald Raathim, assuming I don’t get caught ... Go on ahead: I'll be there as soon as I possibly can.”

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:13 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 03:07 PM)

Isidor looked up. "You alright, Anya?"

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 21 2005, 03:08 PM)

"Anya!", Nalion exclaimed, still kneeling besides her. The mage stretched out his hands to steady her. "You're in the tavern. With friends."
Nalion did not go into details of what the situation was.

Anya pulled her knees to her chest and folded her arms. She went to say something, but felt almost as if the words wouldn't form.

What in Oblivion is going on? She looked up and nodded dumbly that she was fine.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:14 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 05:13 PM)

Isidor grabbed a mead from behind the bar, and handed it to the Bosmer. "Drink up."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:16 PM

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

Isidor grabbed a mead from behind the bar, and handed it to the Bosmer. "Drink up."

Loranna answers Arynel " ... Mostly; Tris is still looking for Goranthir, is he not?"

She recites the names of those she knows have volunteered in her head as she goes to check on Anya. "Anya dear, are you all right?" she asks, frowning.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:16 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 21 2005, 05:08 PM)

"Anya!", Nalion exclaimed, still kneeling besides her. The mage stretched out his hands to steady her. "You're in the tavern. With friends."
Nalion did not go into details of what the situation was.

Shaka rushed down the stairs. "Anya!" he exclaimed. He embraced her, a tear in his eye despite himself. "Thank the Nine, if they even exist," he murmured.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 11:16 PM

Slyvos looked up.

'the sooner we do this the sooner we fix the problem.'

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:17 PM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 03:16 PM)

Slyvos looked up.

'the sooner we do this the sooner we fix the problem.'

"If we wait too long we will not be able to fix it at all," the Breton said urgently.

Arynel looked at the others.

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 11:13 PM)

Nalion gave Anya a reassuring pat on the shoulder, then smiled.
"Shaka is here too.", he said as he rose and made space for Shaka and Isidor.

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 11:14 PM)

Isidor grabbed a mead from behind the bar, and handed it to the Bosmer. "Drink up."

"Practical as usual, are we, Isidor?", Nalion asked with a chuckle. "I see you will manage, if you would excuse me."
The Breton mage moved over to the party discussing the next plans and eyed Arynel for a short while, nodding to him.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:19 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 21 2005, 04:08 PM)

"I can't leave you in the middle of Morrowind stranded in the snow," Tris cried. "Do they even have snow in the Summerset Isles?"

He realized, quite suddenly, that he was hysterical.

"Goran... I'll be back, if I can. It's a long way back and forth, even for me."

He hoped he didn't look as frightened as he felt. It was time. Time to go and do the job the General had sent him to do.

He put his arms around Goranthir, kissed him, whispered a string of power... and ran.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:22 PM

Anya took the mead and downed it in one drink. She layed her head down on Shaka and mulled over what her sister told her. Perception? Understanding? What was it I needed to percieve or understand?

She heard them mention that they were readying to go. She went to say she'd volunteer, but found no matter what she wanted to say, the words wouldn't form. She sighed angrily and just raised her hand.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:28 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 05:22 PM)

"Anya, I'll explain later how we got into this alternate reality," said Shaka, knowing how foolish the words sounded. "Here's your armor and gear," he said, pulling the bag out of the corner of the room.

He was dismayed that she would volunteer so soon after a near-comatose state, but not surprised. The question was, would he volunteer?

"I'm not a coward," he muttered to himself. "I'll probably always look like one to Tris and the others. I'm just ... one lizard, with a spear."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:28 PM

"Goranthir's not going to make it," Tris said, appearing in the doorway. "He's in the middle of nowhere, near Firewatch. I have a letter for everyone, a letter from the General."

He pulled it out of his pocked, unfolded it, and read:

"Come to me like an arrow shot from a string... you will find your guide in the sphere of Dibella. Be kind to all you meet and you may receive blessings; be wary, and above all, do not step off the path."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:30 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 03:28 PM)

Anya knew what had happened. She had watched the whole thing. But she knew that none of the others knew that she had watched them, and let it drop.

What Shaka didn't know was that she was close enough to hear him say that last part. She punch him hard in his shoulder and just frowned at him.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:34 PM

Isidor fastened his black cloak, and strapped his axe firmly to his back. His armor wasn't in the best condition, after getting two swords shoved through it by Kethiah. He drank another mead from the bar, and smiled. "Ready." He said.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 05:28 PM)

Loranna looks disappointed for a second, but shakes it off. "All right then," she says, turning to the others.

"Cyndarius, Merey - good luck, while we do this. Everyone ..."

