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Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 06:24 PM

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:

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Newcomers, we ask you to http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737&view=findpost&p=2871855 before starting up; everyone will be happier for it. Also, read http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141737 as soon as possible; this will give you an idea of who is in the RP.

To help you get up to speed, here is http://www.tc.umn.edu/~rhod0091/lrp/temp.html told from my character Loranna's perspective. This summary doesn't cover everything but it sums up some of the bigger events our campaign has covered. Note: I will probably update and edit this summary as time goes on.

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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, Chatspike server). 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, on the Chatspike server. 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.

If you do not have MIRC, you can http://www.chatspike.net/?p=javairc. Enter in a nickname where prompted and hit Submit. You'll be asked if you want to trust the signed applet. Hit Yes, and you'll be in the main chatspike channel. From there, type /join #Loranna_RP

You'll enter our chat channel and we can talk to you.

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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IMPORTANT: WE HAVE JUMPED SIX MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE; IT IS NOW RAIN'S HAND/SECOND SEED IN THE RP (i.e., April/May)

Posted by: Ordie Nov 8 2005, 06:26 PM

Summary:

Yilier is the Noggin, waiting for Slashes-With-Claws to come back from his guard duty. Meanwhile, he has met an odd dunmer cook, and offered him his services as a food-taster, and is awaiting a reply.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Nov 8 2005, 06:27 PM

Summary

Trason is kicking back in the Nymph and Noggin, having a few drinks, and thinking about the battle of Molag Mar.

Posted by: Argonians rule Nov 8 2005, 06:27 PM

OOC:

Falco Redflash is in the jailhpuse of mournhold

Eats-With-Claws is waiting in the courtroom silently fuming.

Ondave is hanging out in Vvardenfell

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 8 2005, 03:21 PM)

Tsei looked up and said, "Very well. Now?"

"Now" he said simply and led her first to the jailhouse, where she went through Security. Finally she was let into Falco's cell, where he sat, slumped against a wall, looking downright miserable. When he saw Tsei his face brightened, "Tsei!"

Posted by: syronj Nov 8 2005, 06:31 PM

Summary: Shaka was most recently in the Nymph and Noggin, where he and others of Loranna's companions heard the good news of Isidor and Kethiah's engagement.

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 8 2005, 06:32 PM

OOC Summary:

Dar'Tessir, is walking around Ald Raathim getting his bearrings and waiting for the headmisstress of the school to contact him about a possible job. After making a big deal about how much he despised being given things through charity he discreetly, took 10 of the 25 septims left for him on the table.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 06:34 PM

(OOC:)
Isidor, male nord, is in the Nymph and Noggin, sitting around.

Tyradil and Tilitalia are doing schoolwork.

Tsei is ...

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Nov 8 2005, 06:27 PM)

OOC:

Falco Redflash is in the jailhouse of mournhold

Eats-With-Claws is waiting in the courtroom silently fuming.

Ondave is hanging out in Vvardenfell
"Now" he said simply and led her first to the jailhouse, where she went through Security. Finally she was let into Falco's cell, where he sat, slumped against a wall, looking downright miserable. When he saw Tsei his face brightened, "Tsei!"

Tsei's face did not brighten.

"Hello, Falco. Nice job ending yourself up here." She slapped him in the face.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 8 2005, 06:35 PM

Summary:

Anya is getting some exercise, taking a walk along the beach.

Lotus is doing Cliffracer thingies, and trying to not attack wayward travellers, lest he be killed.

Bob is brooding.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 8 2005, 06:36 PM

Summary

We have not heard from Goranthir, Prince of Firsthold, in some time. He is still undercover in Vvardenfell, trying to discover the true identity of Almalexia and the rest of the false Tribunal.

Kethiah is in the Nymph and Noggin, getting the kids out the door to school. She has recently agreed to marry Isidor, and accepted the resignation of his half-brother, her ex-lover, Ingmar, from his position as head chef at the Nymph and Noggin.

Helseth and Dinara, King and Queen of Morrowind, are in Mournhold, having completed the trial of Falco Redflash. Dinara, as part of the Tribunal, is meeting with the other two members, deciding Falco's fate. Helseth has gone on to other administrative duties for the time being, to return when the verdict is ready.

Posted by: Argonians rule Nov 8 2005, 06:38 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 8 2005, 03:34 PM)

(OOC:)

Tsei's face did not brighten.

"Hello, Falco. Nice job ending yourself up here." She slapped him in the face.

He had been expecting a punch to the face, or a chop to the neck, or having his tail torn off and being beaten to death with it. A slap was quite unexpected. "I definately deserved that. Tsei, I want to tell you something, I'm sorry for the pain I've caused you. I'm sorry for what I have done. I'm sorry for everything, Tsei. But it is only now, when I am soon to die, that I realize something. I love you." He stared was so overcome with a thousand different emotions that it was hard to get the words out.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 06:40 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Nov 8 2005, 06:38 PM)

"If you love me," Tsei said, nearly yelling, "then WHY DID YOU DO THIS? WHY? We could've lived in Ald Raathim, or anywhere, and been happy, but you had to go and mess it all up. Why?!"

Posted by: Argonians rule Nov 8 2005, 06:44 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 8 2005, 03:40 PM)

"If you love me," Tsei said, nearly yelling, "then WHY DID YOU DO THIS? WHY? We could've lived in Ald Raathim, or anywhere, and been happy, but you had to go and mess it all up. Why?!"

Falco frowned it pained him to see her so upset, all because of him, "Because, I am the biggest fool in the history of Nirn. Because no matter how hard I tried, I could never change my ways. And that is why I knew that I could only bring you pain. If we stayed in Ald Raathim together, then I would inevitably do something foolish and not only ruin my own life, but yours. I'm sorry Tsei."

Posted by: Aki Nov 8 2005, 06:45 PM

OOC Summary

Reichi Sari is hanging about the Nymph and Noggin. Somewhere.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 06:55 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Nov 8 2005, 06:44 PM)

Tsei broke down, and cried. She hugged Falco and said, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry that it's come to this. Are they going to ... kill you?"

Posted by: Argonians rule Nov 8 2005, 07:01 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 8 2005, 03:55 PM)

Tsei broke down, and cried. She hugged Falco and said, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry that it's come to this. Are they going to ... kill you?"

He hugged her tightly. "Yes, Tsei, they are. But this is what I get for the life I have chosen. All my life I've blamed others for my own mistakes and misfortunes. Now its time I owned up to what I have done. Tsei, on the boat back in the Iliac bay, when I said it was over between us. The reason I told you that, was that I was ashamed, ashamed of what I had become. I didn't want you to see me as such....a monster. But now, in my last moments I wonder: In a different world. In a world where I wasn't such a damn fool could you have evr loved me back?"

Posted by: niceguy5 Nov 8 2005, 07:09 PM

Summary

Dane is also having a time at the Nymph and Noggin.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 07:20 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Nov 8 2005, 07:01 PM)

"I always loved you," Tsei said, with a small laugh, "even if you're a fool." She hugged him and said, "May the Nine be with you, my love."

***

Meanwhile, back in Ald Raathim ...

Isidor walked into the tavern, humming an old Nordic battle song. He looked around for Kethiah or Ingmar. Kethiah; just to talk, Ingmar; for a wedding feast.

Posted by: Argonians rule Nov 8 2005, 07:24 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 8 2005, 04:20 PM)

"I always loved you," Tsei said, with a small laugh, "even if you're a fool." She hugged him and said, "May the Nine be with you, my love."

Though he knew it was time for him to die, he had never been happier in his entire life. Falco held her tightly. He didn't know how long it lasted, but soon enough The guard outside the cell spoke, "The tribunal have reached their verdict."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 8 2005, 07:28 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Nov 8 2005, 08:24 PM)

The courtroom was still, though it was filled to capacity.

The Tribunal handed their verdict to the King, who read it once, and then again to the crowd, his eyes on Falco.

"It is the opinion of this Tribunal, having examined the evidence, that the Defendant, Falco Redflash, is innocent of the crimes of treason and rape, and guilty of the crimes of espionage, murder, extortion, conspiracy, and piracy. It is the opinion of the court that the Defendant remains a danger if allowed to live, and having consulted the Book of Veloth for appropriate punishment, we have decreed that he is to be drawn and quartered.

The Defendant is to be dragged on a hurdle from this place to the Plaza Brindisi Dorom, where is to be hanged by the neck but removed before death. Thence, he to be disembowelled, and the genitalia and entrails burned before his eyes; his heart shall be the last to be removed and will be shown to the condemned before the entrails are burned. He is then to be beheaded and the body divided into four parts. These parts are to be put on boats and sailed to Gnisis, Vivec, Sadrith Mora, and Dagon Fel as a warning to all privateers in the employ of House Redoran that such activities against the King and people of Morrowind are not legal nor to be tolerated.

By the Lady, Lord, and Wizard, it shall be so. This matter is closed."

The King folded the verdict in half. He did not smile.

The crowd roared its approval, and word spread fast. Thousands gathered along the streets to witness Falco being dragged through the city streets to the plaza and his death, to hurl stones and insults at the Butcher of the Bay.

Posted by: Argonians rule Nov 8 2005, 07:34 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 8 2005, 04:28 PM)

Falco's last three thoughts before his death were as follows

[censored] you Helseth

I love you Tsei

and finally

I wonder if I could return as a ghost to haunt Helseth...

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 07:37 PM

Tsei didn't cry when the verdict was read. She stared foward with no emotion evident on her face.

She stood up, ignoring the cheers, and exited the courtroom.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 8 2005, 08:05 PM

The Nymph and Noggin, Ald Raathim

Kethiah heard about the verdict shortly after it was reached. She let Isidor, Loranna, and all other interested parties know that Falco Redflash, former companion of the heroes of Ald Raathim, and former Butcher of the Bay, had been executed.

She did not go into details unless the person asked. No reason for that.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 8 2005, 08:08 PM

Serath Rendil

Serath arrived at Ald Raathim by boat, the journey from Mournhold being safe and calm - which did much to appease his mind (constantly tortured by the thoughts of the Civil War that was going on). When he got to the docks, he asked a nearby Imperial:

"Do you know where I could find the School?"
"No idea, dark elf. I just got here a few days ago. Came on that boat over there - see?" - He says poiting to a ship - "But you could try that tavern over there. The folks there will probably be able to help you."
"Well, thank you, serjo." And he walked to the tavern he had been pointed to.

He entered the tavern, the intense smell of people and mead flowing instantly into his nose. About half of the tables were full, but he decided to go to the counter. When he was heading to hit, an old man turned to him and said:

"The brown man!"

Serath ignored him, and he later saw the old man leaving the tavern disgruntled. He finally arrived to the counter, and asked the bartender:

"Do you know where I could find the School of Ald Raathim?"

----

Yilier Res

Yilier was calmly minding his own business in the tavern, when a robed man entered. He was to ignore him, but...

tHE brOWn mAn!_!!

And Yilier quickly turned to the man and yelled:

"The Brown Man!"

He was once again ignored, Yilier was getting tired of being ignored by the folks in this tavern, and decided to just leave - he left the tavern and decided to wait for Slashes-With-Claws to finish him shift over there.

Posted by: Axe the Brave Nov 8 2005, 08:10 PM

The Nymph and Noggin

Trason looked around and saw a strange look on some of their faces. He had heard the Butcher was an evil being, and he also heard of his recent mutilations. Trason thought it was good that something was being done about it, but he saw the others had thought otherwise. He didn't say anything.

