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Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 04:13 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 recently 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 were fighting 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 controlled.

The Eight - Loranna, Herwyn Brand, Shaka, Anya, Isidor, Reichi, Goranthir, and Slyvos - have managed to pass through the spheres, overcome the Source of All Sorrow, and now wait in True Solunastra, resting from their labors while Solin and Arynel work to fix the world.

Meanwhile, Cyndarius, the 103rd Legion, and those who did not go with the Eight battle in the Imperial City - with the world alternating between what it ought to be and the Azurite reality. When last they were seen, they had just reached the palace ...

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

Addendum:

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 05:49 AM)

And So ... Everyone Has Returned To Ald Raathim, To Celebrate The Continued Existance Of The World

Those who do NOT think they are back in Ald Raathim shall be used as test dummies for Loranna's latest Absorb Ungodly Amounts of Attribue Points Spells and have snowballs thrown at them.

Loranna

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:16 AM

Goranthir is one of the Eight, a 16-year-old Dunmer again, having a snowball fight in True Solunastra.

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 29 2005, 10:07 PM)

Anya covered her face, and yelled out, "Hey no fair, I'm outnumbered!" That's when two more snowballs were tossed at them from behind. She just laughed as Lotus started to pelt them, and threw some of her own.

Goranthir cursed, and threw snowballs back at Lotus. Marksmanship had never been his strong suit.

"Do you know why Summerset never invaded Skyrim?" he yelled, laughing. "It's not because you Nords are tough. It's because it's too bloody cold! Who wants it?!"

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 04:19 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 10:16 PM)

Goranthir is one of the Eight, a 16-year-old Dunmer again, having a snowball fight in True Solunastra.
Goranthir cursed, and threw snowballs back at Lotus. Marksmanship had never been his strong suit.

"Do you know why Summerset never invaded Skyrim?" he yelled, laughing. "It's not because you Nords are tough. It's because it's too bloody cold! Who wants it?!"

"Summerset couldn't take Skyrim in their wildest dreams, my little friend." Isidor winked an tossed a snow ball at Goranthir's neck.

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:23 AM

Summary for Nalion
The Imperial Palace Grounds, Cyrodiil

Nalion, a male Breton mage had fought a terrifying battle at the side of Cyndarius and his 103rd Imperial Legion. The Imperial City lay in ruins - and at the same time not. Reality was shifting, from the bright world Nalion knew to the dire battleground of Tamriel where armies fought against the dark tide that were the Azurites.

Nalions thoughts were divided, he thought about the Eight who were wandering across the spheres, about an Emperor in danger and a beautiful woman sleeping in a house with no doors.

The mage is about to enter the Imperial Palace, just one step behind Cyndarius.

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:23 AM

OOC: Sorry for the quick exit, and being away for three grueling days (without internet), but my computer crashed. And now you know the truth.

Summary: Raithen is (I guess) battling it out in the Imperial city with the Azurites. He's with the 103'd legion.

Posted by: Teleran Yesterday, 04:26 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 28 2005, 09:36 PM)

Nalion glided from Forsa's saddle besides Cyndarius.
"Let's do what we came here for.", he said and nodded, stepping into the palace.

Teleran followed Nalion, making sure that all his weapons were properly sheathed and secured. It wouldn’t do to meet the Emperor with blades drawn as if for attack.

He halted briefly, shaking his head, “Why do I get the feeling that the Eight are having a much better time with the snow than we are?”

Posted by: Aki Yesterday, 04:27 AM

OOC Summary

Reichi, one of the Eight, has asssisted the others in defeating the 'Source Of All Sorrow' on the plains of Conflict, and is now in True Solunstra with the group, having a snowball fight. Oh, and due to the nature of Solunastra, everyone's in their true forms, so Reichi resembles a Werewolf, again.
---

Reichi tossed several snowballs at Isidor while he was focused on Goranthir.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 04:28 AM

Summary: Anya, a Bosmer Rogue, is with the Eight. She's as her true self, a 15 year old girl. She's innocent, shy, emontional, and empathetic.

IC: Anya plopped back onto the snow. She waved her arms and legs about, making snow angels. She closed her eyes and soaked in the enjoyment, when a snowball hit her in the face. She wiped it off and stared at Lotus, who was just smiling his slack-jawed smile. "Traitor! Goranthir, did you say anything to him?"

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:34 AM

QUOTE(Teleran @ Aug 30 2005, 04:26 AM)

Nalion halted and turned to Teleran.
"It's probably because if they have snow, it would probably be white and not blood red, Teleran."
The mage looked at the floor, slippery with blood and clean as white marble, then touched his stomach.
"This has to end. We do our job, they do theirs. I hope they get the book safely across the spheres.", Nalion said and frowned.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 04:42 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 29 2005, 10:28 PM)

IC:[/b] Anya plopped back onto the snow. She waved her arms and legs about, making snow angels. She closed her eyes and soaked in the enjoyment, when a snowball hit her in the face. She wiped it off and stared at Lotus, who was just smiling his slack-jawed smile. "Traitor! Goranthir, did you say anything to him?"

Goranthir chirped to Lotus, and said, "No, he just decided that after weeks of being your target practice, turnabout was fair play."

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 04:46 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 29 2005, 10:34 PM)

"Ah, nothing to worry about," said Raithen, coming up behind them. "If they succeed, then we will come out victorious. If they fail, well, then we all die a horrible, horrible death." He had a mysterious kind of expression on his face. "It's completly out of our control, so there is nothing for us to do other then to succeed here."

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 04:51 AM

QUOTE(raithen @ Aug 30 2005, 04:46 AM)

Nalion frowned at Raithen.
"It's not that easy. If the Emperor dies here, nothing what the Eight can do will help. We have a purpose here, and not a trivial one.", the mage answered, watching the battle raging on with wary eyes. "With these ghosts around, things have become harder. much harder."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 04:58 AM

Summary: slyvos is pretty much having a snowball fight with the other 8, hiding behind a snow fort with Loranna.

He threw another snowball, only for one to hit him right square in the face.

'gah, cold... oh wait, nvm.'

Posted by: Argonians rule Yesterday, 04:59 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 29 2005, 06:51 PM)

Nalion frowned at Raithen.
"It's not that easy. If the Emperor dies here, nothing what the Eight can do will help. We have a purpose here, and not a trivial one.", the mage answered.

Summary:

Falco Redflash, male argonian rogue, is currently with Nalion outside the palace. He is holding an enchanted saber he plucked from a dead azurite. His own is sheathed. Falco has suffered a grievous and painful wound that has taken his eye out. His face looking grotesque, with the empty socket and badly bleeding flesh.

IC: "So Nalion where's the [censored] emperor? Lets haul his [censored] outta here and escape! I'm not losing another eye over him!"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:01 AM

QUOTE(Dagoth Lich @ Aug 29 2005, 10:58 PM)

Loranna laughs at Slyvos. "What's wrong with cold?" she asks, wiping his face off. "This is perfect snowball snow, after all."

"Anya, hello!" Loranna calls out with a snowball of greeting. "Have a gift!"

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 11:01 PM)

"There was a fireplace somewhere," Goranthir laughed, crawling on his belly towards the bridge. "I know I saw it ..."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 05:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 29 2005, 09:01 PM)

"Hey!" She rolled up and wiped off the snow, "I couldn't possibly accept that gift from you, let me return it!" She tossed a snowball back, with a few more gifts of her own.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 05:18 AM

Slyvos laughed a bit, dropping a bit of snow in Loranna's hair before throwing another snowball, this one at Anya.

'couldn't resist!'

Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 05:27 AM

OOC Summary:

Solin, a tight-lipped Dunmeri mage of some talent was waiting for the eight to arrive at Solunastra, upon their entrance he and the Breton Traveller, Arynel, made preperation to crack a cockatrice's egg that was gifted to Solin in High Rock. He is currently making his way to the snowy lands in Solunastra to announce to the others that the preparation for the egg cracking ceremony is finished.

***

Solin surveyed the snowball fight a moment before summoning a blast that caused a mound of snow to errupt thirty feet into the air and shower the engaged combatants with small projectiles.

"Greetings," he said while motioning back to the gardens of Solunastra. "Our preparations are complete."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:30 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 11:27 PM)

***

Loranna wipes snow from her hair and says "Hi Solin; you win." She grins, gets up and holds a hand out to Slyvos.

"Let's make haste, then," she says, muttering to Slyvos "Mages and snowball fights ..."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 05:30 AM

Summary: Shaka, an Argonian battlemage in his true form of Ra'Gada, has finished wading on the shore and is walking back to the gardens of Solunastra.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 05:34 AM

Herwyn Brand could hear the laughter of the others echoing over the hilltop. The sound of it brought a smile to his face. It reminded him of when he was a just a boy. It sounded like they were having a fine time, but still, there was the matter of just where this little brook ended. Herwyn was intent on finding out.

After many wonderful twists and turns, the happy, bubbling stream emerged from the golden ceiling of the forest and tumbled off down an equally golden hill. At the bottom lay the long, neat, purple and green rows of a vineyard.

"Perfect," said Herwyn to himself.

Running down the hill, he passed the little clay-roofed winery and waded in between the grape vines, each carefully tied to little wooden stands and heavy with black and green clusters.

Carefully he examined a bunch of black, glossy grapes, tasting one and weighing the heavy weight of the others in his hand.

"Just perfect," he said again.

A long, bright yellow and black beetle alighted on his hand, crawled along his finger and into the bunch of grapes, where it began chewing away a hole in one of the flawless orbs.

Herwyn smiled. That, too, was just the way a vineyard should be.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:34 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 11:27 PM)

***

Goranthir was already at the bridge. He started to laugh at the explosion, but it seemed inappropriate ... They were about to reset the world. Hardly a laughing matter.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:39 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 10:27 PM)

***

"No laughter allowed in paradise, eh, my friend?" Allerleirauh said teasingly, crossing the bridge, now fully dressed, tying up her hair. Tris was with her.

"Good. I hear from Tris that we have no time to waste."

Tris had come, this time, straight from Nirn, not through the spheres. His boots had blood on them.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:40 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 11:39 PM)

Tris had come, this time, straight from Nirn, not through the spheres. His boots had blood on them.

"What's happened?" Goranthir asked quickly.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 05:48 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 11:39 PM)

Loranna smiles at Tris, brushing snow from her hair, but the radiant joy she exuded while playing in the snow was gone; she saw the blood on his boots.

She glances to Goranthir, the same question on the tip of her tongue. She looks back to Tris and Solin.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 05:54 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 29 2005, 10:40 PM)

"What's happened?" Goranthir asked quickly.