She smiles. "I could never hope to have such friends in my wildest dreams; let us go."

She reaches over to squeeze Slyvos's hand, nodding to him. "Remember, past aside, you're a hero, just like us all."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:36 PM

"Sounds like it's 'that time', then," Cyndarius said, standing up from his seat.

"I know Loranna asked me to come here and teach you all tactics, and I know you wanted a couple of good, solid plans to use, going into battle."

He smiled, listening to the sounds of battle outside. "Looks like it wasn't meant for us to have time to do that,

"Luckily, it doesn't matter.

"Look at this siege, for instance. Jazbet up in that castle... sorry, Loranna... knows exactly what I'm going to do before we do it. Does that matter? Will he win? No, of course not.

"It's not what plan you have, it's who you are. It's not tactics that win a fight, it's heart.

"You people have plenty of heart."

He smiled again, broadly and warmly.

"I know that I, for one, won't be too worried while I wait on you."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 11:36 PM

Slyvos nodded, a bit aggitated looking from the thought his darker half just had.

'I'll do my best.'

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:41 PM

Shaka stood. "I may stay here and try to defend the town while you're gone. I just wanted to quote something that Vivec wrote:

' And Azura left us alone, in darkness, and we were all afraid, but we put on brave faces, and went forth from Red Mountain to build the new world of our dreams. '

"I will pray for the Eight. Anyone who needs the Spear of Bitter Mercy or my cuirass may take it now. I'd like them back, if we all survive this."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 11:43 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 04:36 PM)

"We have our Eight then?" Tris asked. "Loranna, Reichi, Herwyn Brand, Isidor, Luxi, Diamond, Anya, Slyvos?"

He looked at all of the tense faces.

"There's something I wanted to say before you went. There are only eight of you, against... everything. But look at this world, and the world we belong in, look at the difference. All of this is because one man died. One man, and not a man who's a king or a great Battlemage or a dragon in human form, just a decent man from High Rock with the heart of a hero. Heroes are important. Don't forget that.

"Now: I won't be able to fight with you, but I won't ever be far. If you need to know something, I can carry your words to the General and Master Solin, and I can carry messages from here."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:45 PM

"Well," said Merey, looking at all of them in the firelight, "Good [censored] luck to all you [censored]."

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 11:45 PM

Falco awoke, "Time to go already? You really do enjoy depriving myself of sleep don't you?" Falco exited the tavern and came back within 30 seconds, his cloak wrapped around him. He spoke to Cyndarius, "I'm sorry but could you spare a man or two tomorrow. Thre is an azurite corpse of an old argonian woman out there. Could you find it in your heart to give her a proper burial?"

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:46 PM

"Before head off, my friends...", Nalion begun, raising his voice after Tris had spoken. "I think you are to deliver a package."
Nalion pulled back his cloak and unstrung his leather case. He had emptied it of the parchments he usually carried in it and it contained just one item. A gold-inlaid book of just two crystal pages, carefully wrapped in clean cloth.

"Take this to Allerleirauh and Solin as safely and as fast as possible. All that was, all that is and all that will be rests now on your shoulders. Come through for us!", Nalion nodded and handed the case to Loranna. "It's now or never. Take my blessings with you. Now go."

The mage stepped back, then nodded to Arynel.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 21 2005, 05:46 PM)

Loranna accepts the book, bracing herself for the flood of memories she remembers from the last time, though this time, when she touches the book, she experiences nothing.

"My love to you all ..." she says, tears in her eyes as she slips the book into her robe.

She looks to Arynel.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 11:51 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 05:48 PM)

Loranna accepts the book, bracing herself for the flood of memories she remembers from the last time. "My love to you all ..." she says, tears in her eyes as she slips the book into her robe.

She looks to Arynel.

Shaka looked at Anya with love. "My Lady," he said.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 11:52 PM

Goranthir’s tears felt like ice on his face as he ran westward. The guar were too slow. There was nothing here that would move faster than he could on his feet, at least nothing that answered his summons.

“It’s happening now, and I’m not going to be there,” he hissed angrily to himself. What made him angrier still: the knowledge that if he had to do it again, he would still leave to make sure that Tris and Barenziah were all right. The good of the few over the good of the many. Real smart, kid.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 11:52 PM

Arynel stepped forward and drew from his cloak a sword, then addressed the others.

