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The Shezarrine - a Skyrim story
by Wotan Wed May 06, 2020 12:24 am
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Welcome to the wonderful world of TES Skyrim. You know it by now, click the thumbnail to view the full-size screenhot and click the link to view the hidden screenshot I can't have displaued here. Have fun and enjoy the story. Let us begin...
My name is Bronkah Dovahkiir. This is my story. It Begins where it might have ended -- if fate had not intervened...
The Imperials had caught Ulfric Stormcloak, Jarl of Windhelm and leader of the rebellion. The civil war could have ebded this day. But the black dragon had other ideas...
Here we were on the road to Helgen, to our execution and on to Sovngarde...
"Sic transit gloria Imperii - So passes the glory of the Empire", I thought to myself.
I was called up to the block after the brave Stormcloak Soldier. But then, out of seemingly nowhere...
The dragon saved my Life, but I was far from safe yet...
I followed Ralof, the Stormcloak Soldier into the keep...
We made it out together. Now we were on the road to the village of Riverwood...
Welcome to the wonderful world of TES Skyrim. You know it by now, click the thumbnail to view the full-size screenhot and click the link to view the hidden screenshot I can't have displaued here. Have fun and enjoy the story. Let us begin...
My name is Bronkah Dovahkiir. This is my story. It Begins where it might have ended -- if fate had not intervened...
The Imperials had caught Ulfric Stormcloak, Jarl of Windhelm and leader of the rebellion. The civil war could have ebded this day. But the black dragon had other ideas...
Here we were on the road to Helgen, to our execution and on to Sovngarde...
"Sic transit gloria Imperii - So passes the glory of the Empire", I thought to myself.
I was called up to the block after the brave Stormcloak Soldier. But then, out of seemingly nowhere...
The dragon saved my Life, but I was far from safe yet...
I followed Ralof, the Stormcloak Soldier into the keep...
We made it out together. Now we were on the road to the village of Riverwood...
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Re: The Shezarrine - a Skyrim story
by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 8:00 pm
"Rigmor, my child, come closer and place your hands on the altar so I can join with you and touch your soul. ... Aah! Yes, my wonderful, beautiful child. Daughter of Azura." "I... I don't understand. What...?" Rigmor said.
"Ever since you were born I have been watching over you, even when you were a little girl I have influenced the destinies of many and entwined them to bring you here to this moment." "But why me...? I didn't ask for any of this. I'm scared..." Rigmor said. "Don't cry, my child. Don't be afraid. My Guardian has helped to protect you well up to now, but mortal danger awaits you both at Diamond Ridge. The Forces of Darkness conspire to wreak havoc at the behest of a usurper. From Oblivion comes a new danger, one who seeks to reside in the world of mortals. The entity has not shown itself yet! But it cannot enter this world until a New Order is established throughout Tamriel." "But surely you have powers! What could I possibly do?" "Oh Rigmor! Pure of heart, you do have something very special. A power no lords, or Gods could ever hope to wish for. You are blessed with a mother's love! Until now I have used all my powers to thwart the Forces of Darkness and weaken their intentions. I have shielded you from harm, shrouded you in my robes and delivered you from the abyss. But now, my own powers are weakening. I will eventually fade into the void," Azura said. "But why?" "Black arts are being used by necromancers to fuse Daedric ebony with black diamonds. Black diamonds are the essence of my heart which connects me to this world and the next. They are attempting to forge armour and weapons, and the armour they forge will make them invincible." "Then everything will have been for nothing! How can we hope to stop an invincible army? There is a way, right? Is that why I'm here?" Rigmor said. "They are successfully forging armour, and every time they do, it weakens me in this world, but they cannot forge the weapons. Their efforts won't work and they are lost as to why." "So there is still hope!" "Only a Daedric weapon forged from my heart can void their invincibility, and it can only do so if the pieces of the heart have something very special. The essence of a mother's love from two sources, wrought from bane. One source to fuse it, one source to wield it, and both must be blessed," Azura said. "A mother's love? I...?" "Place your mother's ring and the necklace Casius Varon gave you on the altar. Now place your sword upon the altar." "OF COURSE!" Rigmor said. "I am the Goddesss Azura, Mother of the Rose, Queen of the Night Sky, The Dusk and Dawn. Behold Rigmor of Bruma, Protector of the Pure Heart, Daughter of a Mother's Love. I am the Bane of Azura, The Poisoned Chalice of Woe, Vanquisher of the Forces of Evil. Behold Rigmor of Bruma, Child of the Twilight, The Chosen Champion of Azura. Go my child, go quickly and smite the Forces of Evil with my blessing. Only the chosen can wield Azura's Bane, make sure it never leaves your side. Go with my blessing, and my love. May the Guardian watch over you." "Wait... don't go!" "Your destiny awaits, my love. Your mother is waiting." "AZURA!"