"It's just Cyndarius and the people with him now, protecting the Emperor against... pretty much as many Azurites as there ever were," Tris said. "No one can fall, they just come right back as ghosts and keep fighting. Arkay is gone I guess. But if the Emperor dies, it will be a different matter."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 05:58 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 11:54 PM)

Goranthir nodded. There was nothing more to say. He found himself praying to a goddess he had never heard of before yesterday.

Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 06:07 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 10:54 PM)

Solin motioned once more and turned to head back the direction he had arrived from.

He led them down a well trodden path through the forests. It was not long until the sound of crashing waves rolling against shore filled their ears. The wooden groves of the forest gave way to open grass matched by an equally open sky. As the trees departed the salty breath of the sea washed over them and then they had arrived. The egg rested in a bed of cloth and freshly trimmed shoots of growth, both silver and golden in their sheen, atop a simple yet elegant stone pillar. Beyond the pillar was naught but air. The ground dropped suddenly and far below a beach was caressed by the ocean.

Arynel stood nearby, waiting.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:13 AM

Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 30 2005, 12:07 AM)

Arynel stood nearby, waiting.

Jazbet's blind eyes saw him clearly, and he smiled. "The Dour Bard."

Kethiah, his wife, turned to him, narrowing her eyes. "What did you say? Did you see something?"

"Only victory," Jazbet smiled sadly, and turned back to his generals.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 06:17 AM

QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 29 2005, 11:07 PM)

Allerleirauh bowed to Arynel, then moved to stand near, watching, in her shining white dress.

Tris stood with his hands behind his back; he too felt like praying, but unlike Goranthir, he felt no presence here to speak to, only the great emptiness of the ocean and the breeze and the promise of a new shore someday.

"Within the egg lies everything," Allerleirauh said. "That's the great thing about eggs; nothing goes in, once the egg is formed, and yet a whole life is made within the shell. Now we crack it; exactly, one would hope, as the Argonians say."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:20 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 12:17 AM)

"How shall we do this, then," Loranna says to Allie, her eyes turning to Arynel. "What must we do?"

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:28 AM

Arynel bowed his head as the others approached, and then held out a hand, indicating towards the egg.

“Herein lies our hope, it is the mechanism to bring about the transformation of the world,” Arynel began. “And through your labors you have delivered the exacting critique, to keep the transformation at rights.”

The Breton looked towards Solin, passing a silent look of understanding, and then continued speaking, “As Allerleirauh has said, we will crack this egg, exactly. Within this egg, like any egg, is the source material for something new, in this case, a new existence. It is the source chaos from which we will forge a universe, and the book you have labored so heartily to bring here contains the information to keep our places whole, so that we do not become obsolete.”

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:29 AM

The Void

Bosriel, the pale little dark-haired girl, the Void Vampire, had no more hunger. She had no more hope with the quest for the Eidolon abandoned.

There was nothing. And nothingness turns as it always does, to rage.

She was floating between the nothingness of the Imperial Palace, looking at the Azurites and the Imperials, battling it out, and she felt nothing but contempt for all. Hatred boiled over in her.

Her telekinetic touch reached out to hurt them. They would never know why they were being ripped apart, and she did not want their blood. She only wanted their death.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:38 AM

The Wrothgarian Mountains, High Rock

The Azurites in High Rock had largely belonged to witches' covens, worshippers of the Daedra, but a surprising number had answered Azura's call. Gortwog had been alarmed to find many in Orsinium had. There was something in it that called out to the angry, the dispossessed, and there were plenty of those in his camp, he rationalized.

When they swept over his troops in a valley ambush, he knew he was in trouble. The Orc King was too much of a warrior born and bred to be paralyzed by fear: he embraced it, used its energy. But it was a doomed campaign, unless ...

The clarion call of Wayrest sounded forth and Queen Elysana's troops entered the battle. Gortwog could not help but laugh: That she-wolf has actually made good on her alliance, he thought, abandoning his plans for a strategic retreat.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 06:39 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 12:29 AM)

He had handled the insanity of a world thrown back to events that should not have been; he had been shaken but a warrior born, he had fought back against the monsters he knew should have been no more.

He had dealt with the news of his daughter racing through the heavens to save them all; he had already come to terms with her role in ending the previous madness, and quietly acknowledged she had surpassed him. His pride had been bruised but paternal pride, something he never thought he could have, had risen up and he was comforted.

He had taken the refusal of the enemy today to die and stay dead in stride; he had been enjoying the fight too much at that point to really freak out. Yet, still, his weapons ran dry of magicka, and his arms grew tired, and he was losing track of who was alive and who was a ghost, and he knew people he didn't want to see hurt were hurt, or worse.

Seeing enemy and ally alike being ripped apart by unseen hands ...

"Kyne and Mara, preserve us ..." Gram breathed ...

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:48 AM

Tel Aedrin, Morrowind

It was, of course, only a matter of time before the Azurites' siege was successful. The Telvanni sorceror whose castle it was summoned many creatures to defend them, and had more spells defensive and offensive than any other wizard Barenziah had known. But defeat was inevitable.

She took a sword from the mantle, as she heard the echo of the gate giving way below.

The Queen Mother of Morrowind would not go without a final fight, she told herself.

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 06:50 AM

Arynel made a small hand gesture and a bit of reality snapped like a rubber band that had been stretched near to the breaking point, returning vehemently to its normative form. The bridge through the spheres was pulled away, as if being drawn up out of water, the path from Nirn ascending into the cosmos was gone, and in the Breton’s hand was a sword.

Arynel raised the blade above his head, and then brought it down, striking the egg.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 06:53 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Aug 29 2005, 10:50 PM)

Herwyn watched the blade fall... There was nothing else in the universe that mattered.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 06:56 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 12:53 AM)

Herwyn watched the blade fall... There was nothing else in the universe that mattered.

Goranthir looked at the faces of his companions, and wondered that they could be so calm. So many mistakes had been made by them during their trials through the Spheres. Was it inconceivable that Solin and Arynel had also made errors in this? Was that just too horrible to contemplate?

Trust he reminded himself, from the sphere of Zenithar. Trust

The young prince took a deep breath.

Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 07:24 AM

The wheel of light whirled outward from the egg-center and held fast before the eyes of the onlookers. Its golden pulse was weak and erratic. From the nest a tendril of gold grew a head and curled itself around the egg. It caressed the smooth surface lightly. A second, silver one, appeared and did likewise.

As one they constricted.

The light faded and the wheel became grey, its pulse was all but dead. As the pressure built it shuddered and began to spin slowly about the egg.

Crack!

A fissure spread accross the surface of the egg's shell. Then it exploded, inumerable white fragments flew into the darkened distances and sparkled like faint pin pricks of light. Inside the egg was a ball of white fire blazing so bright it hurt to gaze upon directly. Atop it perched the golden coil which had grown wings and around its base and a pile of ashes the silver one was curled.

Solin laid open the Mythopoeic Tome before him, it hung suspended by an unseen force in the air. With his eyes closed, the apprentice laid his hands on its strange pages and began reciting. The words were impossible, unique, and unspeakable.

The wheel picked up speed.

With each full revolution a spoke flashed a briliant gold until the original radience had been restored and surpassed.

The words Solin spoke took on a life of their own. They lept from his mouth dissolving from the book under his hands, colored with the sound of silver, and flew into the fire.

At the heart of the flame somethign sprouted. A tree grew. Its silver roots crushed the stone pillar beneath it and branches with golden leaves spread out above. Together they turned back on one another, interweaving, forming a perfect shining sphere.

It hung for a moment, spinning in the air, before recceding back to the size of egg. Then it imploded. The blast of wind swept over the rustling the leaves of every tree, the petals of every plant, and the pennants of every tower.

And then all was silent.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 07:33 AM

Tamriel:

Cyndarius stood, staring up at a blue vaulted ceiling unmarred by smoke... white walls umarred by blood.

In his right hand he held a sword, clean and unchipped. The old, age-spotted hand that held his left tightened its grip for a moment.

The world they remembered, but yet new...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:33 AM

"Come," Allerleirauh said to the assembled company.

She led them to the fountain; in it, they could see reflected the clouds and the sun and sky... but not of this world.

They were looking upon Ald Raathim, Ald Raathim with fields heavy with the second harvest, Ald Raathim with Nordic chimneys wafting smoke on the humid air of late summer, Ald Raathim with walls intact and Goranthir's new boat floating off shore.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 07:36 AM

Slyvos looked at it intently, tilting his head before realizing what they were seeing...

'this is how it used to be...'

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:37 AM

Ald Raathim

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 12:13 AM)

"Tinel," Razbiah called to the footman. "Go and see how many are having breakfast this morning."

She returned to her cooking, adding just the faint kiss of spice into her bread, pudding, and roast.

"No one," Tinel said, returning.

"No one?" Razbiah started.

"Well, Kallen and the servants, but the mistress and the others guests are gone."

"No one tells me anything as usual," the cook shrugged, halving the recipe.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:39 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:33 AM)

Goranthir couldn't help it. Everyone got a hug and a kiss. Even Arynel, who didn't look like he went for that.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:39 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 01:33 AM)

Gram blinks, looking around. " ... Is it done?" he asks, his weary bones feeling strong again, his eyes scanning around.

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:33 AM)

"We did it," Loranna says, smiling so hard her face hurt. "We did it!"

She embraces the people nearest her, saying "Well done, everyone, well done." Her heart leaps for joy and she laughs.

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:41 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 07:33 AM)

Nalion breathed audibly in relief. Within the blink of an eye, the world looked right again. This world - his world - that he had grown to love.

"They did it.", he said, simple words, but it seemed to him that they were the only appropriate. Despite speaking the obvious.

Nalion let the tension of battle subside slowly, easing his muscles. His frown that he had worn more often than not these past days of fighting vanished from his face.
Instead, there was a smile. Nalion looked up at the ceiling, and through it.
"Thank you..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:51 AM

Tel Aedrin

Kena Virmasir had told Barenziah's ambassador a week ago that he wouldn't have time to see her. When she appeared in his study quite suddenly, a day early, with a sword in her hand, he decided to rethink his schedule.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 07:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 12:39 AM)

Gram blinks, looking around. " ... Is it done?" he asks, his weary bones feeling strong again, his eyes scanning around.
"We did it," Loranna says, smiling so hard her face hurt. "We did it!"

She embraces the people nearest her, saying "Well done, everyone, well done." Her heart leaps for joy and she laughs.

"We did it," Allerleirauh said, smiling, as Goranthir and Loranna embraced her.

"Now, here's the question: where are you going? You must go back through the spheres... but Arynel can strike with his sword anywhere. I myself am going to Daggerfall to air out my house. I suppose you should all go back to Ald Raathim and make sure everything's running smoothly there."

