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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Aug 10, 2014 22:30:17 GMT -5
Seed Neeus smiled, Talasma always was a good friend of theirs. "Another satisfied customer." She muttered.
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Qa'Dar had left the Oak and Crosier, deciding to settle down near the Great Oak before heading to Northern Goods & Trade.
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The armored man chuckled a little. "You're in Cyrodiil. To be specific, you're in the forest near Chorrol." He said, nodding slightly.
John gave a soft gasp at the revelation. Was he dreaming?
"Then that must mean...the town I escaped...was Hackdirt." He whispered. Just enough to be heard.
The armored man paused, then nodded some. "Hackdirt...well then you must have some skill, stranger. Either that, or some serious stones. Either way, you are a lucky one. Most people who end up there don't get back out. You said you were unarmed, head into Chorrol, you should find a blacksmith who will provide you with some protection." He said. ----------------------------------------------------
Qa'Dar made his way to Northern Goods and Trade, knocking on the door.
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Post by LordStripetail on Aug 10, 2014 22:34:47 GMT -5
Remind me that I still have that delivery to make to the castle' Dar Ma said as she headed upstairs i'm just going to change into some fresh clothes."
Mach Na was waiting in her bookstore as Deetsan entered' ah, the mage i've been looking for.' Do you have my books?' deetsan asked " do you have the coin my dear?" Mach Na replied ' 350 gold.. ' 350? But We agreed on 300 Mach Na! Why the increase?' Deetsan started, surprised by the high cost. "Because my dear, it was not easy to get these books, and not easy to get them here. this world is in chaos outside these walls and the roads are thick with bandits.'Mach Na replied as she stepped behind the counter. ' hold on let me dig into my purse and see how much I have' Deetsan sighed' she dumped the contents of her purse on the counter. and began counting the gold ' I.. have. 331' she said with a sigh ' 19 short my dear.' Mach Na said as she took the gold, and put it in her jar..'I'll hold on to them until you can make up the difference. ' I'll go back to the guild and bring you some potions I've made. deetsan offered ' I dont buy potions my dear, just books, scrolls and other writings. go see Borba if you want to sell that stuff, for an Orc she usually gives a good price..' Mach Na said ' alright, I'll go see Borba' Deetsan said putting her now empty purse away.
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Post by kor on Aug 10, 2014 22:38:42 GMT -5
Glides put the book down after reading it for a bit. He bundled up and went to get make a little tea. Then he went to the top of the tower and outside so he could look at the surroundings. He could make out the imperial city in the distance through the areas of fog between where he was and there.
Once he was done sipping is tea he then went back inside to do some light exercising, then he made himself a meal. He decided to eat his meal in his bedroom sitting at a chair and small table where he could see the indoor garden that he had that was adjacent to that. He was still exploring the magic of how the plants grew so well and the light source, as well as some other magic of the tower. Some of it he had figured out.
Once his meal was done and everything was cleaned up he then went back to reading his book.
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Post by LordStripetail on Aug 10, 2014 22:49:31 GMT -5
Dar Ma headed down after making a swift change of clothes and opened the door ' Ah, Qa Dar! do come in' she said to Qa Dar. - Nicula and Nick headed out of the room and went down the stairs, Nick still getting used to being in this strange world.. ' where I come from.. this world doesn't exist' he admitted.' Well if it doesn't exist then you are either talking to yourself, or having a really long strange dream' Nicula said. ' if I was not real, could I do this? ' she said, suddenly tripping Nick and sending him down the stairs. ' Nick slowly got to him feet.. ' ah.. this isnt a dream.' he muttered."Good, then stopping talking such nonsense..' Nicula said as she offered Nick a hand to get back up.