He took another sip of his brandy and kept to himself.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 8 2005, 08:05 PM)

Isidor's face went blank, as Kethiah told him what happened. He hadn't actually thought that Falco would die. And to be tortured like this ...

Isidor shook his head, and said, to no-one in particular, "Helseth's a brutal son of a [censored]. On our side or not, I don't like him."

***

The busboy behind gave Serath directions, and said, "Anything else I can help you with?"

Posted by: Nalion Nov 8 2005, 08:14 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 8 2005, 08:05 PM)

The news reached Nalion, who was staying in the Nymph and Noggin at this time, as well. His brow was furrowed and his arms were folded across his chest. The mage silently shook his head, then chose to speak nontheless. "He made his choice."

There was some kind of sad expression in his face, yet paired with fierceness as well.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 8 2005, 08:14 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 8 2005, 09:12 PM)

The busboy behind gave Serath directions, and said, "Anything else I can help you with?"

"That would be all, friend." - Serath said with a smile.

Following, Serath left the tavern and headed for the School he had been sent to.

OOC: Sleep.

Posted by: Nalion Nov 8 2005, 08:25 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 8 2005, 08:12 PM)

"And butchering people who were on the side of those who have called him friends once and fought beside him was not brutal?", Nalion asked.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 08:26 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Nov 8 2005, 08:25 PM)

"And butchering people who were on the side of those who have called him friends once and fought beside him was not brutal?", Nalion asked.

"It was," Isidor said, frowning, "but, did it deserve this punishment? Helseth could've done anything to Falco, exiled him, killed him, anything. He chose to torture him. He's no better then Falco."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 8 2005, 08:28 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Nov 8 2005, 09:25 PM)

"And butchering people who were on the side of those who have called him friends once and fought beside him was not brutal?", Nalion asked.

Kethiah nodded to Nalion, and rubbed Isidor's shoulders once, affectionately, before going on her duties. She didn't know if Isidor was thinking now that it would have been more humane to kill Falco in Hla Oad ... but he would be thinking it soon ... And she knew her love enough to know he would feel guilty for it.

Posted by: syronj Nov 8 2005, 08:29 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Nov 8 2005, 09:14 PM)

"He did at that, Nalion," said Shaka. "I remember . . . You had to almost talk me into accepting him as our guide in Dagon Fel. I wish he had stayed a small-time bandit instead of latching onto our group that day; he might still be alive. Pointless to speculate now, though."

Posted by: Aki Nov 8 2005, 08:31 PM

"He only butchered the corpses," Reichi said. "He didn't torture them to death, and didn't deserve that torture. Though he was on the other side, he was fighting for what he believed in. It was just - his beliefs didn't mesh with ours."

"And there are very very few people I consider worthy of a death like that. Falco wasn't one of them."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 8 2005, 08:36 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 8 2005, 07:31 PM)

"They're not torturing Falco because he sided with the Redorans. Helseth now has someone to make an example of, someone most know, and a gruesome example he will be. Nothing more, nothing less." Anya said. She had made her way back to the Nymph and Noggin after hearing from Kethiah. She had felt betrayed by him, but never this much, not enough for this punishment. His acts hadn't phased her, "I need a drink."

Posted by: Argonians rule Nov 8 2005, 08:38 PM

Into the tavern came Eats-With-Claws. He sat down alone, ordered a stiff drink, and brooded silently to himself.

Posted by: Nalion Nov 8 2005, 08:38 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 8 2005, 08:29 PM)

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 8 2005, 08:31 PM)

"I do not particularly agree with the way how the punishment was done. But I cannot feel much passion for Falco. See what he has done after Loranna exiled him. Now exile him again? I'm usually trying to be forgiving, but I cannot feel much for someone who has betrayed his friends, those who literally bled for him, and one who has killed brutally.", Nalion swallowed hard, fighting down anger. It was an unusual sight.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 8 2005, 08:39 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 8 2005, 09:31 PM)

"An old neighbor of mine was on one of the boats the Red Falcon visited," said a merchant at a nearby table quietly. "His mother won't be provided for anymore, and she got to hear how her only son was mocked and descecrated after death. I doubt very much the pain the Butcher felt compares to the pain that one victim's mother will feel for the end of her days."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 08:50 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 8 2005, 08:31 PM)

Isidor nodded in agreement. "He was bad, but he wasn't that bad ..."

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 8 2005, 08:36 PM)

Isidor passed her a brandy and said glumly, "Cheers."

QUOTE(Nalion @ Nov 8 2005, 08:38 PM)

Isidor nodded, and said, "I just ... I didn't want to give up on him, I guess."

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 8 2005, 08:39 PM)

Isidor looked at the merchant and didn't know what to say. The man was right.

Ingmar came downstairs, and got a drink, while the others talked.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 8 2005, 08:51 PM

In the castle study ...

" ...And so the crowd roared with delight at the fate of the Butcher," recounted the red-haired, beared man to his daughter, downing a glass of wine and frowning fiercely at the drink. "That clip-eared bloke wasn't smiling at all; course, with him you can never tell what's an act and what's real."

The blonde-haired woman stares into her own goblet, silver tearstreaks making her look like she was weeping. "May your soul know rest Falco," she said, sipping her own drink.

"You were one of the ones who brought him in, right?" Gram asked, raising his eyebrows.

Loranna nodded. "Might have been kinder ..."

"No use fretting over that; you did the right thing and I'm proud a Pyrel was there," Gram said in what passed for his reassuring voice, his words rumbling through Loranna's ears.

Loranna looked at her father for a moment. " ... You know, you never spoke about how you felt when I banished him ..."

Gram shrugged. "I've gotten myself thrown out of enough places to know how things are. I knew I saw something in Falco and even when he was begrudging the Emperor being saved and thinking you all were doomed to die, he still got up and fought - and that was enough for me. And if I ever caught him stealing my purse of course he'd have had his head taken of long before this." The Nord man chuckled, muttering "Do we have to have this Wayrest stuff? Haven't you got any mead in this tower of yours?"

Loranna simply glared at her father for a moment, which made him shrug. "Loranna, you need to learn to relax, Pyrel blood in your veins notwithstanding."

"I am relaxed," Loranna countered.

"Pah; you've got the same look on your face I always had," Gram averred. "The same look your son'll have, mark my words." The bear of a Nord grew thoughtful. "Wonder how much of his father's build he'll end up inheriting; no offense to Slyvos of course but a good Nordic boy's gonna need a strong build and his is a little ..."

Loranna raised her hand and Gram was engulfed in a shower of magic, covering him in frost and snow. The Nordic man shook his head and said "You could have just slugged me, you know."

"I'm taking it easy and I haven't had a good excuse to use a frost spell in ages," Loranna retorted, frowning and shaking her head. " ... Sounds like it was an interesting trial; I'm surprised you were there."

"I may spend a lot of time on my own but I remember who I fought beside," Gram told Loranna, raising his goblet. "Good luck to you in whatever afterlife Argonians have, Falco; maybe next time you'll have a better go of it."

Posted by: Aki Nov 8 2005, 08:58 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 8 2005, 09:39 PM)

Reichi looked to the merchant. "That may be so, but. Do you know what happened when we captured the Butcher? His Father, his own damn father told him how when he was a child, the father and mother had to sell themselves into slavery so the butcher, Falco, could have a free life. And you know what he said? He said he wished he hadn't, that it was a waste Or something like that. His father simply stopped caring about him. And Falco, he just lowered his head to the ground as if someone had already ripped his heart out."

"That women may have to live with that pain of the lost of that son she loved. Falco had to die, knowing his Father hated his guts."

Posted by: syronj Nov 8 2005, 09:01 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 8 2005, 09:58 PM)

"Reichi, it's a bad deal for everyone," said Shaka. "Falco still had free will. He didn't have to make those choices, despite making the excuse that he was a 'privateer'."

Posted by: Nalion Nov 8 2005, 09:08 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 8 2005, 08:58 PM)

"Imagine you are a father, Reichi. You have given everything up for your son, including your freedom, suffered throughout the years to give him the chance to live his life. You then see him again after years, and it turns out that he became a common thief. You try to set him on his path again and the next time he is a butcher on a killing spree in the Inner Sea? Making people suffer? All this after you have offered him a choice to live his life in freedom?", Nalion answered, his voice calm again, yet with the same kind of fierceness in his expression.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 09:12 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Nov 8 2005, 09:08 PM)

"Imagine you are a father, Reichi. You have given everything up for your son, including your freedom, suffered throughout the years to give him the chance to live his life. You then see him again after years, and it turns out that he became a common thief. You try to set him on his path again and the next time you see is that he is a butcher on a killing spree in the Inner Sea? Making people suffer? All this after you have offered him a choice to live his life in freedom?", Nalion answered, his voice calm again, yet with the same kind of fierceness in his expression.

"Falco freed the man, I was there with him. He wasn't barely grateful then." Isidor said, quitely.

Posted by: Nalion Nov 8 2005, 09:18 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 8 2005, 09:12 PM)

"Falco freeded the man, I was there with him. He wasn't barely grateful then." Isidor said, quitely.

"I see, yet at this time, Falco was already banished from Ald Raathim. Perhaps not the idea a father has of his son. I grant that Falco had a difficult life and that life shapes a character, but, there were hands that were stretched out to him, first and foremost those of Loranna. How did he repay her?", the mage answered, shaking his head again.

"I need something to drink."

Nalion waved a hand and soon after, a barmaid brought some ale.
"Falco had a choice. And he did choose a side. We all have to live with the consequences of our actions. Or even die by them."

Posted by: syronj Nov 8 2005, 09:22 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Nov 8 2005, 10:18 PM)

Nalion waved a hand and soon after, a barmaid brought some ale.
"Falco had a choice. And he did choose a side. We all have to live with the consequences of our actions. Or even die by them."

"They say that we're cold-blooded, the Beast Races," muttered Shaka. "Falco probably managed to confirm a lot of prejudices."

"I know that my true nature may be other than the People of the Root, but I'll always feel a connection with them," he added to Anya.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 8 2005, 09:23 PM

Back at the Castle ...

"So, months of fighting down in the south and near as I can see, the situation hasn't changed much," Gram says, having resigned himself to Wayrest wine to drink. "Hear I missed one hell of a battle though back on the island."

"Yeah, a real hell of a battle," Loranna agrees, watching her father finish his wine. Gram blinks a bit.

"What?" he asks. "What did you do this time?"

"Huh?" Loranna mutters.

"You've got your guilty look; what, did you get knocked out during the battle or something?" Gram asks. "Girl I know what fights are like; it happens ..."

" ... You're not upset that I ran off into the middle of battle pregnant?" Loranna asks, somewhat incredulous.

"Well now admittedly that could be considered unwise," Gram says, shrugging. "But like I said, you got Pyrel blood in your veins; it's natural for you to go where the adventure is. All us Pyrels have been that way; I've told you that once, I've told you a hundred times."

Loranna just stares at her father, thinking to herself just how messed up her upbringing was - yet again. Gram for his part doesn't seem to notice the look in his daughter's eyes this time.

"Anyway, I've been thinking when you do have the boy I'll probably settle down in Ald Raathim, or at least try to," Gram continues. "Fatherhood didn't work out too good for me I know but grandfatherhood I might be able to handle. Grandfathers always have it easier than fathers anyway and I'm hoping your boy will be the next one to wield my father's sword ..."