"There's a wedding in Daggerfall," Tris said. "Oh, crap... what's the date now? Have I missed the RSVP?"

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 07:56 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:54 AM)

"We should check on Ald Raathim, yes," Loranna says. "We should also contact our friends in Cyrodiil - though I imagine by now they've noticed things are back to normal. Someone should go check on them though - especially before my father finds a tavern. Dibella knows he'll wander into the wrong one and there'll be no end of grief."

She was smiling when she speaks, though.

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 07:59 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:54 AM)

"There's a wedding in Daggerfall," Tris said. "Oh, crap... what's the date now? Have I missed the RSVP?"

"It would be great if everyone who knows what we did got together to celebrate," Goranthir said, and then laughed. "We can call it a wedding."

ooc - Be back on in about an hour ...

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:01 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 29 2005, 11:54 PM)

Herwyn stood by rather sheepishly. It was obvious that he wasn't certain where he should go, just yet, and so he left it to the others.

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 08:02 AM

Anya gave Shaka a fearsome hug for one so small right now. Tears of joy streamed down her face, and she smiled brightly. "Wedding? Oh I do love a good celebration. We didn't miss it, did we?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:08 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 01:01 AM)

Herwyn stood by rather sheepishly. It was obvious that he wasn't certain where he should go, just yet, and so he left it to the others.

"Come with us," Tris said to Herwyn, urgently. "Whatever else you are, whatever we may be in the future. Come back with us, and have a drink."

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 08:09 AM

Slyvos gives a small smile, though the memory of solunastra came back to mind. It was perfect... and yet it lacked one little detail; it wasn't his home.

'well, it'd be nice to actually get some sleep...'

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:10 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 12:08 AM)

"Come with us," Tris said to Herwyn, urgently. "Whatever else you are, whatever we may be in the future. Come back with us, and have a drink."

Herwyn bowed politely, rather stunned by the offer.

"Well," he said with a smile, "I do have an important appointment on Tuesday... But since I have no idea what day it is, I'm sure I can find time for a drink. Maybe even a wedding."

Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 08:13 AM

Daggerfall City, Daggerfall

"Do you know where Lyssia is?" Landon asked Arisa, "Aurili wants to talk to her about the wedding decorations. its not too far away now..."
"How should I know" Arisa said, "And where is that sister of hers? Last I remember, she was going to the market, but she has not returned."
"Strange" Lacoriz said, I wonder where they are

Somewhere outside of Cyrodiil
"I am alive, but why is it so warm?" lyssia asked, looking at the blue sky abover her
"I was asleep, this was a tent... I wonder what happened?" she said, slowly walking up to the hill, and looking over the brilliance of the Imperial City
"Ah, the world must of gone back to normal" she said smiling, "But how am I going to get back to daggerfall?"

A few hours later
"We found Maranda, but Lyssia is nowhere to be found!"
"God no, do you think shes been kidnapped?" Landon asked
Maranda was groggy, that was somthing she did not want to go through again. When she saw loranna next, she would hit her, thats what her mind decided, as Landon prepared the search Party

Imperial Guild of Mages, Cyrodiil
The young lady aproched the man at the desk, "I would like to travel to Sentenal, thanks, how much would that be?"
"Its a long way, you'll have to hop there is so far. I can get you to Kvatch, from there you could get to Stros M'kai, and then onto Sentenal. It will cost a bit"
the woman placed a sack of coins on the table
"Follow me" the clerk said happily

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 08:21 AM

Daggerfall:

Allerleirauh flew around, her long sleeves and skirt whisking behind her, looking like a giant white butterfly as she flung open doors, cracked windows, and let in the air. It was raining outside. It was a perfect day.

The cook, Ibga Gra-Buznak, started awake with a snort in her chair at the kitchen table, and then aimed a kick at the hindquarters of the scullery boy, Timmon, who was sleeping in a pile of straw.

Dragon, in his deep-armed chair by the fire, sat bolt upright, losing his place in his book.

Skein opened eyes deep and black as the ocean at night and stretched, yawning, then went outside to look for spiders in the garden.

"You did it! YOU DID IT!" Mirea shouted, leaping out of bed. "Everyone, the General's home! The doors are open! WAKE UP!"

Upstairs, a baby started to sniffle, then to wail for attention.

A petite maiden in a dark blue, formal dress ran down to the oceanside in Solunastra. She had the stature of a Breton, but her hair was black as a raven's wing, and her eyes were dark and tilted.

"Master Solin!" Doll sang out. "Master Solin! I knew you would do it! I'm awake now! It's so good to see you again!"

Posted by: Shardie Yesterday, 08:34 AM

Sentenal, Hammerfall

"That was fast," thought lyssia as she stepped into the desert air of the city. Apparently the Mages Guild in Daggerfall City was open once more, so she could proberly jump there. But she needed a rest. Yeah, a long rest. The local head of the guild pointed Lyssia in the direction of a local in, and she would sleep the rest of the day

Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 08:51 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:21 AM)

Solin turned his head to look at the figure running down the beach.

He laughed.

"My sincerest thanks for your confidence," he called smiling. "I was not alone in this great endeavor, however."

"I welcome seeing you again," he added. "It has been far too long."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 08:55 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 29 2005, 11:10 PM)

Goranthir grinned, ‘Yes, let’s stretch this out a little longer --’ and then turned to the reunion on the shore. She was beautiful …

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 08:55 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 12:21 AM)

Herwyn opened his mouth to shout, an instant, bright smile on his face, then he caught himself and said, much more quietly, "Doll..."

He bowed deeply again, to hide his face.

"I've been looking for you."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:02 AM

Allerleirauh returned, looking more at peace than any of them had seen her. Paradise was paradise; but she had missed her daughter.

"Ald Raathim, then? Jazbet's study, I think, the tavern wasn't the best place, although it was forced on us by circumstance."

Arynel's trick with the sword wasn't nearly as flashy, seen from here. A ladder UP took far more effort to create than a ladder DOWN.

When he had struck, there was a gate, with no blades, and leading from it, a sword path, as before.

"Going back is quicker," Allerleirauh said. "All the gods and powers WANT you to go back. I'll see you soon."

She embraced Loranna.

"Goran," Tris said. "Just one moment, before you go."

QUOTE(Solin @ Aug 30 2005, 01:51 AM)

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 01:55 AM)

Doll gave Herwyn a single look, a twinkle of her dark eyes, a closed-mouthed smile, and threw her arms around Solin, kissing him on the cheek.

"It was you who brought the egg, Master Solin," she said. "And you who worked out how to crack it. We all owe everything to you."

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

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 29 2005, 11:55 PM)

Goranthir knew. He remembered that from the book of Nalion, that Doll had two suitors. He had even begun to tease Herwyn about it in Zenithar about it, after Herwyn had punched him. Now, he felt ashamed, and turned away, so not to look on them.

He was grateful Tris had distracted him, ‘Yes, of course,’ he turned to him.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:06 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:02 AM)

When Herwyn rose from his bow, his face was completely unreadable. His marble features were perfectly composed, and calm.

Posted by: Solin Yesterday, 09:07 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 02:02 AM)

"It was you who brought the egg, Master Solin," she said. "And you who worked out how to crack it. We all owe everything to you."

Solin returned the embrace.

"It was a gift to me," he said with a smile and a laugh. "You give this soul too much credit but, thank you."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:12 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 03:02 AM)

Loranna embraces Allie back, saying "Yes; see you soon dears." She gives everyone one last smile and sets out back to ...

Jazbet's Study

She was in her old flesh once more - ashen-skinned, blond-haired, tearstreaked and lovely. For a single, long moment, she pauses, letting herself adjust as needed to ...

She opens her eyes, and says " ... Like a dream ..." and she smiles. Though even as she smiles, she feels a part of her pining for the beauty and warmth of the True Solunastra, where figs hung invitingly on the trees and the water tasted of silver and he sound of violins and the snow - oh, the snow was just right ...

And then she sighs, and looks at herself in the mirror for a moment, noting the sorrow in her smile. And she tells herself "Stop that; this is a time for joy." And she thinks of what she and her friends had just achomplished and her smile turns joyous again.

And then, she heads out of her study, calling for Kallen.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:15 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 02:06 AM)

"I just wanted to look at you," Tris said.

He laughed, self-consciously.

"The world puts marks on people. I wanted to look at you, perfect, and hold on to that, as long as I can."

He wasn't quite as Goranthir had seen him in the spheres. There he had been clean, and perfect himself, in the flush of youth. Here he was in his body; he had blood on his boots from the siege of Cyrodiil, and on his face, a red scar across one cheek.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:19 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 12:15 AM)

‘Tris,’ Goranthir touched his friend’s cheek. He seemed calmer now, more confident as if some of the King had remained. ‘I was sincerely afraid I would never see you again.’

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 09:29 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 02:19 AM)

‘Tris,’ Goranthir touched his friend’s cheek. He seemed calmer now, more confident as if some of the King had remained. ‘I was sincerely afraid I would never see you again.’

Tris was breathing too fast. Again.

"I need to go home," he said. "Ciel's awake. He's waiting for me. But I'll see you soon. And I need to go find out where your grandmother is. And Cyndarius. And..."

"Tris," Allerleirauh interrupted him. "Doll and Mirea can run errands. Go, you're on vacation."

Tris stopped to pat Herwyn Brand's shoulder.

"Think, man," he said, very softly, in Herwyn's ear. "It could be worse. She could be pretending to be nice to you, to curry favor for the guildhouse."

He slapped Herwyn again, like a man patting a horse, and took off running, and was gone.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 09:32 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:29 AM)

Herwyn laughed. He laughed honestly and loudly, and everyone heard. The sound of his laughing didn't cease until he'd stepped onto the sword-thin bridge and left Solunastra behind.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:34 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 12:29 AM)

Goranthir watched Tris go, a slightly sad smile on his face, as if he needed to say more, but couldn’t. This was not the right place, paradise.

‘See you soon,’ he shouted to the group, ‘First drink’s on me!’

And he vanished into the gate.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 09:49 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 12:12 AM)

And then, she heads out of her study, calling for Kallen.

‘How can I help you, my Lady?’ Kallen asked, professional as always. ‘I was misinformed that you were not in residence…’

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 09:58 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 03:49 AM)

‘How can I help you, my Lady?’ Kallen asked, professional as always. ‘I was misinformed that you were not in residence…’

"I had to step out for a time," Loranna explains to Kallen. "Just recalled back. How fare things here; has anything come up since we last spoke, while I was out?"