“This blade was forged twice, it was made and then broken, and likewise made anew,” the Breton began. “It was made first by myself, a model of the wheel, and by that image also a tower. After being broken the shards were used on Hogithum and each lay then dormant until I gathered them up to have the sword remade, not by my own hand, but by the first Emperor of the modern age, Tiber Septim. By his own hand was this sword crafted, in accordance to his own dream, the dream of an empire. It becomes now an image of the world structure, solid in a place where there is no longer any sure foundation. It shall be the bridge of heroes, as it was a hero who made it, and along its length only heroes dare go.”

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 03:51 PM)

Shaka looked at Anya with love. "My Lady," he said.

Anya finished strapping her armor on, hesitating over her three scars along her shoulder. She looked at him and smiled back. Thinking quickly, she pulled off the Akavari amulet she owned and threw it at him. She mouthed the words 'I love you.' to him.

Posted by: Tri Yesterday, 11:55 PM

A lump in her throat, Diamond looked around at the people surrounding her, feeling a sudden attachment to these heroes who she had known only for a few weeks.

Shai muttered something towards Diamond, and she agreed. Shai threw herself at Teleran and hugged him, leaving him with a small peck on the cheek before standing behind Loranna.

Marein's old Daedric Dagger, which had seen him through Gemin, the Dawn and through months of experiments without breaking, was strapped on his side. Diamond was bringing a simple brush, though she didn't know the purpose it would serve.

Shai had brought nothing.

The three of them together had the crown that was so much a part of their stories.

Posted by: Moonblink Yesterday, 11:56 PM

Ahjaar hugged Luxi tightly.

"I love you."
"I love you too, mom"

Luxi put her hand on Shamakand.
"Never take that off. It will protect you."
"I wont"

They hugged again, the Luxi went over to the group..

Posted by: Aki Today, 12:00 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 05:52 PM)

Reichi nodded. His armor was still in shreds, but he didn't bother getting a new set. It wouldn't come with him. Likely only Bloodfang, or the Dagger Of Senses and maybe his ring would come."So we're traveling on a Sword's blade," he muttered. "Grand."

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:00 AM

Herwyn stood quite still, only nodding a last little nod to Tris.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:02 AM

QUOTE(Aki @ Aug 21 2005, 06:00 PM)

"The sword that I once threw away, and which came back to show me the light," Loranna says, smiling to herself. "It's a good blade; I trust it with my heart and my life."

"Though I trust its wielder more," she adds to Reichi with a wink.

Posted by: Arynel Today, 12:03 AM

Arynel swung his sword as if to strike the sky and as if suddenly solid the sky struck back and there was a flash like fire. Again Arynel swung his sword as if to strike the sky and as if suddenly solid the sky struck back and there was a sound like a chorus of marching dead. Again Arynel swung his sword as if to strike the sky and as if suddenly solid the sky became struck and the sword held, as if embedded in flesh, for this was the arena, where peace was forged on an anvil of fire and blood.

The sword became an archway ascending the heavens, thin as a knife and edged likewise – as a razor, for to walk this path was to forego all hope. At the first, where the end touched against the ground, there arose eight fiery swords, spinning about every which way. Beyond that entrance gate the length of the road was shrouded by swirling shadow, fingers of icy death reaching out to drag whoever dared travel along this way into destruction.

The Breton bowed, and stepped aside.

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:06 AM

Herwyn Brand stepped forward without hesitation, placed one foot on the infinitely thin bridge, into the whirling swords, smiled, and was instantly cut to pieces.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:10 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 21 2005, 06:03 PM)

""Come to me like an arrow shot from a string... you will find your guide in the sphere of Dibella. Be kind to all you meet and you may receive blessings; be wary, and above all, do not step off the path." Loranna quotes, even as Herwyn as sliced to pieces in front of her.

She lets out a deep breath, then nods, and steps forward, to follow in his footsteps. And in less time than it takes to tell, she was cut into pieces.

Posted by: Aki Today, 12:12 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 06:06 PM)

Herwyn Brand stepped forward without hesitation, placed one foot on the infinitely thin bridge, into the whirling swords, smiled, and was instantly cut to pieces.

"Woah...thats...less than comforting..." Reichi said, and watched Loranna get diced shortly after. He took a deep breath, and running headlong into the swords. He took was promptly cut into pieces..

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:12 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 06:06 PM)

Herwyn Brand stepped forward without hesitation, placed one foot on the infinitely thin bridge, into the whirling swords, smiled, and was instantly cut to pieces.

Luxi began to jump up and down exictedly.

"ME NEXT! ME NEXT!"

NOTE: This was JUST a joke LMAO.

She didnt really say that.
Real post coming up.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:13 AM

Slyvos stopped in front of the bridge, his eyes flickering between their baleful green glow and their normal cat-like color.