"What if it's a girl?" Loranna asks bluntly.

"Loranna, no offense to your friends but Flametongue's not really suited for a woman," Gram protests. "Now, Frostkiss maybe and I've been mulling over teaching you how to use an axe if only so you can show your next kid the trick if I don't make it, but Flametongue ..."

Loranna wonders if her eyes will fall out from staring at her father so much. "Dad if I didn't love you I think I'd ..." She pauses a bit, finishing her thought in a more quiet voice. " ... bury you under a ton of snow ..."

"My daughter the Dibellan Fyse Hag." Gram shakes his head, then frowns, noting Loranna's disquieted look. "What is it?"

Loranna says " ... There was something I haven't mentioned yet about the battle ..." Emotions well up in Loranna's throat, as she looks to her father.

Posted by: Aki Nov 8 2005, 09:25 PM

"He would still be my son, and though I do not agree with his actions, he would still be treated as such. I wouldn't have agreed with squandering of what I had given him through sweat, and blood, and pain, but he would still be my son, I would not forsake him as Eats-With-Claws did," Reichi replied.

"He chose his path. And he is doomed to walk it. But he would not die knowing I did not love him."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 8 2005, 09:29 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 8 2005, 08:22 PM)

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 8 2005, 08:25 PM)

"He chose his path. And he is doomed to walk it. But he would not die knowing I did not love him."

"He knew the consequences of this particular lifestyle as well as I do." Anya said, "He knew it long before he was ever a pirate."

Posted by: Nalion Nov 8 2005, 09:29 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 8 2005, 09:25 PM)

"Well, perhaps Eats-With-Claws actions were not the most sensible ones, yet, given the moment and the fact that Falco already committed his butchery at that time, does not excuse Falco.", Nalion argued. "I don't want to discuss this to death, but, as I said before, I cannot feel much passion about Falco."

Posted by: syronj Nov 8 2005, 09:31 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Nov 8 2005, 10:29 PM)

Shaka raised his tankard. "You're right, Nalion. We're talking this to death. Here's to Life, which we serve; and here's to a fair judgement on Falco by the gods, who know us better than we know ourselves."

Posted by: Aki Nov 8 2005, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Nov 8 2005, 10:29 PM)

Reichi gave a cruel, feral grin. "Nalion, I've killed countless more than Falco. In the respect of killing I am no better. Maybe that is why I can sympathize. Because we're both killers and monsters," he said.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 8 2005, 09:42 PM

Isidor raised his mead, and said mostly to himself, "Good luck, Falco."

*

Ingmar caught up with Kethiah, during her duties, and said, "I almost forgot to give this to you." He pulled out a box and gave it to her. She would find inside a small glass dagger with a heart painted onto the base, glowing with enchantments. "I found this in Molag Mar, and thought of you. Consider it a wedding gift." He added with a smile.

Posted by: Argonians rule Nov 8 2005, 09:44 PM

Eats-With-Claws, who had heard the entire conversation from his own spot stood and spoke to the entire group with his fists clenched, "You know, if you have something to say about a man. The least you can do is say it to his face." he awaited their reactions.

Posted by: syronj Nov 8 2005, 09:46 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Nov 8 2005, 10:44 PM)

Eats-With-Claws, who had heard the entire conversation from his own spot stood and spoke to the entire group withhis fists clenched, "You know, if you have something to say about a man. The least you can do is say it to his face." he awaited their reactions.

"I'm sorry, brother," said Shaka. "We didn't see you. I guess this is as much of a wake as your son's going to get. But you're right."

Posted by: Nalion Nov 8 2005, 09:48 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 8 2005, 09:41 PM)

Reichi was right on this part, so much Nalion had to admit. Reichi was a werewolf, driven by the instincts of the hunt. "There is a certain difference though. You are influenced by outside forces, by being subject to what affects you." The mage avoided mentioning Lycantrophy in the open tavern.

"I do not understand much about your ... state, though, but I do know that you are a friend. With Falco, one was never sure. But you have me thinking now, Reichi. Do I let myself be blinded by my contempt of one who has betrayed his friends so that I overlook something?"

Posted by: SpartanShea117 Nov 8 2005, 09:57 PM

Molag Mar

Carnage still lay about on the battlefield, and it was being taken care of but Kratos worried about the soldier's morale. The fortifications were being rebuilt but inside the canton they were celebrating and mourning the fallen by sporting and drinking to their health in the afterlife.

One sport that had attracted everyone's attention was the wrestling matches Kratos had set up. Mats covered the floor and matches were going on everywhere but the one that seemed to draw everyone over was the match between the commandant and his son.

They shook hands and got low into their stances. They circled the ring in the middle until Ivelaes broke the silence by shooting at Kratos' knees to take him down with a double leg. Kratos quickly sprawled and landed on his son as he shot under him. He maneuvered around until he had grip on both of Ivelaes' arms, bringing them both back into a double armbar. He proceeded to circle around to increase the pressure and turn him over on his back but Ivelaes quickly escaped and scored a point for it. The referee called caution on Kratos and told him he was down in the referee's position as he tried to lock his hands.

Ivelaes chose to take Kratos on neutral. They both circled the ring again until Ivelaes shot and got hold of the back of Kratos' knees. He drove his head into Kratos' hip and lifted him up as he slammed him into the mat for a takedown score of two. Kratos quickly rolled onto his stomach as Ivelaes went on the attack by grabbing his father's arm and putting him into a gutwrench. Kratos turned the tables by escaping and sticking the gutwrench on his son. He rolled him and scored three points as Ivelaes escaped once again for another one point. The score was four to four as the referee signaled stalemate and the match had come to a conclusion.

Kratos held up his son's hand and the Muatramer cheered. The now tired Kratos and Ivelaes walked off the mat and sat down to watch the other soldiers wrestle. There was nothing better than a little friendly competition between father and son.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 8 2005, 10:03 PM

Gram Pyrel was walking away from the castle, having had a longer covnersation than he nticipated with his daughter - his daughter, who still seemed to have the eye of some of the Daedra, judging by the story she just told him ...

He stopped just before entering the tavern, thinking for a moment on what was just said:

===

" ... You know," Gram had pointed out, trying to be reasonable, "it doesn't necessarily mean your baby or Slyvos are going to die young. It may just mean you'll end up outliving them a bit ..."

"What mother wants to outlive her own child?" Loranna had asked, hotly, and Gram's face had fallen, because Gram knew what a father at least felt like when their son didn't live beyond him. Or at least, when a son was born stillborn, which amounted to much the same thing.

Now, here was something he never knew how to deal with; his daughter was upset, her tearstreaks glistening with tears, muttering "Or he could have meant ..." and looking at him with a look that made further words uneeded. And Gram had two realizations; he wasn't sure what to tell his daughter to ease her concerns, and he didn't know how to tell her how he felt to see she didn't want to see him die.

It was madness, that it was - he was a warrior, always had been and always would be a lone wolf, writing his destiny with sword and axe. He'd never known how to be a parent, and now he needed to know, because while he was a poor father it wasn't from lack of love for his child. And so he took his daughter in his arms and patted her back and spoke the words that managed to find their way from his heart to his lips.

"Your father, your child, your husband and your friends, all have the blood of heroes in their veins. No matter how much time the gods alot them in this life, they will live those lives to the fullest - live lives you can be proud of. Don't cry for thinking you'll bury them; cry for the joy they'll bring to your life, and to the lives of all they touch. That is the undeniable birthright of every hero born and made, and yours shall have it, or else I'll cut a path to the heavens and demand justice from Stendaar Himself, and ask Kyne to weep tears for the fallen heroes to let them have their glory."

===

He shakes his head, swallowing hard; right now, he needed a drink, and badly. He enters the tavern and roars "A barrel of your finest mead! And meat enough to go with it!" to the nearest barmaid.

Posted by: Aki Nov 8 2005, 10:03 PM

QUOTE(Argonians rule @ Nov 8 2005, 10:44 PM)

Reichi leaned back in his chair, a calm expression on his face. "We did, in a sense, you were without earshot and you took your time in deciding to approach us," he said.

QUOTE

"There is no outside force to a Assassin Nalion," Reichi said. "At twenty-five years of age, I enrolled in the Morag Tong, and my hundred-year rampage began. My parents were not assassins, my friends were not in any way associated with them. I was just bloodthristy, young, and stupid."

"It was a choice, a simple one. And many died and suffered because of it. What I said had nothing to do with my condition, though, it could be said that through my inaction of either detaining myself or slaying myself, I brought others to harm and suffering. My choice not to bind or end my life ended others. But I do not view it that way."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 8 2005, 10:05 PM

QUOTE(Nalion @ Nov 8 2005, 08:48 PM)

"But, Nalion, I'm not driven by some outside force. Do you count me as a friend? And I can tell you some of the things I did to live were not pretty, simple deaths."

Anya tilted her head, exposing her neck. Anya smiled, though not like Reichi, "If gruesome acts are all that it takes, then I'm right here." She lowered her head, "I'll admit, I'm not to fond of Falco right now, because of the fact that he betrayed me, us. And I don't take kindly to that."

"Nalion, you're surrounded by people that use violence. Why is it different for Falco. The only thing that is different is he picked the other side, and his particular methods were more meant to be seen."

Posted by: Arynel Nov 8 2005, 10:10 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 8 2005, 09:05 PM)

“There is no man without guilt,” Arynel said, joining the others, “Falco was not innocent, and so he has received punishment, whether or not it be just I cannot say. We here are not innocent, and we each have been punished, or will be.”

Posted by: Nalion Nov 8 2005, 10:18 PM

QUOTE(Aki @ Nov 8 2005, 10:03 PM)

Reichi leaned back in his chair, a calm expression on his face. "We did, in a sense, you were without earshot and you took your time in deciding to approach us," he said.
"There is no outside force to a Assassin Nalion," Reichi said. "At twenty-five years of age, I enrolled in the Morag Tong, and my hundred-year rampage began. My parents were not assassins, my friends were not in any way associated with them. I was just bloodthristy, young, and stupid."

"It was a choice, a simple one. And many died and suffered because of it. What I said had nothing to do with my condition, though, it could be said that through my inaction of either detaining myself or slaying myself, I brought others to harm and suffering. My choice not to bind or end my life ended others. But I do not view it that way."

"I was not speaking about your time as Assassin for the Morag Tong, Reichi.", Nalion answered. "I was referring to your feral side. Aside from that, I honestly do not know how to answer."
Nalion lifted his hands. "We all have blood on our hands. I was with the Eight that stood beneath Red Mountain. I have the blood of those on my hand that perhaps made just one false decision in their lives, to bow to Azura. Is it making multiple false decisions that condemn us? Or does necessity redeem us? I do not know."

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 8 2005, 10:05 PM)

"You are right. Some of what I said to Reichi applies here as well.", Nalion replied, "Maybe it is because I cannot understand how one can take that kind of pleasure butchering people and dismembering corpses. And perhaps taking pleasure in it."

"I am at a loss of words, but I have something to think about. And perhaps take a look at my position from a different angle. For that, I am grateful, my friend."

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 8 2005, 10:03 PM)

He shakes his head, swallowing hard; right now, he needed a drink, and badly. He enters the tavern and roars "A barrel of your finest mead! And meat enough to go with it!" to the nearest barmaid.

The mug of fresh mead was accepted gratefully by Nalion, but, understandably, he did not smile at Gram. The recent words truly had set the mage pondering.