She smiles fondly, thinking how happy she is to see Kallen again; her eyes fairly shine with the simple happiness of being home, even if she does miss Solunastra.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:03 AM

Tel Aedrin: Mirea

Mirea couldn't believe her bad luck. Here she was, awake at last, after months of dreamless sleep and months of tepid boredom... and she was expected to be on her best behavior.

She studied the room Queen Barenziah had been given, and decided that rather than asking the guards at the door to let her in, she should just let herself in. Better not pop out of the Void inside the room itself, the General would get mad if she pulled Tris's stupid stunt and made a queen aware of the Void.

She used the window instead, swinging her long, brown legs in, brushing her short leather skirt down, and dropping a courtesy, remembered from long-ago days at an Imperial orphanage.

"Queen Barenziah?" Mirea asked. "I have a message for you about your grandson, Prince Goranthir."

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 12:58 AM)

Kallen breezes over an exhaustive list of minutiae, nothing terribly pressing, nothing he can’t handle on his own, but a fair reminder that running a county is just as much work as saving the universe. He is most desirous to know whether Loranna intends to spend some of the gold she received from Barenziah on frontier forts as the Queen suggested.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:12 AM

Tel Aedrin

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:03 AM)

"Queen Barenziah?" Mirea asked. "I have a message for you about your grandson, Prince Goranthir."

Barenziah started. She had sent for her Royal Guards, who were bewildered in Firewatch, to escort her, but they would not arrive ‘til morning. On hearing her name, Barenziah had pulled out her dagger, and she did not lower it entirely when she replied, ‘Indeed? Who are you?’

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:14 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 04:06 AM)

This is why Allie is still the master and I am still the young up and comer at best, Loranna thinks to herself, Kallen's exacting attention to detail humbling and slightly intimidating her, as always. Still, she was getting better at keeping track of all the little things that Kallen kept track of as easily as breathnig ...

... Well, she was getting better at listening, at least.

"I think if we're going to become the trade center we've been talking about then yes those forts are a good idea," Loranna says. "Hmm, what can you show me about preliminary figures for construction and expected upkeep?"

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:17 AM

Ald Raathim:

In the clearing, just at the bottom of the hill a few yards from the castle, there were two flashes of bluish light, seen only by a Nordic shepherd coming back from the hills.

Two Imperial mages, appearing from nowhere, bowed to the man, their red robes sweeping the grass. One of them handed him a very important looking parchment.

The shepherd leaned idly on his crook, pretending to know how to read the thing, and marvelling over it's golden seal, as the two mages drew out a glowing pattern on the ground with their staves.

After a moment's work, one retrieved the parchment and waved for the shepherd to stand a bit farther off, and, with a snap and a great blue flash, two young men appeared wearing beautiful red and gold livery, each carrying a long trumpet.

The shepherd whistled in appreciation, and the trumpeteers raised their horns and blew a long, beautiful call across the valley.

Everyone in Ald Raathim heard the sound.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:17 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 03:12 AM)

Tel Aedrin
Barenziah started. She had sent for her Royal Guards, who were bewildered in Firewatch, to escort her, but they would not arrive ‘til morning. On hearing her name, Barenziah had pulled out her dagger, and she did not lower it entirely when she replied, ‘Indeed? Who are you?’

"Mirea of Solunastra," Mirea said. Easier than explaining that she didn't really have a last name. Now that she had said it, she regretted not giving herself a title. Princess Mirea of Solunastra. Lady Mirea... Commander Mirea.

She shook her head as if she had water in her ears.

"I'm a messenger from Loranna's people. I'm supposed to tell you Goranthir is safe, everyone made it back to Ald Raathim in one piece, they saved the world and you should be proud of them."

She had added that part herself.

She studied the queen, wondering what men saw in her.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:20 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 01:14 AM)

"I think if we're going to become the trade center we've been talking about then yes those forts are a good idea," Loranna says. "Hmm, what can you show me about preliminary figures for construction and expected upkeep?"

Kallen had several figures based on several scenarios, from little shack outposts which would hardly cost a thing, to massive, stone fortifications which would stand up to a siege. It was evident he was inclined towards erring on the side of security if there was the possibility of war. ‘Of course, you could ask House Dres for additional funds for security,’ he added, while showing the astronomical sum which would nearly deplete the surplus.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:25 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 04:20 AM)

Loranna's lips purse together. "I suppose we could ..." she says, trying to weigh the various options before her. "Maybe we could start off more modestly, build up from there as we get more revenue ..."

The expression on her face shows that she's thinking the extra security would be rather nice. She begins wondering if she could help defray some of these costs in the traditional adventurer manner ...

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 04:17 AM)

The sound of the trumpets breaks Loranna out of her reverie. "What?" she asks, heading to the window to look out. " ... We'll get back to the discussion in a bit, Kallen dear; let's go see what this is about." She hurries for the door.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:26 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:17 AM)

Barenziah put the knife down, and smiled warmly, ‘I know, I felt it. Thank you. I am most proud of my grandson. And Tris Gaerington, is he safe too?’

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:32 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 03:26 AM)

Barenziah put the knife down, and smiled warmly, ‘I know, I felt it. Thank you. I am most proud of my grandson. And Tris Gaerington, is he safe too?’

"Tris?" Mirea asked. "He's okay. He got a scar on his face saving some important book from a Winged Twilight. If he doesn't go hang himself because of it or something stupid, he'll be fine. And I went to see Helseth too, he's about as unconscious as he was before this whole thing started. And Queen Elysana, I'm sure you're delighted to hear she's in perfect health."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:33 AM

The heralds, flanked now by two more bearing dragon-shaped banners which flapped in the wind, were just blowing a second blast on their trumpets as the wide doors of the castle swung open and Loranna and the others emerged.

There was already quite a crowd running up from the village to see what the excitement was about.

A very important looking fellow in white robes had just come through the temporary guildgate, followed by four golden-armored Imperial Guards bearing an ornate, very heavy looking coffer.

The man in white bowed gracefully and stayed that way, waiting for Loranna's approach.

Posted by: S'reddit Yesterday, 10:38 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 01:32 AM)

Barenziah winced at the mention of Helseth, but then chuckled on Elysana’s nam, ‘They say a snake bit her once and died. Thank you, Mirea of Solunastra. Tris has a way of finding me, but to save him time, you might mention to him I’m going to Mournhold next.’

ooc -- Nighty night all. Fun as always.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Yesterday, 10:43 AM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Aug 30 2005, 03:38 AM)

Mirea batted her russet-colored eyelashes. Surely Tris wasn't getting it on with an old Dunmer lady. It was almost impossible to resist the sisterly temptation to say something that would permanently destroy any chance Tris had of ever making time with her again.

But she did resist.

Mirea courtesyed again.

"I'll tell him, your majesty," she said. "Mournhold."

No one appreciates the things I do that are really heroic, Mirea thought, as she left to make her report to the General.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 10:44 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 04:33 AM)

Loranna hurries to the man in white, smiling and saying "Hail and welcome to Ald Raathim, good sirs; your presence honors us." She bows lightly to the man in white, letting him speak.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 10:52 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 02:44 AM)

Loranna hurries to the man in white, smiling and saying "Hail and welcome to Ald Raathim, good sirs; your presence honors us." She bows lightly to the man in white, letting him speak.

The man straightened, and spoke in a loud, clear voice.

"Lady Loranna Pyrel of Ald Raathim, The Most High Uriel Septim VII, Scion of Emperors, King of Earth and Sky, Lord of Shining Hosts, Protector of Oathman, Freeman, and Yeoman, Guarantor of Right and Justice, Broad Blessing of Thrones and Poers, Cynosure of Celestial Glory, sends his regards to the Eight Heroes of the Nine Spheres."

At this he bowed again.

"Although The Most High Emperor knows that no word or gift exists which would adequately convey His gratitude, He, in His generosity, none the less wishes to deliver a token of appreciation."

At this he gestured toward the coffer, which was ceremoniously placed at Loranna's feet, where it sank into the soft earth.

The man bowed again, and waited.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:03 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 04:52 AM)

The man straightened, and spoke in a loud, clear voice.

"Lady Loranna Pyrel of Ald Raathim, The Most High Uriel Septim VII, Scion of Emperors, King of Earth and Sky, Lord of Shining Hosts, Protector of Oathman, Freeman, and Yeoman, Guarantor of Right and Justice, Broad Blessing of Thrones and Poers, Cynosure of Celestial Glory, sends his regards to the Eight Heroes of the Nine Spheres."

At this he bowed again.

"Although The Most High Emperor knows that no words or gift exists which would adequately convey His gratitude, He, in His generosity, none the less wishes to deliver a token of appreciation."

At this he gestured toward the coffer, which was ceremoniously placed at Loranna's feet, where it sank into the soft earth.

The man bowed again, and waited.

Loranna's breath catches in her throat; the Emperor!

"The Emperor's gratitude is a greater gift than all the gold in Tamriel," Loranna says sincerely. "I am humbled by His generosity, and thankful to have been one of the Eight and the many who could serve Him and the Empire."

Tears glisten in Loranna's eyes; she hopes she isn't coming across like a silly girl right now. "Please convey my deepest, heartfelt thanks to the Emperor; long may He reign and prosperous be his Empire."

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 03:03 AM)

"So I shall," said the man, bowing again and stepping aside.

With a huge electric-blue flash, Nalion, dressed in fine new robes, appeared in the magic circle, followed shortly by Cydarius, looking rather embarrased, and then an almost unrecognizably clean Gram, and a regally polished Kratos, and all the rest who had fought so hard to save the Emperor's life.

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:14 AM

Nalion stepped off the circle with a smile on his face and drew back the hood of his robe.

"Words cannot describe my gratitude. Very well done, all of you.", the mage said, tugging at his robe. "You came through for us right on time and what was mended above was mended below."

Nalion looked at the assembled heroes, then down at the propsering town of Ald Raathim.
"It's good to be here again." Wondering how they had fared in the spheres, the Breton was glad that they had not seen the fierce battle in the Imperial City and more terrifyingly, the rifts in reality.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:15 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 05:06 AM)

Loranna's eyes widen and she laughs with delight. "Nalion! Cyndarius ... DAD!"

"You didn't think I had left forever now did you?" Gram rumbles, as Loranna throws herself into his arms. "My girl ... one of the Eight Heroes of the Nine Spheres; no other Pyrel has ever risen so high ..."

"Dad stop that; you were just as brave as the rest of us," Loranna chides her father, before sweeping everyone else into her embrace. "Nalion dear, you look stunning; Cyndarius, you did it ..."

Loranna goes down the line, and she notices that some people bear scars still from their labors, scars that will not heal - and that there were others who she expected to see but didn't ...

She turns to look at Nalion, Gram, and Cyndarius questioningly.