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Post by LordStripetail on Aug 10, 2014 22:56:18 GMT -5
Deetsan headed to Borba's and sold a few health potions to scrape together the 19 gold she needed to finish paying Mach Na. Borba paid her 32 gold for them leaving her just 13 gold to spare. ' Borba waved to her as she left, many residents in Cheydinhall liked Deetsan , because Deetsan was usually cheerful and kind. mach Na was sweeping behind the counter as Deetsan entered ' I have it- your money' Deetsan said in a huff as she came up to the counter ' Ah good I was getting ready to close for the day.. Mach Na said as Deetsan counted the gold out and gave her the 19 gold.Mach Na packed them up and tossed them in her jar then went to the back of her store and returned with 4 books and set them on the counter ' Are these the ones you wanted?" She asked " let see 'Magic in the First era. Khajiit Magic, the Black Star and Chasing the Daedra' yes these are the ones' Deetsan said..' thank you Mach Na.. the price wasn't what I expected but .. ' I have to make a living dear..' Mach Na said .' but.. you are a good girl.. there isn't a resident here in town who doesn't like you.. and you are one of my best customers.. so I can be.. flexible with you..'she smiled 'if you catch my drift..' 'thank you Deetsan said as she got her books.Mach Na smirked at her ' well I'm closing dear. ' enjoy the books' she smiled. Deetsan picked up the books and headed out of the bookstore - Dru Essa was walking along the road north, the Roxey Inn was her destination for the night. it wasn't much.. she had heard but it was the closest inn to Cheydinhall. - Nicula led Nick through the rings around the Imperial City, before they headed out across the bay surrounding the city. nick was forced to swim as best he could.
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Post by kor on Aug 10, 2014 22:58:30 GMT -5
Glides-on-Water awoke the next morning. He put on his armor, the crusader armor of the knights of the nine, and got ready to head out. He double checked then went to where he had a circle looking thing. He took it off of the wall and lay it on the floor. He stood on it and activated it's magic. It teleported him to just outside the priory of the knights of the nine.
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He continued to the Priory, returning the salute the knight on watch gave him. "Back again are you sir?" He asked Glides.
"Yes, needed some time alone, and made some potions also." Glides said, then he continued on his way into the Priory. He took out some potions and went to the healer.
"Here are some potions." He said, handing them over. "hope they are not needed to soon." He said.
"Thanks. Things have been a little quiet. Thank the divines for that." The healer said, moving to put the potions away with some others.
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Aug 10, 2014 23:45:04 GMT -5
Finally approaching Chorrol, John managed to gain admittance. Upon entering the city, he let out gasp, it was a very nice place, not as nice as any natural area, but not bad in his mind.
Remembering the armored man's words, John asked around for the local blacksmith, he was pointed to a forge called Fire and Steel. He didn't waste time to make his way inside.
"Hello. I'm Rasheda -- the smith -- and this is Fire and Steel. Quality armor and weapons, repairs, too. What can I do for you?" spoke the dark-skinned woman that was obviously the blacksmith.
"I was told you could craft a proper sword for me, madame." John replied.
"That I can do, but it will cost you."
"Alright, what is the cheapest sword you have."
Rasheda turned and retrieved what looked to be an iron shortsword.
"10 septims."
It then dawned on him, gold was the currency here, how could he have disregarded that.
"I wish I could say I had any septims at all."
Not an hour later, John had left, empty handed and a bit cross that he overlooked something so simple.
Guess that protection will have to wait a bit longer.
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Qa'Dar purred softly at the young Argonian and soon ascended the stairs to greet her mother, Seed Neeus.
The elder Argonian smiled as he nuzzles her and kisses her affectionately.
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Post by LordStripetail on Aug 10, 2014 23:54:27 GMT -5
Nicula and Nick got out on a small peninsula north of the city. Nicula had to help Nick get out of the water. he was soaked and panting 'Not used to swimming huh. good thing there aren't any slaughterfish in these waters, otherwise you'd be lunch' Nicula said. ' Come on. we need to find a place to stay for the night.. _ Dru Essa sighed as she passed along the bridge that moved over the upper Niben. across the bridge a trio of khajiit were crossing ' well well, brothers, fresh meat' one of them said 'give us 100 gold, and we'll let you pass..fight us we kill you and take your stuff.. ' i am simply a merchant traveling to Cheydinhall' Dru Essa said.. i dont want any trouble.' then hand over the gold ' the khajiit hissed. Dru Essa sighed as she was surrounded by the khajiit. suddenly she pushed one of them down, causing him to lose his sword. Dru Essa grabbed it and held it in front of her' get away from me' she yelled' get your grubby coin elsewhere' she hissed. the trio began slashing at her. and the fight began. Dru Essa used a knapsack filled with books along with her sword as weapons and two of the khajiit soon had big lumps on their heads.. ' not worth it.'one finally hissed ' lets get out of here' Dru Essa panted as the bandits took off down the road ' good, those louts aren't getting any of MY money' she panted. she paused for a brief moment to check on the books inside and was relieved to see they were undamaged. she allowed herself a smile as she continued up the road.