'you ready?' {don't get used to my help here}

He stepped onto the the bridge, and was cut asunder.

Posted by: Tri Today, 12:15 AM

Marein, ever dramatic, walked up towards the bridge with the hint of a swagger, turned to salute the others, and entered.

"That's about it then, folks, until next time." He winked, took a step back, and felt the swords cut them all apart.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:15 AM

Isidor grinned, muttered something under his breath, then tripped into the swords, and was cut to pieces.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:19 AM

Luxi hesitated.
She looked around, clearly afraid to step in.

With a deep breath, she walked in and was diced up by the blades.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:22 AM

Anya stared nervously, wishing she had gone first. She gingerly stuck one hand into the bridge, and gave a sharp cry as she was sucked in after the rest

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:22 AM

Shaka closed his eyes, the amulet cutting into his palm, as he watched Anya and the others shredded by the mystic blades. This has to be part of the plan, has to, he told himself.

He opened his eyes to see the horrified Ahjaar and the others.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:25 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 05:22 PM)

"It's okay, that's what's supposed to happen," Tris said. "Mine looks a little better but feels a little worse."

Tris turned to Arynel. "See you at the end of the rainbow, Arynel."

At first it didn't look like anything; almost before it could be described, it was over. Tris threw back his arms, cried a string of power, and dissolved into nothing.

Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:26 AM

Nalion flinched every time one of his companions stepped into the blades. Knowing who Arynel was and confirmed by notions of Allerleirauh's letters, he had expected something like that though. However, actually seeing it was a whole different story.

Nalion began to mutter to himself, staring at the gate.
"Remember, you all are heroes, yet you are more, you are a team, are friends and companions. With the book, you know each other better than you would. You know your weaknesses and your strengths. The weakness of one is the strength of the other. Combine them and there will be no weakness anymore.", Nalion said with a low voice, a tear in his eye and his voice slightly wavering. "I do not wish you luck, for I know in my heart that you will succeed."

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:27 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 06:25 PM)

Ahjaar let out her breath.

"That... looked... painful..."

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:30 AM

Merey shook his head. "No way in [censored] I'M cleaning that up."

Cyndarius ignored him, as usual. "Our prayers go with them.

"Merey, give the command to break camp and withdraw."

"Sir?" Merey said, confused.

"We're going to Cyrodiil, to retake the Capitol."

Merey showed his entire mouthful of yellow teeth. "Yes Sir!" he said, running out into the snow.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:33 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 06:30 PM)

"We're going to Cyrodiil, to retake the Capitol."

Merey showed his entire mouthful of yellow teeth. "Yes Sir!" he said, running out into the snow.

Shaka shouldered the Spear. "Sounds good to me, General. Do you think the Empire knows just how serious the situation is? I hope they're not saying Vvardenfell is a backwater that's been taken over by daedra worshippers. The Winged Twilights will tear out their throats before they know it . . . ."

Posted by: Nalion Today, 12:39 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 22 2005, 12:27 AM)

Ahjaar let out her breath.

"That... looked... painful..."

"I don't know Ahjaar. It's important though that we stay alive until they succeed. We will know when they have done it.", Nalion replied, trying to bring confidence into his voice.

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 12:30 AM)

"It seems then that when you and your legion are gone, Ald Raathim might not be the safest place to stay, Cyndarius. Might I offer my help? It's been some time that I have visited the Imperial City.", Nalion asked, grabbing his staff and the Dagger of Senses that Loranna had returned to him some time ago.

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:39 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 04:33 PM)

Cyndarius looked very serious.

"I think they understand the seriousness, Shaka.

"According to reports, the Capitol fell two days ago."

"And, your help is always welcome, Nalion. Always.

"I suggest," Cyndarius said, a bit louder, "that you all accompany me. Nalion's right, we need to stay alive until this is over, and together we're safer than apart."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 12:42 AM

Before them stretched the sword bridge, fine as a razor's edge, as far as the eye could see.

To one side, mists. To the other, a mountain.

Up the side of the mountain coiled something golden, something shining, something that didn't seem to be made out of stone. The dragon's head was far above them, lost in the clouds; the tail dropped beneath the level of what they could see, into an endless misty gorge.

The landscape hummed, like a heartbeat.

The land closest to the bridge was deceptively ordinary, rough barren ground. Things moved on it, dragon-like beasts, winged, but larger than elephants. Wyverns, and drakes, and lesser dragons... in all directions they wandered, seemingly intent on their own business.

You could see a long way, from here.

Posted by: Moonblink Today, 12:46 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 06:42 PM)

"Dra-.. dra-.. Dragons!"