Posted by: Rhedd Yesterday, 11:25 AM

With a great deal more ceremony, and another trumpet blast, the Emperor's heralds and mages stepped back through the gate, which then combusted like a thin snake of blue flame in the grass.

The field seemed suddenly rather empty, but the friends... and the coffer, were still there.

"Awfully good work," said Cyndarius, simply.

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:32 AM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 05:25 AM)

"Awfully good work, all around," Loranna says, smiling at Cyndarius and Nalion.

Gram clears his throat. "Now, I know you've been busy and all, Loranna, but ... is there any good Nordic mead left in the tavern, or with yon Nords? I haven't had a drop of the stuff in weeks ..."

Loranna looks at ther father for a moment, debating whether to pound him in the head or to laugh; she decides upon the latter. "I think we all deserve a good drink and some hearty celebration now," she says. "Let's take the chest back to the castle and then ... drinks are on me."

She winks at Nalion.

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 11:36 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 11:15 AM)

Nalion returned Loranna's hug fondly, for once not quite the strongest bearhug in her large repertoire. His ribs were full of gratitude towards her.

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Aug 30 2005, 11:25 AM)

"Simple, precise, right to the point and yes, pretty good work, my friend.", Nalion laughed at Cyndarius, then turned to Loranna. Despite the almost solemn air, his honest and glad smile turned quite wry at Loranna's invitation.
"I thought you'd never ask..."

Posted by: Loranna Yesterday, 11:49 AM

Posted by: Arynel Yesterday, 05:45 PM

A Breton wearing simple travelers clothes made his way over the paths leading away from Ald Raathim proper and up in elevation, up into the mountains where the air was thinner, purer. Arynel took a seat on a boulder and took in a deep breath.

“Hello, sky, let me not forget you in my earthbound ponderings. Hello, earth, let me not forget you in my skyward wanderings. Hello, sun, do you remember the song the stars sang the day you turned away from the world? Was it a merry or mournful, and would you, if given the chance, choose different? All things travel through their respective sequence, day to night and day once more, the hours past swiftly by, birth and death and all things are made new. Walk until the paths move to greet you, and then step off into the ethereal promise.”

Posted by: raithen Yesterday, 06:13 PM

Raithen emerged from the circle. He saw the earth, the sky, and Ald Raathim in the distance. He smealt the smells of the earth. He tasted the rays of the sun. He regenerated his soul under the deep, blue sky. At last... it was over...

Beutifull...

He thought of all that had been done, all that has been done, and all that will be done. He breathed in the fresh air.

It's over...

To think, after all that, after such a close encounter with being erased... He was calm.

Then he saw the crowd of people around him, and a smile crept up onto his face.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:45 PM

Shaka stood in the crowd, Argonian again since the return. It felt comfortable in some ways, like putting on an old shirt that you had kept around for years despite the wear.

I will miss my true self's abilities, he thought, but I'm grateful that our world has been restored.

Shaka saw Nalion, and lifted a hand.

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 06:52 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 06:45 PM)

Nalion waved towards the Argonian Battlemage and crossed the short distance between them. The smile he had carried since stepping out of the transportation gate that brought the others and him back from Cyrodiil still rested on his face.
The merry gleam in his brown eyes, the smile and the fine red-and-blue robes he was clad in gave the Breton an air of serenity. The robes were a bit of an unusual sight on the mage, who usually preferred simpler clothes, but they were certainly not unfitting.

"Welcome back, Shaka.", Nalion began and nodded. "Well done."

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 06:57 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 30 2005, 12:52 PM)

"Welcome back, Shaka.", Nalion began and nodded. "Well done."

"The same to you, my friend," said Shaka, clasping his hand. "That's doubly true for you of Cyndarius' forces, though. I'll never be able to imagine the scope of your battle for Cyrodiil."

Shaka was glad to see the burdens lifted from Nalion's brow. "Don't tell the others yet, but I was thinking today of having a place of my own built, perhaps a cabin in some woods overlooking the bay. I don't know yet how I would pay for it ... I could buy some land and live in a yurt for a while, I guess."

"But anyway, have you heard from Doll? I have to admit that when I finally saw her in Solunastra, she was beautiful."

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 07:12 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 06:57 PM)

A shadow seemed to glide over Nalion's face, like if the wing of a raven blocked the light from the sun for the blink of an eye. Nalion remembered the battle and the bloodshed too well. The ghosts rising from the dead bodies and continuing to fight when Arkay had lost control. Unseen fingers - or were they claws? - ripping the living and the dead apart at the height of the battle. There was only one possible explanation to that: Bosriel.

Nalion's expression cleared.
"Please don't ask about the battle. While it has not happened in this reality, the memories of those who have consciously witnessed and fought in it remain.", he asked the Argonian.

"There will be ways of you to solve this trivial problem of money, Shaka.", Nalion laughed. "I think it may be solved already. You'll see."

The mage's expression turned soft upon hearing Doll's name, with a hint of self-doubt and insecurity. "She's been in Solunastra? So then the Doors are open again. I should have known. I have not seen her yet..."
But my heart is longing.

Posted by: syronj Yesterday, 07:51 PM

Shaka nodded, more soberly this time. "I'm sorry, Nalion. It's too early for me to be bringing up memories of your battles."

"I saw Doll in the distance, when she had woken in Solunastra. She ran to thank Solin and the others. Beautiful indeed." Have I put my foot in it again, as usual? thought Shaka to himself.

"Perhaps you can send word to her through Tris or Loranna soon. . . . I will be hoping for you, my friend. And thanks again for helping to preserve the Spear of Bitter Mercy and the Dragonbone Cuirass for me."

Posted by: Xyber02 Yesterday, 09:04 PM

Anya sat on a tree, overlooking the beach. Since her return, her mind had wandered back to her sister, and she didn't feel like being around people. She watched Lotus as he skimmed the water.

"What would I have known, if I didn't leave her? That couldn't have been all she wanted to show me. What else? Hmph, now I'll never know."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:27 PM

Isidor went over to Nalion and said "May the Nine bless you, my friend. You did more than we did." He hugged the breton.

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:40 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 09:27 PM)

Isidor went over to Nalion and said "May the Nine bless you, my friend. You did more than we did." He hugged the breton.

Nalion grinned, a bit surprised about the emotinal outbreak of the towering Nord.
"My friend, everyone had a part in this to play.", Nalion said as Isidor released him. "While a painting is only complete with the artists' last stroke of the brush, every colour and form added to the composition before is an inseparable part of the artwork. We all had part in what was achieved and the deeds done shall not be measured against each other."

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 30 2005, 03:40 PM)

"You're right, I suppose. But, after hearing what happened at the battle, I can only think that ours was easier." He smiled and said "Where is Falco?" His face looked slightly worried. "Tell me he didn't get himself killed."

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:47 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 09:41 PM)

"Stepping through the spheres of the Eight is not an easy task. Do not underestimate what you have achieved, Isidor. The battle...", Nalion's voice trailed off, then he shook his head.

"Falco stepped through the gate with us. He is around somewhere. He was wounded in battle.", the mage explained.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 09:48 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 30 2005, 03:47 PM)

Isidor shook his head. "Would you like a drink, Nalion?"

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Yesterday, 09:51 PM

As for slyvos, he had little time to actually celebrate... something else took precedence now. He was in his own flesh and fur once more, in the library with the old tomes he had managed to scavenge from his library back in solsthiem all those months ago.

'that mark on him... I hope it doesn't mean what I think it does'

He other half was back again, but since the incident with the potion they were more... united, so to say.

{oh we know what it means, the question is who put it on him...}

He continued looking, in one of his old books he had written as a lich; it had the secrets that one such as himself would never have learned otherwise...

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 09:57 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 09:48 PM)

Isidor shook his head. "Would you like a drink, Nalion?"

"Yes, Isidor. But give the others a moment to catch up as well.", Nalion answered. "I for myself just want to stand in the sun for a bit. Sunlight was all too scarce under the snowy clouds of the past days."

A curious expression appeared on Nalion's face.
"How did you Eight fare in the spheres? Loranna, Goranthir, Shaka and all the others? I'm curious."

Posted by: Sheogorath Yesterday, 09:57 PM

Goranthir greeted all his friends warmly, but a group of Nordic shipwrights who had been alerted by the clarion call of the Imperials called him over.

"It's basically finished," said Jolman, the leader. "The earings is tight, but if you ease away and freshen the nip, she’ll be a likely lass. I know yer in the middle a party, but when you have a moment --"

The boy couldn't wait. He yelled to the others: "I'll be right back!"

Goranthir and most of the shipwrights went down to the port to look at the ship, while Jolman stayed behind, catching Kallen.

They talked for a while diplomatically about issues related to the harbor, and the future of shipbuilding in Ald Raathim.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 10:01 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 30 2005, 03:57 PM)

Isidor thought for a moment and then said "As well as they could have. Obviously, Diamond had to leave, as did Luxi. For a while, Goranthir was acting like Tris, and Herwyn Brand had to punch him in the face, after he shot his mouth off. Shaka was a redguard, too. It seems that that was his true form."

Posted by: Nalion Yesterday, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 09:57 PM)

Nalion shook his head in laughter as he watched Goranthir excitedly walk to the docks.
"Come back soon, Goranthir! I don't want you to miss the celebration.", he shouted after him. "Have always good winds and calm sea!"

The mage turned back to Isidor.
"I see.", Nalion said simply. Allerleirauh's letters had given an impression of what the Eight would have to face, but the actual experience was another matter.

Posted by: Stargazey Yesterday, 11:56 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Aug 30 2005, 04:09 PM)

The mage turned back to Isidor.
"I see.", Nalion said simply. Allerleirauh's letters had given an impression of what the Eight would have to face, but the actual experience was another matter.

"It was something I'll never forget, that's for sure. What people will do for delusions of granduer..." The nord shook his head "I'll talk with you later, but, right now, I have some errands to run."

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:17 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 05:56 PM)

"It was something I'll never forget, that's for sure. What people will do for delusions of granduer..." The nord shook his head "I'll talk with you later, but, right now, I have some errands to run."

Shaka walked back over to Nalion and Isidor just as the Nord was bidding farewell. "I think Loranna and some of the others are going to take the reward back to the castle. I'll probably join them, but I'm going to look for Anya first. I figure if I can spot Lotus, she can't be too far away."