Posted by: syronj Nov 8 2005, 10:27 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 8 2005, 11:10 PM)

"As I've said before: Ald Raathim, place of second chances. Why we all ended up here, probably."

Shaka drank the stout thoughtfully, however, after hearing Arynel weigh in. Maybe a mortal's short lifespan was one form of punishment; and a near-immortal's span of centuries or millennia was another. And there was always the question of what lay after one's life.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 8 2005, 10:29 PM

Gram raises an eyebrow at Nalion, but doesn't insist that he meant the whole barrel for himself; from the looks on his friends' faces, generosity was called for.

"It is good to see you all again," he says, giving everyone a quick, tight grin and letting his beard give his face an affable look. "And good to see Isidor's tavern has continued to do good business while I was gone!" He chuckles, his eyes crinkling.

Posted by: Arynel Nov 8 2005, 10:32 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 8 2005, 09:27 PM)

“I say thusly, to all with ears,” Arynel said, “live from the days of your birth to the days of your death, refrain from bringing harm to one of your brothers, for even Vehk received punishment.”

Posted by: Nalion Nov 8 2005, 10:38 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 8 2005, 10:32 PM)

"So it should be.", Nalion stated simply, looking at Arynel.
He sat down on a chair, leaning back heavily, brow furrowed.

Posted by: Loranna Nov 8 2005, 10:40 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 8 2005, 11:32 PM)

QUOTE(Nalion @ Nov 8 2005, 11:38 PM)

"So it should be.", Nalion stated simply, looking at Arynel.
He sat down on a chair, leaning back heavily, brow furrowed.

"A little late to be telling this old battle axe that, son," Gram laughs, taking a bite of his meat with gusto. "And a little hard to adhere to when the blackguard with a sword and not enough sense decides your purse is the one he will steal this day. But the first part of your advice is sound; life is meant to be lived, and few enough know what that means, really means."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 8 2005, 11:10 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 8 2005, 09:32 PM)

Anya looks up, "How far do brothers go?"

Posted by: Arynel Nov 8 2005, 11:19 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 8 2005, 10:10 PM)

Anya looks up, "How far do brothers go?"

Arynel proceeded to answer.

“There was once a man who was attacked by robbers, beaten, and left for dead,” the Breton began, “an imperial soldier saw him but passed by, not wanting to get involved. Then a priest of the Dunmer temple saw him, and he also passed by. Then a priest of the nine divines saw him, and he also passed by. Then a necromancer walked by, and he took the man to an inn and paid all his expenses until he was well. Who, then, was the man’s brother?”

Posted by: Loranna Nov 8 2005, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 9 2005, 12:19 AM)

Gram chews his meat thoroughly, swallowing before answering. "Not that I've a kind word to say about men who raise corpses for fun," he says, "but he's the closest to a brother that poor guy had at the time."

"Course, who knows what happened after? Maybe the 'mancer had something up his sleeve," he suggests, quaffing his mead and sighing "Ah, a real drink ..."

Posted by: Arynel Nov 8 2005, 11:39 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 8 2005, 10:37 PM)

Arynel chuckled, and then spoke again.

“What then should you and I do?” The Breton asked.

Posted by: syronj Nov 8 2005, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 9 2005, 12:39 AM)

Arynel chuckled, and then spoke again.

“What then should you and I do?” The Breton asked.

"Of course, we should try to live up to such examples. But we're not saints. Should we not have fought at Molag Mar?"

Posted by: Arynel Nov 8 2005, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 8 2005, 10:42 PM)

"Of course, we should try to live up to such examples. But we're not saints. Should we not have fought at Molag Mar?"

Arynel turned to Shaka.

“You learn the first part, live from birth to death, that part is for you,” the Breton said, “You must fight every battle, and the victor takes the prize.”

Posted by: syronj Nov 9 2005, 12:00 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 9 2005, 12:48 AM)

Arynel turned to Shaka.

“You learn the first part, live from birth to death, that part is for you,” the Breton said, “You must fight every battle, and the victor takes the prize.”

Shaka had to nod at that. "The older I've gotten, the less certainty I feel about what I know or don't know. We're said to be in the Arena, so what else can we do but play our roles, and try to be fair in the process."

Posted by: Arynel Nov 9 2005, 12:04 AM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 8 2005, 11:00 PM)

“There are those called and those who call,” Arynel said, “there are those who walk roads long set down and those who must forge their own paths. We live in the arena, but a blade may take many forms.”

Posted by: Loranna Nov 9 2005, 12:08 AM

QUOTE(Arynel @ Nov 9 2005, 01:04 AM)

Gram listens to Shaka and Arynel with semi-polite interest, finishing his second mug of mead and frowning.

"I've never had any good," he says after a moment, "come from excessive pondering and wordplay. Shaka my friend, you need the rest of the barrel more than I do."

He gives a Nordic grin and passes the Argonian another flagon of mead. "For medicinal purposes," he says with a wink.

Posted by: syronj Nov 9 2005, 12:13 AM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 9 2005, 01:08 AM)

"Thanks, Gram," said Shaka, taking the mead. As he toasted Arynel and Gram, he nearly paused while drinking, but finished and set it down. A thought had hit him, though he wouldn't say it aloud just yet.

Seeing Gram had just brought to mind the prophecy for his daughter Loranna. Shaka and Loranna had assumed Sheogorath meant that Loranna's two loved ones would die violently, or before their time.

But what if the prophecy merely meant that Loranna would live so long as to outlive her loved ones' natural spans? Be another Lady Allerleirauh, who had been rumored among the company to have four centuries.

Stupid, Shaka admitted to himself. He was speculating wildly, with too few facts. Better to stick with this unofficial wake for Falco.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 9 2005, 09:35 AM

Slashes-With-Claws was in a very bad mood. He had recently learned about Falcos brutal execution in Mournhold. Remembering the state that Tsei had been in last he saw her, and her saying she was going to Mournhold for something importent he made the obvious connection.

What had angered him was not that Tsei had associated with one such as the Butcher, but that she was hurt by Falco and Helseth. Falco had apparently left her when he became a pirate, an awful thing to do, leave the ones you care about to become a pirate. And Helset, he had chosen the most brutal and painful method of execution made him no better than the Butcher himself. Slashes was sickened by the thought that he was fighting for Helseth and actually considered leaving and going back to the marsh, but he had a duty to Loranna and could not just leave.

Although Slashes had not know Tsei for long at all he still felt something for her, perhaps it was just the natural reaction of seeing a female of his race. What ever it ws he was concearned about her, and worried he may never see her again.

He stormed into the tavern and groweled at the barman, "A Flin." A hand resting on the counter, the claws steadily digging grooves into the wood.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 09:45 AM

Yilier Res

Yilier was standing near the door, waiting for Slashes-With-Claws to return. He was quite surprised when he saw the argonian enter the tavern without even looking at him! He followed him slowly. His cane was stuck in the floor. Swearing quietly, he took it out. The dunmer robed man ( The Brown Man! ), passed by him, and told him nothing. After he managed to "unstick" the cane, he approached the argonian, who by now had already gotten near the counter and asked for a drink. Yilier could swear that he was upset - it was obvious, even to someone with such little experience with argonians.

"What's with the long face, scales?" - He said with a smile - "I mean.. Commander.. Sir!"

---

Serath Reil

Serath walked through the unkown streets of Ald Rethaaim, following the directions the boy had given him. "This is completely different from Almalexia." - he thought. When he arrived at the beautiful building that was the School, he knocked.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 9 2005, 09:53 AM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 10:45 AM)

"What's with the long face, scales?" - He said with a smile - "I mean.. Commander.. Sir!"

Slashes turned and glared at the old man, his face showing strong anger to even the untrained eye, some would say it looked like a predator ready to strike. Slashes was about to say something rude when he caught himself, the dunmer was just trying to be friendly. Slashes picked up his drink.

"I do not like the ways of your soft-skinned king." He groweled. "And I may never see the marshsister, who I had wanted to get to know, again."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 09:56 AM

Yilier was terror-struck when he saw the look in the argonian's eyes. However, it did vanish quickly, and so he chose not to pay attention to it.

"Soft-Skinned king? Majesty Helseth? What has he done? - you'll apologise an old man who has been far from any civilized place for quite some weeks. And I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I know how you feel, I haven't seen my brothers since... Ah.. you wouldn't understand, serjo..." - Yilier sobbed sadly.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 9 2005, 10:12 AM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 10:56 AM)

"Soft-Skinned king? Majesty Helseth? What has he done? - you'll apologise an old man who has been far from any civilized place for quite some weeks. And I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I know how you feel, I haven't seen my brothers since... Ah.. you wouldn't understand, serjo..." - Yilier sobbed sadly.

"Not my sister in the way you are thinking. All females of the root are marshsister." Slashes sipped his Flin.

The grooves his claws were making on the counter drew the attention of the barkeep, but seeing the argonian's expression he decided to keep his mouth shut.

He turned to the old dunmer again, "As for the king, have you not heard the news? He executed the Butcher of the Inner Sea. But not just executed, the [HIST INSULT] tortured him. The marshsister was a friend of the butcher, I fear her saddness may drive her away, she may never come back."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 10:23 AM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 9 2005, 11:12 AM)

"Not my sister in the way you are thinking. All females of the root are marshsister." Slashes sipped his Flin.

The groves his claws were making on the counter drew the attention of the barkeep, but seeing the argonian's expression he decided to keep his mouth shut.

He turned to the old dunmer again, "As for the king, have you not heard the news? He executed the Butcher of the Inner Sea. But not just executed, the [HIST INSULT] tortured him. The marshsister was a friend of the butcher, I fear her saddness may drive her away, she may never come back."

"I see... I have much to learn about the Argonian way, it seems." - he said - "I didn't know that - but it's pretty good news! At least we won't have that filthy Redoran going and killing our crewman. Pity about the argonian lass you're talking being upset though." - Yilier said, right before he started convulsing -

sHE mAy CoME baCK

"I think, my friend, that she may come back" - and he forced a smile.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 9 2005, 10:30 AM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 11:23 AM)

"I think, my friend, that she may come back" - and he forced a smile.

"What makes you say that? There is always a chance though, she has been to this city before I met her, she has friends here I would think." Slashes wanted to change the topic, "What brings you to the city of Ald Raathim?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 10:38 AM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 9 2005, 11:30 AM)

"What brings you to the city of Ald Raathim?"

"Ah! I see you have not forgotten what I had promised to tell you! *he laughed loudly* Well, I did say I had a message for the heroes of Ald Raathim, did I not? That's why I came here in the first place: to tell you the message the voices told me! I will tell it you - I am pretty sure you are one of them. Come here. Closer!

"You must not cross the twin rivers. If you do, Morrowind is doomed." - He whispered.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 9 2005, 10:44 AM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 11:38 AM)

"You must not cross the twin rivers. If you do, Morrowind is doomed." - He whispered.

Slashes was quite confused by this. "What are you talking about? What twin rivers? Why would Morrowind be doomed?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 10:45 AM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 9 2005, 11:44 AM)

Slashes was quite confused by this. "What are you talking about? What twin rivers? Why would Morrowind be doomed?"

Yilier sighed.

"The voices told me. I hear the occasionally. They tell me things... That's why I am known as a prophet." - he then tried to put on a proud face.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 9 2005, 10:53 AM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 11:45 AM)

"The voices told me. I hear the occasionally. They tell me things... That's why I am known as a prophet." - he then tried to put on a proud face.

