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Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 01:08 AM

Well, it's been a while since we've had a Reflections thread YAY! We did it!

I'll start off with our usual blurb, for some attempt at consistancy:

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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 of the current state of things:

The world has been restored; the Azurites, once more, are no more, as they should have been. The Emperor is safe, and grateful for the heroic efforts of those who fought to save his life, and those of the valiant warriors who traversed the Nine Spheres to help set the world to rights.

The heroes are now back at Ald Raathim, where a celebration is to be held for them. While preperations are being made, many people are resting in the tavern The Drunken Guar.

People, feel free to conitnue playing; props to everyone who participated in Morrowind Moonlight for helping make our biggest RP thread yet. This one was a blast.

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QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:00 PM)

"A moral compass isn't something you either have or don't have," Tris said. "Dom, my old lover, was proof of that. He was a cold-blooded murderer, who donated his entire income to the support of the temple. Falco is a thief, but he cares about an abandoned child... "

"I'm a little upset that Falco went and tried to steal from someone under my roof after I asked him not to - especially after everything we've all been through," Loranna says, looking back and forth between people. "He just lost an eye in battle, he proved his valor with the rest of us - and then he turns around and steals from his friends?"

"As a girl who spent a lot of time without either of her parents around, though, I can relate to someone who was themselves abandoned wanting to help an abandoned child - and when Plaas first met us, I recall, Falco mentioned he had been abandoned in his own youth."

She was frowning; the good mood the morning had started off with was rapidly fading ..

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:10 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:00 PM)

"That doesn't matter," Goranthir said cooly. "A murderer should be punished, despite noble aspects of other parts of his life. So, for that matter, should a thief, particularly one who has been forgiven multiple times, despite being correct in an argument or two. I could see Loranna forgiving Falco because of his sacrifices during the recent battles, but forgiveness cannot last indefinitely."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 01:13 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 06:10 PM)

Tris laughed.

"I seem to have confused you people into thinking I'm fine with Falco. No. I just think Isidor is a [censored] too. Don't challenge him to a friggen' DUEL for stealing from you... tell Loranna... and she can put him in jail for a few years until he learns some manners and forgets some of his skills."

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:17 AM

Falco Reflash, male argonian rogue currently has a sly smirk on his face in an argument with Isidor.

"Don't lecture ME on morality Isidor... I know I'm not the perfect example of it.... but I won't let you ruin a life by not going for Skyrim. I distinctly remember you having second thoughs of going there because you 'loved someone else' or something to that extent. As long as I'm here I won't let another child be abandoned by his father and grow up... like me."

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:13 PM)

"I agree," Goranthir said. "But it is up to the authority of the Lady of Ald Raathim. Some kings I know prefer duels to lengthy trials."

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 01:19 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:13 PM)

"Tris, ordinarily I'd agree with you, but I was with the group in Dagon Fel when Isidor joined. Prison would kill his spirit; he's already had a decade of it. And don't talk [censored]e about how we'd be glad to see you dead, Isidor."

"Falco, you're partly to blame too. Whatever happens, no more stealing from the group, got it?"

"Maybe it would be better to have a duel and get it out of your systems. But it ends here."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 01:19 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:17 PM)

Loranna frowns.

"He said this last night? When everyone and their uncle was drunk as a fish?" she asks Falco. "Or did he say this sometime before?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:23 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 03:19 PM)

Loranna frowns.

"He said this last night? When everyone and their uncle was drunk as a fish?" she asks Falco. "Or did he say this sometime before?"

"I have my ways Loranna. Lets put it at that." He turned to Isidor "I'm ready when you are Isidor. Its high time somebody put you in your place."

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:24 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 07:19 PM)

Loranna frowns.

"He said this last night? When everyone and their uncle was drunk as a fish?" she asks Falco. "Or did he say this sometime before?"

"An insult to Isidor's pride is still an insult whether there was alcohol or truth involved," Goranthir said. "He has the right, if the Lady of Ald Raathim permits it, to duel over that. The criminal matter of Falco's thievery is a separate matter. There is no allowance for burglary with a grounds in drunkeness as far as I know."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 01:25 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:23 PM)

"I have my ways Loranna. Lets put it at that." He turned to Isidor "I'm ready when you are Isidor. Its high time somebody put you in your place."

"It's high time someone got you to answer a straight question with a straight answer Falco," Loranna says. "I asked, when did Isidor say he wasn't planning on going back to Skyrim. 'I have my ways' is not an answer to that."

Posted by: Aki Sep 2 2005, 01:26 AM

OOC Summary

Reichi, the male Dunmeri Werewolf, is relaxing and eating in the dining room after last night's festivities.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 01:27 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 06:23 PM)

"I have my ways Loranna. Lets put it at that." He turned to Isidor "I'm ready when you are Isidor. Its high time somebody put you in your place."

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 06:24 PM)

"See, that's another thing about duels I learned, traveling with Dom," Tris said. "The right person doesn't always win."

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:30 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 03:25 PM)

"I beleiev he mentioned to me a while ago not sure exactly when. He said that there was no point in returning to Skyrim. He believe she was probably dead or remarried anyway. If Isidor is too much of a coward to face his past then I will look for the child myself..."

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 01:36 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:30 PM)

"Falco, quit throwing around words like 'coward'. Both of you have proven yourselves enough times in the past, when the chips were down."

"But something occurs to me, and probably some of the rest of you. Why didn't the girl go with Isidor into exile? Did her relatives keep her a total prisoner, to prevent that?"

Shaka squeezed Anya's hand. Sorry that the morning had to turn into this, my love, he thought.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 01:38 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:23 PM)

"I have my ways Loranna. Lets put it at that." He turned to Isidor "I'm ready when you are Isidor. Its high time somebody put you in your place."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 07:25 PM)

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:30 PM)

"You are a liar, and a snake, as always. I was drunk, to the point of passing out. I said "She might be dead." Isidor shook his head "You truly have no honor, do you?" Isidor laughed at his last remark "You'll look for the child, in Skyrim? Please don't joke." He laughed again "Some time ago, try last night! You liar!"

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:39 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:27 PM)

"See, that's another thing about duels I learned, traveling with Dom," Tris said. "The right person doesn't always win."

"The Nords would disagree, and so would some of the Altmer," Goranthir said, smiling a little despite himself. "The Gods would not permit the wronged party to win the duel. If Isidor's cause is just, he will win; if Falco's insult has more truth to it, he will ... I do not subscribe to this belief, but it exists ..."

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:41 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 03:38 PM)

""You'll look for the child, in Skyrim? Please don't joke."

I wouldn't jke about such a serious matter Isidor. I couldn't live with myself f I didn't try and thats a fact. I really don't want the child to grow up on the streets, to rob steal and kill to survive. Based on your total lack of commitment to the child I'd say you do. Now I'll meet you in the arena." He turned and left the castle.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 01:42 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:41 PM)

Isidor yelled after him "Lack of commitment? I WAS EXILED, YOU [censored]!" He stormed out of the dining hall, and to the Arena.

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:42 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 07:41 PM)

He turned and left the castle.

"Loranna," said Goranthir. "Shall I call Dram?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:44 AM

Falco whistled whilst he strung one of the arena bows. "Idiot... making a big scene. Guess I'm gonna have to shut him up."

Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 01:44 AM

Vaan stepped up to the entrance of the Castle, and knocked upon it's door.

"Nice place" He thought, before turning his gaze upon the sky.

"Nice sky too."

The Door Opened, and what Vaan presumed was a Servant opened the door

"Hello" Vaan said, with a degree of cheerfullness, he paused then, it was essential to approach this in the correct manner. He put on a genuine smile "I...request an audience with the Lady of This Castle".

"There, well done me" He thought again, awaiting the response of the person whom he faced.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 01:44 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 06:39 PM)

"It's wrong," Tris said, shaking his head. "Dom used to kill one man a day, before he sat down to dinner. None of those men deserved to die, they had no idea what they were facing, and no god helped them defeat the greatest swordsman in High Rock. Honor is a stupid, stupid thing... if what you mean by it is personal pride."

He turned to Isidor. "This is none of my business, and I've been trying to stay out of it... but if it were my lover, and my child... I would never have left. I would have found a way to sneak back and get her. They would have had to kill me to get me to stop trying."

He was interrupted by Falco's departure. He whistled.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 07:42 PM)

"Loranna," said Goranthir. "Shall I call Dram?"

Loranna was already calling for Dram as Goranthir asks.

"Go get Falco and Isidor out of the Arena and lock them up," she says. "They're both too hot-headed right now for their good or anyone else's."

Dram nods and heads out to bring the two heores into custody.

Loranna gets up. " ... Sorry everyone," she says.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 01:48 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:45 PM)

"You're locking up a thief because he's HOT-HEADED?" Tris said. "Loranna... sometimes I wonder about you."

He followed the others, to see the action.

Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 01:50 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 05:44 PM)

Falco whistled whilst he strung one of the arena bows. "Idiot... making a big scene. Guess I'm gonna have to shut him up."

"You're not acting much better than he is, my brother theif."

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 01:53 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 03:50 PM)

"You're not acting much better than he is, my brother theif."

"I have no interest in going to jail, nor do I care If I'm no better than he is... He will not abandon the child. I will be sure of that."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 01:53 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 07:48 PM)

"You're locking up a thief because he's HOT-HEADED?" Tris said. "Loranna... sometimes I wonder about you."

He followed the others, to see the action.

"No, I'm locking them both up because they're hot-headed; I'm ALSO locking Falco up pending throwing him out of Ald Raathim for stealing, or worse," Loranna snaps, sparing a moment to nod to Vaan.

"Hello; sorry, I'll be with you as soon as I can," she says.

Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 01:56 AM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Sep 1 2005, 05:53 PM)

"I have no interest in going to jail, nor do I care If I'm no better than he is... He will not abandon the child. I will be sure of that."

"I was already making sure of that, Falco, I've been prodding him even before the Arena was built. You may be worried for that child, but what you did hasn't helped. Isidor doesn't take kindly at all to slights at his pride. Do you think doing that would have made him go quicker? You need take a step back."

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 01:59 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 07:53 PM)

"What is Isidor's crime?" Goranthir wondered. "I'm sorry, Loranna, I don't mean to question you, but he was insulted, and maybe he shouldn't have been, but that does not seem like it should be a crime."

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 2 2005, 02:00 AM

Pie

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 02:35 AM

Thin-lipped, Loranna mutters a reply to Goran that doesn't quite catch his ears ...

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Dram and his guards bring Falco and Isidor to the jail, where Loranna pronounces sentence upon Falco:

"For stealing in my domain, even after having been granted a reprieve for a first offense, you are hereby banished from these lands, never to return under pain of death. Your pay up till now is reclaimed, any stolen items you have in your possession are reclaimed."

Having pronounced sentence, Loranna has Dram go through Falco's room, after searching the Argonain thoroughly. The one-eyed rogue is left with the short on his back, and a couple day's rations, and is escorted to Ald Raathim's borders by Dram and his elite guards - who make Falco march at a rather brusque pace.

Once Dram returns, Loranna sighs once, and says "Right; there were things we meant to do today, no?"

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 02:36 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 08:35 PM)

Thin-lopped, Loranna mutters a reply to Goran that doesn't quite catch his ears ...

===

Dram and his guards bring Falco and Isidor to the jail, where Loranna pronounces sentence upon Falco:

"For stealing in my domain, even after having been granted a reprieve for a first offense, you are hereby banished from these lands, never to return under pain of death. Your pay up till now is reclaimed, any stolen items you have in your possession are reclaimed."

Having pronounced sentence, Loranna has Dram go through Falco's room, after searching the Argonain thoroughly. The one-eyed rogue is left with the short on his back, and a couple day's rations, and is escorted to Ald Raathim's borders by Dram and his elite guards - who make Falco march at a rather brusque pace.

Once Dram returns, Loranna sighs once, and says "Right; there were things we meant to do today, no?"

"I'm so sorry about this. I didn't...I didn't want him expelled from the lands. I just wanted to....I.." He didn't know what to say.

Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 02:38 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 06:35 PM)

Once Dram returns, Loranna sighs once, and says "Right; there were things we meant to do today, no?"

"Um, yes. Shall we go back to the arena and fortifications talk, or to Goranthir's christening?" Anya said, trying to shift the conversation.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 02:45 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 08:38 PM)

"Um, yes. Shall we go back to the arena and fortifications talk, or too Goranthir's christening?" Anya said, trying to shift the conversation.