Luxi was stunned. She watched in awe.

"Those are Dragons!" She said again.

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:46 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 04:42 PM)

"I really wouldn't have thought that would hurt," said Herwyn, "but it did.

"Well, our path seems obvious."

Putting his hands in his pockets, he stepped forward along the sword bridge.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 12:48 AM

QUOTE(Moonblink @ Aug 21 2005, 06:46 PM)

"Dra-.. dra-.. Dragons!"

Luxi was stunned. She watched in awe.

"Those are Dragons!" She said again.

"They are," Loranna agrees, hugging herself and groaning a bit; by Dibella, but that was, if at all possible, even more painful than the feeling of being crushed in her Azura dreams. She was surprised she could feel other than pain, right now.

But, there was a task to do, and so she straightens, looking around. " ... We were told to stay to the path," she says, following Herwen. "Step carefully, loves."

Posted by: Tri Today, 12:50 AM

Balance. Shai had learned balance. She had trained and worked towards balance for almost sixteen years. As long as she could remember, as long as she could walk and talk and run.

She stepped delicately onto the bridge, focused intently on the middle and nothing else. This was what training was built up for.

Diamond knew she would paint this someday.

If she was alive.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:50 AM

"[censored]. That hurt. Next time we do this, we do it drunk." Isidor followed Loranna and Herwyn, stepping carefully. He was shocked by the Dragons, but didn't say anything.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:51 AM

Anya winced as she entered, her face showing the immense pain. It felt the same as when she was just fighting to regain control of her own mind against her sister.

Anya shared Luxi's awe with the mythical beasts that passed. She offered a moment to look at them before turning back to the path.

Shrugging at Herwyn's remark, she continued to walk, following him. She readied her spear, wary of suprises. This isn't what Allania showed me...

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:51 AM

Back in the Drunken Guar, Shaka was quiet as he weighed Cyndarius' words. This alternate world was in more trouble than they had dreamed.

"I want to help transport the wounded as well," he said. "I don't think we should leave anyone behind."

"How will we get out of Ald Raathim? I've heard our ships have been destroyed or captured."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 12:51 AM

Slyvos shakes his head a bit, his tail twitching painfully.

'okay, that hurt.' {oh shut up}

He looked ahead, and grinned at the dragons.

'be careful...'

Posted by: Aki Today, 12:52 AM

Reichi stopped for a moment to gaze in awe at the scenary before carefully following the others. Luckily, as a former Assassin he had pretty good balance.

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 12:56 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 04:51 PM)

"Shaka," Cyndarius said, his features like a golden mask in the light of the fire, "I've never left a man behind. We aren't going to start now."

His expression softened a bit.

"We're going overland, through Skyrim. We'll meet with the 95th, they should be in Rift Pass by now, and head South from there."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:02 AM

Tris appeared beside the group. He wasn't standing on the bridge, but then again, he wasn't standing on the ground either. He was floating. And he looked a little different, although it was difficult at first to say how. The scar on his face was gone, for one thing; and he looked cleaner than any of the crowd at Ald Raathim had been for days, for another thing.

"Everyone made it," he said. "I'll go and tell the General you're on your way."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:07 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:02 PM)

Loranna's eyes were still somewhat dazzled by the sheer spectacle of the dragons around them; never would she have hoped to see even one dragon, let alone so many at once ...

"Thank you Tris," she says, bringing her attention back to the path. "This ... this place ..." She couldn't quite find the words.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:10 AM

Slyvos steps forward a bit, looking around.

'if you look close enough... you'll see something you'd never even dreamed of.'

he sees the dragons, not really blinking much.

'and, we've seen daedra princes, liches, talking pieces of pork... a dragon isn't THAT impressive.'

Posted by: Belwar Today, 01:12 AM

Dane Rubyn, the 37 year old legionnaire, stared into the mist, his mind still swirling in confusion. He still had no idea what had happened to him, and what the hell was going on in general. The snow, the Azurites, nothing was making any sense. To him, at least. Everybody else had shown no signs of confusion in the least. The only emotion shown was sorrow and shock for their lost General, General Klemenis. Perhaps he would find answers at Ald Raathim, perhaps not. He only hoped that something or somebody would end up making everything clear.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:13 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 07:10 PM)

"A dragon, yes," Loranna says to Slyvos. "A whole sky full of them though? And please don't remind me of the talking piece of pork; I actually felt slightly sorry for him when he got eaten. Not that I was in the clearest frame of mind then ..."

She stops, shaking her head. "What is it you see, dear?" she asks.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 01:15 AM

He closes his eyes.