"Daughter of Azura?" Aster said. "Yeah! I would never have believed it," Rigmor said. "Let's go find this cave entrance. You ready?" "Yeah. I'm ready."
"Ok Rigmor. Are you ready for this?" Aster said. "Yeah. I think I'm ready," she said. "Ok! Stick close to me, ok? Don't you go wandering off now! I need you to focus, like you said you would." "Ok! Focus!" "Promise me Rigmor. PROMISE ME!" he said. "I promise!" "What was that?" "Ok! I promise, focus, pfft! Whatever," Rigmor said. "That's more like it, Daughter of Azura!" "Daughter of Azura. That's actually quite cute."
Again, Rigmor told us not to hurt the bear...
"What is it with you and bears?" Aster said. "I'm not sure. I just know, you know?" she said.
We stopped for a moment at this lovely stream - it would be a nice place to freshen up. We'd been on the road for a while and could all use a bath...
"Ever since you were born I have been watching over you, even when you were a little girl I have influenced the destinies of many and entwined them to bring you here to this moment." "But why me...? I didn't ask for any of this. I'm scared..." Rigmor said. "Don't cry, my child. Don't be afraid. My Guardian has helped to protect you well up to now, but mortal danger awaits you both at Diamond Ridge. The Forces of Darkness conspire to wreak havoc at the behest of a usurper. From Oblivion comes a new danger, one who seeks to reside in the world of mortals. The entity has not shown itself yet! But it cannot enter this world until a New Order is established throughout Tamriel." "But surely you have powers! What could I possibly do?" "Oh Rigmor! Pure of heart, you do have something very special. A power no lords, or Gods could ever hope to wish for. You are blessed with a mother's love! Until now I have used all my powers to thwart the Forces of Darkness and weaken their intentions. I have shielded you from harm, shrouded you in my robes and delivered you from the abyss. But now, my own powers are weakening. I will eventually fade into the void," Azura said. "But why?" "Black arts are being used by necromancers to fuse Daedric ebony with black diamonds. Black diamonds are the essence of my heart which connects me to this world and the next. They are attempting to forge armour and weapons, and the armour they forge will make them invincible." "Then everything will have been for nothing! How can we hope to stop an invincible army? There is a way, right? Is that why I'm here?" Rigmor said. "They are successfully forging armour, and every time they do, it weakens me in this world, but they cannot forge the weapons. Their efforts won't work and they are lost as to why." "So there is still hope!" "Only a Daedric weapon forged from my heart can void their invincibility, and it can only do so if the pieces of the heart have something very special. The essence of a mother's love from two sources, wrought from bane. One source to fuse it, one source to wield it, and both must be blessed," Azura said. "A mother's love? I...?" "Place your mother's ring and the necklace Casius Varon gave you on the altar. Now place your sword upon the altar." "OF COURSE!" Rigmor said. "I am the Goddesss Azura, Mother of the Rose, Queen of the Night Sky, The Dusk and Dawn. Behold Rigmor of Bruma, Protector of the Pure Heart, Daughter of a Mother's Love. I am the Bane of Azura, The Poisoned Chalice of Woe, Vanquisher of the Forces of Evil. Behold Rigmor of Bruma, Child of the Twilight, The Chosen Champion of Azura. Go my child, go quickly and smite the Forces of Evil with my blessing. Only the chosen can wield Azura's Bane, make sure it never leaves your side. Go with my blessing, and my love. May the Guardian watch over you." "Wait... don't go!" "Your destiny awaits, my love. Your mother is waiting." "AZURA!"