"I'd prefer the christening, myself," Loranna says, looking over to Isidor.

"Don't blame yourself; it was his own foolishness that brought this upon him," she says. More quietly, she mutters "He's lucky I didn't throw him out long ago, to be honest ..."

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 02:46 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 07:36 PM)

"I'm so sorry about this. I didn't...I didn't want him expelled from the lands. I just wanted to....I.." He didn't know what to say.

"You didn't make him a thief, Isidor, so stop making yourself miserable about it," Tris said. "He backed Loranna into a corner; he was here on condition he wouldn't steal again, and he stole again. No way to save a fool from himself sometimes."

He smiled at Goranthir. "It is a nice ship, you know."

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 02:49 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 08:45 PM)

"I'd prefer the christening, myself," Loranna says, looking over to Isidor.

Magister Ryllil from the Mages Guild had in fact been standing there, quietly, waiting.

Goranthir stood up on seeing him and bowed. "Kena Ryllil, sorry to keep you."

The old Altmer tut-tutted. "Not at all, young sir. Had nothing better to do anyhow. Quiet day at the Guild. Where is this blessed ship of yours, anyhow?"

"In the harbor."

"Well, that's a good place for it," Ryllil smiled. "Shall we get the ceremony started?"

Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 02:49 AM

Vaan didn't know what to do...

After a small amount of logical thought, (and some directions from one of the Castle servants) Vaan headed to the docks, hoping to meet the so far Elusive Lady Loranna.

He unclipped his Sword from his belt, in order to use it as a makeshift Walking stick. Of course, he didnt need it, but he thought it looked better.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 02:56 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 1 2005, 08:49 PM)

As Dram lets Isidor out, Loranna Nods to the Altmer and smiles to Goranthir.

Seeing Vaan, she turns to him. "I'm sorry about that; that's not how I usuially greet new visitors to my castle. I'm Dres Loranna Pyrel; a pleasure to make your acquaintence."

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 02:58 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 08:56 PM)

"Thank you." Was all Isidor said. He walked over to the dock, in time for the christening.

Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 03:05 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 08:56 PM)

"I understand" Answered Vaan, "It can only be natural that an Important Lady like yourself is well occupied with tasks." Vaan Paused, smiled, and continued "I am Lord Vaan Surethi of..." He stopped suddenly "Yes, I am Lord Vaan Surethi, it is a pleasure to meet you."

He bowed.

"I would ask of you one thing M'Lady. But I shall not go into the Details here, I intend to do that at the wedding, to which I understand we are both invited." he paused once more "I would ask that you remember me for that time, for I feel that it would be harder for me to introduce myself there. I hope that you Agree to a further meeting at the wedding, It is quite important to my concience. What do you say?"

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 03:09 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 1 2005, 09:05 PM)

"I understand" Answered Vaan, "It can only be natural that an Important Lady like yourself is well occupied with tasks." Vaan Paused, smiled, and continued "I am Lord Vaan Surethi of..." He stopped suddenly "Yes, I am Lord Vaan Surethi, it is a pleasure to meet you."

He bowed, quite an Unnatural thing for one who seemed so old.

"I would ask of you one thing M'Lady. But I shall not go into the Details here, I intend to do that at the wedding, to which I understand we are both invited." he paused once more "I would ask that you remember me for that time, for I feel that it would be harder for me to introduce myself there. I hope that you Agree to a further meeting at the wedding, It is quite important to my concience. What do you say?"

Loranna keeps a pleasant smile on her face. "A pleasure, my Lord, though I admit I am curious as to where you hail," she says. "And still more curious as to this thing you would ask of me at the wedding; pray tell, what is it?"

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 03:15 AM

Isidor addressed Goranthir "I'm sorry for runing your christening, I'm not feeling too great." He smiled around at the group and made his way back to the tavern. He ordered a mead, and sat at a back table. Kethiah he thought Where are you when I need you?.

ooc: Night, night.

Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 03:18 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 09:09 PM)

"It involves The past, which I'm afraid Affects me greatly....and yet....I know nothing of. It has come to my attention that you and those around you played a large part in events that I would like to know about. You see M'lady, I have been away for a long while. Of course, I would rather we talked about all this at the Wedding, when I have gathered myself a little more, I'm in shock you see."

He paused...a grave look came upon his face. "From where I Hail? Well.....You see, I Lived most of my life In Vvardenfell, as a servant of the Tribunal."

He stopped there, he knew that if his sources were correct, Loranna would understand what he meant.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 03:23 AM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 1 2005, 09:18 PM)

"It involves The past, which I'm afraid Affects me greatly....and yet....I know nothing of. It has come to my attention that you and those around you played a large part in events that I would like to know about. You see M'lady, I have been away for a long while. Of course, I would rather we talked about all this at the Wedding, when I have gathered myself a little more, I'm in shock you see."

He paused...a grave look came upon my face. "From where I Hail? Well.....You see, I Lived most of my life In vvardenfell, as a servant of the Tribunal."

He stopped there, he knew that if his sources were correct, Loranna would understand what he meant.

Loranna's expression shows shr understands what he means.

What, exactly, do you say to someone in Vaan's position? "I'm Sorry" doesn't even begin to address the matter, and is almost outright insulting.

"We will talk more at the wedding, if that's what you wish, serjo," Loranna says, a sad smile on her face.

Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 03:31 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 09:23 PM)

"Yes M'Lady, Please Understand that I harbour no hatred in my heart for anyone, and I Desire No revenge. All I would need is answers. Thankyou for agreeing to see me, In order that My Mind can be at rest with the world once more."

He gave a smile, but his red eyes betrayed his true feeling. Sorrow.

"At The Wedding, I will be in Guild Colours, red and black, I shouldn't be too hard to spot. Farewell, for now I must begin my travel to place of our next meeting, Thankyou so much."

Having said this, he once again unclipped his sword (Still in it's scabbard) from his belt, in order that it be used as his Walking Stick. He Bowed to Loranna, and turned to leave.

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 03:35 AM

“A fine vessel,” Ryllil said on seeing Goranthir’s ship at the docks. “What is her name?”

“The Akarvina.”

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 03:39 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 09:35 PM)

“A fine vessel,” Ryllil said on seeing Goranthir’s ship at the docks. “What is her name?”

“The Akarvina.”

Loranna watches Vaan go, wondering about the upcoming wedding. The bride remembered the insanity of the Azurites, and now someone who wanted to know what happened during the Dawn ...

She turns and smiles to Goranthir. "A fine name," she says, her eyes drawn to the figure of Kyne on the prow.

Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 03:46 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 07:39 PM)

"So how about the figurehead? Did Diamond get it finished before she, um... did she get it done?" Anya asked.

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 03:47 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 1 2005, 09:46 PM)

"So how about the figurehead? Did Diamond get it finished before she, um... did she get it done?" Anya asked.

"No," Goranthir whispered, pointing it out on the bowsprit. "I like it unfinished. She can finish it when she comes back."

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 03:48 AM

Isidor sat in the tavern, thinking and drinking. He felt sorry for Falco. He never wanted to see him leave. Isidor left some gold on the table, and walked back to the docks. "Sorry about that." He said to the group. "I needed a drink. Truly a fine vessel, Goranthir. Truly a sight."

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 03:50 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 09:48 PM)

A good sized crowd had gathered at the dock. Fishermen going about their work, but curious at the sight. Villagers with no other entertainment. A large crew of Nords that Goranthir had hired. A beautiful day of blue skies and white clouds.

Ryllil closed his eyes and raised his hands. The seabirds took to flight as they sensed the surge of energy falling on the harbor before it was visually apparently. A golden light rose between the old Altmer, Goranthir, and the ship, which then passed through each person in the crowd. It was a gentle touch, like a kiss.

He began to chant in Aldmeris, and Goranthir began singing along as well. He knew these christening ceremonies well, though this was his first boat.

“To what ancestral spirit do you dedicate this craft?” Ryllil asked in song.

“Onialle,” Goranthir sang back.

Witnesses would swear that they saw, for a brief moment, the shining golden image of a young girl, Goranthir’s cousin, appear on the deck of the ship. It was just an instant, a blink of the eye, and she was gone.

“Introduce Akarvina to the spirits of the water so they will know and welcome her,” said Ryllil, climbing on board. Goranthir followed, together with the crew. He called back to the crowd. “Friends, all aboard if you wish. We’ll just be gone for an hour or two.”

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 03:55 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 09:50 PM)

“Introduce Akavina to the spirits of the water so they will know and welcome her,” said Ryllil, climbing on board. Goranthir followed, together with the crew. He called back to the crowd. “Friends, all aboard if you wish. We’ll just be gone for an hour or two.”

"All aboard?" Isidor said with a smile "Sounds good." He got on board and stood next to Goranthir. "You are a lucky man, Goranthir. With this boat, you could sail of Tamriel. All of Nirn, even. That's what every man wants, isn't it? Freedom."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 03:55 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 09:50 PM)

A good sized crowd had gathered at the dock. Fishermen going about their work, but curious at the sight. Villagers with no other entertainment. A large crew of Nords that Goranthir had hired. A beautiful day of blue skies and white clouds.

Ryllil closed his eyes and raised his hands. The seabirds took to flight as they sensed the surge of energy falling on the harbor before it was visually apparently. A golden light rose between the old Altmer, Goranthir, and the ship, which then passed through each person in the crowd. It was a gentle touch, like a kiss.

He began to chant in Aldmeris, and Goranthir began singing along as well. He knew these christening ceremonies well, though this was his first boat.

“To what ancestral spirit do you dedicate this craft?” Ryllil asked in song.

“Onialle,” Goranthir sang back.

Witnesses would swear that they saw, for a brief moment, the shining golden image of a young girl, Goranthir’s cousin, appear on the deck of the ship. It was just an instant, a blink of the eye, and she was gone.

“Introduce Akavina to the spirits of the water so they will know and welcome her,” said Ryllil, climbing on board. Goranthir followed, together with the crew. He called back to the crowd. “Friends, all aboard if you wish. We’ll just be gone for an hour or two.”

Loranna finds herself for a brief second feeling a bit odd, seeing the image of Goranthir's cousin ...

Now stop that, she tells herself. You've been foolish enough for one day.

She climbs aboard, smiling and asking "So, Captain, where shall we sail?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 03:56 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 09:55 PM)

"Not lucky, rich," Goranthir laughed. "You are welcome to sail with me anytime, Isidor. You know your way around a ship?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 03:57 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 09:55 PM)

She climbs aboard, smiling and asking "So, Captain, where shall we sail?"

"To Gnisis and back?" Goranthir grinned. "What do you think?"

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 03:59 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 09:56 PM)

"Not lucky, rich," Goranthir laughed. "You are welcome to sail with me anytime, Isidor. You know your way around a ship?"

"Are they not one in the same?" Isidor asked with a smile. "I know my way around a ship, well enough. Growing up in Skyrim, you have to."

"Gnisis? Hmm. Never been there."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 04:00 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 09:57 PM)

"To Gnisis and back?" Goranthir grinned. "What do you think?"

"I think your ship must have wings if we're gonna make it to Gnisis and back in an hour or two," Loranna laughs. "Right now I'm perfectly happy just to sail on the open sea for a while."

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 04:06 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 10:00 PM)

"I think your ship must have wings if we're gonna make it to Gnisis and back in an hour or two," Loranna laughs. "Right now I'm perfectly happy just to sail on the open sea for a while."

"It does have wings, actually," Goranthir laughed, pointing down the side of the ship. Many of the Nords had gone below deck, and now oars had appeared along the sides. "Even with Kynareth's blessing, it should go twice the speed of a comparable ship of its size."

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 04:07 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 1 2005, 10:06 PM)

"Sounds good to me then."

ooc: This time I mean it, good night.

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 04:22 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 1 2005, 10:07 PM)

"Sounds good to me then."

"Well, perhaps we should limit our trip to a cruise along the coast," Goranthir smiled. "No use alarming people we don't know with the sudden appearance of a strange warship. Speaking of which --"

He called to the crew: "Unfurl the flags!"

Three flags: House Dres, the Royal Flag of Morrowind, and the Royal Flag of Firsthold were unfurled, each on equal standing.

The ship went fast, very fast. It was like riding a giant. The forecastle was tall, sixty feet above the water.