He walked to the bay for a moment, scanning the skies for Anya's companion.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:20 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:17 PM)

Shaka could hear Lotus' screach by the beach. Anya spotted Shaka coming, and called to him, "Shaka, up here." She jumped down.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:26 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 06:17 PM)

Isidor waved to Shaka over his shoulder, and walked to the clothier. He picked up two items. Two cloaks, one white, and another black. His other cloak had been destroyed somewhere along in the spheres. After this, he made his way to the tavern, hoping to get a drink before the festivities.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:28 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 06:20 PM)

Shaka could hear Lotus' screach by the beach. Anya spotted Shaka coming, and called to him, "Shaka, up here." She jumped down.

He held out his arms for her, smiling. "I never thought I'd like a cliffracer, but I wouldn't have met you if it weren't for Lotus."

While Shaka held the bosmer, he revelled for a moment in her scent. Being without the People of the Root's sense of smell and hearing had been a little like being blinded.

"You didn't miss the ceremonies, did you?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:35 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 06:26 PM)

Isidor saw a familiar figure in a dark cloak paying her bill with the tavernkeeper.

"Fine day," the tavernkeeper was saying.

"First day without rain," the woman replied. "Time to go."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:36 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 06:35 PM)

Isidor saw a familiar figure in a dark cloak paying her bill with the tavernkeeper.

"Fine day," the tavernkeeper was saying.

"First day without rain," the woman replied. "Time to go."

Isidor's heart skipped a beat. "Kethiah."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:41 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:28 PM)

Anya shook her head, her blonde hair waving. She had taken to wearing it long lately. "He can be very indignant at times. He's no blinded daedra summon spell, very much his own person. No, I was there for most of them, but... I just wanted some alone time."

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 12:41 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 06:36 PM)

Isidor's heart skipped a beat. "Kethiah."

Kethiah turned and smiled. "Isidor. I thought you were leaving on some kind of a quest?"

With her head mostly under the cloak, he could imagine her as she had been as Lady of Ald Raathim with long hair and black armor.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:47 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 06:41 PM)

He stepped back for a moment. "Sorry, Anya." He slipped the Akaviri amulet off his neck and placed it around hers. "Thanks for tossing that to me."

Shaka stood for a second longer with his hands on her shoulders, then dropped them.

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 12:52 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:47 PM)

She took the amulet and smiled. "I didn't mean I wanted you to go. I fact I'd rather have you stay. I just wanted to get away from all those people."

She walked over and grabbed Shaka's arm. She laid her head on his shoulder, as she stared at the beach, "I just had things on my mind."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 12:53 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 06:41 PM)

"I'm back." His mouth became dry. "I've missed you." He didn't know what else to say.

Posted by: syronj Today, 12:58 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 06:52 PM)

Shaka nuzzled her hair a moment, relieved. They stood in a companionable silence and watched the bay, and Lotus wheeling over it.

At last Shaka said, "If you want to talk about it, I'm here. And also . . . I don't like to go to strangers' weddings that much, but most of the group are going to Lyssia's, I think."

He smiled for a second. "A handful, that one, from all accounts. But if you're planning on going . . . . Maybe you'd like me there?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:00 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:58 PM)

"I do enjoy a good celebration. Besides, who would I dance with if you didn't go? I'd have to dance with all those other strong men, and then you'd get oh so jealous and upset..." Anya teased him, her mouth upturned into a small smile.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:00 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 06:53 PM)

"I'm back." His mouth became dry. "I've missed you." He didn't know what else to say.

Kethiah sighed. "Come and walk with me to the harbor. I need to catch a ship."

She took his arm.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:02 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:00 PM)

Kethiah sighed. "Come and walk with me to the harbor. I need to catch a ship."

She took his arm.

Isidor took her arm, and felt a sensation run through his body. He opened the door and walked with her towards the docks.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:06 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:02 PM)

Isidor took her arm, and felt a sensation run through his body. He opened the door and walked with her towards the docks.

It was a gorgeous sunny day, and the villagers were gathering about as usual, selling their wares.

"How well do you think you know me?" Kethiah asked.

Posted by: syronj Today, 01:07 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 07:00 PM)

"Now I'll have to buy a better robe," he said, smiling. "As long as I'm not the comic relief at the dance."

He hugged her, and added: "I promise I won't ask Isidor to put me out of my misery in a jealous despair again."

Shaka tentatively kissed her, for the first time as an Argonian with her, and then gently bit the nape of Anya's neck.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:09 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:06 PM)

It was a gorgeous sunny day, and the villagers were gathering about as usual, selling their wares.

"How well do you think you know me?" Kethiah asked.

Isidor looked thoughtful and said "I know that I don't know anything about you." He added "I know that I..." He bit his tounge.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:13 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:09 PM)

Isidor looked thoughtful and said "I know that I don't know anything about you." He added "I know that I..." He bit his tounge.

"I am fond of you, for what I know of you, but I don't love you," Kethiah said gently. "You can't love me without knowing me. You're being dishonest with me, whether you mean to be or not, and with yourself."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:16 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:13 PM)

These words stung Isidor. Whatever his feelings, he didn't want to be told he was being dishonest. He was at a loss for words for a moment. "Would you like to get to know each other better?" "I would." He added.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:22 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:16 PM)

"I would too, and I'm sorry I hurt you," Kethiah said, looking into his eyes. "There's one thing you should know about me, in getting to know me, I am very blunt. Unfortunately, now is not the good time to get to know one another. I still need to find that fellow I was asking Tris about, Herwyn Brand."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:26 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:22 PM)

He looked at her. He kissed her, on the cheek and said "Herwyn's in Ald Rathimm. For the celebration."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 01:27 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 05:07 PM)

Anya's eyes widened in shock at his unexpected kiss. But it was gentle, and she closed her eyes and let herself bask in the moment.

She grabbed his hands, and kissed him. "Come on, I'm hungry. I don't think I've actually eaten since we've returned."

Posted by: Shardie Today, 01:28 AM

A good rest later, and a few gold, and Daggerfall City was back under Lyssia's feet. She walked through the streets ignoring the posters that were on every wall, each with her characterture on it. She walked into the house to find it deserted, strange she thought, as she sat down and put a kettle of water over the fire to boil, wondering where everyone was

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:38 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:26 PM)

He looked at her. He kissed her, on the cheek and said "Herwyn's in Ald Rathimm. For the celebration."

Kethiah pulled back, staring at him, and then took his head in her hands and kissed him most decidedly not on the cheek.

The nearby Nordic shipwrights gave a few hoots as the kiss passed the one minute mark.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:40 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 06:28 PM)

Tris rapped smartly on the door of the Biennie manor with the backs of his knuckles. He hoped it wouldn't be too difficult to persuade them to accept the RSVPs a week late. He had made a list of everyone he could think of who might like to come; he hoped he hadn't forgotten anyone.

Posted by: Shardie Today, 01:43 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 10:40 AM)

The jug was nearly boiling as Lyssia heard the knock. She took it off the heat, and went to answer the door, as none of her servents were around. Before her was a strapping young man, "Yes, how can I help you?" she asked him

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:44 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:38 PM)

Isidor pulled her closer to him, and kissed her. "So" he pulled back "Will I see you at the celebration tonight?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:44 PM)

Isidor pulled her closer to him, and kissed her. "So" he pulled back "Will I see you at the celebration tonight?"

"No," she said with a sly smile. "I have to talk to my employer. Where will you be in a week's time? Here?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 01:49 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 06:43 PM)

Tris had expected a servant... the steward of the house, or perhaps even a maid. He was surprised to find himself face to face with someone who appeared to be one of the daughters of the house.

He bowed. "Tris Gaerington, at your service. I'm here about the wedding... I realize it's too late to reply properly, but my companions and myself were out of town."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:50 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:46 PM)

"No," she said with a sly smile. "I have to talk to my employer. Where will you be in a week's time? Here?"

"Daggerfall City, most likely. A wedding, between some nobles, I believe." He looked at her, returning her smile "Do you, um, have to go right now?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 01:55 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 07:50 PM)

"Daggerfall City, most likely. A wedding, between some nobles, I believe." He looked at her, returning her smile "Do you, um, have to go right now?"

"I like that you don't pout," she purred, kissing him again, but quicker this time. "No, I really can't stay. Tell Herwyn that I'll give him some time to have his celebration, but he should be back home in a week. And I'll see you in a week in Daggerfall, when you least expect it ..."

Posted by: Shardie Today, 01:57 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 10:49 AM)

"Gaerington?" Lyssia said racking her brain, "You mean of the Garrington family from wayrest? Oh, you did not get the RSVPs in on time, did you? Ah, come in and have some tea, I just fixed a cup. Sorry about the mess, but it seems my servents are all out" she said happily, guesturing for Tris to come inside, before stopping and thinking, "Oh, how rude of me not to introduce myself, I am Lyssia Biennie"

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 01:59 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 07:55 PM)

He smiled and kissed her again, for a longer moment. "I'll see you there." He said with a wink. He turned and walked back towards the castle, a satisfied looking smile on her face. Maybe things would work out after all...

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:00 AM

Falco was busy speaking with the tailor. He was interested in an eyepatch but unfortunately none of the one's availabale fit an argonian's head.

"Come back in two hours my argonian friend. I'll put a new strap on this one to fit your head." said the friendly tailor, an enormously fat little breton.

"Thank you friend. I really do need one for this missing eye. Goodbye and thanks I'll be back in two hours time."

Falco exited the tailor and headed down towards the tavern, along the way passing Kethiah and Isidor. He snickered slightly but didn't say anything, after all Isidor had been through a lot.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:02 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 06:57 PM)

"Ah! Then it's your wedding, and I owe you twice as many apologies for being late," Tris said, bowing to her.

"Yes, the Wayrest Gaeringtons, although my father and I are estranged at present."

Tris followed Lyssia, accepted the tea, and tried not to stare too hard at the empty house. Where was everyone? He had expected all the bustle concerned with wedding preparations.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:02 AM

In the castle, Loranna was hard at work.

The Emperor's gift was truly generous indeed; Loranna had never seen so many thousand-drake pieces before, and trying to figure out how much was in the chest made her head spin. Later, the reward could be divied up among its intended recipients.

For now though, she hurried through the castle, with the word: There was to be a celebration tonight for those who had returned to Ald Raathim today. As big a celebration as could be managed.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:05 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:00 PM)

"Hey there!" Isidor looked over at Falco. He then noticed he was missing an eye. "Nalion had said you were wounded..." He hugged the little Argonian.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:07 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:05 PM)

"Hey there!" Isidor looked over at Falco. He then noticed he was missing an eye. "Nalion had said you were wounded..." He hugged the little Argonian.

"Isicor you big lug! Been having a good time kissing Dunmer and lounging around Solunustra, while we had to fight endless hordes of Azurites and endure gruesome injuries?" Falco cracked up with laughter then, "Tis good to see you friend!"