"Daughter of Azura?" Aster said. "Yeah! I would never have believed it," Rigmor said. "Let's go find this cave entrance. You ready?" "Yeah. I'm ready."
"Ok Rigmor. Are you ready for this?" Aster said. "Yeah. I think I'm ready," she said. "Ok! Stick close to me, ok? Don't you go wandering off now! I need you to focus, like you said you would." "Ok! Focus!" "Promise me Rigmor. PROMISE ME!" he said. "I promise!" "What was that?" "Ok! I promise, focus, pfft! Whatever," Rigmor said. "That's more like it, Daughter of Azura!" "Daughter of Azura. That's actually quite cute."
Again, Rigmor told us not to hurt the bear...
"What is it with you and bears?" Aster said. "I'm not sure. I just know, you know?" she said.
We stopped for a moment at this lovely stream - it would be a nice place to freshen up. We'd been on the road for a while and could all use a bath...
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It was quite nice to bathe in the stream. Once we were done, though, we pressed on...
Of course there had to be spiders. Lots of them. Big ones. Mirai really hates them. She hates getting their sticky web everywhere - who doesn't.
It was quite nice to bathe in the stream. Once we were done, though, we pressed on...
Of course there had to be spiders. Lots of them. Big ones. Mirai really hates them. She hates getting their sticky web everywhere - who doesn't.
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 8:10 pm
Undeterred, we delved deeper...
We were starting to wonder if there was an end to all this...
We were starting to wonder if there was an end to all this...
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 8:14 pm
Spiders, skeevers... and now trolls - so much vermin in this cave...
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Finally we had reached the mines...
"Don't be afraid, we're not here to harm you," Aster said. "Are you here to rescue us?" the miner asked. "We are here for a Nord woman, a slave like you from Bruma. Have you seen her?" "You mean Sigunn?" "Yes! That's her, can you tell me where she is?" Aster said. "The Thalmor had the slave master come and take her two days ago. We are underneath the Fort. If she's anywhere, that's where she will be. You will have to go through the forge, it will lead to the dungeons. The Thalmor don't come down here you see. No mixing with subhumans. Be warned, black arts are being done in this place. The route is heavily guarded. You must find a way to destroy the forge." "How many of you are there?" "Not many of us left. Most have been worked to death. This is an evil place, you must help us," the miner said. "Ok! When we're gone, gather up your people in the mines and go the way we came." "Ok! I will do as you say. Be carefuol, there are many."
We did not have to go far before we engaged the first enemies...
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 8:41 pm
There was no stopping us...
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We pressed on...
The enslaved miners saw us carve a bloody path through their oppressors...
The enslaved miners saw us carve a bloody path through their oppressors...
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How much further could it possibly be...?
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You can run, you can cower, but you cannot escape justice...
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We were too busy to notice it, but in the middle of the fighting, we received reinforcements...
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"Yngol? I won't forget this," Aster said. "Didn't think we would leave you to kick ass all by yourselves, did you? Well, what are you waiting for, let's go crack some skulls?" he said. "You too, Casius?" "I hope we are in time to save Sigunn, Dragonborn. Lead on my friend, we don't want Yngol to claim all the glory, do we?" the Imperial said. "Baa'Ren-Dar?" Tendril Sethri came to see Khajiit, and appealed for my help. This One brought only the people Khajiit could trust." "We are heading to the dungeons now," Aster said. "We had be making haste then. Lead on!" the Khajiit said.
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 9:15 pm
Some coward enemies ran and cowered, but they could not escape our wrath...