Slashes had studied a little of Morrowind history and knew some about prophesies, and false prophesies. Slashes played along, either way Loranna should probably talk to him, "Interesting. You should probably tell your message to the Lady Loranna, she is our leader."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 11:47 AM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 9 2005, 11:53 AM)

"I shall, friend. Where is she, can you point me to her?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 9 2005, 11:52 AM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 12:47 PM)

"I shall, friend. Where is she, can you point me to her?"

"I am not sure where she is right now, she is usually is in the castle." Slashes waves in the direction of the castle. "You can not miss it."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 11:53 AM

"I will go to Lady Loranna, then. Farewell, may we meet again!"

And Yilier leaves to the castle.

Posted by: vaanic~one Nov 9 2005, 02:04 PM

OOC Summary: Vaan is still in Mournhold, conducting muatramer business. At this time, he has just left the courthouse where Falco's trial took place, pleased with the proceeding and knowing that the probable outcome will be in the favour of the people of Morrowind and Temple propaganda.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 9 2005, 03:35 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 9 2005, 10:12 AM)

The groves his claws were making on the counter drew the attention of the barkeep, but seeing the argonian's expression he decided to keep his mouth shut.

The barkeep told Isidor about the grooves that Slashes had made. Isidor went over and examined them. He shook his head, and said, "Need to get that repaired now ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 9 2005, 03:45 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 8 2005, 10:42 PM)

Ingmar caught up with Kethiah, during her duties, and said, "I almost forgot to give this to you." He pulled out a box and gave it to her. She would find inside a small glass dagger with a heart painted onto the base, glowing with enchantments. "I found this in Molag Mar, and thought of you. Consider it a wedding gift." He added with a smile.

"A knife and a heart," Kethiah shook her head. "It's beautiful. Have you figured out what you're going to do yet?"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 9 2005, 04:10 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 9 2005, 03:45 PM)

"A knife and a heart," Kethiah shook her head. "It's beautiful. Have you figured out what you're going to do yet?"

"No, not yet," Ingmar said with a frown. "I'd like to stick around, but I imagine you'd be pretty uncomfortable with that. So, it looks like the army ..."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 9 2005, 04:15 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 9 2005, 05:10 PM)

"No, not yet," Ingmar said with a frown. "I'd like to stick around, but I imagine you'd be pretty uncomfortable with that. So, it looks like the army ..."

"That's not fair, Ingmar, you told me that you were uncomfortable and that's why you're leaving the position here," Kethiah said, her eyes more sad than angry. "None of this is up to me. It's up to you."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 9 2005, 04:26 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 9 2005, 04:15 PM)

"That's not fair, Ingmar, you told me that you were uncomfortable and that's why you're leaving the position here," Kethiah said, her eyes more sad than angry. "None of this is up to me's up to you."

"Well," Isidor said, frowning, "I told you that I love you. I can't imagine that that makes things easier for you. Also, I guess it makes me kind of jealous, as much I wouldn't like to admit it, seeing you with Isidor. So, it's probably best for all, if I skip off."

"And," he added, "I still haven't told Isidor about this."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 9 2005, 04:33 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 9 2005, 05:26 PM)

Kethiah nodded. "No, it's not easier on me, but ... You should talk to Isidor before you make your plans."

She balanced the dagger on her fingertip. "And thank you for this. I'll treasure it."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 9 2005, 04:41 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 9 2005, 04:33 PM)

Kethiah nodded. "No, it's not easier on me, but ... You should talk to Isidor before you make your plans."

She balanced the dagger on her fingertip. "And thank you for this. I'll treasure it."

Ingmar smiled and said, "I will talk to him. And, I hope you don't have to use the dagger too often." He bowed, and walked over to the kitchen.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 05:20 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 10:45 AM)

Serath Reil

Serath walked through the unkown streets of Ald Rethaaim, following the directions the boy had given him. "This is completely different from Almalexia." - he thought. When he arrived at the beautiful building that was the School, he knocked.

Serath knocked on the large wooden door, and seconds after a young breton woman opened it.

"Who would this be?"

"My name is Serath Reil, sera. I have been sent from Mournhold to serve as a teacher in this school - I have a letter for Mistress Dalavesa Rathryon which comproves that."

"Oh yes? Let me see" - she inquired before seing the name in the letter - "Yes, it would seem so. Mistress Dalavesa Rathryon is in her office, I will send you in."

"I would be most thankful." -Serath said with a smile.

The breton woman led him through the corridors. "It's good we finally got some help around. It's not easy to run a school with so little staff. ... Here we are. " - she said, when they arrived to a specific door - "Goodbye" - She smiled.

Serath entered the compartment. It was regular sized, and there was a big bookshelve on the back of the room. In the middle of it there was a desk, a dunmer woman working in it. She raised her eyes to Serath when she saw him enter.

"Ever heard of knocking?" - She said jokingly. Serath blushed. - "Hah, nevermind. what brings you here?"

Serath handled her the letter. "I think this will speak for myself better, sera."

QUOTE

19th First Seed
To Mistress Dalavesa Rathryon

As you stated a request to your School for a Teacher, we are sending you Serath Reil. We're sorry that we cannot provide you with a perfect teacher, but this one is dedicated and motivated. Please let us know if you find any trouble with him.

Signed
Velirus Deleran,
Head Librarian of the Library of Mournhold

"Hum... Everything seems to be in order," - she looked at the letter again - "Serath. However, as you may have noticed, today is Sundas, and thus there is no school. We can provide for accomodations, but perhaps you want to relax a bit first after such an extensive voyage?"

"Well, that would be true. I am sure Julianos' wisdom can wait a few hours for me to rest."

"I figured as much. I would reccomend you a tavern - the Nymph and Noggin. It is down near of the dock, you must..."

"I have been there, sera, no need to give directions."

"You have? How nice. Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow? Close the door."

Serath did so, and went through the corridors all by himself - the Breton lady was nowhere to be seen. After a while, he was back at the tavern. He entered, this time more relaxed, and headed for the counter. There was a tall Nord behind it.

"Well met, serjo! Nice tavern you got here. - I think I'll enoy my stay here." - he says with a smile - "Now, could I have a drink? Not too heavy, please."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 9 2005, 05:23 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 05:20 PM)

"Well met, serjo! Nice tavern you got here. - I think I'll enoy my stay here." - he says with a smile - "Now, could I have a drink? Not too heavy, please."

Isidor looked up and said, "Sure. We have the finest beverages around. Mead, flin, Cryodillic brandy, Wayrest Vintage, if you're willing to pay alot, comberry juice. What'll you have?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 05:27 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 9 2005, 06:23 PM)

Isidor looked up and said, "Sure. We have the finest beverages around. Mead, flin, Cryodillic brandy, Wayrest Vintage, if you're willing to pay alot, comberry juice. What'll you have?"

"I'll have some comberry juice, Mr, ... , what would your name be?"

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 9 2005, 05:29 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 05:27 PM)

"I'll have some comberry juice, Mr, ... , what would your name be?"

"Isidor," He said, handing the man a bottle of juice, and a glass. "And yours?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 05:34 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 9 2005, 06:29 PM)

"Isidor," He said, handing the man a bottle of juice, and a glass. "And yours?"

"Serath, Serath Reil. I'm a new Teacher at the School of Julianos. Just came back from Mournhold." - he said smiling, and pouring some juice on the cup. - "Quite a different place. Pleasent, even. I wonder if the abolishment of slavery was really the true responsible. That's really one of the trademarks of this city, and many point it to be the true factor that led to this.. prosperity."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 9 2005, 05:37 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 05:34 PM)

"Ah," Isidor said, with a genial grin, "well, good luck with the new job. And yes, Ald Raathim is a pleasent place. But, I have some work to do, at the moment, so, if you'll excuse me ..." Isidor nodded to the man, and went to tend to other customers.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 9 2005, 05:51 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 06:34 PM)

"The restructuring of the trade routes is more directly responsible, Kena Sarath," said Kethiah, stepping past, having just greeted one of the regular merchant traders. "Ald Raathim hasn't had slaves for many years now, but it has only grown comparatively recently."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 06:00 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 9 2005, 06:51 PM)

"Forgive a scholar for his ignorance in matters involving money. My knowledge of Ald Reathim so far was limited to the curiosity of it being *The Dres city without slaves*. A remarkable accomplishment in itself. Well, that and the war. But how exactly were the trade routes 'restructured'? - Serath asked curiously."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 9 2005, 06:07 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 07:00 PM)

Kethiah held out her hand. "Kethiah. Co-proprietor of the Nymph and Noggin and Sera Dres Loranna's excise and trade negotiator. That's why I'm perhaps biased in my reasoning for Ald Raathim's prosperity. The trade routes were reorganized to favor our ports by order of the King of Morrowind as part of our alliance with him and his mother over six months ago."

Posted by: apocolipseLater Nov 9 2005, 06:07 PM

Dar'Tessir walks into the Nymph and Noggin. He has been walking around the town seeing the sights and getting his bearings.

He has begun to wonder if the headmisstress of the school will ever talk to him about the position of librarian as Nalion said she would. He didn't mean to be impatient but he only had 10 septims to live on and needed a job and a place to sleep soon.

He sat down at a table, took out his quill and inkwell, opened his torn and noted copy of The Art of War Majic and began to read and wait.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 06:16 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 9 2005, 07:07 PM)

Serath kissed Kethiah's hand. "Serath Reil. You do well in being proud of Ald Raathim, and the bias is well deserved. We all known the hero's part that you played against the filthy Redoran and the sanctimonious Indoril. Glory earned is glory deserved, or so they say - and such alliance was just that."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 9 2005, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 07:16 PM)

"Thank you, Kena, but the alliance is causing some to worry that we've made a deal with a devil lately," Kethiah nodded. "In fact, I should probably make an announcement about Falco Redflash's execution on the bulletin board ..."

As she wrote up an announcement about the execution of the Butcher of the Bay for the bulletin board, she continued talking. "We try to keep the board in front of the tavern updated with the latest information about the war and other events. People have gotten used to getting their news here. You will be teaching at the school, I understand?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 06:35 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 9 2005, 07:25 PM)

Serath read the sign, getting more perplexed with every word. "This is just barbaric! I agree that ... well, he couldn't be allowed to live, but why not give him a warrior's death, by the blade?" - Serath sighed - "You do know that the Indoril and the Redoran are going to use this against His Majesty, don't you?.. And they might be right in that" - he added with a whisper.

"Anyway, to answer your question. I come to Ald Raathim as a Priest of Julianos - a teacher, a scholar. I was requested by Master Nalion, but I have no idea of what he'll have me do. Maybe he will give me an occupation as a teacher, or a librarian, I really do not know."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 9 2005, 06:43 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 07:35 PM)

"No one has any sympathy for the Butcher of the Bay outside of a few people here," Kethiah replied. "I think the King sought to make an example of a man who killed and mutiliated his victims, and the Redoran would be hard-pressed to make him into a martyr out of someone most viewed as a monster."

She went to put up the notice. "Good luck with the school. I take it you need a room until you've found a more permanent place to stay?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 06:49 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 9 2005, 07:43 PM)

"Hah, but even if most people would consider him a murdered, not many would appreciate the ways and the torture of the sentese. The public image of our Just and Righteous King Helseth could be at stake, if people start to look at him as a, say, sadistic monster." - He took care to give emphasis to Just and Righteous. - "My point is, they could have something to gain if they explored Helseth's guilt, never if they would do so to Falco's innocence."