Posted by: Shardie Today, 02:10 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 11:02 AM)

"Ah, I'm sorry to hear about your family. My business has contacts through the Gaeringtons," she said, trying the tea. It was not the Akaviri blend she liked so much, but an inferior Summerset Isle brand, "You do not have to apologize for being late, you do realize, the hero always arrives at the last minute" she chuckled, "And I am sure after that terrible switch in time, you could not get them sent, right?" she sipped the tea once more, "Its fine about the RSVP's being late, normally we would not accept them, but since you came in person, why not. The only reason they were sent out was for catering purposes... " she swirled the tea in her cup

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:10 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 08:02 PM)

Finding the kitchen a whirlwind of activity, Shaka and Anya grabbed a couple of sandwiches to tide them over until the night's festivities. They stood on the balcony of the guest wing to finish them.

Shaka had a sudden thought, and tried to phrase it casually: "You know, we'll have to make sure someday that the baths came back in as good as shape as the rest of the castle . . . ." Seeing Anya's expression, he said again, "Well, someday."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:12 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 07:10 PM)

"I'm sorry, what did you just say?" Tris said, trying not to stare too much in case she had meant something perfectly ordinary.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:12 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:07 PM)

Isidor laughed, a genuine laugh. "Well, it was no picnic in the spheres, I'll tell you." He smiled, and said "Want to grab a sandwich in the dining hall, and I'll tell you all about it? The Dunmer and the Spheres?" He winked.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:13 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 08:02 PM)

Kallen was pulled into the preparations, though he did take a moment to tell Loranna that he had spoken to the Nordic shipwrights and the native fishermen, and she would be well served to include them in her plans for a new harbor and trade center. Both agree that there's room for both shipbuilding and fishing, but at the moment, things were too crowded, and both industries were being hurt.

Then he returned to helping arrange the festivities with his usual air of grace and efficiency.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:15 AM

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

"Sure thing Isidor. Then I'll tell you the story of how I lost my eye. By the way I took down 45 1/2 Azurites in that battle." He said that last sentence swelling with pride. His voice conyained only a hint of the pompous [censored] he usually was.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:16 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:15 PM)

"Great." Together they walked back up to the castle, where the servants rushed around. "Must be a celebration tonight."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:17 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:16 PM)

"Great." Together they walked back up to the castle, where the servants rushed around. "Must be a celebration tonight."

"Better be in my honor with a medal going to the argonian who lost an eye for the emporer." Said Falco jokingly.

Posted by: One87xe Today, 02:17 AM

*...Cyrodiil...as the group continues into the Imperial Capitol they're shocked and awed at the sight before them: nothing...everything is as it was or so it appears to the group...as minstrel's play, and merchants sell their wares, the group merely rubs it's eyes in astounishment...*

Trefist: "Oh, you've got to be friggin' kidding me!!"

"What the hell?"

Ami: "Hmm"

Sona: "This is most distressing"

Hurst: "Witchcraft I tells ya!!" I sure be needin' a drink"

Uniqua: "This is quite unexpected"

"That drink sounds pretty tasty"

Trefist: "A pint would hit the spot...since killing you will have to wait"

Uniqua: "You speak as if you may actually succeed at that"

"Sona, please tell me you left a Mark in Ald Raathim"

Sona: "Oh yeah...I knew I forgot something"

Ami: "I did...after what happened last time I dont think I'll ever forget again"

"So Ald Raathim it is then?"

Hurst: "Only if the Meads cold...say, would the Tavern still be exisiting?"

Sona: "Apparently by the looks of this place"

"Ok...to Ald Raathim...and the first rounds on me!!"

Hurst: "Now thats what I be likin' to hear"

*...with that Uniqua does the honors of returning the group to Ald Raathim...*

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:18 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:17 PM)

"Better be in my honor with a medal going to the argonian who lost an eye for the emporer." Said Falco jokingly.

They sat at a table in the dining hall and said "So, I'll start with the Dragons..." He told the whole story, embellishing nothing.

Posted by: Shardie Today, 02:19 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 11:12 AM)

"I'm sorry, what did you just say?" Tris said, trying not to stare too much in case she had meant something perfectly ordinary.

"Oh, you mean that "slip in time?" Yeah, it was auful, its like everything changed," she looked into her tea, her eyes seemingly glazed over, "I was in Daggerfall preparing for the wedding, then I found myself at the Pale Pass being besieged by fiends that should not exsist in this world anymore. I was the only one who remembered the old world, it was like I had gone crazy," she said, a tear forming in her eye, "But then, someone came and told me it was because someone messed around with things they should't, and I remembered the past because I was a "Hero" of sorts. It looks like those who messed up the world fixed it again," she said, her tear gone, and a forced smile on her face, "And I found myself outside the Imperial City, the world was back to normal. Oh, it was a hassle trying to get back, let me tell you," she laughed

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:22 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:18 PM)

They sat at a table in the dining hall and said "So, I'll start with the Dragons..." He told the whole story, embellishing nothing.

"Great time you had battling giant fish. Must have been real hard. Now for a real tale. I'll start at the never-ending snow..." He told the whole story embellishing everything.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:23 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 07:19 PM)

"Oh," Tris said. He sat for a moment without saying anything else, took a sip of his tea, and promptly burned his mouth.

"You probably shouldn't talk so freely about that. People will think you've been touched by Sheogorath, you'll be locked away. I... remember too. And so do most of the people on my list. That's why we weren't able to reply in time."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:23 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:22 PM)

"Great time you had battling giant fish. Must have been real hard. Now for a real tale. I'll start at the never-ending snow..." He told the whole story embellishing everything.

"Where was your girl...Tsei, during all of this?"

Isidor asked, after hearing about three Azurites who fought Falco, while his eye was out.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:24 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 08:13 PM)

Loranna replies to Kallen "We shall include them, then; we'll discuss matters with both groups tomorrow. Thank you dear."

Then, it was back to work preparing the party.

===

At the Drunken Guar, Gram was laughing and sharing mead with various members of the 103rd, recounting individual tales of bravery. Gram's story of what he'd been doing before he ran into the 103rd in Skyrim brought many appreciative guffaws, and a couple comments on how he'd done pretty well - for a Nord.

And Gram was in such a jubiliant mood that he didn't throw a punch at all, though there were a couple arm-wrestling matches and Gram spent the latter part of the day rubbing his biceps with a grimace. But everyone was happy to have the world back again, and to have helped save the Emperor, and so moods were high.

High enough to help take some of the sting out of the fact that a powerful, fierce Redguard woman was not there to share in the drinks or the stories, or to slam Gram over the head like everyone had been anticipating for being a donkey's butt.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:25 AM

Worry crossed his face. "I don't know Isidor. I lost track of her when she handed me her invisibility amulet. I hope she's okay..."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 02:25 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 06:10 PM)

Anya just shook her head and laughed a little. "I wasn't all in control then, I won't react quite the same way, I think. I'm over my shyness, I would hope."

As if to prove her point, she grabbed him by the waist, "Now, let's go mingle together, I hear it's what couples do."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:26 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:25 PM)

Worry crossed his face. "I don't know Isidor. I lost track of her when she handed me her invisibility amulet. I hope she's okay..."

Isidor frowned. "Have you met Kethiah?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:28 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:26 PM)

Isidor frowned. "Have you met Kethiah?"

His face formed into a grimace. Memories of attempting to pick her up in a tavern in Dagon Fel months before he had met the group crossed mind. Bad memories that is. "No can't say I have..."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:30 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:28 PM)

His face formed into a grimace. Memories of attempting to pick her up in a tavern in Dagon Fel months before he had met the group crossed mind. Bad memories that is. "No can't say I have..."

Isidor smiled "She's great..I hope Tsei is alright. Seen Gram around? I've wanted to talk to him."

Posted by: One87xe Today, 02:32 AM

*...Ald Raathim...as Uniqua stays behind to keep an eye on Trefist, the rest of the group make their way to the Drunken Guar...which seems to be packed with celebration...the four take a seat and order their drinks...after recieving them they observe their surroundings...*

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:33 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 04:30 PM)

Isidor smiled "She's great..I hope Tsei is alright. Seen Gram around? I've wanted to talk to him."

"Probably at the tavern. Ehhh Isidor don't tell him where I'm at. I uhhh owe him some money."

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:33 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 08:25 PM)

"A couple . . ." He shook his head, but felt an even greater warmth within. "I like the sound of that."

Shaka and Anya returned to the dining hall, to find Falco and Isidor talking at one of the side tables.

"Falco!" said Shaka. He hadn't seen his fellow Argonian since the departure for the Spheres. His smile faded when he saw the improvised eyepatch.

"Oh, mud-brother . . ." said Shaka. "I knew we hadn't dreamed it all, but there's another proof." He hugged Falco briefly.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:37 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:33 PM)

"Probably at the tavern. Ehhh Isidor don't tell him where I'm at. I uhhh owe him some money."

Isidor smiled "What? Did you bet the Emperor was an Empress?" He smiled and slapped the Argonian on the back.

QUOTE(Syronj)

"Hail!"

He smiled to see Anya and Shaka together.

He made his excuses, and left the dining hall and made his way to the tavern.

"Hail Gram!"

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:37 AM

Razbiah stumbled around the group, glaring at them. They were certainly obstacles to getting this last minute feast done. Thianas was smiling though, creating a bewildering array of sweets for dessert.

Goranthir stepped into the kitchen, waving hello to one and all. The smile on his face was not as broad as it had been when he went down to see his ship, but it was still warm and genuine.

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:38 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:33 PM)

"Shaka tis good to see you again friend. Listen could you not tell anyone not who wasn't in the sphere where I am. I'm in a bit of a pickle."

Posted by: Shardie Today, 02:38 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 31 2005, 11:23 AM)

Her eyes narrowed, and glanced at Tris as he spoke, "Ah, so your one of the heroes that fixed that jump in time?" she said, "for if you are, I have no other choice than to seat you in the VIP section of the Party, with all the other nobles. Oh, so noone else remembers those events" she said, her eyes softeninig, then I shall keep it quiet," The door opened, and in walked Landon, "Ah there you are darling! I was wondering where everyone was!"
Landon looked at her in disbelief, "Where have you been? We were all so worried!"
"I went to..." she thought about it for the moment, remembering what Tris said, "I was in Sentenal, Visiting my old friend, Tris," she guestured to Tris, "Who will be attending the wedding, I was asking him if he knew any good musicians for the wedding" she said, looking at Tris and winking discretly

Posted by: Aki Today, 02:41 AM

Booze time! Reichi thought to himself as he saw the Drunken Guar. Wearing his normal clothing, he hadn't been able to take his armor back with him. Reichi strolled into the Drunken Guar, and found it filled with Legionaires of the 103rd and Gram. He slipped past them and to the bar, where he got himself a jug of Sujamma. Too bad I couldn't bring that nifty armor back. Stupid dragons giving me something I can't take back...