'something... it's hard to describe, this place just does something I can't explain.'

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 21 2005, 06:10 PM)

"This isn't really the sphere of Akatosh," Tris said. "This is just 'the sphere of Akatosh as seen from Arynel's sword bridge.' My view is a little different from yours, but I still don't get much. I'll be back. Nine speed you all."

And Tris was gone again.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:20 AM

As Isidor walked foward, he wobbled a bit, and he put his foot down on the ground. "Oops?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:24 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 06:20 PM)

As Isidor walked foward, he wobbled a bit, and he put his foot down on the ground. "Oops?"

The ground wasn't what Isidor expected. It was harder than the steel and sharper than the sword; it made him feel as if he were made of dust or paste. His foot felt as if he had simultaneously smashed the sole with a hammer and set it on fire.

Two dragons nearby were playing with a ball. One of them would knock it to the other with a massive wedge-shaped head, and the other would rear back on his hindquarters and bat it back. Now they came galloping towards the sword bridge like a pair of oversized puppies - oversized puppies with wings, who breathed black smoke.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:26 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:24 PM)

"Oh [censeored]," Loranna says, hastily turning to help Isidor back onto the bridge - while not falling off, herself.

"Move fast?" she asks the party.

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:26 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 05:24 PM)

Herwyn looked up, and slowly took his hands out of his pockets.

"That looks bad," he said, calmly.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:27 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:24 PM)

"Uh-oh." Isidor stands up straight on the bridge, with Loranna's help. "[censored]. Flight or fight?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:29 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 07:27 PM)

"Uh-oh." Isidor stands up straight on the bridge, with Loranna's help. "[censored]. Flight or fight?"

"We've enough fighting waiting for us at the end of this journey," Loranna says, wondering at Herwyn's calmness. "I vote we run ..."

Then, she notes how fast the dragons are approaching, and the path before them, and says " ... Um, maybe not ... diplomacy then?"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:30 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 07:29 PM)

"Diplomacy? They're dragons. And Goranthir isn't here." Isidor looked to Anya. "Is this your field of expertise?"

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:31 AM

"What about the poor man's foot?" said Herwyn.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:32 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 06:30 PM)

"Diplomacy? They're dragons. And Goranthir isn't here." Isidor looked to Anya. "Is this your field of expertise?"

The two dragons jolted to a halt beside the sword bridge. They were a lovely color; dusky rusty golden brown.

"Are you mortal?" one of them asked Isidor.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:34 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 07:31 PM)

"What about the poor man's foot?" said Herwyn.

"Yeah, this is pretty damn painful."

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:32 PM)

The two dragons jolted to a halt beside the sword bridge. They were a lovely color; dusky rusty golden brown.

"Are you mortal?" one of them asked Isidor.

"Yes, I am."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 01:37 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 07:34 PM)

"Yeah, this is pretty damn painful."
"Yes, I am."

Loranna bows lightly to the dragons, about to heal Isidor when she realizes these dragons may not take kindly to spells being used in their presence.

"May I heal my friend, noble dragons?" she asks respectfully. "His foot is hurt."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:40 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 06:37 PM)

The dragon who had not spoken tilted his head and looked at Loranna sideways.

The one who had spoken said,

"By what authority do you seek to cross the realm of Akatosh? Because of you, our ball has touched the ground."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:45 AM

Anya stared at the majestic creatures, dumbfounded. She thanked the nines she couldn't talk, because she would have muttered instead of thinking You're upset over a ball?

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:40 PM)

"To fix what is broken." Isidor said simply.

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 01:52 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 21 2005, 05:45 PM)

Anya stared at the majestic creatures, dumbfounded. She thanked the nines she couldn't talk, because she would have muttered instead of thinking You're upset over a ball?

"My Cohort is ready and waiting, General," the squat sergeant said to Cyndarius as he inspected the assembling baggage train.

"Good work Serg..." Cyndarius's voice trailed off as he watched the sergeant's face go wide-eyed with horror.

Following the terrified man's eyes, Cyndarius turned toward the dark sky.

Above him, the heavens were scarred by a line of fire as a what was once a harmless asteroid plummeted toward the distant sea.

"Make a [censored] wish," said Merey dryly.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:58 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 06:46 PM)

"To fix what is broken." Isidor said simply.

"How can a mortal do that? You cannot even lift our ball," the dragon said.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:00 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:58 PM)

"How can a mortal do that? You cannot even lift our ball," the dragon said.

"Not one mortal. Eight. And," He said, with his usual arrogance "how do you know we couldn't lift your ball?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:01 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 08:00 PM)

"Not one mortal. Eight. And," He said, with his usual arrogance "how do you know we couldn't lift your ball?"