"Yes, about the school. They did say they would provide for my accomodations, but I think I myself would appreciate staying here for a couple of nights, find someone I could talk with while I am still a newcomer in this fine town. If you provide rooms in this tavern, that is."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 9 2005, 06:58 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 07:49 PM)

"Every one of the merchants I've met with so far think that Falco deserved even worse, and they're grateful to the King for giving a clear message to any who might follow in his path," Kethiah shrugged. "But, yes, to go onto a more pleasant subject, we do have several rooms available. Less expensive accomedations at the Noggin, which is our more boisterous part of the tavern, which are small but clean, to mid-sized rooms here in the Nymph side of the tavern, which are larger and more quiet, to larger suites we usually reserve for VIPs passing through Ald Raathim, which are quite expensive."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 07:05 PM

"Hah, the merchants. Understandable, seeing that they were the prime targets for his... piracy. Still, we can't let such feelings get in the way of Justice. A death is a death - if they concluded that he trully deserved to die, then let him kill him, but it's not by killing him with such cruelty that his victims will have their crimes avenged (if such thing is even possible!" - he added, with a grin -")."

"But yes, I agree. Let us move to more pleasent matters. Seeing that I will only stay for a couple of nights, I don't see why not take those mid-sized rooms you speak of. It's not the money difference that is going to make me poor, and I feel that I really need rest. How is the fee paid? In advance? At the end of the stay?" - he asked, getting a bag which appeared to hold coins.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 9 2005, 07:13 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 9 2005, 08:05 PM)

"It's not a question of avenging, my lord, it's a question of discouraging others from following in that path, by showing them what awaits them," Kethiah replied, taking the requisite amount of gold for two nights stay from the bag. "Thank you, Kena. Whenever you're ready to go to your room, any of the staff will be happy to show you."

Kethiah smiled, and went out to hang the notice outside.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 9 2005, 07:18 PM

Serath bowed as the lady left, and left the tavern, headed to the school. There, he took his possessions that he had left there and returned to the tavern. He then asked a dunmer man where his accomodations were, and went to his room. He found it quite confortable. He layed on the bed, a book open in front of him - his worship of Julianos. He fell asleep like that.

OOC: Bedtime

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 9 2005, 08:03 PM

Isidor and Ingmar discussed Ingmar's leaving, and grudgingly, Isidor accepted it.

"Good luck, Ingmar. I was hoping you'd make us a wedding feast, though," he said with a smile. He hugged his brother, and they parted ways.

Isidor went downstairs to look for Kethiah, Ingmar went to get a drink.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 9 2005, 08:16 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 9 2005, 09:03 PM)

Kethiah stepped downstairs from one of the private meeting rooms where she had been with one of her merchants contacts, and smiled at Isidor.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 9 2005, 08:46 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 9 2005, 08:16 PM)

Kethiah stepped downstairs from one of the private meeting rooms where she had been with one of her merchants contacts, and smiled at Isidor.

Isidor didn't smile back, for once. "So, Ingmar's leaving, and he says it's because he loves you." He studied her face for a moment and said, "What's going on?"

ooc: Gone for a while, most likely the night.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 10 2005, 08:24 AM

Slashes-With-Claws had slept poorly. The recent news and events playing on his mind. But it had given him a chance to think some things over, most specificly about Tsei. He realized that, having known her for but a few days and seeing her only a few times, he never had really loved her. His attachment had been purely instinct, she was after all a rather nice looking female argonian. He also realized that Tsei probably would not have been right for him anyway. Tsei had been in love with Falco, a known rouge and killer, and so totaly different were the two men that Tsei would probably never have loved Slashes. She acted oddly too, more like the soft-skins, she could not even understand Hist.

Slashes sighed and dressed himself. Remembering that his Argonian battle armor should be repaired by now he set out for the local smith.

Posted by: S'reddit Nov 10 2005, 12:45 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 9 2005, 06:46 PM)

Isidor didn't smile back, for once. "So, Ingmar's leaving, and he says it's because he loves you." He studied her face for a moment and said, "What's going on?"

Kethiah nodded back quietly. "You know everything I do. There are no secrets. I told him we were getting married, and he said he couldn't stay here because he loved me ... I'm sorry. I didn't ask him to leave. I wouldn't want you to lose your half-brother you just recently discovered, but he won't stay."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 02:21 PM

In Vvardenfell, four boats came into port, bearing with them a bloody chunk of the Argonian once known as Falco. With them was a note from the King. "Enclosed is the last shipment of meat from the Butcher of the Bay. All Butchers hired by the once-noble Houses of Redoran and Indoril to carve the people of Morrowind will be likewise seasoned and cut."

Ald Raathim

At the same time, a ship bearing the flag of the royal house of Morrowind was sighted coming into the bay of Ald Raathim.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 10 2005, 02:36 PM

Serath Reil

Serath Reil had just woken up and gone downstairs to the tavern when he saw a bosmer kid running in "Come to the shore! You must see this!" - he looked amused. Quite some people followed him, Serath included. There was already a crowd in there. Serath quickly noticed the reason for the "reunion". In the distance, he saw a ship bearing the royal flag of Morrowind sailing towards the shore of Ald Raathim. His first thought was that it would be Helseth "Nah, Helseth would never come here, must be some sort of emissary. Let's see what he wants." With that, he waited on the shore.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 10 2005, 02:49 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 03:21 PM)

Ald Raathim
At the same time, a ship bearing the flag of the royal house of Morrowind was sighted coming into the bay of Ald Raathim.

Slashes heard the calls of the approaching ships. He quickly doned his battle armor and gathered his men for an official welcome. He wanted to present a good scean to whoever arrived.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 02:53 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 10 2005, 03:49 PM)

Slashes heard the calls of the approaching ships. He quickly doned his battle armor and gathered his men for an official welcome. He wanted to present a good scean to whoever arrived.

The ship came into harbor, and a small group of diplomats disembarked. The rest of the crew went into the Nymph and Noggin to wait while the diplomats made their way up to the castle to seek an audience with Lady Dres Loranna.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 10 2005, 03:00 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 03:53 PM)

Slashes and his men stood at attention while the diplomats walked by. He knew that his actions would be reflected on Loranna, so he made his best efforts. He was glad that Helseth was not with them.

Posted by: stratigo Nov 10 2005, 03:05 PM

Alexi watched as the ship arrived. His unit had been slowly rebuilt, but was still training. Alexi himself had an interest in who was arriving. "Well now, I wonder what they could be doing." He muttered as the diplomats made their way to the castle. Alexi muttered a invisibility spell and followed in behind them, a few paces behind the last one.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 10 2005, 03:09 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 03:53 PM)

Serath saw the diplomats get out of the ship and head to the castle. He had heard that the ruler of Ald Raathim, a Dres lady by the name of Dres Loranna, lived there.

He also saw a unit of guards, an argonian leading them. Searth recognised him... he had seen him in the tavern. He decided to make sure to drop him a word, should he see him in the tavern again.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 03:22 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 10 2005, 04:00 PM)

Slashes and his men stood at attention while the diplomats walked by. He knew that his actions would be reflected on Loranna, so he made his best efforts. He was glad that Helseth was not with them.

Slashes recognized a couple of the men from the Battle of Molag Mar, and saw by their brief but friendly smiles that they too recognized him, as they went into the Nymph and Noggin.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 10 2005, 03:37 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 04:22 PM)

Slashes recognized a couple of the men from the Battle of Molag Mar, and saw by their brief but friendly smiles that they too recognized him, as they went into the Nymph and Noggin.

Once the diplomats are by and into the castle Slashes-With-Claws' men dispurse. Slashes makes his way to the Nymph and Noggin.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 10 2005, 03:41 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 10 2005, 04:37 PM)

Once the diplomats are by and into the castle Slashes-With-Claws' men dispurse. Slashes makes his way to the Nymph and Noggin.

Seeing the crowd disperse - even the guards -, Serath went back to the Nymph and Noggin, decided to have some breakfast.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 03:45 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 10 2005, 04:37 PM)

Once the diplomats are by and into the castle Slashes-With-Claws' men dispurse. Slashes makes his way to the Nymph and Noggin.

Commander Mynosah Vril, a short but sturdy female Dunmer, with two missing fingers on her left hand from the Battle of Molag Mar, slapped Slashes on the back as he entered.

"I saw you there," she chuckled. "So this is Ald Raathim. Funny, I pictured it much smaller ... Let me buy you a drink, mate."

(ooc -- Grabbing lunch, be back in a bit)

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 10 2005, 03:55 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 04:45 PM)

Slashes, althought he had seen many people at the battle, did recognize the woman. "Thank you, a Flin if you would. I remember you too, you fought well in the battle. The city has grown much recently, when I first came about seven months ago many of these building were not here."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 10 2005, 04:03 PM

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Nov 10 2005, 12:45 PM)

Isidor shook his head, and said, "Stubborn [censored]-hole ... I don't what to do now ..."

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 02:53 PM)

He looked up, and saw the crew enter the bar. "Looks like there's people to serve ..." He walked over to the bar, and started to take orders.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 04:21 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 10 2005, 04:55 PM)

"It ain't the only little village to turn into a town overnight," Commander Mynosah nodded, ordering a flin for Slashes and a mazte for herself. "Whatever was big is small, whatever was small is big. How're the others from the battle? Everyone all right?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 10 2005, 04:31 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 05:21 PM)

Slashes sipped his drink. "We lost many fine soldiers." For those who could read the expressions of an argonian, a bit of saddness came to his face. "Some of them were under my command, we took a lot of fire from the mages and archers. The lady Loranna, and the others are doing well, they took injuries in the battle, but nothing that could not be healed." He sipped again. "And your people?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 04:44 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 10 2005, 05:31 PM)

"About the same, I got a half a regiment still in Molag Mar I'm bringing soldiers over to replenish once we're finished with this," Commander Mynosah sighed. "And then I gotta bring in a group in to help reinforce things in Hla Oad, so we can be in a good position when they want to take Vivec and Ebonheart. Whenever that is."

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 10 2005, 04:51 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 05:44 PM)

"Yes, there is much to do before this war is over. Ebonheart will be dificult, it is in a very good defensive locaton. I have not heard much about the Telvanni, do you know if they will be lending assistance in taking Vvardenfell?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 05:02 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 10 2005, 05:51 PM)

"That confederacy of lunatics is lending its assistance by staying out of our way," Commander Mynosah chuckled.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 10 2005, 05:07 PM

Anya stared at the mirror in her room at the castle. Her eyes focused on the three white scars running along her should. She rubbed them, the pain gone but an ache no magic could heal remained, an ache not caused by the wound.

In her not to distant past, one lesson Vondicus taught stood out. He was showing the different techniques of various weapons, clubs, axes, claymores, so she would always have a weapon she could use. At the end, he asked her a question, "Why did you choose this path, one filled with violence, blood?" She had answered it was because that's what he taught her to be, but he just shook his head and never pressed further.

She stared in the mirror, rubbing her shoulder, still not quite sure what the answer was.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 10 2005, 05:18 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 06:02 PM)

"That confederacy of lunatics is lending its assistance by staying out of our way," Commander Mynosah chuckled.

"How typical of the Telvanni." Slashes finished his drink. "Thank you for the drink, and may your claws strike deep friend."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 10 2005, 05:23 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 03:53 PM)

In the castle, Loranna makes things ready to entertain the diplomats who have arrived in her city. She has her servants prepare rooms for her guests and a feast made up while she greets the diplomts in her study, her finest vintages availble to slake their thirsts.

