Elder Scrolls: Interregnum Chapter 4 (Started, Open)

[Ruedyn]

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Yukov got up,

"Might as well go. Been awhile since I was on any sort of mission."

 

[IFS]

le snip

Yukov got up,

"Might as well go. Been awhile since I was on any sort of mission."

Dro'Araaj nodded, with Yukov's help it was not long before they reached the shack, one of the bosmer mercenaries was standing guard outside, who was leaning on his spear, clearly tired and bored. Dro'Araaj found a potion of detect life in his bag, it lasted only for a few seconds but that was plenty of time for him to determine that both hunters and two more mercs were inside the shack.

Dro'Araaj poured his pouch of sand into one of his hands, stepping out of his hiding place he lobbed a fireball from his staff at the shack, settint it on fire, the startled guard charged at him with his spear, only to recieve a handful of sand into his eyes, he stumbled dropping the spear to try and clear the sand from his eyes and Dro'Araaj grabbed his spear and ran him through with it.

The others emerged from the flaming shack, the orc was wearing steel armor and held a greatsword, with a handaxe on his belt. The two bosmer held bows and the argonian appeared to be unarmed, Dro'Araaj wondered what about him had scared Vasha then the smell hit him, the argonian was a lycanthrope.

 

[Ruedyn]

Dro'Araaj nodded, with Yukov's help it was not long before they reached the shack, one of the bosmer mercenaries was standing guard outside, who was leaning on his spear, clearly tired and bored. Dro'Araaj found a potion of detect life in his bag, it lasted only for a few seconds but that was plenty of time for him to determine that both hunters and two more mercs were inside the shack.

Dro'Araaj poured his pouch of sand into one of his hands, stepping out of his hiding place he lobbed a fireball from his staff at the shack, settint it on fire, the startled guard charged at him with his spear, only to recieve a handful of sand into his eyes, he stumbled dropping the spear to try and clear the sand from his eyes and Dro'Araaj grabbed his spear and ran him through with it.

The others emerged from the flaming shack, the orc was wearing steel armor and held a greatsword, with a handaxe on his belt. The two bosmer held bows and the argonian appeared to be unarmed, Dro'Araaj wondered what about him had scared Vasha then the smell hit him, the argonian was a lycanthrope.

Yukov leaned in next to Araaj, "Psst, fun fact about lycanthropes, they tend to wear cheap light clothing, carry no weapons, and smell like wet dog. The Argonian fits all three." He pulled out one of his scrolls,

"Give me a minute fellows!" He began reading, ducking an arrow sent by an impatient Bosmer. "Tsk tsk." he said before casting ice storm, taking out the archers.

"There, now we keep a range between us and them, and hopefully I won't need to heal anyone." The orc began charging and the argonian began transforming. "You're up Dro." He said ppreparing his second scroll.

 

[IFS]

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Dro'Araaj kicked the bosmer's corpse off of the spear. The argonian had already doubled in size, and was still transforming. He hurled the spear at the beast, only for it to glance of its hide.

The orc grinned and spoke "So the reluctant champion of hircine presents himself, I am favored indeed,"

"Reluctant Champion? No this one is merely a chosen peice of prey, though the title has a nice ring to it," Araaj replied.

The orc ignored this and charged at Araaj, who dodged the first swing of the greatsword, only for the orc to throw the sword aside, and tackle him, trying to grab and tear the tooth from his neck. Araaj grabbed the orc's head, forcing the claws on his thumbs into the orc's eyes, the orc screamed in pain and rage, before Araaj's thumbs went far enough in and the orc went limp. Araaj forced the corpse off of himself and stood up, the srgonian had finished transforming, and had begun feasting on the corpses of the bosmer to heal the injuries Yukov had inflicted.

 

[Ruedyn]

Araaj forced the corpse off of himself and stood up, the srgonian had finished transforming, and had begun feasting on the corpses of the bosmer to heal the injuries Yukov had inflicted.

"Hunh, nasty fella. Paralysis didn't do a damn thing." He withdrew his 3rd scroll,

"I think I can take it from here." he withdrew a sword and cast, forming a sphere of fire around him.

"This should hopefully be quick." As he spoke, the beast sprinted at him, but stopped several feet away from the heat. Yukov lunged at him and smacked him on the snout with the flat of his sword, sending the beast reeling. He followed up with a quick stab in the heart, leaving the sword there and watching as the beast went limp.

"Sooo.... Do you want to help me bury them?"

 

[IFS]

Araaj forced the corpse off of himself and stood up, the srgonian had finished transforming, and had begun feasting on the corpses of the bosmer to heal the injuries Yukov had inflicted.