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 9:19 pm
Sometimes warnings aren't caught...
These bastards had a whole operation set up...
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Still no sign of Sigunn, but... we had to be getting closer.
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 9:28 pm
Of course, there would be more necros -- bloody Thalmor scum!!
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 9:32 pm
Journal of Jonte Malesam, Seer and Mage to Tilar Aedriath
We had known of the rumors of the fortifying properties of black diamonds, but whether the vein existed or not wasn't proven until recently. These very rare gemstones are apparently in abundance here at Diamond Ridge.
General Aedriath ordered the Shrine of Azura be destroyed as to ward off disciples and worshipping tourists, but there is a more sinister, deeper reason for the desecration of the shrine.
The forge when in full production should be able to pick up where the production left off after the failure of Joror to mass produce Daedric and steel armours and weapons.
However, one thing still escapes us, the weapons. Armour we can make, although we haven't refined it enough for full invincibility yet, 12 units have already been produced and delivered to General Aedriath's personal guard at Fort High Rock. It is extremelt tough so we are on the right track.
But the weapons? Something is missing, something is eluding us, and if w are to pull off this imminent invasion, and take on Mede's army, we need them.
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 9:36 pm
We made it. Sigunn has to be here somewhere...
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 9:45 pm
"Rigmor!" "I thought I would never see you again!"
"Oh Rigmor, my dear child, my little girl, what have they done to you?" Sigunn said. "We must move on quickly, before the Thalmor have time to regroup," Baa'Ren-Dar said. "A few well-placed hammer strikes on the pillars, you'll see the whole rotting edifice come crashing down," Yngol said. "Mom, I need you to go with them," Rimor said. "Please come with ys Rigmor, I don't want to lose you all over again," Sigunn said. "There's something I must do first. Ren will take care of you until I return," she said.
Rigmor glanced at Aster...
"Please bring her back to me. Look after her and be careful," Sigunn said.
"Oh Rigmor, my dear child, my little girl, what have they done to you?" Sigunn said. "We must move on quickly, before the Thalmor have time to regroup," Baa'Ren-Dar said. "A few well-placed hammer strikes on the pillars, you'll see the whole rotting edifice come crashing down," Yngol said. "Mom, I need you to go with them," Rimor said. "Please come with ys Rigmor, I don't want to lose you all over again," Sigunn said. "There's something I must do first. Ren will take care of you until I return," she said.
Rigmor glanced at Aster...
"Please bring her back to me. Look after her and be careful," Sigunn said.
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"Dragonborn, I'm scared!" "Rigmor, it's ok to be scared. Hey, I'm scared, too," Aster said. "I'm sorry," she said. "Don't be sorry. Anyway, two's better than one, right? You ready?" "Yeah! Yeah, I'm ready." "Whatever is behind this door, stick together and we will make it out alive, ok," Aster said. "I guess we're about to find out, right?" "Rigmor, it's been an honor to fight by your side." "This will always remind me of who I am, whence I came, and I will never forget you. Never. You have a special place in my heart," she said. "And you in mine. It's almost over," he said. "Thank you Dragonborn for being here for me. Let's go do this."
Journal of Tilar Aedriath
For my loving wife, Sharon.
The fools, how dare they question my loyalty. Sending me to Skyrim to deal with that annoying Nordling girl. If I had known how much trouble she would cause me, I would have ended it back when I had the chance in Haven. That meddling Khajiit will end his days at the point of my blade, I swear it.
I told them work on secret weapons and armour was a waste of time, a fad, a security risk, and we should invade the Northern coast and burn Skyrim. But it's them that falter, they are the ones dragging their feet with inconsistency and doubt.
Is it my fault the Assassins were incompetent, the Bounty Hunters useless fools? I think not, and the Order would do well to watch their poisonous tongues. This girl, Rigmor, has her father's blood coursing through her veins, and who is that Guardian she has with her? That was not part of the deal.
This Guardian that protects he night and day is a formidable foe and worthy of respect. It's obvious it will take something a little more tactful to thwart this cosy little situation.