"Greetings my friends, and welcome to Ald Raathim," Loranna says, clad in one of her more formal dresses of red and gold. "I trust your journey was safe and pleasant?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 10 2005, 05:27 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 10 2005, 06:18 PM)

"Hoy typical of the Telvanni."

Serath Reil

Serath entered the tavern, and asked for some kwama eggs to eat. After Isidor served him, he sat down and started to eat. Near the counter, he could see the argonian talking to the crewmen - they seemed acquaitaces. After they waved goodbye, he got up and greeted the argonian with a smile:

"Serath Reil, priest of Julianos. You'll forgive a newcomer for asking some questions, but I couldn't help it but see you with your guard standing while those diplomats disembarked, and figured that maybe you could explain me - do these .. visits .. happen often? Or is this strange to you too?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 10 2005, 05:31 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 10 2005, 06:27 PM)

Serath Reil
"Serath Reil, priest of Julianos. You'll forgive a newcomer for asking some questions, but I couldn't help it but see you with your guard standing while those diplomats disembarked, and figured that maybe you could explain me - do these .. visits .. happen often? Or is this strange to you too?"

"Greetings, they are not common, this is most unusual. Are you new to Ald Raathim?"

Posted by: Ordie Nov 10 2005, 05:36 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 10 2005, 06:31 PM)

"Greetings, they are not common, this is most unusual. Are you new to Ald Raathim?"

"Indeed, I am, marshfriend. That's what can be used to greet one of your kind, isn't it? Hah, don't be upset, just trying to apply a little of what I was taught about your fine race. Well, to answer your question, yes, I am new to Ald Raathim. Came from Mournhold's Library to the school of this fine city. It seems it is understaffed, is it true?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 05:43 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 10 2005, 06:23 PM)

Sera Dres Nimrirgael Zael greeted Loranna with a smile. He was a handsome, middle-aged Dunmer noble of a slightly saturnine aspect, so the smile was more a part of a ritual of greeting than a felt emotion. Loranna had seen him at the wedding of Helseth and Dinara, though they had not talked before.

"Greetings, Housesister," he said. "The journey was dismal. I can't abide boat travel, but I wasn't slaughtered, so I suppose it was safe enough ... And you? How are you getting on up here?"

Ald Raathim was considered to be "up" by most Dres, whose lands were further south.

Posted by: syronj Nov 10 2005, 05:45 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 10 2005, 06:07 PM)

She stared in the mirror, rubbing her shoulder, still not quite sure what the answer was.

There was a knock on the oaken door. "Anya, are you around?" said Shaka.

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 10 2005, 05:49 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 10 2005, 04:45 PM)

There was a knock on the oaken door. "Anya, are you around?" said Shaka.

Anya turned around, quickly putting a shirt on, "Uh... one moment."

Once she was fully dressed, she opened the door, smiling as she saw Shaka, "What is it, dear?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 10 2005, 05:55 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 06:43 PM)

"We're managing, despite being next door to the Redorans," Loranna says, wishing she had gotten the chance to talk with Nimrirgael previously. "And your lands?"

Posted by: syronj Nov 10 2005, 05:57 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 10 2005, 06:49 PM)

Anya turned around, quickly putting a shirt on, "Uh... one moment."

Once she was fully dressed, she opened the door, smiling as she saw Shaka, "What is it, dear?"

"Just felt like seeing you, elf." Back when they had first met, going on a year now, Shaka would have said something sappy or gallant. It felt good to be on a more adult footing sometimes.

"I see you still have the dwemer goblet I gave you," he said, picking up the celadon and bronze colored artifact. "Glad it's still around after all that's happened; the alternate reality that we don't speak of, and all." He smiled wryly.

"Looks as if a Dres delegation is here, but I don't know what for, yet."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 06:02 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 10 2005, 06:55 PM)

"We're managing, despite being next door to the Redorans," Loranna says, wishing she had gotten the chance to talk with Nimrirgael previously. "And your lands?"

"The half of them the Indoril haven't taken?" Nimrirgael shook his head. "Not enough rain this season for a good planting. Only good news is that there's no rain on their side of it either ... So, enough pleasant talk. How much time would it take you to pack up and come to Mournhold?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 10 2005, 06:11 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 07:02 PM)

Loranna was still young enough as a noble to look somewhat surprised, though her voice was calm as she says "It would take a while at least; why do you ask ...?"

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 06:14 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 10 2005, 07:11 PM)

Loranna was still young enough as a noble to look somewhat surprised, though her voice was calm as she says "It would take a while at least; why do you ask ...?"

"The King, Queen, and Queen-Mother have requested your presence. Just you and a couple of your most trusted advisors," the Dres noble replied. "Top secret stuff. Probably just be there for a day or two. Maybe a week."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 10 2005, 06:14 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 10 2005, 04:57 PM)

Anya widened her smile, pushing her thoughts to the back of her mind, "It's one of the few possessions I actually keep. Aside from my clothes, armor, weapons, and kits, I only have the skirt and goblet you gave me, and the spear head Kratos gave me."

Anya glanced down the hallway, "I heard the ships coming in. I suppose I'll go see what's going on, later."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 10 2005, 06:42 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 07:14 PM)

"Ah, I see," Loranna says, several thoughts going through her mind at once. "In that case ... I could be ready to go by tomorrow, let's say?"

Top secret stuff; to Loranna, the phrase suggests that Helseth is planning on making a major offensive soon. Probably on VVardenfell, considering he just held Molag Mar and took Hla Oud ...

She awaits Gael's reply, trying to get a sense for the mer. She really wishes she had spoekn with him back at the wedding.

Posted by: Dagoth Lich Nov 10 2005, 06:47 PM

Slyvos was standing on top of the castle, having gotten up there with a properly timed levitation spell that lasted just long enough for him to land successfully. He was pacing around a bit, looking down to make sure nothing strange was happening.

'looks like the diplomats are here. Hope no trouble comes out of this... what am I saying, something bad always happens when stuff like this starts.'

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 06:49 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 10 2005, 07:42 PM)

"Tomorrow's fine," Dres Nimrirgael Zael nodded. "I should probably get cleaned up myself. After a day at sea, all I can smell is fish."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 10 2005, 06:59 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 07:49 PM)

"Tomorrow's fine," Dres Nimrirgael Zael nodded. "I should probably get cleaned up myself. After a day at sea, all I can smell is fish."

Some people just don't travel well, Loranna thinks to herself with a note of sadness.

"Then I'll make the arrangements," she tells Zael with a smile. "Your rooms should be ready by now, and of course you are welcome to join us at dinner tonight."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 07:01 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 10 2005, 07:59 PM)

Kallen led the guests away, and brought in Kethiah, who had been waiting by the door.

"Sorry," she said, stepping in. "I only just got word about the diplomats Helseth was sending around to a number of his allies. It sounds like its going to be a big summit of some kind in Mournhold."

Posted by: syronj Nov 10 2005, 07:05 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 10 2005, 07:14 PM)

"I'm glad you liked it. I probably won't be going back to Caldera, even after the war, to retrieve the rest of my possessions left over from Red Mountain going up."

Shaka brushed back the bosmer's wavy blond hair for a second. Guess I'm still capable of being sappy, he thought to himself.

"I told Telera of my plans for the offering to Dibella, if I ever get to Cyrodiil, Anya." Shaka went on to tell her the same: the Dragonbone Cuirass and the title to the land, except for an acre.

"Do you think I'm on the right track, Anya? Tel has doubts, but she agrees that the work on the gardens and stream might be the best idea."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 10 2005, 07:11 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 10 2005, 06:05 PM)

"Do you think I'm on the right track, Anya? Tel has doubts, but she agrees that the work on the gardens and stream might be the best idea."

Anya frowned, "I- I like the yurt. I wish you wouldn't give it up, but it's yours to give."

Posted by: ROLF_THE_UBER Nov 10 2005, 07:11 PM

Somewhere underground

the dark figure paced about in front of the cell. "So, Rose would you care to tell me bout the seeker legions or, do i have to make the information bleed from you?" the dark figure chuckled at the thought of the upcoming torture.

Katie Rose, the dughter of Ki'airre Del'fol stood up. She swiftly kicked the door, but made no visible damage. "you know damn well that if you said that with swords in my hands you would be choking on those words." She spat back at him.

"ahh, still some fight left in you. Very well, rot in this cell while your father lives it up on the outside, not even caring about you!" with a swish of his cloak the man dissappeared into the darkness. Katie just stood there. Finally she said "You're wrong. He does care and he's coming after you. And when he gets here you're going to die a slow... painful... death."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 10 2005, 07:16 PM

Tsei arrived back in Ald Raathim, and entered the Nymph and Noggin. She ordered some drinks, and made her way to her usual room, not talking to anyone, as she went.

Ingmar left the Nymph and Noggin, and went for a stroll around Ald Raathim.

Tyradil and Tilitalia went to the arena, to watch a sparring match.

Isidor sat at the bar of the Nymph and Noggin, reading through The Real Barenziah.

Posted by: syronj Nov 10 2005, 07:16 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 10 2005, 08:11 PM)

Anya frowned, "I- I like the yurt. I wish you wouldn't give it up, but it's yours to give."

"I'm not giving up the yurt. I'll tell the Dibellans that I want an acre or so of land, including the yurt, which means the view from there as well."

"Maybe I'm trying to give up too much . . . . But I'm hoping to keep the access to the land for you, Telera, and anyone else I choose."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 10 2005, 07:17 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 08:01 PM)

"So it seems," Loranna says, smiling to Kethiah. "I'll be leaving for it tomrrow, myself and a couple of my closest advisors as well. I've an idea or two about what it might be about, but what word have you heard if any?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 10 2005, 07:21 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 10 2005, 06:16 PM)

Anya hugged Shaka and kissed him, "Thank you."

She held him for a while. Anya whispered after a moment, "This isn't my fault, is it?" asking about his transformation.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 07:22 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 10 2005, 08:17 PM)

"I don't know what it's about, but the concentration seems to be on House Dres," Kethiah replied thoughtfully. "I don't know if that's because, as the Queen's house, it is Helseth's best ally, or there is some southern military strategy being planned. I know Queen Dinara has been trying to get that happening for some time, ever since her brother was made prisoner."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 10 2005, 07:26 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 08:22 PM)

"There is that," Loranna admits. "I thought perhaps he had plans for Vvardenfell, given that he just took Hla Oud and held Molag Mar ... well, this is why I'm not the military strategist."

She looks at Kethiah with a question visible in her eyes.

Posted by: syronj Nov 10 2005, 07:27 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 10 2005, 08:21 PM)

Anya hugged Shaka and kissed him, "Thank you."

She held him for a while. Anya whispered after a moment, "This isn't my fault, is it?" asking about his transformation.

"No, angel," he hastened to say, hugging her back. "It's not about 'fault' anyway, it's something I've been working toward all my life. Finding out who I really am, and how I should live. A lot of folks are in that boat."

"But you're the prize, that's true."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 07:32 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 10 2005, 08:26 PM)

"I'm sure that's in the plans too, but maybe not the subject of this meeting ..." Kethiah looked at Loranna. "What's on your mind, my lady?"

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 10 2005, 07:33 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 10 2005, 06:27 PM)

Anya smiled, somewhat relieved, "You might want to watch what you say. A gal might think she's just a trophy wife."