Loranna turns and looks at Isidor, her expression conveying her thoughts eloquently.

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:02 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 07:52 PM)

Above him, the heavens were scarred by a line of fire as a what was once a harmless asteroid plummeted toward the distant sea.

"Make a [censored] wish," said Merey dryly.

Shaka said to Cyndarius, "I guess that's distant enough that it might drown a horde of Azurites, but not us, anyway. Should we break out the Water Breath potions, just in case?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:07 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 21 2005, 12:08 AM)

The officer approached the figure, it was dark, and hard to tell much about his face. What was obvious was that he was an argonian wearing netch leather and a cloak. Good evening, "My name is Hulayn. Might I ask what port that I am in is called?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:07 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 07:00 PM)

"Not one mortal. Eight. And," He said, with his usual arrogance "how do you know we couldn't lift your ball?"

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 07:01 PM)

Loranna turns and looks at Isidor, her expression conveying her thoughts eloquently.

"Come and lift our ball then, Eight Mortals," the Dragon said. "And we will let you pass."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 08:07 PM)

"Come and lift our ball then, Eight Mortals," the Dragon said. "And we will let you pass."

Isidor looked to the others. "That shouldn't be too hard right?"

"Right?"

Posted by: Nalion Today, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 22 2005, 01:52 AM)

Nalion watched the flaming trail the shooting star drew across the sky. As it flew out of view, he closed his eyes and muttered just a few words, inaudible to others around him.

After a minute, he opened his eyes again.
"We'll better prepare our departure, too. No need to stay here longer than necessary.", he told the remaining companions. "Cyrodiil is still far. And it is still in need."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:09 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 06:08 PM)

Isidor looked to the others. "That shouldn't be too hard right?"
"Right?"

Anya just frowned angrily and shrugged.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:09 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 08:07 PM)

"Come and lift our ball then, Eight Mortals," the Dragon said. "And we will let you pass."

Loranna opens her mouth to say something to Isidor ...

Wait ... she thinks to herself.

" ... As you wish, noble dragons," she says, bowing again. She turns to Isidor and casts a heal spell to repair his wounded foot.

" ... Everyone, ready?" she asks.

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:11 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 06:09 PM)

"No," said Herwyn, quietly.

"Don't step off the bridge."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:16 AM

'wait... who is to say this ball is physical?'

He raised an eyebrow.

Posted by: Tri Today, 02:16 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 04:11 PM)

"No," said Herwyn, quietly.

"Don't step off the bridge."

"Magic?" asked Diamond slowly. "Fortify intelligence on all of us, and then a collective Levitate. Herwyn's right of course, we can't step off the bridge. We'll do it together from here: a team, as we trained."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:17 AM

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

"No," said Herwyn, quietly.

"Don't step off the bridge."

Isidor nodded to Diamond. "That sounds like the right thing to do."

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:18 AM

"Come to me like an arrow shot from a string... you will find your guide in the sphere of Dibella. Be kind to all you meet and you may receive blessings; be wary, and above all, do not step off the path.", Said Herwyn.

"Two rules. Two of them already broken."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:19 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 21 2005, 08:17 PM)

"We'd need levitate spells for that, right? So, anyone know levitate?"

"I know levitate, yes," Loranna says. "Though mine's more touch someone to grant them levitation - but I also know telekenesis, as I suspect several of us do."

"We could cast our spells together, to lift the ball; I can strengthen our wills and minds to better focus our magic."

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 08:18 PM)

"She also mentioned showing kindness on our way," Loranna says. "We were the reason the ball fell, we should try to help."

Posted by: Tri Today, 02:20 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 04:19 PM)

"Yes, you're right of course," said Diamond, "Telekinesis, but for those less magically inclined among us, a booster spell?"

Posted by: JustinSane Today, 02:25 AM

Fernando appeared next to Cyndarius, shimmering as the invisibility dropped. His face, his body, sagged. They were pulled by the weight of fatigue beyond tiredness and deeper than restore fatigue could renew. "Streams of Oblivion! How many of these cursed Azurites are there? I decided to go invisible and pick off stragglers and weak enemies, since even the weakest summon twilights. Do you know how many "stragglers" I've picked off? Dozens! Dozens! and they never seem to grow fewer in number. Alright, so what'd I miss?"

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:28 AM

QUOTE(JustinSane @ Aug 21 2005, 08:25 PM)

"It's futile to try to kill them all here, Fernando. We're pulling out with the Legion, heading for the capital. The Eight have chosen themselves and are already travelling through the spheres."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:28 AM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 08:20 PM)

"Yes, you're right of course," said Diamond, "Telekinesis, but for those less magically inclined among us, a booster spell?"