I will show them, I will catch the girl and bring her back to Alinor in chains, just like her father, and I shall enjoy adulation and relish the subsequent execution. With Skyrim in chains and the New Order throughout Tamriel, and the destruction of the memory of Talos, I shall return a hero. Yes, they will erect shrines to ME, I will also become a GOD! I shall prostate myselt at the feet of the one true God, the Restoration shall be completed at my hand, not theirs, and the Revelation shall become the future of the new Dominion.
Your loving Tilar
To General Aedriath, New Order of Alinor
The Order is no longer prepared to wait for mass production od special weapons and armour, and the contracts on the top level targets have been revoked as two of them are too heavily guarded. It has been decided to take a more direct and robust approach to our intended plans and the time scale must be adhered to. The Entity is becoming restless and we have continued to proceed on the manufacture of the portal, which is almost ready. The phases will go ahead as planned to coincide with the revelation, and the unleashing. Soon we will take control of the Isle and you, Aedriath, will oversee the Northern Invasion Force. Mede will have to march North and we will strike in the South simultaneously. We will then be free to march on the Imperial City and take back what is rightfully ours. Such a pity you couldn't even take care of one single girl.
Long Live New Alinor!
The New Order
"Dragonborn! The one I told you about, is that bastard dead?" Rigmor said. "No. The General got away," Aster said. "Oh no! By the gods no!" "Rigmor, come on, we need to find a way out of here." "Dragonborn, promise me... promise me, you'll never let me go. Please! Promise me!" she said. "I promise," he said. "Dragonborn, I... I love you."
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 9:53 pm
I do not know just what happened next... but it all went black. When I... when all of us woke up - there was just Rigmor's sword and the voice of Azura...
"Rigmor?" Aster wondered. "She is alive. There is a very important reason they need her unharmed but I cannot sense why. A very powerful force is obscuring my powers. I am still weak from shielding you from the cold, you were near death, but now alive. I will need to regain my strength to know where they have taken her, and why," the Daedra lord said. "How long have I been... in the cold?" "Three days you slumbered in the twilight of existence. You helped thwart the Forces of Evil and have restored the essence of my heart. So I restored your heart, Guardian, for I will need to call upon your services again very soon. My children in this realm are in danger, the Entity must be stopped." "The Entity?" Aster said. "I can sense its rage, its fury. The Entity wants justice, it wants revenge. It want transformation to be whole again, complete. If it is successful in entering this realm, it will become unstoppable. A frenzied violent revenge that can only be quenced with the blood of mortals. All will die, Tamriel is to be cleansed." "And The New Order?" "They still need to establish themselves, but they now have almost completed a portal to Oblivion. It will need to be destroyed before the Entity can pass transformed into this realm. Make sure the evidence you have gained in made available to those that need it. Until I regain my strength, the Forces of Evil must be undermined at every step," Azura said. "What happened to my friends, Casius and Yngol?" "The collapse ws total, everything was destroyed, and the could not reach you. Oh!. How thety tried, but it was in vain. They are now full of remorse. They feared you dead and have returned to their units to prepare for the worst." "What happened to ythe others, Baa'Ren-Dar, Sigunn?" Aster wondered. "They are safe, but they are lost as to what to do next. They are hiding at the mountain camp of the Huntress for safety. I sense a deep sadness. Guardian, you must go to them and tell them the Daughter of Azura lives." "Thank you Azura. I will do as you ask." "Go quickly my Guardian. Take Azura's Bane, you are now its chosen keeper. I will send a messenger when the time comes. Go, your friends are waiting," the Daedra lord said.