"So what happens if they don't agree to what you ask of the land?"

Posted by: Loranna Nov 10 2005, 07:39 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 08:32 PM)

"I'm sure that's in the plans too, but maybe not the subject of this meeting ..." Kethiah looked at Loranna. "What's on your mind, my lady?"

"I was just wondering if I should ask you to accompany me," Loranna admits. "I could use someone with a better eye for peoples' motivations than mine on this."

Posted by: syronj Nov 10 2005, 07:41 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 10 2005, 08:33 PM)

Anya smiled, somewhat relieved, "You might want to watch what you say. A gal might think she's just a trophy wife."

"So what happens if they don't agree to what you ask of the land?"

"I was afraid someone would ask that," he said slowly. "I would have to either give in to whatever terms they set for me, or come back to Ald Raathim still an Argonian."

"I'm trying to stay positive about the situation, though. I won't really know until I'm standing in the Cyrodiil House."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 10 2005, 07:49 PM

QUOTE(Loranna @ Nov 10 2005, 08:39 PM)

"I was just wondering if I should ask you to accompany me," Loranna admits. "I could use someone with a better eye for peoples' motivations than mine on this."

"Mournhold," Kethiah grimaced. "Best not, my lady. I have too much of a past there. It would be bad for both of us if I went back ..."

(OOC -- Outta here for a few hours, maybe for the night ...)

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 10 2005, 07:49 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 10 2005, 06:41 PM)

Anya sat down on her bed, staring at the resin mix she had made when she was repairing her armor, "Well, you could buy new land. It wouldn't be the same, but it would be special for other reasons."

"I'll trust you to make the best choice."

Posted by: Loranna Nov 10 2005, 07:52 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 10 2005, 08:49 PM)

"Mournhold," Kethiah grimaced. "Best not, my lady. I have too much of a past there. It would be bad for both of us if I went back ..."

(OOC -- Outta here for a few hours, maybe for the night ...)

"Ah," Loranna says, grimacing a bit herself. "Never mind then; well, there's a few things to take care of at the moment regardless ..."

Loranna confers with Kethiah a bit more about various matters, mulling over the new development all the while.

Posted by: syronj Nov 10 2005, 07:54 PM

QUOTE(Xyber02 @ Nov 10 2005, 08:49 PM)

"I'll try." He held her hand for a moment as she sat on the bed. "Somehow the fact that Loranna serves Dibella's cult is a point in their favor, to me."

Posted by: Xyber02 Nov 10 2005, 08:02 PM

QUOTE(syronj @ Nov 10 2005, 06:54 PM)

"I'll try." He held her hand for a moment as she sat on the bed. "Somehow the fact that Loranna serves Dibella's cult is a point in their favor, to me."

Anya smiled, "That's good," She pulled Shaka into the room, "In the mean time, I need a back rub again."

A not kinky fade out. No really, she just wants a massage.

Posted by: S'reddit Nov 11 2005, 12:13 PM

The Castle of Daruhn, Ald Raathim

Floating out from Razbiah and Thianas's kitchen was an enticing blend of smells, roasted meat, coupled with cloves, saffron, pepper, ginger, sage, and rosemary. The feast for the diplomats from the royal court was to happen shortly.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 11 2005, 01:58 PM

The Castle of Daruhn, Ald Raathim

QUOTE(S'reddit @ Nov 11 2005, 01:13 PM)

Floating out from Razbiah and Thianas's kitchen was an enticing blend of smells, roasted meat, coupled with cloves, saffron, pepper, ginger, sage, and rosemary. The feast for the diplomats from the royal court was to happen shortly.

After making certain the new guests were comfortable, Kallen went to the Drunken Guar, where a renowned bard, an Imperial named Mnastius, was staying. He agreed to perform his ballad of Topal the Pilot for the banquet's entertainment.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 11 2005, 02:39 PM

Isidor heard that the feast would be taking place, and went to look for to Kethiah, and ask her if she would be attending.

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 11 2005, 02:44 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 10 2005, 06:36 PM)

"Yes, marshfriend is an acceptable greeting. Welcome to the city, I am Commander Slashes-With-Claws, of the army of Ald Raathim. I do not know much about the school, I have never had reason to go there or learn about it. You will be working there?"

Posted by: vaanic~one Nov 11 2005, 02:57 PM

Vaan sat under a tree in the Temple Plaza of Mournhold. He was taking a short break from ever more busy work.

He was happy, victory had been achieved through the execution of the butcher, it was a victory in the minds of the people, and Propaganda was probably, and hopefully, going to exploit it nicely.

Vaan was fully glad, and relieved, that Falco Redflash had been brutally executed. The privateers death joyed the people, and this made Vaan happy, this would increase morale greatly.

Vaan did not consider Faclo as a living being, more as an idea in the head (which, in truth, was what the "butcher of the bay" only ever was). It was cold, but Vaan had never known falco, so he didn't need to see him in any other way. Yes, Falco was an idea, one that could be used in all sorts of ways. Vaan was glad that the idea was now being used for the benefit of the Royalty and New Temple, and no longer for fear, which was not beneficial. Then, in the mind of this Muatramer, the idea was forgotton, never to be remembered again.

Vaan stood up, and headed back towards his office. There was much work to do, preparing protection for the upcoming summit.

(OOC: Never forget to http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Documentaries/TextBlocks/1999/11/11/remembrance_256sq.gif. 11/11/05.)

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 11 2005, 03:12 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 11 2005, 03:39 PM)

Isidor heard that the feast would be taking place, and went to look for to Kethiah, and ask her if she would be attending.

Kethiah left the castle after meeting with Loranna, and as the misty spring breeze ruffled her cloak and brushed her shoulder-length hair away from her violet-colored eye, he came across Isidor on the docks.

"How are you doing, killer?" she asked.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 11 2005, 03:26 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 11 2005, 03:44 PM)

"Aye, I will. Odd thing is, I still don't know doing what" - he said with a grin - "Have to go meet Master Nalion. Unfortunately, still haven't been able to meet him. Oh well, guess I'll only be starting my job once he gives me a position. Oh, and excuse me the topic change, but those diplomats on the beach; everything alright? It's no bad news, is it?"

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 11 2005, 03:30 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 11 2005, 04:26 PM)

"I would not know for certain, they are most likely here to talk about the war with Lady Loranna. Perhaps an invasion of Vvardenfell."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 11 2005, 03:43 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 11 2005, 03:12 PM)

"Good," Isidor said, kissing her. "I just wanted to know if you were going to the banquet tonight. I'd like to."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 11 2005, 03:50 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 11 2005, 04:30 PM)

"I would not know for certain, they are most likely here to talk about the war with Lady Loranna. Perhaps an invasion of Vvardenfell."

"Maybe... Still sounds odd. A war would have brought more swift diplomats, not ones that would come and wait for a banquet, like these ones. Oh, yes, had forgotten to mention it to you - they are holding a banquet at the castle. But you probably knew it already, being the Commander and all. I wonder if Master Nalion will be there...."

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 11 2005, 03:59 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 11 2005, 04:50 PM)

"I had hear a little about it, I am often busy with my duties and do not hear all the news. I would expect that all the important people of the city will be there, perhaps Nalion. Maybe you should go, then you can meet the the people of the town. Have you met the most honored Lady Dres Loranna?" A banquet sounded enjoyable, Slashes always liked to eat and to talk with people.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 11 2005, 04:02 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 11 2005, 04:43 PM)

"Good," Isidor said, kissing her. "I just wanted to know if you were going to the banquet tonight. I'd like to."

"Absolutely, let's go get changed into something appropriate," Kethiah smiled, taking Isidor's hand and leading him to their rooms in the tavern. "Loranna also wanted me to go with her to Mournhold tomorrow, but I said that I couldn't."

Posted by: Ordie Nov 11 2005, 04:05 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 11 2005, 04:59 PM)

"No I haven't, and would certainly like to meet the Lady whose name is in the mouth of the world. I will, then, follow your advice. Will you also go? If you do, we could always go together."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 11 2005, 04:06 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 11 2005, 04:02 PM)

"Go to Mournhold, for what?" Isidor asked, as he put on his shirt.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 11 2005, 04:10 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 11 2005, 05:06 PM)

"Go to Mournhold, for what?" Isidor asked, as he put on his shirt.

"The King is having a summit of some of his allies, that's what the diplomats are here for," Kethiah replied, slipping into a long wine-dark gown. "They haven't said what the meeting is about, only that Loranna should bring her most trusted advisors ..."

Posted by: Slashes-With-Claws Nov 11 2005, 04:15 PM

QUOTE(Ordie @ Nov 11 2005, 05:05 PM)

"No I haven't, and would certainly like to meet the Lady whose name is in the mouth of the world. I will, then, follow your advice. Will you also go? If you do, we could always go together."

Slashes does not hesitate to answer. "Yes, I would very much like to go. We shall again meet later." Slashes makes plans to atend.

Posted by: Ordie Nov 11 2005, 04:25 PM

QUOTE(Slashes-With-Claws @ Nov 11 2005, 05:15 PM)

Slashes does not hesitate to answer. "Yes, I would very much like to go. We shall again meet later." Slashes makes plans to atend.

"I am glad you say that, marshfriend. We will surely talk more later"

Serath waves Slashes-With-Claws goodbye and heads to his room, where he changes to a more formal robe than the one he was wearing at the time. He then goes back down at the tavern and orders a comberry juice to keep him distracted while he was waiting for the time to go to the castle.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 11 2005, 04:26 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 11 2005, 04:10 PM)

"Ah," Isidor said, as he brushed some dirt of the front of his pants. "I wonder who she'll bring with her."

ooc: Back in time for the banquet.

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 11 2005, 05:02 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 11 2005, 05:26 PM)

"Ah," Isidor said, as he brushed some dirt of the front of his pants. "I wonder who she'll bring with her."

ooc: Back in time for the banquet.

Kethiah laughed, kissing him. "If you want to go, we really need to get you some nicer clothes."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 11 2005, 05:10 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 11 2005, 05:02 PM)

Kethiah laughed, kissing him. "If you want to go, we really need to get you some nicer clothes."

"Oh," Isidor said, looking down at what he was wearing, "I see what you mean ... Never really thought about that."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 11 2005, 05:15 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 11 2005, 06:10 PM)

"Oh," Isidor said, looking down at what he was wearing, "I see what you mean ... Never really thought about that."

"Forget what I said," Kethiah grinned. "Don't be a court dandy. I love the way you look now."

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 11 2005, 05:20 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 11 2005, 05:15 PM)

"Forget what I said," Kethiah grinned. "Don't be a court dandy. I love the way you look now."

Isidor thought, however so quickly, about the loudly dressed man at the wedding, all those months ago.

"Still, it couldn't hurt to pick up a few more clothes. You," he said with a grin, "look beautiful."

Posted by: Sheogorath Nov 11 2005, 05:25 PM

QUOTE(Stargazey @ Nov 11 2005, 06:20 PM)

"Thank you," Kethiah smiled. "From the look in your eyes, I believe you. Shall we go to the banquet?"

She took his arm.

Posted by: Stargazey Nov 11 2005, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(Sheogorath @ Nov 11 2005, 05:25 PM)

"Thank you," Kethiah smiled. "From the look in your eyes, I believe you. Shall we go to the banquet?"

She took his arm.

"Sounds good to me. And, you can always believe me." Isidor said, and they walked to the castle. Tyradil and Tilitalia would come later.