Sprayed by wind, sun, and water, the group spent an hour and a half flying through the sea, while Ryllil chanted to the sea spirits, and then they returned home.

ooc: I too am out of here for a couple hours.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 2 2005, 05:10 AM

Onialle... must be the girl he watched die...

Tris was familiar with ships, but he had never seen a ceremony such as the Altmer performed. Altmer were legendary seagoers.

This massive, yet graceful creature was very different from the ponderous galleons Tris was used to in High Rock.

It was a perfect day for sailing. Auspicious.

Once, not too very long ago, Tris's father had planned to buy him a ship, to turn his unruly son into a sea captain. Tris breathed deep of the sea air, turned his face to the sun, and thought that just once in his life, maybe his father had come close to understanding him.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 05:17 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 1 2005, 11:10 PM)

Loranna watches the sea speed underneath the ship, then looks up to the sky, relaxing. The ride was smoother and faster than any she had experienced before, and she found herself wondering what a life as a seafarer might be like.

She looks over to Tris, and smiles.

Posted by: One87xe Sep 2 2005, 05:33 AM

*...The Drunken Guar...Inn/Tavern...*

"A Telvanni Magister you say?"

Hurst: "Aye"

"And what makes you think she'd help us?"

Hurst: "I be havin' no clue"

Uniqua: "It is worth a shot...the Telvanni are fairly liberal...even if they are misunderstood"

"Misunderstood? Surely you jest"

Uniqua: "Ok...so they only do things for themselves...it's still our best chance"

"It's not a chance...its a gamble"

Ami: "We're almost done counting"

"This seems a little too good to be true...I'll go discuss it with this so called Telvanni Magister"

*...One then departs for the Shop...*

...edited for clarity...

Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 06:14 AM

Anya stood at the rail, keeping her eyes focused on the land as best as she could. "I hate water, I hate boats. Why did I come?" she muttered.

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 06:14 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 11:17 PM)

Shaka stood in the rigging of the ship, a little thoughtful despite the perfect day and old friends. I'm sorry, Falco, he thought, even if you had free will, like all of us. Sometimes it seemed as if the brash Argonian rogue had been adventuring with them for longer than the less than half-year it had in fact been.

He glanced down at Loranna and Tris. Shaka understood that along with Loranna's power came responsibility for the lives of her people.

Her yoke is light upon us, he thought to himself.

Shaka looked at the grumbling Anya and smiled. He vaulted off the rigging and invoked Slowfall, landing lightly near Anya.

"Not your element, is it, Anya. Nor mine, really." But as he stood at the rail, his smile didn't leave.

Maybe we'll see Falco again, he thought, either at the wedding or in some other province. For now, there was a fair wind and a young prince whom Shaka and all sensed was destined for something.

Posted by: Shardie Sep 2 2005, 06:53 AM

A dream under the Azure Sky

Memories... memories of the Moonlight, yet under this azure sky, thats all I can think about... memories

Drevious put down his Daikatana as Maranda looked to the blue sky
"Your block is poor, lets try again" Drevious said
"If you did not hit so hard..." Maranda said
"Yet any foe will fight you with all youve got, so I cant go easy on you" Drevious replied, casting a heal all ailments on Maranda and offering his hand to pull her off the ground, Maranda blushed, and pushed herself off the ground, "Drevious, can I ask you a question?"
"Certianly, what?"
"Why are you here, and more importantly HOW are you here?"
"The why is not for you to know, dear Maranda, the how I can tell you. I am here by a pact with a Mortal, and I can not leave intill the terms of that pact are resolved"
"Then why are you here with me then?" she asked
"Because you are a part of the Pact, dear Maranda" he said quietly
"Then dont go easy on me this time," she said, readying her sword
"Oh, I wont..." he sheathed his Daikatana, and whispered an incratation, as the mist that had been setting that evening slowly formed into a narrow bladed sword as Maranda Charged Again

Posted by: Shardie Sep 2 2005, 07:31 AM

"Where do you think your going?" Maranda said to the retreating figure, an Iron broadsword in her hand, her robes tattered. The figure in the black robe turned and threw the body of a dead cat to Maranda's feet, "What will you do about this?" he said in a croaky voice, turning to face Maranda, his face concealed by the darkness of the hood covering his face
"I'll kill you, thats what I'll do!" she said, charging towards the figure. She could have sworn she saw a smile, as he raised his gloved hand, and with a massive force, she was thrown from her feet, thrown almost twenty feet. Barely contious she looked at the man, walking away into the distance, 'I want to be stronger" she said, crying, "I want to be stronger so I can beat him"
"I can help you become stronger" a voice said, almost in her minds eye
"Then please, help me get stronger" Maranda pleaded, she could feel her insides bleeding, she had no potions left. A small girl walked in front of her, deep blue ageless eyes, long brown hair, the most beautiful face, dressed in robes of Blue and White, "If you stay here, you will die. Do you want that?" the girl said
"No"
"Do you want to be stronger?"
"Yes"
"Then give yourself to me, and you will become stronger"
"Yes" she muttered, with her seemingly last breath

Maranda opened her eyes and looked at the Azure sky
"You dont have to hit so hard!" She yelled at Drevious, it was like his blade passed right through Maranda's Parry... but she remembered somthing she would never forget, the day her life changed.

why do I remember these things? Why here? Why now?

Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 10:46 AM

Summary for Nalion

Nalion, a male Breton mage has returned from Cyrodiil after the world has been restored and the Emperor was saved. He's recently spoken with Doll, a girl with whom he has fallen in love, but the conversation ended with Doll leaving with a troubled look on her face.
Nalion isn't particularly in a celebratory mood and he has retreated to someplace to think. He still intends to go to the wedding of Lyssia and Landon in Daggerfall, though.

Posted by: Shardie Sep 2 2005, 02:10 PM

A dream under the full Moon

Darkness... it was the colour that always reminded of her. Yes, laying here under the full moon, she could remember her so vividly so clearly that day...

Lyssia opened her eyes and looked at the moon above her. She was laying on the roof, contemplating her wedding in a few days time, the trapdoor opened, and landon popped his head through, "You heading to bed, babe?" he said sweetly
"Yeah, I'll be there in a sec" Lyssia replied
"'kay, don't fall asleep up there" Landon replied before closing the trapdoor behind him

"I don't know what you want!" he yelled
"Yes you do, Baron Biennie, I am the Archfiend, and I am after it" said the cloaked figure
"Archfiend? So its you. You will never get it, its hidden too well for you to find" Baron Biennie replied, as Lyssia looked through the keyhole in fear, "I mean who would call themselves such a stupid name like "Archfiend?" he said, as a black cat slinked out from the door on the other side of the room. The Archfiends eyes gazed at the cat
"So hide it in plain sight, did you?" he said as Maranda ran after the kitty, picking it up and holding it in her hands. The Fiend slowly walked towards Maranda and the kitty
"NOOO" Baron Biennie yelled, as he drew his Iron Broadsword and charged at the fiend before him, "You will not touch my daughter!"
"QUIET!!!!" said the fiend, in his croaky voice, a bolt of energy striking him down as he yanked the kitty from Maranda, and disappeared, obviously a recall spell. Maranda ran up to her father, "Father! Father! are you okay?"
"I am, but please save Mr Fluffles from his grasp" he said weakly
"NO your more important than the kitty" Maranda cried as Lyssia came out of her hiding place
"There is not much time, you must go soon, stop him at the alter of the winds in the Alak'r Desert, you must stop him, Maranda, Lyssia can keep a watch over me" he said, his voice weakening as the door busted open and members of the town guard rushed to Baron Biennie's side. Maranda picked up the sword from beside her father, and sprinted out the door

Lyssia opened her eyes and looked at the moon, sinking below the horizon. Was it that late already? Had she fallen asleep? She yawned, and headed back into the house, hoping Landon did not notice her missing

Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 02:34 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 1 2005, 09:39 PM)

Loranna watches Vaan go, wondering about the upcoming wedding. The bride remembered the insanity of the Azurites, and now someone who wanted to know what happened during the Dawn ...

As Vaan Left Ald Raathim, he paused, and looked down at a nearby pool, his reflection looked straight back at him, he must've looked about 30 years old....He wasn't.

His eyes turned to his Sword, which he was using as a walking stick (that he didnt need).

"I really should get myself A proper stick" He thought quickly, and carried on his way.

Posted by: Shardie Sep 2 2005, 03:04 PM

A dream under the Twilight Mists

"Wind how I hate the wind" he thought as he stood at the alter, in his left hand a dagger, in his right a Cat, struggling to get free. The scratches and the bites were nothing through the mailed glove that he wore. He knocked the cat out uncontious with the blunt end of his dagger, and placed the animal on the Altar. He peirced the cats heart in an instant with the razor sharp dagger and shook his hooded head. "Darn that Biennie, he evaded me for so long. But finally," he pulled a jewel from the cats innards, "I have it. Only two more to go," he finished, putting the jewel in a bag by his side, "And then I will gain my desire"
"And what would that be?" a voice said
He turned to face the girl who had chased him. Dirty brown hair, tied up in a short ponytail, her eyes were of fire, "What did you do to my kitty?"
"Why, I killed him" he said meninglessly
"You. Why did you do that to papa?" the girl asked angrily, a sword being unskilly held in her hands
"because Baron Biennie has got in my way all the too many times" he replied slowly walking off
"Your not getting away with this!" she yelled, charging towards him. He turned, "Undiciplined" he fired a telekinesis spell at her, pushing her back. But surprisingly the girl kept her footing, "Oh? you might offer more resistance than I expected..." he turned, "Then entertain me"
"I shall!" she yelled, conjouring a Scamp who charged towards him, yet with the flick of the wrist it was gone, a fireball this time, but a shield spell broke the impact of it
"Oh, you have potential dear, but you have no skill" he smiled and blasted a frost spell at the girl, who attepted a shield spell, but it was too low a quality to stop the attack, blasting her to her knees

He opened his eyes and looked over the twilight mist, "It is this that still connects us, my dear Maranda" he said, looking over the towers of the city before him, before peering into the bag, "Only one more to go"

Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 2 2005, 03:24 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 1 2005, 10:14 PM)

"Not your element, is it, Anya. Nor mine, really." But as he stood at the rail, his smile didn't leave.

"No, no it isn't. People weren't meant to float on water. And it makes me sick." she grumbled.

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 03:36 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:24 AM)

"No, no it isn't. People weren't meant to float on water. And it makes me sick." she grumbled.

Shaka brushed aside her hair for a moment and placed a hand at her temple. A white glow could be faintly seen.

"Does that help a little, elf?" he said.

"If we had had the time, I would have liked a voyage to the wedding with you. But maybe it's just as well that the group will use the Mage Guild transport."

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 03:57 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 09:36 AM)

"Why not sail to Daggerfall now? The wedding's only a few days away."

Posted by: raithen Sep 2 2005, 03:59 PM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 2 2005, 08:34 AM)

Clevestous Clive awoke. But it was hard to wake up, he had to struggle with his mind. It was a battle inside his head, and he could hear every sword cling, every stone crumble, and every catapult fling like it was next to him.

His body would say: I need to stretch and walk around a bit. Please let me get up.
His mind would say: Dear lord! No! I need to rest. Now stay down here so I can slip into unconciousness.
His brain would say: I am merly a collection of impulses translated into thought.
And his left arm would say: I feel funny.

Eventualy Clive awoke, but he felt like crap. That's when he realized he had been lying in a pile of dung. Great, he thought to himself, I'm not dead, but I might as well be. He sat up and began making an effort to check his clothing. He found the small pouch of netch leather that he usualy kept his money in-but it was empty.
But he still had his iron dagger and his silver long-sword with him, and he still had that amulet his father had given him before he died.

"So first they knock me unconcious, then rob me, then drop me off in the middle of nowhere!" He looked around, noticing that he didn't recognize anything around him. "Where am I, anyway?" he wondered out loud. Clive got up and started walking around in a dull, listless state, looking for something to do or somewhere to go.

After a few hours of this, he came apon a small stream. He took a drink, his long black hair falling into the watter and getting wet, and he almost instantly felt refreshed. So I've been out for a while then... Damn those assasins!

What was that? Over there. A person. Thank the nine! A person! He saw a person walking a little distance away. Clive noted that the person was using his sword as a walking stick... So the person was rich? Then again, if Idid rob him, he looks a lot more powerful then me. Better just ask him for directions instead.