"Rigmor?" Aster wondered. "She is alive. There is a very important reason they need her unharmed but I cannot sense why. A very powerful force is obscuring my powers. I am still weak from shielding you from the cold, you were near death, but now alive. I will need to regain my strength to know where they have taken her, and why," the Daedra lord said. "How long have I been... in the cold?" "Three days you slumbered in the twilight of existence. You helped thwart the Forces of Evil and have restored the essence of my heart. So I restored your heart, Guardian, for I will need to call upon your services again very soon. My children in this realm are in danger, the Entity must be stopped." "The Entity?" Aster said. "I can sense its rage, its fury. The Entity wants justice, it wants revenge. It want transformation to be whole again, complete. If it is successful in entering this realm, it will become unstoppable. A frenzied violent revenge that can only be quenced with the blood of mortals. All will die, Tamriel is to be cleansed." "And The New Order?" "They still need to establish themselves, but they now have almost completed a portal to Oblivion. It will need to be destroyed before the Entity can pass transformed into this realm. Make sure the evidence you have gained in made available to those that need it. Until I regain my strength, the Forces of Evil must be undermined at every step," Azura said. "What happened to my friends, Casius and Yngol?" "The collapse ws total, everything was destroyed, and the could not reach you. Oh!. How thety tried, but it was in vain. They are now full of remorse. They feared you dead and have returned to their units to prepare for the worst." "What happened to ythe others, Baa'Ren-Dar, Sigunn?" Aster wondered. "They are safe, but they are lost as to what to do next. They are hiding at the mountain camp of the Huntress for safety. I sense a deep sadness. Guardian, you must go to them and tell them the Daughter of Azura lives." "Thank you Azura. I will do as you ask." "Go quickly my Guardian. Take Azura's Bane, you are now its chosen keeper. I will send a messenger when the time comes. Go, your friends are waiting," the Daedra lord said.
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"Dragonborn. It's the Dragonborn. They're back," Sorella said. "Dragonborn, we thought you dead, or captured," Baa'Ren-Dar said. "Rigmor! What happened to Rigmor?" Sigunn said. "She didn't make it," Aster said. "Oh no!" I hate you! I hate you!" Sorella cried. "Oh my!" Angi said. "She's still alive!" Aster said. "But how do you know?" Sigunn said. "She was taken prisoner by the New Order and they need her unharmed," I said. "But why? I don't understand." "Some very powerful forces are at play here, we must wait, that's all we know," I said. "Thank the Gods, she is alive! I'll try to calm Sorella," Sigunn said. "Baa'Ren-Dar, we need to talk, in private," Aster said.
I entered the tent with Baa'Ren-Dar and Aster...
"As I said, some powerful forces are at play here," I said. "What is it?" "There is an Entity that seeks to enter the realm of mortals," Aster said. "Who told you this?" the Khajiit said. "Azura herself," Aster said. "Do we know who this Entity is?" Baa'Ren-Dar said. "It hasn't revealed itself yet. But it cannot enter until..." "Until a New Order is established in Tamriel. So it all becomes clear. Khajiit brought Sigunn here because he thought it would be safe. But now nowhere is safe. What is going on?" he said. "I was told to pass on this evidence, Baa'Ren-Dar," Aster said. "This one would never have believed it. Tamriel surely is in grave danger. Khajiit will need to travel to Cyrodiil right away with these documents, so you will need to stay here and protect the girls until my return," he said. "Travel safely, old friend," Aster said. "Take care of them, Dragonborn. If they find us here..." "I give you my word, I will protect them with my life." I nodded to Aster's words. "Let's hope it doesn't come to that and the Gods favor us well," Baa'Ren-Dar said. "And I swear by the Gods, I will find Rigmor, and bring her home!" Aster said. "For their sakes, Khajiit hopes you do."
"How is she?" I asked. "She's asleep. Don't worry, she'll be fine," Sigunn said.