Deetsan returned to the Mages guild, carrying her books with her, the twilight hung over head, the stars twinkled in the sky and Deetsan paused a moment to look at then' gods protect me, your daughter' she intoned a small prayer as she then reached the guild hall. no one else was around, and she figured the others were asleep.
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Post by kor on Aug 11, 2014 0:06:07 GMT -5
Glides nodded, "Far better then being very busy and hectic. Though the quite times don't last for long lately it seems." He said. "I wonder what'll happen next." He said. With his casual conversation done he left the healer and started to walk around the rest of the priory.
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Glides noticed he was near the library, waving at a night or other type who was around. He decided to walk into the library and see if any book caught his eye. Walking in he started going down the shelves, glancing at the book titles to see if any stood out or caught his eye.
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Glides picked out a book that caught his eye, one on legends and myths. He went over to sit down and read the book for a while. He was thinking he may go out questing tomorrow.
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Post by LordStripetail on Aug 11, 2014 0:13:33 GMT -5
Nick and Nicula made their way down the road. Nick shivering underneath his armor. while it wasn't freezing, it wasn't really warm enough either to dry him off very much from being in the water.' hurry it up!" Nicula said ' I'd like to reach Roxey inn before midnight!' she said impatiently. Dru Essa continued walking down the road as it curled past ruined castles and headed up alongside the lake to the left. no one else was on the road, that she could see. she held a lit torch in front of her so she could see. - Dar Ma helped her mother close out the shop for the night by locking away the cupboards and locked the door for the evening. ' well mother I think its time for us to go to bed' she said to Seed Neeus.
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Post by kor on Aug 11, 2014 0:21:35 GMT -5
Glides put the book down, getting a bit tired of reading the book. He walked over to put it away. He then went to where the armor stand was to place his crusader armor on it so it would be renewed, all nicks and such would be fixed. He placed the weapons on their correct places also.
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Glides went to the stable briefly to tell the main person there that he was going out and if he could get his horse ready. That done he went back into the priory to where the armor and weapons of the Crusader of the Knights of the Nine were on the stand. He could have sent someone to the stable to deliver the message, but he liked to do that himself, unless he was in a large hurry.
The armor and weapons were nearly instantly brand new again. That done he put on the armor and put the weapons away in the places he carried them. Then he set out. He thought he would use a horse, the usual one he used, and he would travel around the area a bit. He was going to wait till tomorrow morning, but decided instead to do a bit of a ride around the area not to far from the priory.
Once the armor and weapons were on he checked everything, then he went to the stable and his horse ready he got on his horse and set out. He had done some enchanting of the horseshoes, saddle and tack & bridle with minor enchantments. Stuff so they'd last longer, not be as effected by weather, be more comfortable for the horse, give the horse some protection from the weather and temperatures.
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Aug 11, 2014 0:32:55 GMT -5
"This one bids you good night." Qa'Dar spoke as he left, leaving the two argonians a sack full of cloth and materials from all across Cyrodiil.
The khajiit headed back to the Oak and Crosier, he had a long ride back to Anvil ahead of him and hoped to stay the night to recover his strength.
Qa'Dar entered and lay ten septims on the counter for Talasma, who graciously accepted before pointing to his room for the night.
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As night fell, John had left for the Oak and Crosier, the one inn he knew was in Chorrol. Luckily, it was still open, he just hoped there were still rooms available.
And thankfully, there was...