"Hunh, nasty fella. Paralysis didn't do a damn thing." He withdrew his 3rd scroll,

"I think I can take it from here." he withdrew a sword and cast, forming a sphere of fire around him.

"This should hopefully be quick." As he spoke, the beast sprinted at him, but stopped several feet away from the heat. Yukov lunged at him and smacked him on the snout with the flat of his sword, sending the beast reeling. He followed up with a quick stab in the heart, leaving the sword there and watching as the beast went limp.

"Sooo.... Do you want to help me bury them?"

"Just toss them inside the shack, cheap cremation," Dro'Araaj said, nodding towards the burning shack, while wiping what was left of the orc's eyes off on the ground "Though Dro'Araaj would sooner leave them out as an example, up to you I suppose."

He looted the orc's body, finding a decent number of coins, then stood and walked back to the tavern, he ordered a glass of skooma, and rejoined the others.

 

[Ruedyn]

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Yukov pointed at his amulet as Dro left, and sighed. He was going to call him on the grave robbery, but after murdering 3 people he felt he'd be called an idiot.

"He couldv'e at least helped me drag them into the building." When it was done he threw a firebolt into the wall to catch it ablaze.


Anruin had decided to get a water and sat in the corner talking with Vargmir before Araaj entered,

"Yukov okay?"

 

[IFS]

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Yukov pointed at his amulet as Dro left, and sighed. He was going to call him on the grave robbery, but after murdering 3 people he felt he'd be called an idiot.

"He couldv'e at least helped me drag them into the building." When it was done he threw a firebolt into the wall to catch it ablaze.


Anruin had decided to get a water and sat in the corner talking with Vargmir before Araaj entered,

"Yukov okay?"

"He's fine," he replied, "skilled mage too, if he wants to join us Dro'Araaj says we should let him."

He sat down and took a drink of skooma, sighing as he felt the euphoria moon sugar caused.

 

[Josh123914]

''He's not coming'' Enthir said ''Why not? The altmer seems capable and we could always use a healer'' Endya responded ''The previous Altmer Anruin tried to get into the group was a spy and an assassin. Plus one of the only reasons he recruited him was probably to kill off any Daedra worshippers in the group-- so Urgal, Vargmir, an Argonian who has deserted right? and Luna, the vampire who is now dead anyway, plus we already have a healer, I trained in Wayrest for Conjuration AND restoration magic'' Joncis interrupted annoyed, drinking before speaking to Enthir ''so when do we leave here?'' ''Tomorrow'' Enthir said back.

 

[IFS]

"Where are we headed, if steeds would help then this one can get us some senche," Dro'Araaj said, between drinks of skooma.

It had been a while since he had used skooma, most of it outside of Elsweyr was of poor quality, and poor quality skooma could be deadly. He had bought some moon sugar at the market, and if he could find the necessary bits of nightshade he would try his hand at making his own.

 

[Josh123914]

"Where are we headed, if steeds would help then this one can get us some senche," Dro'Araaj said, between drinks of skooma.

It had been a while since he had used skooma, most of it outside of Elsweyr was of poor quality, and poor quality skooma could be deadly. He had bought some moon sugar at the market, and if he could find the necessary bits of nightshade he would try his hand at making his own.

''Directly north up in the mountains, where the scrublands, badlands and rainforest converge, quite a sight actually. we'll be crossing half of Elsweyr to get to it so we're keeping off the roads, the Legion might be able to use them if Dune is taken'' Enthir said, staring at the skooma ''Does that stuff have a different effect on your people? it's hardly going to improve your performance in battle.'' Joncis pulled out a map and pointed towards northern Elsweyr ''See, the 4 major cities are Rimmen, Orcrest, Riverhold and Dune, Rimmen and Riverhold have already been taken, further south Orcrest is probably under siege by now, and Dune could probably hold out for a while but, basically Anequina is a sinking ship,'' ''Which means we should get to the sanctuary, drop off the Package and get as far from the region as possible'' Endya contributes.

 

[IFS]

"Where are we headed, if steeds would help then this one can get us some senche," Dro'Araaj said, between drinks of skooma.

It had been a while since he had used skooma, most of it outside of Elsweyr was of poor quality, and poor quality skooma could be deadly. He had bought some moon sugar at the market, and if he could find the necessary bits of nightshade he would try his hand at making his own.