He walked up behind the Dunmer male, and said, "you know, you'll ruin your sword if you keep on jabbing it into the ground like that... Unless it's enchanted, of course." He gave a friendly smile.

Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 04:05 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Sep 2 2005, 09:59 AM)

He walked up behind the Dunmer male, and said, "you know, you'll ruin your sword if you keep on jabbing it into the ground like that... Unless it's enchanted, of course." He gave a friendly smile.

"Coincidently" Replied Vaan, "I was just thinking that same thing" He returned the friendly smile "And yes, the sword is enchanted" He chuckled to himself.

He paused for a while, looking the Man up and down, then spoke again. "What do you require of this poor soul?"

Posted by: raithen Sep 2 2005, 04:07 PM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 2 2005, 10:05 AM)

"Well, I've had a rather unfortunate run-in with the-ah well, nevermind that. I have no clue where I am, and I require directions to the nearest town. If you so please to give me them, I'll be in your debt."

Posted by: Moonblink Sep 2 2005, 04:09 PM

Ahjaar woke.

She had fallen asleep in a chair by Luxi's bed.
She stood up and looked down at the pale girl.

Luxi hadden't woke since she was in the other place with the other 7.
Since then, she had been 'asleep.'
She ocasionally moved, but other then that, she was lifeless.
Well, not exactly.

Ahjaar kissed Luxi's fore head. Luxi's breathing quickned, as it always did when she felt someone touch her.

Ahjaar left, closeing the door behind her.

Posted by: Shardie Sep 2 2005, 05:15 PM

"Its morning" Issac said softly to his fellow Paladins, each of whom awoke. Today was the day they shone thier ceremonial armour, whilst Landon and Lyssia went through the rehersals for the ceremony itself. Maranda was practicing her swordsmanship with a hansome dunmer noble she had been seeing quite a bit of recently. Lacoriz spat as he saw her being all friendly with this noble through the window, he would show him who the better swordsman is

Posted by: Moonblink Sep 2 2005, 05:35 PM

Luxi sat cross legged in a prison of vast whiteness.

A large bubble appeared in front og her, showing her Ahjaar, kissing her on the forehead. At the same time she felt it, too.

She rubbed her forehead, then popped the bubble.
How much longer was she going to be here?

Everyonce in a while a memory would pop up and play over again, but most of the time she sat in the vast whiteness.

Then something happened that she did not expect. It was not a memory, beckoning her to watch, but a very large bubble, big enough for a man to stand in. And there was someone standing in it. A Golden Saint.

The bubble popped. and she stepped down.

She smilied at Luxi.

Do you know who I am?

Luxi, still sitting, looked up at her wide eyed.
"No."

My name is Shamakand.
The Golden Saint grinned.

Luxi gasped. "What?"

I am Shamakand, your amulet.

"Are you the one keeping me here?"

Yes.

"Why?"

Because you were foolish, child! You put both of us in danger!

"Huh?"

Shamakand sighed.

When Mara was talking to you, you should of just played along. Not attacked her! I would have gotten you out! But nooo! You had to play little miss hero and blast her.
Then you made me kill the swarm of Dreugh.
That made me use ALL of my energy supply, forcing my to take energy from you!

"Is that why I was weak?"

Duh. And you still are weak. I'm keeping you here untill you heal.

"Why did you kill the Dreugh then? If it made you weaker?"

Because they would have killed you all!

Shamakand sighed.

You still are a child, and do not understand things. I must go now.

"Wait!" Luxi stood up.

Yes?

"When are you going to let me wake up?"

Soon.

Shamakand left Luxi to her thoughts.

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 07:04 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 09:57 AM)

"Why not sail to Daggerfall now? The wedding's only a few days away."

"She's already turning for home, Isidor," said Shaka. "Loranna probably has to make a lot of arrangements first anyway; talk to her seneschal, for one. And we weren't going to show up at Lyssia's wedding with only the clothes on our back," he added wryly.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 07:08 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 01:04 PM)

"Good point, as always, Shaka."

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 07:16 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 01:08 PM)

"Good point, as always, Shaka."

"Not really, but thanks, Iz." Shaka watched the sun sparkle off the coastal waters, his arm around Anya's shoulders. "I have to admit the idea is tempting, to just hit the road again . . . ."

"Goranthir really knew what he was doing when he asked Diamond to create the figurehead. We've got to look in on her before we leave for the wedding."

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 07:18 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 01:16 PM)

"Yeah, as I said, the ship is breathaking." He paused and looked out at the water "Do you think we'll see Falco again? At the wedding perhaps?"

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 07:29 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 01:18 PM)

"Yeah, as I said, the ship is breathaking." He paused and looked out at the water "Do you think we'll see Falco again? At the wedding perhaps?"

"I kind of hope so. . . . Anya, you weren't with us then, but I just remembered the first time Falco stole while in Ald Raathim. We were having a cookout on the beach, and he sneaked into the castle, no less."

"I thought being caught by Dram would have been lesson enough, and it was for a while."

After a second, Shaka added, "I wonder if Tsei followed him out of Daruhn . . . ."

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 07:35 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 01:29 PM)

Isidor didn't say anything, but looked out a the water. "Well, if we see him at the wedding, I'm going to ask him to come to Skyrim with me. I guess I seem like some sort of deserting father, and I don't want that." He laughed "Wonder what Kethiah will think of this."

Posted by: One87xe Sep 2 2005, 07:42 PM

*...The Shop of Ald Raathim (wth is the name of this place?)...as One enters the shop his eyes focus on a well dressed woman apparently caught up in a heated argument with what appears to be a C&E Inspector...One moves closer to hear what their saying...*

Distressed Woman: "What the hell do you mean the property doesn't exist?"

C&E Guy: "Just that...the property belongs to another"

Distressed Woman: "But Mistress Therana told me personally that the land was mine"

C&E Guy: "Look...you cant build anything unless you have the deed...you dont have the deed so I suggest you get one...now good day!!"

Distressed Woman: "So thats it huh? I'm just left high and dry?"

C&E Guy: "I am sorry, go back, get the correct deed, and you can build whatever your heart desires"

Distressed Woman: "What!! You think its easy to go back and forth between Tel Branora?"

C&E Guy: "Your a Magister in House Telvanni right? I'd think you have a way to go back...now if you'll kindly excuse me"

*...the C&E guy then leaves the store...the Distressed Woman is almost in tears when One approaches her...*

Distressed Woman weepily: "Damn that crazy [censored] Therana!!"

"Hello...I wasn't trying to eavesdrop but I couldn't help but overhear your situation...perhaps I can help"

Distressed Woman: "*Sniff*...and how do you intend to help me?"

"I'm good at stuff like this...my names One by the way"

Distressed Woman: "You really think you can help? I'm Devina Matellius...Magister of House Telvanni"

*...the duo continue their discussion...*

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 01:35 PM)

"You, working together with Falco instead of at each others' throats? Sounds a lot better than duelling like a couple of spoiled nobles."

"I wouldn't mind seeing Kethiah again. The last time, I nearly disrupted a writ she was serving. Come to think of it, that assassination was officially an 'accident', and I've said too much already." He remembered the orc mage in Ald Raathim who had been killed during the harvest festival.

"I hope you can work it out with her, Isidor. You're playing with fire, but just the fact that you've held her interest this far says a lot for you. One day at a time, Nord."

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 07:46 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 01:45 PM)

"Well, I don't know too many women who like the idea of their lover having a child an a girlfriend in another province. If Falco doesn't piss me off, or offend any Nords, he'll be fine in Skyrim."

Posted by: Eyes Of the Wolf Sep 2 2005, 07:51 PM

He heard some noises. It was completely dark. Strange... Even at pitch black night there should be the stars for a light. Although he could be somewhere inside, but even there should be some lamps. Dizzyly he listened to the conversation.

“Is he gonna make it? His face looks really bad...” one voice said.

“He must, or else the lord will have our heads. I fear though that he will not ever see again... His eyes were literally molten when we found him. Luckily we found his ears though. I re-attached them.” another voice responded.

“What about the son of the lord? Were you able to do anything to his corpse?” third voice asked.

“Like what? He was literally ashes..” the first voice answered.

He spent the few following moments still in haze. Then it all rushed back to him.

He remembered. He and the lord's son, Daskhin, had gone for a hunt to the forest. He was supposed to protect the young dunmer. He had thought, ah, so naively, that nothing but beasts of the forest would endanger his protegé in his father's own woods. Then he had seen the altmer wizard among the trees. He saw the fireball forming in his hands. He tried to run and take the ball instead of Daskhin, but he was too far away, too far...

“Look, I think he's concious! Quick, tell the lord, that he's awake, atleast for a while.”

He was consumed by the red hot river of pain. He passed out.

* * * *

He heard a familiar voice from the darkness. Someone shook him hard. “What happened?! Who was it!?” The voice was furious. In the end it broke in to a sob.

“Calm down, my lord. That doesn't help a thing. His unconcious again.”

“Calm down!? I'm gonna show you some calming down!” He heard someone pull a sword from sheath. After that he heard a door open, and people running in.

He passed out again.

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 09:09 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 01:46 PM)

"Well, I don't know too many women who like the idea of their lover having a child an a girlfriend in another province. If Falco doesn't piss me off, or offend any Nords, he'll be fine in Skyrim."

Another ship appeared on the horizon as they moved back towards the port. It was a smaller ship, marked with the flag of House Dres and Bodrom Mora.

Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 09:51 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 09:09 PM)

Another ship appeared on the horizon as they moved back towards the port. It was a smaller ship, marked with the flag of House Dres and Bodrom Mora.

The water was softly caressing his bare feet as the waves washed over a sandy beach near Ald Raathim. The sound of the waves was soothing and the salty breeze blew lightly in his brown hair.
Nalion seemed to look over the Inner Sea, however, in truth, his gaze was directed inwards. There were many thoughts that raced through his mind, the events of the last days in Cyrodiil and the tales of the Eight, but most importantly about a girl with Akavirian features...

Two moving points still a good way off the shore caught his attention, though. As they drew nearer, Nalion recognized the impressive outline of Goranthir's new ship. The other point took a bit longer to see clearly. When the other ship was close enough, the House Dres banners were easily recognizable, the second banner he could not identify at first. Then, the Breton mage recalled a conversation he had with Loranna before Raithmat's banishing.
Bodrom Mora and the nobles Vendama and Obael.
Nalion's curiosity awakened and he needed the company of his friends. He rose and walked towards the docks of Ald Raathim to await the arrival of the two vessels.

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 2 2005, 03:51 PM)

He rose and walked towards the docks of Ald Raathim to await the arrival of the two vessels.

Dres Vendama, wrapped in a cloak to fend off the chill of the wind, waved to those aboard the Akarvina, but her voice couldn't be heard.

Goranthir's boat sailed into harbor through the passage in the mangroves just north of the town, and Vendama's boat followed it in a few minutes later.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 03:09 PM)

Another ship appeared on the horizon as they moved back towards the port. It was a smaller ship, marked with the flag of House Dres and Bodrom Mora.

"Wonder what this is..." Isidor said, his face unsure.

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 10:17 PM

Shaka recognized the dunmer noble in the distance. "Dres Vendama, by the Nine. A legendary beauty in Daruhn."

"Even more than the terrible one whose name it's better not to speak. You know who I'm referring to: the Harvest Queen." Shaka grinned.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 10:23 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 04:17 PM)

Isidor winked at Shaka and said "This is odd. I'm starting to find Dunmer women attractive." He laughed and said "Do you know her, Shaka?"

Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 10:29 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 09:59 PM)

The harbour grew visibly busier as the dock workers began to prepare to secure both ships at the quay. Footbridges were being readied and soon, the Akarvina and Dres Vendamas' ship were fastened tightly at the bollards.

Nalion stood near Goranthirs vessel and admired it's prow with Kynareth as figurehead. "Welcome back," he shouted. "It's a marvelous sight to see her sail!"

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 10:32 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 04:23 PM)

Isidor winked at Shaka and said "This is odd. I'm starting to find Dunmer women attractive." He laughed and said "Do you know her, Shaka?"

With Anya nearby, Shaka had to be honest but diplomatic. "Not that well. I met her the morning that I introduced myself to Loranna, at breakfast. She and her twin brother were visiting Ald Raathim to inspect it for the House Dres. There was an older gentlemen with them, whose name I've forgotten. Loranna won all of them over, as far as I know, despite the experiment of abolition."