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Re: The Shezarrine - a Skyrim story
by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 9:58 pm
"And you? How are you, Sigunn?" Aster said. "Ok, I guess. It's just weird, you know. After all this time, we are finally reunited, and now she's gone again. It's like a cirse. She was such a good little girl, very bright. She wanted to be a teacher one day, then a singer the next. I hardly recognized her, you know, at the prison. I feel guilty about that, how could I do such a thing?" she said. "Don't be hard on yourself, it's been some time since you last saw her." "I remember when she was about seven, Ragnar made her a doll. It was just dowling for arms and legs with a sackcloth dress and stricg hair, but her face lit up with the biggst smile. She wouldn't go anywhere without it. She would rough and tumble with the boys, and fight in the snow. They would throw snowballs at the guards until they chased them off." "Sounds like fun," he said. "One day the doll went missing. One of the boys told her the new Dark Elf girl had stolen it. I took Rigmor to their house,and the girl's father apologized and gave back the doll. Rigmor saw the little girl ws hiding behind her father, crying. She handed the doll to the little Dark Elf girl and said, why don't you leep it?, and ran home. Ragnat´r made her another one and the girls became inseparable." "That's a beautiful story." "These memories kept me alive. I knew that while there was a chance she was toom there would come a day when we would be together again. Sometimes I wanted to just give up. Get it over with and see my beloved Ragnar again, but I would always see that little girl playing, or trying on dresses, chasing the boys. When they came for us, I tried to hold on to her, she was crying, they wrenched her from me and she kicked and screamed and I couldn't do anything. I tried to reassure her, I told her everything would be alright, to go with them. I wanted to die," Sigunn said. "It must have been terrible for both of you." "Baa'Ren-Dar explained to me how he rescued her, I am forever in his debt." "She's a fighter, her father taught her well. It's what saved her," Aster said. "But she didn't deserve this, Dragonborn. She deserved a normal happy life. Little girls grow up to become mothers, and daughters. The Gods have cursed our family, they have stolen and corrupted her innocence. How can she ever have a normal life now?" I don't think ahe really had any choice in the matter." "As long as they need her alive, that gives us hope, right?" she said. "I promised her, I would never let her go. I am now sworn to find her." "You must be so tired?" "I will find her, Sigunn, even if I must ride into Oblivion itself to bring her home," he said. "Why don't you rest a while?"
"What's wrong?" Aster said. "It's Sorella, she's missing! Angi has gone to look for her, one of her bows is missing. We think she might have gone to try and find Rigmor," Sigunn said. "You stay here in case she returns. I'll catch up with Angi." "Hurry!"
"Any luck?" "She can't have gone far. Look for any fresh disturbed snow and tracks," Angi said.
We looke about and found a set of small footprints. They led us to a dungeon...
"What's wrong?" Aster said. "It's Sorella, she's missing! Angi has gone to look for her, one of her bows is missing. We think she might have gone to try and find Rigmor," Sigunn said. "You stay here in case she returns. I'll catch up with Angi." "Hurry!"
"Any luck?" "She can't have gone far. Look for any fresh disturbed snow and tracks," Angi said.
We looke about and found a set of small footprints. They led us to a dungeon...
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Re: The Shezarrine - a Skyrim story
by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 10:02 pm
"Ok! Let's chck it out. Stay close," Aster said. "I'll follow your lead," Angi said.
Gargoyles -- we were in a vampire den...
Gargoyles -- we were in a vampire den...
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by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 10:09 pm
Still no sign of Sorella...
Song of the Askelde Men (Nord/Traditional)
Translation 3E213
Atheneum Monks at Old Anthel
Fifty Nights from home I last awoke
upon a sky-flung cliff in Hjaalmarch Hold
Though my flesh had died and gone to ground
My Vision went on, from body unbound
Winking there in the vale whence I came
This dead man's eyes saw pale flame
Where men the same who took life away
Sung high their battle-glory and praise
Wafting went I, a shade or a wight
Through stoic pines, pitched ink of night
Ere I came upon the pyre-burning throng
I heard carried on wind's wing their song
"Sing high and clear, bandsmen born of sky
Let Sovngarde hear and join our cry"
"These honored dead shed blood upon the fen
Ending Orc and Elf and traitor men."