Loranna nods to Diamond, and for the next moment outlines her plan to everyone. Those who could cast telekenesis would cast it together, fortified by one of Loranna's custom Mageweal spells to enhance the strength of their minds and willpowers.

It does not take long to fortify the party; on Loranna's mark, the Eight cast their spells, reaching out with magicka to try and lift the golden ball.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:30 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 21 2005, 04:28 PM)

"It's futile to try to kill them all here, Fernando. We're pulling out with the Legion, heading for the capital. The Eight have chosen themselves and are already travelling through the spheres."

Falco popped up next to the two, "Well shouldn't we be getting the hell outta here? I'm eager to get back to my home town and gut some azurites."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:31 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 07:28 PM)

It was difficult to tell, from the bridge, what the ball was made of. It looked like solid gold. As big around as a large man's arms would stretch, or maybe a little bigger.

The company on the bridge focused all their magic on the ball.

It did not stir.

Not even a little bit.

Posted by: JustinSane Today, 02:32 AM

"Very good then!" Fernando smiled, his customary jovial nature coming through again. "I just need to retrieve my chest from the tavern." In the purple haze of recall, he was gone. Moments later he walked back up, a medium-large chest levitating next to him, tethered by what looked like a leash. "It'd be ever so cumbersome without the enchantment. Besides, the chest has character. I've named him Spot. Spot's my friend. Ho-Hah!"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:36 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 07:31 PM)

"Is that your best effort, mortals?" the dragon asked.

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:37 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 06:31 PM)

It started as an escaped snicker, but quickly grew into a full-fledged fit of laughter that threatened to knock Herwyn off of the bridge.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:44 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 21 2005, 08:37 PM)

It started as an escaped snicker, but quickly grew into a full-fledged fit of laughter that threatened to knock Herwyn off of the bridge.

Loranna's expression shows dismay, which turns quickly to worry as Herwyn guffaws.

"Battlemage, calm thyself," she says, weaving a small calm spell into the words as she reaches over to steady Herwyn. "Remember it's painful to lose one's footing."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Today, 02:46 AM

Slyvos thought for a moment...

'if magic cannot lift it... hmm...' {not tellin}

Posted by: Rhedd Today, 02:46 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 21 2005, 06:44 PM)

Tears were in Herwyn's eyes when he spoke, "If the bridge were so thin that it cut our feet with each step, I would still prefer it to none. My footing is sound, dear Lady."

Posted by: Tri Today, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 21 2005, 04:36 PM)

"Is that your best effort, mortals?" the dragon asked.

Diamond did her best to kneel before the dragons without falling off the bridge; the result was a half-twisting kneel position, but the message seemed straightforward.

"That may well be our best effort, noble Dragons. I apologize on behalf of my companion, here...he is foolish by birth, and had no intention of causing your ball to drop. He is very sorry...

"Your Majesties, honorable Dragon beings, inhabitants of this noble sphere," she said, laying it on a bit thick in her nervousness but still drawing on her past, "We are here to do nothing but rectify that which has been wronged...other mortals - " she left out the part about Tris being a friend of theirs " - have tampered with things not their own, and damage has been done. We seek only to prevent further damage from happening, lest Nirn and all spheres be affected, even terminally. Surely, Your Majesties, you wish for the spheres to remain intact?

The passion returned to her voice. "The quest we have embarked upon is one upon which much is resting. This path, this bridge, has been laid out for us, and we feel we must follow it for the sake of all mortals, living and dead, and indeed nonmortals too. If you allow us to continue on our way, it will be for all of our benefits."

She allowed her voice to quiver. "Please. I - we - beseech you..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:55 AM

QUOTE(Tri @ Aug 21 2005, 07:47 PM)

"A courteous reply, at last.

"What has fallen cannot unfall, silly mortal creatures," the Dragon said.

"Not even we can lift our ball now that it has fallen.

"The winged ones from the realm of Kynareth tell us the sky is broken. If you are to fix it, you will need help."

The other dragon - perhaps they were mates, for one seemed smaller and more graceful than the other - rolled the golden ball towards the bridge with its snout.

"Your armor is torn, wolfling. Take this instead."

He was speaking to Reichi. The golden ball melted, and ran into a new form; golden armor, light, and beautifully wrought.

Posted by: Salamandar Today, 02:55 AM

Locking this (200 post limit) .... please start a new thread, 'k?

Take care,
Salamandar