''Directly north up in the mountains, where the scrublands, Dune canyons and rainforest converge, quite a sight actually. we'll be crossing half of Elsweyr to get to it so we're keeping off the roads, the Legion might be able to use them if Dune is taken'' Enthir said, staring at the skooma ''Does that stuff have a different effect on your people? it's hardly going to improve your performance in battle.'' Joncis pulled out a map and pointed towards northern Elsweyr ''See, the 4 major cities are Rimmen, Orcrest, Riverhold and Dune, Rimmen and Riverhold have already been taken, further south Orcrest is probably under siege by now, and Dune could probably hold out for a while but, basically Anequina is a sinking ship,'' ''Which means we should get to the sanctuary, drop off the Package and get as far from the region as possible'' Endya contributes.

"Not really a different effect, just less of one, Khajiit are not as easily addicted to moon sugar or its products as the other races," He finished his glass then continued to speak, "As for battle this one has no plans to use it during a fight, though it does improve speed and strength for a short time."

He turned towards Endya "So are there others who we're leaving the package with? Or is it some buried vault to hide it until the war ends?"

 

[Josh123914]

"Where are we headed, if steeds would help then this one can get us some senche," Dro'Araaj said, between drinks of skooma.

It had been a while since he had used skooma, most of it outside of Elsweyr was of poor quality, and poor quality skooma could be deadly. He had bought some moon sugar at the market, and if he could find the necessary bits of nightshade he would try his hand at making his own.

''Directly north up in the mountains, where the scrublands, Dune canyons and rainforest converge, quite a sight actually. we'll be crossing half of Elsweyr to get to it so we're keeping off the roads, the Legion might be able to use them if Dune is taken'' Enthir said, staring at the skooma ''Does that stuff have a different effect on your people? it's hardly going to improve your performance in battle.'' Joncis pulled out a map and pointed towards northern Elsweyr ''See, the 4 major cities are Rimmen, Orcrest, Riverhold and Dune, Rimmen and Riverhold have already been taken, further south Orcrest is probably under siege by now, and Dune could probably hold out for a while but, basically Anequina is a sinking ship,'' ''Which means we should get to the sanctuary, drop off the Package and get as far from the region as possible'' Endya contributes.

"Not really a different effect, just less of one, Khajiit are not as easily addicted to moon sugar or its products as the other races," He finished his glass then continued to speak, "As for battle this one has no plans to use it during a fight, though it does improve speed and strength for a short time."

He turned towards Endya "So are there others who we're leaving the package with? Or is it some buried vault to hide it until the war ends?"

''...You could say that,'' Enthir heard word of it and explained ''These sanctuaries are devoted to keeping these things safe.... artifacts not meant for us. There were a few other orders in the Dominion I considered, a few were in the Summerset Isle, like the psijic order, but they'd probably try to study them, and others around the Dominion have been destroyed by the Thalmor, if you aren't their ally, they want you dead as soon as you're no longer useful to them.'' Endya reluctantly nodded, ''The sanctuary here I've made contact with should be safe, Esweyr only joined for the Dominion's military help so I doubt forces would have scouted the countryside for secret organisations, and the region is remote enough that the Imperial forces could probably move south and the place would go unnoticed. No rea strategic value''

 

[IFS]

''...You could say that,'' Enthir heard word of it and explained ''These sanctuaries are devoted to keeping these things safe.... artifacts not meant for us. There were a few other orders in the Dominion I considered, a few were in the Summerset Isle, like the psijic order, but they'd probably try to study them, and others around the Dominion have been destroyed by the Thalmor, if you aren't their ally, they want you dead as soon as you're no longer useful to them.'' Endya reluctantly nodded, ''The sanctuary here I've made contact with should be safe, Esweyr only joined for the Dominion's military help so I doubt forces would have scouted the countryside for secret organisations, and the region is remote enough that the Imperial forces could probably move south and the place would go unnoticed. No rea strategic value''

Dro'Araaj nodded his head as Enthir spoke, he was still trying to figure out what they were transporting. Was it a daedric artifact? Some sort of weapon? A dwemer machine? There was no point in thinking about it now, the skooma was hardly going to help him think.

"So do you want this one to get some senche or not? They will help us reach the place faster, and will not cost anything, though they would remember were we went, so it might not be the best for keeping this sanctuary a secret."