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Post by LordStripetail on Aug 11, 2014 0:44:13 GMT -5
Dar Ma took the gift and put it away under the counter before heading to her room for the night. _ Nick and Nicula finally reached Roxey Inn close to midnight. Marlene , the innkeeper looked at them with a bleary eye ' guests.. great.. ' I suppose you'll want a bed for the night.. well i've got a bed.. of a sort.. at least Aleswell is back to normal after that guest fixed that invisibility issue, so I'm not completely broke.. you want it.. its 10 a night. so theres two of you so thats 20 gold. you'll have to share though..'' fine' Nicula said handing the gold over.'' don;t bother with Baurion, he sleeps in his bed, or drinks.. all he does' Marlene said. as Dru essa stumbled in the room' a bed please' Dru Essa said, panting. ' well you'll have to share with these two' Marlene Motioned to Nick and Nicula.' fine fine . How much?' Dru Essa asked ' 10 gold' marlene said and Dru Essa tossed the gold on the counter.' rooms on the second floor to your right' sweet dreams' Marlene said. Nick was tired and he wasnt up to argue about sharing a room with Nicula or this newcomer.' hello. I'm Dru Essa" 'Dru Essa said to Nicula who smiled at her' Hi I'm Nicula.' I'm Nick" Nick said ' nice to meet you.. well sorry to cut our conversation short but well I'm beat and I need my sleep.. I've.,. had a long day..' he noticed Dru Essa's supplies ' "You sell things?" he asked as the trio reached the room.' yeah I'm a merchant. I sell.. well decent-level stuff, unfortunately with all the chaos going on, I'm not getting many customers' Dru Essa said 'I'm headed to Cheydinhall, to sell some of my wares to anyone who will buy them, hopefully the Mages Guild has interest.' How do you like that. we're headed to Cheydinhall too.Mind if we tag along? Nicula asked' Theres safety in numbers.' sure.I could use the company.' Dru Essa said." I was nearly robbed by bandits on the way here, fortunately I know how to fight and I scared them off..''I'm a traveller myself" Nicula said , done a bit of this or that. Picked up Nick here in the Imperial city. he was.. being chased by bandits.' not my finest hour' Nick admitted, as he set his possesions down. the bed was barely big enough to hold 3 people, there would not be much room to move or anything in the way of personal space. Dru Essa took the left side of the bed, Nick the right side and Nicula the middle. Dru Essa soon struggled to get to sleep, as she tried to make herself comfortable on the old lumpy threadbare bed. she was sharing the bed with two strangers, travelers from the Imperial City, the human, Nick looked like a honest sort, he wouldn't be a problem. nor, hopefully would the Argonian, Nicula, who was, Dru Essa had to admit, very pretty. they hopefully would be able to reach Cheydinhall before nightfall the next day, and Dru Essa liked having company to talk to, her trip so far had been a lonely one. _
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Aug 11, 2014 11:28:32 GMT -5
Qa'Dar was about to let sleep take him before he heard a loud crash in the neighboring room. Pulling the covers off of him, the khajiit pulled on a loincloth and exited his room before knocking on the next door down.
"Is everything ok? Qa'Dar heard some rather...alarming sounds."
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John hissed as he got up, and found that his left hand was cut from a shattered urn. As he heard the khajiit's words, he silently debated weather to answer.
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Qa'Dar couldn't wait any longer, he quickly opened the door and dashed to John's side.
"This one thinks you should sleep...further from the side of the bed."
John raised an eyebrow.
"Very funny."
The khajiit ripped off a bit of the sheets with his claws and used it as a tourniquet for the wound.
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Post by LordStripetail on Aug 11, 2014 11:44:48 GMT -5
Nick tossed and turned on his side of the bed, trying in get to sleep
(dream) Nick found himself clothed in only a loincloth in the middle of what seemed to be some sort of ruin. Around him came heat from blue flames hung in midair. despite the heat, Nick felt a bitter chill in the air ' Well well ' came a booming voice out of the darkness ' My little toy comes before me. Well mortal, how do you like my domain? Far more interesting than your drab world, isnt it? " who are you? and Where am I? Nick said, trembling. ' You do not know of me mortal? come on... surely you have heard of the Harvester of Souls, the Lord of Domination, or the King of Rape? I am all these things mortal.. and of those titles, I must admit, I prefer the last title most of all. the pleasure I get from the moans of my servants as they give themselves to my pleasure.. most do not survive.. it's why vampires are relatively rare, at least the pure ones.' Nick was shaking in fear as a towering bull like creature loomed over him.. the bulls eyes glinted with power and disdain, he did not consider Nick at all as anything but something for his amusement.. Nick backed away then turned and ran as fast as he could out towards a hill that rose around the ruin. but it felt like he was running in place. Bal reached out for him, and dragged him back slowly by the force of his will. Nick tried to fight, to strain against it, but it was futile. a fiery hole opened before him, Nick stumbled near the edge then let out a cry as he fell down towards the red lava below..-
Nick awoke, sweating profusely and fell to the floor with a crash. his breath came in slow, ragged gasps, and his crash caused both Nicula and Dru Essa to awaken. ' what's going on?" Dru Essa said a bit put out to being woken up. ' yeah, Nick I was trying to sleep. this bed is hard enough to get accustomed to, what with it feeling like a rock. and you waking me up now.Nicula added giving him a look.' sorry.. sorry I.. just had some sort of , well nightmare' Nick said. I'll sleep down here ' he said quietly..' give you ladies more room..'
- just take a bit to.. recover.. then get to sleep' Dru Essa sighed.
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