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 10:35 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 2 2005, 04:29 PM)

Goranthir's face was flushed from excitement. "Thank you! You have to come along for the next trip out to sea."

Vendama disembarked a few minutes later with a small retinue of servants. "Beastly manners, not telling anyone I was coming, but it couldn't be helped," she smiled. Her hair was swept by the wind, and she did nothing to correct it.

She took it upon herself to meet those she had not met before, and to embrace those she had.

Posted by: vaanic~one Sep 2 2005, 10:35 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Sep 2 2005, 10:07 AM)

"Ald Raathim would be the nearest Town, and it is a 5 minute journey in that direction" Vaan pointed the way.

"Now, If you excuse me, I have wedding to get to, I hope you Sort your problem out, good luck, and take care"

Vaan Gave another smile, and headed off in the direction of Silgrad tower

Posted by: raithen Sep 2 2005, 10:39 PM

QUOTE(vaanic~one @ Sep 2 2005, 04:35 PM)

"Very well, thank-you and goodbye," said Clive with a smile. He made sure his sword and dagger were seathed, and his amulet secured, before heading in the direction the Dunmer had pointed in.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 10:41 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 04:32 PM)

"Ah." Was all Isidor said.

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 04:35 PM)

She took it upon herself to meet those she had not met before, and to embrace those she had.

"A pleasure to meet you, m'lady." Isidor said, bowing.

Posted by: syronj Sep 2 2005, 10:42 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 04:35 PM)

Shaka was glad to see her again. "My lady, let me introduce Anya to you, and Isidor."

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 10:46 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 04:42 PM)

Shaka was glad to see her again. "My lady, let me introduce Anya to you, and Isidor."

"It's been too long," said Vendama, kissing him on the cheek. "I thought you were going to come visit me in Bodrom Mora sometime."

She greeted Isidor and Anya warmly.

Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 10:49 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 10:35 PM)

"I already regret missing it, Goranthir. She is a beauty."
The mage had always liked being on board of a ship, standing in the prow, feeling the wind and the spray in his face. It almost felt like flying.

Nalion bowed curtly towards Vendama as she arrived.
"Welcome to Ald Raathim, Dres Vendama. I am called Nalion. Loranna has told me about your last visit and how much she enjoyed your company."

Posted by: raithen Sep 2 2005, 10:54 PM

Raithen became cuirious about the happenings down at the harbour. He saw a small congregation of his friends mixed with a few he had never met. He walked down there, staff as a walking stick, after his cuiriosity won the better of him.

"Hello, Isidor, what is all the comotion about?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 10:55 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 2 2005, 04:49 PM)

Nalion bowed curtly towards Vendama as she arrived.
"Welcome to Ald Raathim, Dres Vendama. I am called Nalion. Loranna has told me about your last visit and how much she enjoyed your company."

"Lady Loranna always finds the handsomest men to occupy her castle, I don't know how she does it," Vendama smiled, and then turned to give Loranna a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(raithen @ Sep 2 2005, 04:54 PM)

Isidor turned to Raithen "A Dres noble, Dres Vendama, is visiting."

Isidor looked to Vendama "What brings you here, if I may ask, Dres Vendama?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 10:58 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 04:56 PM)

Isidor looked to Vendama "What brings you here, if I may ask, Dres Vendama?"

"I'm passing through on the way to Mournhold," she said. "I was in Blacklight when I heard the news, so I didn't have time to send word. I hope there's some place in the tavern or the castle for me to spend the night."

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 11:03 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 04:58 PM)

"News, m'lady?"

Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 11:10 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 10:55 PM)

"Lady Loranna always finds the handsomest men to occupy her castle, I don't know how she does it," Vendama smiled, and then turned to give Loranna a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

Nalion blushed and looked at the ground for a second.
"Why thank you.", he said with a slightly embarrassed expression, then chuckled. "It must be something special to her. Her tearstreaks, perhaps?"
Nalion winked.

"A welcome back to you, too, Loranna, I hope you enjoyed the trip.", Nalion greeted his friend before turning back to Vendama.

"What news come out of the Mourning Hold these days, Dres Vendama? I heard King Helseth is ill..."

Posted by: raithen Sep 2 2005, 11:11 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 04:56 PM)

Isidor turned to Raithen "A Dres noble, Dres Vendama, is visiting."

Isidor looked to Vendama "What brings you here, if I may ask, Dres Vendama?"

"Oh," he said as he turned to her. Raithen gave a low bow to her, his long beard scratching the ground as he did.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 11:12 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 04:58 PM)

"We'll set you up in a room in the castle," Loranna assures Vendama, adding with a small grin "And my talent for finding handsome men must remain a trade secret."

"I loved it Nalion, thanks," Loranna says to the Breton mage, before turning to listen to Vendama.

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 11:25 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 2 2005, 05:10 PM)

"What news come out of the Mourning Hold these days, Dres Vendama? I heard King Helseth is ill..."

"Oh, I thought you knew, Loranna, darling, you must get better spies in court at least," Vendama laughed. "Helseth is recovered. He's not well yet, but he's awake and alert."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 11:30 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 05:25 PM)

"Oh, I thought you knew, Loranna, darling, you must get better spies in court at least," Vendama laughed. "Helseth is recovered. He's not well yet, but he's awake and alert."

"Yes, I really must," Loranna says with a smile, thinking how utterly right Vendama is, and how it wouldn't have helped much with everything that had just happened that Vendama thankfully did not remember, and how she had expected Helseth to recover sooner or later ever since she spoke with Barenziah anyway.

"That is good news to hear," Loranna says diplomatically. "When do they expect him to recover fully?"

Posted by: Nalion Sep 2 2005, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 11:25 PM)

"Oh, I thought you knew, Loranna, darling, you must get better spies in court at least," Vendama laughed. "Helseth is recovered. He's not well yet, but he's awake and alert."

Nalion nodded with a neutral expression. The only time he had met Helseth, on the day before Hogithum, he had not had the best effect on the mage. However, the groups 'negotiations' with him about his army and the Eidolon turned out well.
In a way though, he felt some relief. A country losing a king - and Helseth had no heir to Nalion's knowledge - could have grave consequences, even if someone like Barenziah was present. But he was digging too deep into political speculation...

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 11:38 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 05:30 PM)

"That is good news to hear," Loranna says diplomatically. "When do they expect him to recover fully?"

"The healers didn't even expect him to live," Vendama said. "They were all telling Barenziah to prepare his funeral arrangements, but she would have none of it as if she knew despite all their wisdom that he would recover. It's most peculiar, but --"

She stopped when she saw Goranthir. "Oh, hello, Prince Goranthir, I didn't know you were here."

Goranthir bowed.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 2 2005, 11:41 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 05:38 PM)

"That is a true miracle, isn't it?"

Posted by: Loranna Sep 2 2005, 11:45 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 05:38 PM)

"I thought it odd too, but the Queen Mother is ... well, the Queen Mother," Loranna says, somewhat anti-climatically.

Seeing Goranthir makes Loranna belatedly realize she needs to talk to Tris about the mark Slyvos had seen.

"Vendama dear, we've been beastly ourselves, keeping you out here instead of helping you get settled in," Loranna says. "It's been too long since we've had the pelasure of your company and you must be in need of freshening up from your trip. Let's head back to the castle."

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 2 2005, 11:58 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 05:41 PM)

"That is a true miracle, isn't it?"

"Yes, long live the King," said Vendama without conviction.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 05:45 PM)

"Vendama dear, we've been beastly ourselves, keeping you out here instead of helping you get settled in," Loranna says. "It's been too long since we've had the pelasure of your company and you must be in need of freshening up from your trip. Let's head back to the castle."

"Thank you, Loranna," Vendama said, stealing one last questioning look at Goranthir, as she and her servants left for the castle. "I would love to talk, but obviously you have many things to you need to do first. Whenever's convenient."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:09 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 05:58 PM)

"Yes, long live the King," said Vendama without conviction.
"Thank you, Loranna," Vendama said, stealing one last questioning look at Goranthir, as she and her servants left for the castle. "I would love to talk, but obviously you have many things to you need to do first. Whenever's convenient."

Loranna finds herself wondering what Obael and Vendama might have said to Barenziah during her tour, as she heads into the castle, calling for a servant ...

"My Ladies," bows a young Dunmer girl. "Your room is prepared, my Lady," she says to Vendama.

Kallen is better than incredible; I'm glad he's on my side, Loranna finds herself thinking. She turns and gives Vendama a big, 'there you go' smile. "Nothing less than the best for our guests."

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 3 2005, 12:10 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 06:09 PM)

Kallen is better than incredible; I'm glad he's on my side, Loranna finds herself thinking. She turns and gives Vendama a big, 'there you go' smile. "Nothing less than the best for our guests."

Vendama was impressed. "Next time I'm going to give you even less notice," she laughed. "Maybe I'll just sneak in through a window."

She bows to the company and retires to her room with her servants.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:19 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 06:10 PM)

Loranna envisions various nobles sneaking in through her windows and decides she should go see to dinner preperations for their guest.

She was looking forward to hearing what other news Vendama had to offer ...

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 12:40 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 06:10 PM)

Isidor eyes follow her out of the room, a slight smile on his face.

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 06:19 PM)

"I'll be at the tavern, getting some mead, if anyone's intrested."
He bows, and exits.

Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 3 2005, 01:18 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 04:40 PM)

Isidor eyes follow her out of the room, a slight smile on his face.
"I'll be at the tavern, getting some mead, if anyone's intrested."
He bows, and exits.

Anya kissed Shaka on the cheek, and ran after Isidor, "Wait for me!"

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 3 2005, 01:19 AM

Despite having been exiled from Ald Raathim Falco was in a cheery mood. He hummed as he leisurely strolled down the North Road, the road to Blacklight. So lets get this straight I head to Blacklight, use the guild guide to get to the Imperial city. From there I head to Kvatch via guild guide. Then I use it to reach Daggerfall. I'll go to the wedding of whasttheirnames and look for Isidor. I'll ask him the name of the girl and his village. I then go to Skyrim. I find the kid. If he or she's well off I leave'em alone. If not I take them down to Ald Raathim. If that Isidor refuses to raise his own child then I'll do it myself. Its gonna be a lot of work though.... not like I got anything else to do. Once I'm done I go back to my hideoutt in the ascadian isles and live the rest of my life in harmony and solitude. Falco continued his stroll, appearing to be without a care in the world.

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 01:27 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 2 2005, 07:18 PM)

Anya kissed Shaka on the cheek, and ran after Isidor, "Wait for me!"

Bemused for a moment, Shaka ran to the Drunken Guar as well. "I guess we have some time before dinner," he said, as he entered the tavern.

Posted by: raithen Sep 3 2005, 01:35 AM

Clive came apon Ald Raathim, an unfinished arena in the distance, and immediatly went on the lookout for a tavern. He wandered through the streets, looking this way and that, and eventualy found it.

He made a deal of straightning out his leather cuirass, travling clothing, and goatee before entering. After finishing, Clive entered the tavern and sat down at the bar. Not yet ordering, for he had no money, he listened in on conversations.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 01:36 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 2 2005, 07:18 PM)

Anya kissed Shaka on the cheek, and ran after Isidor, "Wait for me!"

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 07:27 PM)

Bemused for a moment, Shaka ran to the Drunken Guar as well. "I guess we have some time before dinner," he said, as he entered the tavern.

"Ah, good to have some company when drinking." He smiled and said "So, you're thinking of buying a house, Shaka? That's a big step."

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 3 2005, 01:41 AM

Falco found himself thinking of Tsei. She was the only reason he regretted having to leave Ald Raathim. "Perhaps she'll be at the wedding...." His thoughts were cut short by an aprroaching man. He was aDunmer man perhaps in his mid-forties. He appeared un armed, and was pulling a pack guar behind him. Falco dove into the surrounding forest and off the path. "Might as well make some money to pay for the guild guides"

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 01:43 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:36 PM)

"Ah, good to have some company when drinking." He smiled and said "So, you're thinking of buying a house, Shaka? That's a big step."

"It is at that," said Shaka, pulling up a chair. "I'm not even sure when I started getting serious about putting down some roots." He looked around to see if the Ald Raathim citizens could hear. "I think the .... war ... we just had, made me think about who I am, who we all are, and where we should be going."

"Strange, Isidor, that only a few people know what nearly happened to all Creation. If we try to tell others, they'll think we had given ourselves completely over to Sheogorath."