 

[Josh123914]

''...You could say that,'' Enthir heard word of it and explained ''These sanctuaries are devoted to keeping these things safe.... artifacts not meant for us. There were a few other orders in the Dominion I considered, a few were in the Summerset Isle, like the psijic order, but they'd probably try to study them, and others around the Dominion have been destroyed by the Thalmor, if you aren't their ally, they want you dead as soon as you're no longer useful to them.'' Endya reluctantly nodded, ''The sanctuary here I've made contact with should be safe, Esweyr only joined for the Dominion's military help so I doubt forces would have scouted the countryside for secret organisations, and the region is remote enough that the Imperial forces could probably move south and the place would go unnoticed. No rea strategic value''

Dro'Araaj nodded his head as Enthir spoke, he was still trying to figure out what they were transporting. Was it a daedric artifact? Some sort of weapon? A dwemer machine? There was no point in thinking about it now, the skooma was hardly going to help him think.

"So do you want this one to get some senche or not? They will help us reach the place faster, and will not cost anything, though they would remember were we went, so it might not be the best for keeping this sanctuary a secret."

''No, but thanks for the offer, we don't want to be followed, or have any loose ends, this place is a secret and the last thing we need is a Senche running off to the guard about this afterwards''

 

[Ruedyn]

Anruin sighed,

'Refusal of reinforcements and steeds. I don't think our leaders are making very sound decisions. Won't even tell us what the package IS.'

"Bah, I need to get some air." He walked outside, and took a deep breath.

"At least our ceremonious murder has been completed." He began walking up to his guildhall again, mostly to return the armor and get something abit more climate friendly.

 

[SamtheDeathclaw]

A woman stood next to Lloden, a slim wood elf.
"You look just like your sister." he said as she drew her knife.
"Don't you dare talk about her." she growled. Lloden knocked back another flin.
"And why not? I knew her just as well as you did." He refused to look at her.
She kicked the stool, snapping one of its legs and throwing Lloden to the ground. Her dagger was pressed against his throat. He could see the tears in her eyes. "Why?" she asked.
Why indeed? I was an idiot child and a terrible smuggler and she got in my way. She thought I was better person than I was. Much to her chagrin. He sighed.
"I was stupid and young and she was in my way." He knew this answer was not good enough as her knife pressed more forcefully against his throat, drawing a thin line of blood.
"She loved you. And you killed her."
"I know." Lloden made no move to draw his sword, or defend himself in any way. He was: A, drunk. B, guilty as charged. And C, ready to die and give up his fight.

 

[Ruedyn]

Yukov, sweating slightly, walked into the bar. Hearing Lloden yell he pushed through the crowd surrounding the bar,

"What's going on here?!" he asks no one in particular. Lloden is lying next to a charred body, and is covered in blood. The black blade is on the ground near them both, and as he moves in to inspect it, it is swallowed by a black vortex. He looks around and finds its' hilt back in Llodens sheath. He moves over to Lloden and checks his pulse. There's one there, but it's faint. His face goes pale and he jumps back as a thought is transmitted to him,

'He is mine now.'

 

[Josh123914]

Yukov, sweating slightly, walked into the bar. Hearing Lloden yell he pushed through the crowd surrounding the bar,

"What's going on here?!" he asks no one in particular. Lloden is lying next to a charred body, and is covered in blood. The black blade is on the ground near them both, and as he moves in to inspect it, it is swallowed by a black vortex. He looks around and finds its' hilt back in Llodens sheath. He moves over to Lloden and checks his pulse. There's one there, but it's faint. His face goes pale and he jumps back as a thought is transmitted to him,

'He is mine now.'

Joncis got up and tends Iloden, ''Don't die on us, Endya would be pissed, or ecstatic- I don't know with her.''he said, casting a healing spell over Iloden's chest.'' what happened here?!'' he spoke up to Yukov.

 

[SamtheDeathclaw]

Yukov, sweating slightly, walked into the bar. Hearing Lloden yell he pushed through the crowd surrounding the bar,

"What's going on here?!" he asks no one in particular. Lloden is lying next to a charred body, and is covered in blood. The black blade is on the ground near them both, and as he moves in to inspect it, it is swallowed by a black vortex. He looks around and finds its' hilt back in Llodens sheath. He moves over to Lloden and checks his pulse. There's one there, but it's faint. His face goes pale and he jumps back as a thought is transmitted to him,

'He is mine now.'

Lloden sat up, panting. He felt the stickiness of the blood on his skin and knew what had happened. Joncis' healing washed over him, but his only injury was a cut on his neck. Emotionally, he was falling apart, of course.
"NO!"
He turned to the charred corpse, slumped over it.
Your hand gains yet more innocent blood.
Lloden rose shakily. There was a small crowd gathered around him. He pushed through, and out the door. With quick steps, he went to the port. He drew the cursed sword and threw it as hard as he could out to sea. However, as he turned to go, he felt it's weight return to it's scabbard. He collapsed on the ground and sat, holding back tears for a girl who only wanted vengeance.