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:43 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 08:37 PM)

"Goranthir, I've been hearing about a certain ship. We're looking forward to seeing her."

Shaka looked back at Anya and Falco. "I think we're getting underfoot. Maybe we'd better head to the tavern and mingle for a while. Falco, I won't tell them you're here, but you've got some explaining to do."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:43 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 08:37 PM)

Loranna turns to Goranthir, smiling. "Hello dear," she says, "how are you?" Catching the look on Razbiah's face, she says "If you're looking for a bite, perhaps we should head to the Drunken Guar ..."

She notices his smile is a bit subdued and raises her eyebrows.

Meanwhile, at the Drunken Guar, Gram laughs and rises to greet Isidor. "Hail Isidor; back from the heavens and still in one piece I see! A mighty battle you missed down here, though I imagine an even mightier one we missed up there; come and drink with us lad, and tell us if you managed a swig of the mead in Svongarde while you were up there."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 02:45 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 04:43 PM)

"Explaining? What do I need to explain? Well anyway just tell them I died in battle or something... make it a heroic death."

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 02:45 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 08:43 PM)

Meanwhile, at the Drunken Guar, Gram laughs and rises to greet Isidor. "Hail Isidor; back from the heavens and still in one piece I see! A mighty battle you missed down here, though I imagine an even mightier one we missed up there; come and drink with us lad, and tell us if you managed a swig of the mead in Svongarde while you were up there."

Isidor smiled and slapped the Nord on the back. "I'm glad I didn't reach Sovengarde. How was your battle with the blue-eyed devils?"

Posted by: One87xe Today, 02:47 AM

*...3000 Septims to go...*

Sona: " 2,999...3000...well between the six of us we have exactly 3000 Septims...which is 500 each"

Ami: "Thats all?"

Sona: "Apparently...Uniqua gave me all her money...and the money she took from Trefist"

"3000 Septims for six people? It's going to be tight but I think we can stretch it until I think of something else"

Sona: "Opps...didnt carry that two hold on...hmm...make that 2400 Septims"

"By the time we pay for another few days...plus food and drinks...dammit!!"

Hurst: "I thinks we be need'n a job"

Ami: "I dont know...Ald Raathim's a fairly new place...they probably dont have much of an economy anyways"

"Thats true...we'll worry about it later though"

*...2400 Septims to go...*

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:48 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 08:45 PM)

"Explaining? What do I need to explain? Well anyway just tell them I died in battle or something... make it a heroic death."

"Suit yourself, you Sheogorath-worshipper," Shaka said, laughing. "Only I won't lie and say you're dead, I'll just keep mum to those who fought with Cyndarius. See you tonight," and Shaka and Anya left for the tavern.

Posted by: Sheogorath Today, 02:48 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 08:43 PM)

"Goranthir, I've been hearing about a certain ship. We're looking forward to seeing her."

"I'd love to show it to you," he smiled. "Just one part missing. Diamond's figurehead."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 02:49 AM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Aug 30 2005, 07:38 PM)

Tris smiled broadly, and offered Lord Landon his hand. "Tris Gaerington, sir. You're a very lucky man. I was telling your fiancee that I don't know who's the best musician in town at the moment, but I know where to find out... there's a tavern they all go to in their off hours, I'll find out and let you know."

He took his leave quickly after that. His head was spinning. Loranna would want to know about Lyssia's memory.

And he was missing a party in his own honor.

Ciel had politely refused to come. He still didn't enjoy crowds. And Tris was privately grateful; there were things at Ald Raathim he wasn't sure how to explain to Ciel.

Posted by: syronj Today, 02:52 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Aug 30 2005, 08:48 PM)

"I'd love to show it to you," he smiled. "Just one part missing. Diamond's figurehead."

Shaka stopped on his way out the door. "I forgot to ask about Diamond. How is she?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 08:45 PM)

Isidor smiled and slapped the Nord on the back. "I'm glad I didn't reach Sovengarde. How was your battle with the blue-eyed devils?"

Gram pulls over another chair, laughing as one of the Dunmer complained "I was going to use that chair, you big red-haired barbarian!"

"Then let me commend you on a fine choice of seats," Gram chuckles. "And I'm as civilized as they come, good sir, but I promised not to throw a punch in my daughter's city so let me show you my purse instead; a mug of sujamma to drink at the bar, in return for your most excellent chair." As he speaks he plops the chair down for Isidor, winking.

The Dunmer glowers a bit, but accepts the mug of sujamma with something less than total bad grace; Gram laughs again and says to Isidor "Any word abotu me going soft and I'll give you the punch he would have gotten in addition to your own. Now, hear the tle of the brave men and women of the 103rd, and their march through the endless snow ..."

Gram recounts the tale, including his meeting with the 103rd, the battle at Pale Pass, the march to the capitol, the fallen who would not stay down ...

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:01 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 08:56 PM)

Isidor smiled and laughed as Gram recounted the tale. "Great tale. Mine is not as good, I'm afraid, only a few dragons." He smiled and then said "Loranna said you went to Skyrim. How was it? I'm thinking of going up there."

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:05 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 06:52 PM)

Shaka stopped on his way out the door. "I forgot to ask about Diamond. How is she?"

Anya frowned, "Yes, how is she? I became worried for her when she had to leave, alone. Well, sort of alone."

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:06 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 09:01 PM)

"Only a few? I expected dozens!" Gram chuckles. "Now that things are back to normal, Skyrim is as white and as cold as ever - just the way I left it. A good place to go, to get away from the heat here in Morrowind; I don't know how Loranna and the rest of you stand it."

"And I'm thinking of bringing Loranna back to Skyrim for a small spell, after all this is over. I never got a chance to visit my wife's cairn like I intended and I think it would be good for father and daughter both to go," he adds, his tone becoming more somber.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:09 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 09:06 PM)

"I have to go there and deal with my [censored] past. Full of women, axes, and murder." He rubbed the mark on his arm and said "But now," he said with a wink "I'm starting to like Dunmer women."

Somewhere Near Ald Rathimm
Tsei made her way down the mountains, and toward the castle. She headed to the tavern and got a drink.

OOC: Shower, back soon. I think.

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:10 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Aug 30 2005, 09:05 PM)

Anya frowned, "Yes, how is she? I became worried for her when she had to leave, alone. Well, sort of alone."

"When I saw her last, Anya, she was in a healer's wagon and pretty much out of it, though alive. They told me there was a chance she'd never walk as well again . . ."

After exchanging what little they knew with each other, Shaka and Anya left Goranthir and headed to the Drunken Guar.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:12 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Aug 30 2005, 09:09 PM)

"I have to go there and deal with my [censored] past. Full of women, axes, and murder." He rubbed the mark on his arm and said "But now," he said with a wink "I'm starting to like Dunmer women."

"Dunmer women?" Gram says, raising his eyebrows. "They're scarier then Dunmer men, that I can attest." He laughs, though he mutters under his breath "Redguard women, now ..."

Clearing his throat, Gram says "So is this just a general liking of Dunmer women born from hanging out in Ald Raathim, or is your eye falling on a specific one, eh?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Today, 03:23 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 07:10 PM)

Anya looked up, "Why didn't you tell me? How is she? Where is Diamond?"

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:23 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 09:12 PM)

Before Isidor could reply, Anya and Shaka walked into the tavern. Shaka was glad to see that this wasn't the nightmare Drunken Guar that he had last seen -- mystic blades whirling in a roped-off end of the taproom, half-cleaned bloodstained floors, the lot -- but that instead, it had its usual cheery fire and no sign of the gates to the Spheres.

The lovers smiled at each other for a second, and then Shaka shouted "Legion!" in salute, without irony.

Shaka looked at Anya again, in apology. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you before, Anya," he said. "With all that happened in the Spheres, I forgot. Diamond is alive as far as I know, though she was badly wounded in the escape from the Azurites' Ald Raathim. While she was being treated by the Legion's healers, I met Teleran, Shai, Marein, and others. The three were back in their separate flesh again."

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:29 AM

Falco yawned and headed to the tailor. The eyepatch was done earlier than he had suspected. It fit perfectly, tucking below the middle spine on the back of his head. It was made of a strong black cloth that the tailor said was practically ubreakable.

"Thank you friend. I like it. Makes me look quite dashing don't you agree. Now what do I owe you?"

"No charge for a friend of Loranna's. Oh and it does indeed make you look dashing mister Redflash."

Falco left to wander around the town, looking for Tsei.

Posted by: Stargazey Today, 03:35 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Aug 30 2005, 09:12 PM)

"One in particular. A beautiful, firebrand of one, to be exact." Isidor recounted in some detail Isidor's two meetings with Kethiah.
"...and, I'll be seeing her sometime in Daggerfall."

QUOTE(syronj @ Aug 30 2005, 09:23 PM)

"Hail!" Isdior called to Anya and Shaka

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Aug 30 2005, 09:29 PM)

Tsei saw Falco walking around, and she cast invisibility on herself. She was behind him in a moment. While he looked down for a minute, she jumped onto his back. "Surprise!"

Posted by: Argonians rule Today, 03:38 AM

"Aaahh!" Falco fell to the ground laughing. "Tsei! Where have you been?" Falco then tried something he had never tried be fore he attempted to kiss her on the cheek. It was awkward at best due to his lack of lips.

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:41 AM

Gram takes a hearty swig of his mead. "Ah, the woman we went to find back in Dagon Fel. An assassin I hear, but still ... heh, best of luck to you lad. Strike while the iron's hot, they say."

Loranna walks in to the tavern in time to see Tsei jump Falco and go "Well, someone's happy to see one another." She chuckles a bit. "How is everyone?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Today, 03:46 AM

Tris ran down the path from the boats to the tavern.

"This is new for me," he said, bursting through the doors. "A step behind everyone else. So much to catch up on."

He had changed clothes since the last time they saw him; there was something else different, too. Some stress that had shown on his face before, even when he laughed, was gone now.

He still had a scar, raised and red, across his cheek from his ear almost to his upper lip.

Posted by: syronj Today, 03:50 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Aug 30 2005, 09:46 PM)

"Tris, welcome, and thanks for all your hard work," said Shaka, knowing that several of the group would know just how much work Tris had done as a messenger through the Void.

He said to Tris in a lower voice, "I'm sorry about the scar. Can the healers do anything?"

Posted by: Loranna Today, 03:53 AM

It's time to move on to a Reflections thread; the world is safe once again, for now, and it's time to party

Rock on, and LOCK ON!!!

Loranna