He clinked his tankard against his friends' mugs.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 01:47 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 07:43 PM)

Isidor raised his mug and said "Roots. That's a scary word for me. I can't even think about that, in Skyrim or here." Isidor shook his head.

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 01:50 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:47 PM)

Isidor raised his mug and said "Roots. That's a scary word for me. I can't even think about that, in Skyrim or here." Isidor shook his head.

"You ARE thinking about it, like it or not. Maybe it's the right thing to do, to stop accepting your exile, go back to Skyrim, and get closure. . . .

If you find your girl is still alive, maybe married to another man and with a family by now . . . Will you be all right?"

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 01:52 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 07:50 PM)

Isidor laughed "...I don't know what I'd do. I mean, after the obvious [censored]-kicking by her husband, I don't know what I'd do. She probably hates me, too. Let alone what my child thinks of me."

Isidor shook his head and said "What a bloody coward."

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 01:55 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:52 PM)

Isidor laughed "...I don't know what I'd do. I mean, after the obvious [censored]-kicking by her husband, I don't know what I'd do. She probably hates me, too. Let alone what my child thinks of me."
Isidor shook his head and said "What a bloody coward."

"None of that. You're not a coward, just mortal like the rest of us. For all you know, she might understand you still. It would free both of you . . . No, I'm speculating too much here."

"We don't even know if Falco will live up to his promises and travel with you to Skyrim to find out. I hope he does." Shaka picked up the wooden bowl and munched a few dried fish.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 01:56 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 07:55 PM)

"Talk of me being a coward? I am a coward, Shaka, pure and simple. I abandonded a pregnant woman, because of my selfishness, and my cowardice to lead the village. I am a coward."

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 02:00 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:56 PM)

"Talk of me being a coward? I am a coward, Shaka, pure and simple. I abandonded a pregnant woman, because of my selfishness, and my cowardice to lead the village. I am a coward."

"Come on, Iz . . ." Shaka hoped this was the mead talking; maybe Isidor was one of the maudlin types when he got in his cups.

"Your people didn't give you a choice. They branded you and threw you out the door. Her relatives probably kept her a prisoner in her own home."

"Take this a step at a time. We'll go to the wedding, and then you can make it your own quest to finally find out what happened to your woman and child. It's never too late, this side of the grave."

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 02:03 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 08:00 PM)

"Tris was right. If I wasn't a coward, I would've snuck back in, and taken her with me. Or something. Say what you like, Shaka, but I'm a coward. I always have been. And a drunk, the two don't mix. Because I get drunk, then arrogant, then I shoot my mouth off, then I become a coward."

He laughed wrly and said
"Great, isn't it?"

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 02:08 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 08:03 PM)

"Hell, son . . . " Shaka should have remembered that you can't reason with a drunk. At last he said, "Everyone has perfect hindsight."

He stood up and threw some coins down for the barmaid's trouble. "Thanks for the drinks. I'm going back to the castle. You go ahead and wallow in self-pity for a while. You know where to find your friends, when you're done."

Shaka started walking back to Loranna's castle.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 02:10 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 08:08 PM)

"Don't..." Isidor shook his head and said "[censored]."

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 02:25 AM

Thom rested in his newly-remade camp. The lean-to he made was still relatively intact, though it had been a very long time since anything, besides animals, had used it. It only took Thom an hour or two to rebuild and get everything comfortable again. After returning to Ald Raathim, he went directly back to that spot and stayed there for a while. Time to get social Thom thought as he rose and picked up his sword. A very short time later, Thom was in the streets of Ald Raathim, wandering.

Posted by: Xyber02 Sep 3 2005, 02:26 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 06:10 PM)

"Don't..." Isidor shook his head and said "[censored]."

Anya shook her head at Isidor, "Stop dancing around it." She got up, and decided to get in some practice at the arena.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 02:47 AM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Sep 2 2005, 08:26 PM)

Anya shook her head at Isidor, "Stop dancing around it." She got up, and decided to get in some practice at the arena.

Isidor nodded, and dropped some gold, and walked out. He went back to the docks, his new favorite place to go and think. He sat on a crate, and gazed out at the sea. Boy, did you [censored] up...

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 02:51 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:47 PM)

Isidor nodded, and dropped some gold, and walked out. He went back to the docks, his new favorite place to go and think. He sat on a crate, and gazed out at the sea. Boy, did you [censored] up...

Thom noticed Isidor make his way to the docks, so he followed him. Sensing discord, Thom pulls up a crate beside Isidor and says, "What is wrong, my friend?"

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 02:52 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 08:51 PM)

Thom noticed Isidor make his way to the docks, so he followed him. Sensing discord, Thom pulls up a crate beside Isidor and says, "What is wrong, my friend?"

"Everything, and nothing, all at once."

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 02:54 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:52 PM)

"Everything, and nothing, all at once."

Thom looked out to the sea. It was beautiful and calming. "Do you wish to talk?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 3 2005, 02:54 AM

As the Dunmer man continued toward Ald Raathim he became aware of a sword on the back of his neck. His knees buckled with fear.

"Please don't hurt me! I'm sught but a humble farmer, returning home from a rip to Black Light."

"Don't turn around! Now you needn't worry. You're not i any danger so long as you follow my instructions. Now what what were you doing on this road."

"I live in Ald Raathim sir. Every couple o' months I sell all my products up in Black light. They pay better up there. Please sir, don't hurt me I have a family. I have already sold my goods. All the money is on the guar. But please don't take it. Wthout it my family can't survive."

"I need 500 septims. How much you got?"

"1000 septims sir."

"I'll just take what I need then. Can your family get by on just 500?"

"Certainly sir, we won't eacly be rich but we'll manage."

"I can't allow you to report me to the guards in Ald Raathim just yet. This'll hurt but you'll wake up in a few hours with just a headache and nothing serious."

With that he knocked the man out with the butt of his saber, and continue alon his merry way wih 500 extra septims. All without having ever bee seen.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 02:55 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 08:54 PM)

Thom looked out to the sea. It was beautiful and calming. "Do you wish to talk?"

"I'm not going to burden you with my troubles, Thom." Isidor smiled and said "It is beautiful, isn't it?".

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 02:58 AM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Sep 2 2005, 07:55 PM)

"I'm not going to burden you with my troubles, Thom." Isidor smiled and said "It is beautiful, isn't it?".

"No troubles are meant to be kept in the mind." Thom continued to stare out into the water and said, "Yes, it is very beautiful. Soothing."

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 03:00 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 08:58 PM)

"No troubles are meant to be kept in the mind." Thom continued to stare out into the water and said, "Yes, it is very beautiful. Soothing."

Isidor nodded and looked more intently at the water.

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:03 AM

"What is going through that head of yours?" Thom continued to stare at the water, stopping only to focusing on a distant fishing boat until it passed out of sight.

Posted by: Stargazey Sep 3 2005, 03:04 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:03 PM)

"What is going through that head of yours?" Thom continued to stare at the water, focusing on a distant fishing boat until it passed out of sight.

"Nothing important, my friend, nothing important."

ooc: Sick, off for a while. : (

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:07 AM

Thom rose, patted Isidor on the back, and left him to his pondering. Hoping to gain news, Thom quickly made his way to the castle, looking for Shaka. It didn't take long to find the Argonian wandering the halls. "Hail, Shaka! What has been going on here in my absence?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 3 2005, 03:12 AM

Uenas Ayrrhe's Shop, Ald Raathim

Tucked away down an alley off the main street of the village was a little shop with no sign, with a door that was perpetually locked. Knocking on the door brings forth a servant boy to deal with the riff raff. If you are known, you're brought in to Uenas Ayrrhe, one of the finest tailors in western Morrowind.

He had the rest of Goranthir's wardrobe ready to go.

The ranger looked over the formal clothes -- the plum-colored surcoat, the matching short cape which was the fashion in High Rock at the moment particularly.

"You're going to an event?" asked the tailor, always interested in gossip.

"A wedding," said Goranthir.

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 03:13 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:07 PM)

"Hail, ranger. Good to see you, Thom. I'm trying to stay out of everyone's way while they prepare for the dinner. You probably saw Dres Vendama's arrival, or did you?"

"As for news, a few developments since you helped fight in Cyrodiil. . . . A lot of the company are going to Lyssia's wedding soon, Loranna's thinking of expanding Ald Raathim, Razbiah's set her cap for the pastry chef." Shaka had to smile at that last one.

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:16 AM

Thom smiled. "I didn't know of Dres Vendama's arrival, but I see I do now." Thom looked around the castle and said, "It is well that Ald Raathim is growing. May the Nine be with Loranna and her country. Oh, and what happened to Falco? I haven't seen him."

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 03:21 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:16 PM)

"That's a long story . . . . Before you ever met him, he stole from Loranna and was given one last chance. Falco got caught attempting to steal from Isidor the other night, and he's been banished permanently."

"It won't keep him from attending the wedding, if he still feels like it. Falco also talked about going with Isidor to Skyrim to finally find out what happened to Isidor's unborn child. I guess we'll find out if it was only talk."

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:24 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 08:21 PM)

"It does not surpirse me. What surprises me is that Isidor and Falco haven't stabbed eachother." Thom shook his head, partially understanding what Isidors ailment was. "Well, on a lighter note , I hope, how are things in your life?"

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 03:32 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:24 PM)

The Argonian brightened. "Anya's well. I mentioned to her that I was thinking of building a house in the woods, and she's in favor of it." Shaka felt a little self-conscious. He had sometimes felt in his life that the gods punished mortals who showed hubris, too much pride. Stupid to think that way about Anya and him, but Shaka didn't want to jinx it.

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:34 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 08:32 PM)

"I wish you well. At least there will be peace in someones life."

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 03:36 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 09:34 PM)

"I wish you well. At least there will be peace in someones life."

"Thank you, my friend. Are you all right? It must have been difficult to stop being a vampire-hunter . . . Like losing a part of your identity."

"Daruhn can always use rangers, though."

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 03:39 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Sep 2 2005, 08:36 PM)

"Thank you, my friend. Are you all right? It must have been difficult to stop being a vampire-hunter . . . Like losing a part of your identity."

"Daruhn can always use rangers, though."

"I..." Thom looked to the floor, but quickly looked up. "I have come to terms with my past. It was hard to change so drastically, but my trip calmed my soul and mind." Thom smiled. "And yes, I might stick around for a while. I enjoy this place too much."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 04:03 AM

While dinner was being prepared, Loranna and Vendama talked, allowing Loranna a chance to catch up a bit on the latest gossip she missed while focusing on the Eight's quest.

When dinner was ready, Loranna comes down, hair brushed and in her favored dress for having company over; she had assured Vendama that Razbiah was 'experimenting with spices, with notable success,' and found her own stomach rumbling by the time she reaches the dinner table.

Posted by: Sheogorath Sep 3 2005, 04:08 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 10:03 PM)

Vendama's own gown was red, bright red as her eyes, designed with filigrees of silver to catch the candlelight and lend it a glow. The neckline was deep, and the waist was clinched to show off her figure to an advantage, but it was an elegant gown and she wore it well.

"So which of the men are available, and which are taken?" she smiles, narrowing her eyes.

Posted by: One87xe Sep 3 2005, 04:16 AM

*...The Drunken Guar Inn/Tavern...One returns his room after a lengthy conversation with Devina about her current situation...*

Ami: "There all done...for a total of 36,754 Septims"

Sona: "I dont think its going to be enough...oh welcome back One!!"

"Hello...everyone I'd like you to meet Devina Matellius...Magister of House Telvanni"

Devina: "Hello"

Ami: "Thats nice and all but Sona, Uniqua and myself have decided to get some much needed items...and Hurst has already set off to make some arrangements, so we'll be back in a few days"

"Just like that huh?"

Ami: "Planning must be made...we'll see you in a couple days"

*...the trio then exits the room...*

"Well that was odd...anyways about that Therana situation maybe you should just go back and ask for another deed"

Devina Giggling: "Apparently you've never had the honor of meeting Mistress Therana...getting the deed originally was enough hassle"

"That bad huh?"

Devina: "Well come with me and see for yourself"

"Might as well...I really dont have anything else to do right now anyways"

*...the pair set out for Tel Branora...*

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 04:22 AM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Sep 2 2005, 10:08 PM)

Loranna smiles and says "Which men are taken? Hmm ..." She mentally counts off; Shaka, with Anya; Isidor, with Kethiah and with a girl back in Skyrim; Nalion, hoping to be with Doll; Tris ...