"Your spirit went unto and filled their heart
You sped them to glory, Hail Spirit Wulfharth"
Then oil from urns fed greedy flames
burning what few my legion and I slayed
Wordlessy they chanted then until dawn
Every flake of ash gathered ere they marched on
Swept along unseen, so too went I
Meekly haunting these Children of the Sky
Tireless they went, over hearth and hill
Exhaustion seemed only to spur them still
Unflagging they went, a whorl of rage
Soon finding our camp, bloated with prey
My dead heart ached for I knew men within
Doomed, never knowing how close was their end
Again the Nord chests swelled up in refrain
I screamed unheard. I wept with horror plain
"Hear us, our ancestor, Ash King, Ysmir
Honor this warband as we to glory repair"
"Those dead to whom you spoke and heard
We bear them upon us, Your valor conferred"
And so it was, to the man each was smeared
With ash of a Brother's bone, blood and beard
These ashen brutes, the Askelde Men
Set to a gruesome task, each bowstring bent
I bellowed then, a cry of desperate rage
A futile howl among those men, an empty page
Yet one elder turned and unblinking, stared
into the vapor-soul of me, his nostrils flared
He bellowed ancient words, his beard aflame
And my vision fell away, Peace at last came
Finally, we had found the girl...
Song of the Askelde Men (Nord/Traditional)
Translation 3E213
Atheneum Monks at Old Anthel
Fifty Nights from home I last awoke
upon a sky-flung cliff in Hjaalmarch Hold
Though my flesh had died and gone to ground
My Vision went on, from body unbound
Winking there in the vale whence I came
This dead man's eyes saw pale flame
Where men the same who took life away
Sung high their battle-glory and praise
Wafting went I, a shade or a wight
Through stoic pines, pitched ink of night
Ere I came upon the pyre-burning throng
I heard carried on wind's wing their song
"Sing high and clear, bandsmen born of sky
Let Sovngarde hear and join our cry"
"These honored dead shed blood upon the fen
Ending Orc and Elf and traitor men."
"Your spirit went unto and filled their heart
You sped them to glory, Hail Spirit Wulfharth"
Then oil from urns fed greedy flames
burning what few my legion and I slayed
Wordlessy they chanted then until dawn
Every flake of ash gathered ere they marched on
Swept along unseen, so too went I
Meekly haunting these Children of the Sky
Tireless they went, over hearth and hill
Exhaustion seemed only to spur them still
Unflagging they went, a whorl of rage
Soon finding our camp, bloated with prey
My dead heart ached for I knew men within
Doomed, never knowing how close was their end
Again the Nord chests swelled up in refrain
I screamed unheard. I wept with horror plain
"Hear us, our ancestor, Ash King, Ysmir
Honor this warband as we to glory repair"
"Those dead to whom you spoke and heard
We bear them upon us, Your valor conferred"
And so it was, to the man each was smeared
With ash of a Brother's bone, blood and beard
These ashen brutes, the Askelde Men
Set to a gruesome task, each bowstring bent
I bellowed then, a cry of desperate rage
A futile howl among those men, an empty page
Yet one elder turned and unblinking, stared
into the vapor-soul of me, his nostrils flared
He bellowed ancient words, his beard aflame
And my vision fell away, Peace at last came
Finally, we had found the girl...
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Re: The Shezarrine - a Skyrim story
by Wotan Thu May 07, 2020 10:15 pm
It seemed like the vampires were using Sorella and the wolves for some spectacle... or at least they meant to, for the creatures made no move - not on Sorella, not on us...
To the Master of Bloodlet Throne
Word is your coven has been discovered by a vengeful Redguard. Be vary of strangers and keep the wolves loose. They will at least warn you of any impending danger. Do not underestimate this woman, a mother of one of the lost brought to our table.
She has on her person a cursed bow, and a ring of protection. Do not touch these items, the ring will cause any vampire who wears it to descend into madness. The bow is fused with the bones and ash of our brothers and sisters. To touch it brings death.
We are now many, sects are beginning to flourish in all of Tamriel. I don't need to impres on you the importance of maintaining absolute secrecy in our activities.
Sethius
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