Loranna frowns as she ponders this; other than the servants her brain was only coming up with ...

"Actually, most of the men here are taken, other than one or two." She glances over to Goranthir, while praying that the other untaken man she thought of isn't coming down ...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 04:29 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 2 2005, 09:22 PM)

"We're formal tonight, someone should have told me," Tris said.

Actually he was well-dressed, but only because all of his clothes were good ones, even the casual ones. Not that it was easy for a man to be well dressed in hot, humid Ald Raathim at this season.

Tris bowed to Dres Vendama.

Posted by: f15tray22 Sep 3 2005, 04:37 AM

Thom watched as many finely dressed people moved toward the dining room, and realized that he was holding Shaka up. "Sorry, my friend. I didn't mean to keep you. This is not really my calling, fancy dinners and important company, so I think I shall go have a quiet meal at the Guar. We will speak again later."

Posted by: One87xe Sep 3 2005, 04:40 AM

*...along the road to Ald Raathim...it was always the same for Gibralter, make some Scratch, have a few drinks, rob their pockets blind and leave the ladies wanting more, regardless of the lawlessness of his actions...he had considered himself lucky in Whiterun, even in Falkreath he couldn't be caught, and the Imperial Province easy pickins, but now he wondered if the day to day steal to live theory was sound...it's how he'd always gotten by, but this time something felt different, and surely no one would recognize him here in Ald Raathim...and with a wedding coming up he could already feel the Drakes in his pockets...surely this would be the big one, the greatest heist of his life...if he could keep his hands to himself, which seldom ever happened...already he could smell the food being prepared as he walked into the Tavern known as The Drunken Guar...*

"Well, well what have we here...surely theres more than enough looting to go around, and enough Scratch to boot. I think I'm going to like it here, not to mention the women are none to shabby. Even though I've seen better, the jingle in their pockets will more than compensate for the lack of physical appeal. Yessir, I think I'm going to like it here!!"

*...Gibralter then orders a drink at the bar...*

Posted by: syronj Sep 3 2005, 04:42 AM

QUOTE(f15tray22 @ Sep 2 2005, 10:37 PM)

"No problem, Thom. I'll see you then. I should go put on a better robe myself."

A while later, Shaka sat at the table with the others of Loranna's company. Anya looked beautiful in a simple dress that complemented her coloring.

Vendama was more spectacular than Shaka had remembered. He shook his head, trying not to stare. Goranthir should take notice of this woman, he thought to himself. So what if there was an age difference of a few years.

Posted by: Nalion Sep 3 2005, 04:50 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 04:29 AM)

Shortly after Tris, Nalion entered the dining room, clad in the light red-and-blue robes he had been given in Cyrodiil. Since Vendama was here, he had expected a bit more formalities. Judging by the dresses, he wasn't too far off with this guess.
He nodded politely to the assembled guests and greeted them in turn.

"Looks like your clothes are fine, Tris, as usual.", he commented with a smile.

Posted by: Argonians rule Sep 3 2005, 06:25 AM

Meanwhile, somewhere between Ald Raathim and Blacklight

Falco was enjoying the supplies that were meant for a few days. In fact he had eaten them all. Not because of gluttony, but because by converting his food into fat he could travel without the bulk of food and drink. The rogue then began wondering what it would be like if he had to raise Isidor's child. He couldn't picture himself giving a lecture on the facts of life without laughing. He knew quite well he would make an abysmal parent, thus he hoped very much Isidor would raise his own child.

Meanwhile near Ald Raathim

The farmer awoke next to his guar, half his gold gone. He quikly stood and raced back to Ald Raathim to alert his family and he authorities of his little mishap with a bandit...

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 06:31 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 2 2005, 09:50 PM)

"You're looking pretty snappy yourself, old man," Tris said, smiling. He spoke to the others at the table. "I realize it's not polite to talk about a gathering in front of someone who's not going, but we need to leave tomorrow, and it's not likely I'll get you all in one place between now and then. The General wanted to let everyone at Ald Raathim know that they are welcome to stay with us in Solunastra while attending Lyssia's wedding. You might want to take advantage of the offer - when I was there, the best inns were already overcrowded and turning people away."

Posted by: Nalion Sep 3 2005, 07:02 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 06:31 AM)

This time, Nalion did not decide to respond to Tris' comment, instead, he just grinned broadly. Upon the invitation Nalion nodded and smiled.
"Please give Allerleirauh my thanks for her hospitality. I would gladly accept her offer. I enjoyed the time in Solunastra a few months back greatly and I'm looking forward to seeing her and the others in the guildhouse again."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 07:06 AM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Sep 3 2005, 01:02 AM)

"I accept to, and gratefully," Loranna says, smiling to Tris. "It'll be a pleasure to stay at Solunastra again, and see Sen-Yedda."

Posted by: Teleran Sep 3 2005, 10:52 AM

OOC: I think I better post before the second iteration of the reflections end. I was only able to rejoin at the very end of this story, but it was definitely fun to play when I had the chance and while I couldn’t it was great reading what you guys wrote.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 11:04 AM

After a meal which offered no unpleasant surprises and fulfilled all expectations, the company retired for the night, Vendama having proven to be a most enjoyable and witty guest. The evening passed without incident, though the hummidity did not really abate so much as it agreed to a temporary cease-fire.

Upon the coming morning, Loranna heads to the Mages Guild, dressed in a dress of deep blue, embroided with gold, her shoulders left daringly bare and her hands covered in matching gloves. Her hair done up in the latest Imperial style and a new pair of shoes, suitable for dancing, adorn her feet. The Altmer guild guide raises her eyebrows ever so slightly, especially when Loranna informs her that "There will be a large number of people heading out today."

"Hmph; the guild guide service is not a river ferry," the Altmer woman says under her breath. "If people had a true appreciation for the forces we are controlling they would not be so caviliar in trepsing all about the continent like children on a lark ..."

Still, she accepts Loranna's payment for herself and companions with a professional smile, and soon Loranna is off, to Daggerfall.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 11:10 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 04:04 AM)

"Obviously the Guild doesn't give her enough of a cut," Tris said. "Snarky little witch, wasn't she?"

Tris wasn't dressed for the festivities yet. He had just come from Mournhold, and he was headed to Wayrest, but he wanted to accompany Loranna and her party to Solunastra.

"You're likely to spill something on that dress, wearing it all day," he said, smiling. "Not to mention the shocked looks you'll get, wearing an evening dress at this hour of the morning."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 11:20 AM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 05:10 AM)

"She's like that most of the time," Loranna admits to Tris. "I stopped wondering why a while ago."

She gives Tris an impish grin at his comment about her dress. "Fear not; I have a plan for dealing with the former, one almost fiendish enough to rival the evil queens of folklore. Oh, and I've an idea on how to deal with the latter, too."

With a wave of her fingers, Loranna appears in more simple traveling clothes. "There; no shocked looks until we're ready," she says, looking theatrically disappointed, at least until she winks at Tris.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 11:54 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 04:20 AM)

"You could have just changed at the guildhouse," Tris said, grinning. "That urchin, she's a cute one, but she does like to spit up on things. Consider yourself forewarned."

Daggerfall was a real city, not like the cities of Vvardenfell. The distance from the Mages's Guild to the Guildhouse of Solunastra was too far to travel easily on foot, so they rented a carriage.

The carriage took them almost due east, past the cemetary, past a jeweler's, past a bookseller, to the King's Road leading north/south, from Daggerfall castle all the way to the docks. Halfway between, the road opened up into Septim Square, a broad plaza at the center of which stood a larger-than-life equestrian stature of Tiber Septim.

There were four mansions at the four corners of Septim Square, identical except for the color of their trim. These four houses were the largest private residences in Daggerfall. One was for sale. One was owned by a wealthy noblewoman. One had been subdivided into apartments.

The fourth house, at the southeast corner of Septim Square, was the guildhouse of a group of adventurers, chartered as a charitable association. It was called Solunastra.

The doors of the house were thrown wide open to admit air on this pleasant late summer day. The marble-floored entrance hall was cool, and dark. The tables and chairs had been stored during the daytime. The room was dominated by a small, silvery-barked tree, lit by colored light which shone through the stained glass windows at the back of the hall.

ooc: I'm going to repost my previous description of Solunastra for everyone's convenience.

QUOTE

Solunastra is chartered as a "brotherly association of adventurers," which means basically that they have pension plans, charitable associations, and floats in parades. The public face of the Guild is of a group of semi-retired adventurers who pooled their earnings to buy a large house and sponsor a school for orphans.

Although most of the current residents of the Guildhouse are Void Rangers, they keep this a secret, and in the past there have been associate members who were not Void Rangers.

The house is large, with 5 wings, three floors, and a cellar, grotto, and dungeon under the house. It's on Royal Row in Daggerfall, just down the road from Castle Daggerfall, and it sits on a square with a large fountain and a statue of Tiber Septim out front. Out back is an herb garden and a statue of Kynareth, patron goddess of the city of Daggerfall. Tris habitually spits when he walks past the statue of Kynareth, to show that he's still a loyal citizen of Wayrest.

Daggerfall is a big city, with dozens of shops, taverns, banks, guilds, and a Mages's Guild with a guild guide. It's advised to rent a horse if you want to get anywhere in the city. There's a carriage house near the Guildhouse which will rent horses. Follow the Royal Road downtown to the dock district and you can hire a boat to take you anywhere in the Iliac Bay area.

The two closest taverns to the Guildhouse are: The Rat's Satchel, a merry place frequented by athletes, actors, poets, and idle noblemen, notable for the lack of women servers and patrons; and The Emperor's Jewel's, an upscale establishment frequented by retired military officers, mostly those who fought for Daggerfall's army in the recent wars.

The first floor of the Guildhouse is mostly public rooms, including a grand dining hall, an informal dining area connected to the kitchen, and the music room, a cosy wooden panelled room where people gather to play musical intruments (such as the organ) and do other handwork. Upstairs is a ballroom, and private quarters: this is where the party will be staying. The rooms are small, but private, although there is also a barracks area left over from the days when the Guild was much more populous. The third floor has Allerleirauh's quarters. The third floor staircase is legendarily treacherous. Don't go up there. The armory and training area are underground, next to the cellars.

The primary residents of Solunastra are as follows:

Allerleirauh, a tall, slender woman with short silver hair who calls herself a Nord. She is the founder of Solunastra, and her title here is General Light.

The other two resident guild masters are Arynel and Solin.

Ciel Dolbinen is Solunastra's seneshal, which means he's in charge of keeping the place running.

Dragon, an older male Nord, is the sword trainer of Solunastra, among other things. He can often be found polishing swords and armor, or practicing in the training area. He loves to spar with new people.

Mirror, aka Tris Gaerington, a handsome young male Breton.

Doll, a young girl with Akaviri facial features. She's a mage.

Skein, an older Imperial woman with long black hair and deep black eyes, is the Guild's seer.

Mirea, redheaded Bosmer girl, is Allerleirauh's spy.

Tamne, an Azurite child, is Allerleirauh and Arynel's adopted daughter.

Sen-Yedda, the infant princess of the Dunmer people, spends most of her time in Allerleirauh's company, when she's not with her nurse, Redguard woman Jalian Hawkford.

Igba gra-Busnak is the Guild's cook. Don't go in the kitchen without her permission.

Timmon, a young Breton boy, is Igba's servant.

There are also 3 servingmaids, all young, all from poor families originally, although they are well-dressed in Solunstra's blue and silver livery.

Allerleirauh came down the stairs. She was in a violet taffeta dressing gown, with a towel over her shoulder, and a baby in her arms.

"Oh good, you're here," she said. "This day has been absurdly hectic."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:02 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 05:54 AM)

...
Allerleirauh came down the stairs. She was in a violet taffeta dressing gown, with a towel over her shoulder, and a baby in her arms.

"Oh good, you're here," she said. "This day has been absurdly hectic."

"Need any help?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows. "What's been going on?"

I thought the wedding itself would be absurdly hectic; looks like we're getting a head start on that, Loranna thinks.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:14 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 05:02 AM)

"Need any help?" Loranna asks, raising her eyebrows. "What's been going on?"

I thought the wedding itself would be absurdly hectic; looks like we're getting a head start on that, Loranna thinks.

"Hold this," Allerleirauh said, dumping the baby in Loranna's arms. "There, that's half my problems solved already."

She was smiling as she said it, though.

"Little Princess Monkeybutt has teeth already coming in; apparently that's not unusual for Dunmer children. She's been hopelessly miserable all day. Plus, all the supplies in town have been purchased for the wedding, and I'm trying to set my house in order for guests. And then there's Doll."

"Is she still upset about that?" Tris asked.

Allerleirauh rolled her eyes. "She made an order for a gown, and it was supposed to be ready, and it's not. I told them to bring whatever they had done already, and I'd finish it with magic."

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:23 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 06:14 AM)

"I hate it when that happens," Loranna says, holding Sen-Yedda and grinning. "Someone's getting their teeth in already, hmm?"

Loranna girds herself for dealing with a hopelessly-miserable baby of divine parentage, humming softly to Sen-Yedda and keeping her and herself out of peoples' way.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:29 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 05:23 AM)

The baby, who had steadfastly refused to be comforted by her nurse, Jalian, sniffled, and grabbed fistfulls of Loranna's hair.

"That's good, I wasn't sure she'd put up with you," Allerleirauh said. "She is a child of strong opinions. Now let's see what I can do for Doll. At the moment she's locked in her room in a full-fledged fit of teenage hysterics, tears and all. If I didn't know her I'd say she was in love with someone she expected to be at the wedding."

"I'm out of this conversation," Tris said. "I'm not actually a girl just because you talk girl talk in front of me."

Allerleirauh waved her hand dismissively at Tris, and went to answer the back door, where a dress box was being delivered. The two women went into the little dining room, where she laid the dress out on the table.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:39 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 06:29 AM)

Loranna grins and bears it as Sen-Yedda pulls on her hair, saying to Allie "Luckily she does ..." A second yank prompts the comment "Quite strong ..."

As Tris bows out of the conversation, Loranna shoots him a look before following Allie into the dining room. "Well ... yeah she probably does," Loranna says, as Sen-Yedda yanks on her hair again, prompting Loranna to emit a muffled cry.

"Least it's not twins this time ..." Loranna says.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:42 PM

Wayrest: Tris
"I'm late," Tris said. He was breathing hard; he had run the whole way. "No rose for you today, my dear... can you ever forgive me?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:43 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 05:39 AM)

"This time?' Allerleirauh asked. "You're not pregnant again, surely?"

Posted by: Rhedd Sep 3 2005, 12:46 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 04:42 AM)

Wayrest: Tris
"I'm late," Tris said. He was breathing hard; he had run the whole way. "No rose for you today, my dear... can you ever forgive me?"

"Alas," said Herwyn Brand, looking up from the 'Rose Herald' he was reading, "the honeymoon's over.

"I do rather wish She'd just open the Mage's Guilds back up."

Herwyn bent and picked up his suit bag.

"Shall we?"

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 12:47 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 06:43 AM)

"This time?' Allerleirauh asked. "You're not pregnant again, surely?"

"No, not yet; I'm waiting till I'm married properly before having any more kids," Loranna says. "Just a dream I had where I had twins and they both were this grabby, only more so; I remember panicking a lot in said dream."

"Anyway, you know about Nalion's courtship of Doll, right?" Loranna asks as she shifts Sen-Yedda slightly to relieve the pressure on her scalp.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:54 PM

QUOTE(Rhedd @ Sep 3 2005, 05:46 AM)

"The bridge is still the easiest place to get in," Tris said. "And the Guildhouse itself is the easiest place to get back out. I was worried about showing you how easy it is... but the General pointed out that a single look at the place from the Void would be enough for you to find out on your own."

They walked to the end of the bridge. Hardly any people here, although the day was perfect, with fat furry brown butterflies clinging to the flowering bushes surrounding the garden. People never came here. Except Herwyn Brand, who always had walked just a little way off the path.

The end of the bridge shimmered, as if it were trying to be in two places at once. Tris took a deep breath, and stepped just the wrong way, catching himself as he fell into the Void.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 12:56 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 05:47 AM)

"I know about Nalion," Allerleirauh said quietly, threading her needle and setting to work. She hummed under her breath as she worked, pausing to speak.

"I do like Nalion," she said. "He's going to get hurt if he's not careful. I wish I could warn him - but he probably wouldn't appreciate the warning. Let him get hurt in his own time, in his own way, for his own causes. It's his right."

Posted by: Rhedd Sep 3 2005, 12:56 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 04:54 AM)

Herwyn didn't have fond memories of the last time he'd done this, but he put those behind him. He'd seen worse since, really.

One moment, there was a young man that would've been handsome but for his stuffy suit, carrying a bag and a rolled-up newspaper.

The next moment there was no one.

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 01:05 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 06:56 AM)

Loranna frowns a bit, saying "I suppose you're right; I wouldn't in his place. Best thing we can do now is to be there for him when it happens ..."

"Same with Doll, then?" Loranna asks, letting Sen-Yedda do whatever she wanted with her hair for now; it had taken the better part of an hour and a half to get her hair done right but at the moment Loranna didn't give it much thought.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 01:12 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 06:05 AM)

"I don't know if you know this," Allerleirauh said. The cut-out garment was already beginning to take shape, under her hands; the needle moved unnaturally fast. "Doll grew up in a brothel; she was a prostitute in high Rock, then a courtesan in a more respectable art house in Cyrodiil. She doesn't have a high opinion of any man, much less one foolish enough to want to be in a relationship with her."

Posted by: Shardie Sep 3 2005, 01:12 PM

She could remember earlier that day, looking at the seating arangements for the reception, and seeing a name she did not want to see. A name she owed a slap in the face. She canceled her afternoon Sparring session with Drevious, and slowly put her dress armour on beneath her robe. Where was it? She was proberly staying with that nice Nord Lady, yes, Allie-somthing, at that house on the square. She cast a dispell spell on her blade, and sheathed it, before walking out the door. The Square was not far away, and Maranda Rang the bell at the open door, wondering why theves were not running out with all sorts of loot

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 01:17 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 07:12 AM)

Loranna says "I see ... this is going to be rather painful for Nalion."

After a moment, she asks " ... He have any chance at all with her?"

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 01:21 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 06:12 AM)

A young Breton boy emerged from a door at the back of the hall. He was neatly dressed in blue and white livery, but his face and knees were sooty; he had been wrestling with the damper of the massive kitchen fireplace.

"One of the guests staying here during the wedding?" he asked. "Madam the General is in the back room with a friend, and the guest rooms are upstairs."

He gestured towards the door through which Loranna and Allie had gone.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 01:25 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 06:17 AM)

Loranna says "I see ... this is going to be rather painful for Nalion."

After a moment, she asks " ... He have any chance at all with her?"

Allerleirauh hummed and sewed and sewed and hummed, finishing the turn of the puff at the top of the sleeve, before replying.

"Scar tissue is thick, and it looks tough, but it's not as strong as ordinary flesh. Can one who has been gravely scarred be made whole again? I don't know. I like to believe so. Scars do fade in time, and a salve can ease the mending. Perhaps Nalion will be strong enough to endure whatever happens, and wait until the healing is complete."

Posted by: Shardie Sep 3 2005, 01:28 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 10:21 PM)

Thankyou, young breton," she said, slowly admiring the wonderful hall, it was exquisite worksmanship, she thought, as she reached the door to the room the boy guestured to, opening it to find two women, who she both recognized talking to one another, a baby in the hands of Loranna, she bowed gracefully, "I apologize for innterupting your conversation, but I wish to welcome you back to Daggerfall, and thank you for attending my Sister's wedding" she said, smiling a fake smile

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 01:35 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 07:25 AM)

QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 07:28 AM)

Loranna gives Maranda a warm smile, though the Breton woman's expression mkes Loranna wonder if something's going on. "Hello again dear; it's our pleasure to attend Lady Lyssia's wedding," she says.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 01:43 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 06:35 AM)

Lorann watches the dress take shape under Allie's hands, marveling as she always did at Allie's gift for sewing. "I'd like to believe so too, and I'd like to think that Nalion is strong enough - whether he chooses to or not ..."

She shrugs as best she can with Sen-Yedda in her arms. "Like I said, best we can do is be there for him," she says.
Loranna gives Maranda a warm smile, though the Breton woman's expression mkes Loranna wonder if something's going on. "Hello again dear; it's our pleasure to attend Lsdy Lyssia's wedding," she says.

"It's good to see you again, Maranda," Allerleirauh said. She didn't smile. "It seemed appropriate to go, since not only are you my neighbor now, you're a veteran of the Dawn."

Posted by: Shardie Sep 3 2005, 01:45 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 10:43 PM)

"It's good to see you again, Maranda," Allerleirauh said. She didn't smile. "It seemed appropriate to go, since not only are you my neighbor now, you're a veteran of the Dawn."

"Oh, thankyou for that. I was sure I was a veteren of the Blue Twilight as well" her eyes narrowed and stared at Loranna, "you dont know anything about that, do you, Lor? for I have a sneeky suspicion that it was all your doing" she took her sword and sheath off her belt and leaned it against the wall

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 01:54 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 07:45 AM)

Loranna's smile fades. "Um ... no, it wasn't my doing and I yes I'm aware of what hppened; when it hit we got to see what Ald Raathim and my husband would have been like had Hogithum gone differently."

She watches Maranda's reaction, hoping Maranda's meeting here and now wasn't indicitive of the tone of the upcoming wedding.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 01:57 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 06:45 AM)

"I'm going to choose to believe that you're making yourself more comfortable, and not making veiled threats against guests in my house, Maranda," Allerleirauh said mildly. "Particularly on such a pleasant day as the day of your sister's wedding. In a sense you are correct; there could never have been an Azurite victory, even in an alternate universe, if not for Loranna. But Loranna was part of the group that put an end to the Blue Twilight."

Posted by: Shardie Sep 3 2005, 02:02 PM

QUOTE(Allerleirauh @ Sep 3 2005, 10:57 PM)

"Oh no, Lady Allerleirauh, I would never strike another person in someone elses house, that is just plain rude" Maranda said softly before turning back to Loranna, "But it its not your fault, then who should I blame? I owe someone a slap after what I had to go through in that twilight" she paused for a moment, "and thank you, loranna for putting an end to that horror world"

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 02:06 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 08:02 AM)

"We all played a part in helping to end that nightmare," Loranna says to Maranda. "You're welcome."

" ... We all went through hell in the horror world; it's behind us now, and happier occasions await," she adds.

Posted by: Allerleirauh Sep 3 2005, 02:11 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Sep 3 2005, 07:06 AM)

"Who to slap... that's a little complicated," Allerleirauh said. "You could slap Tris, he's not exactly responsible but he's very fun to slap and he inevitably deserves it for some reason or another.

"What happened was that a man was brought back to life during the battle in the Vaults of Gemin. Somehow the resurrection weakened the realm of Arkay, and an alternate universe was created where the man had died and not been brought back. It's that alternate universe you saw during the Twilight. So... that's the universe that would have happened if no one had done anything. You can slap someone, but if no one had brought the man back to life, THIS universe wouldn't have been possible at all, and we would all be living under Azura's rule."

Posted by: Shardie Sep 3 2005, 02:14 PM

Maranda Smiled at this, The pretty nord had a point. She turned and picked up her sword, resting by the door, "You have a point," into her pocket her hand went, and out came a small bundle of invertations, "You were seated with the pesants, but I thought for old times sake, you can sit in the nobles area of the wedding" she walked out the door, "Thankyou" she said before dissapering from view

Posted by: Loranna Sep 3 2005, 02:28 PM

QUOTE(Shardie @ Sep 3 2005, 08:14 AM)

Loranna looks at the invitations, then looks at Allie, raising her eyebrows.

"Absurdly hectic, I think you said," she comments. "I don't know why but I've got a feeling the whole wedding's going to be like this."

She looks to Sen-Yedda and smiles a bit, cooing softly.

===

Back in Ald Raathim, a force of six parrptons fly over the land, each bearing a guard.

The robbed farmer's story couldn't identify the culprit other than he 'sounded like an Argonaian', but that was enough description for the guards of Ald Rathim to guess at who was responsible. Dram was heard to comment to himself "He gets banished, robs someone shortly thereafter, yet leaves them half their money ... strange. But in any event ... get him."

The six guards flying after Falco Redflash had every intention of getting him.