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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Dec 22, 2018 17:27:11 GMT -5
"I suppose then, it would only be useful for eavesdropping. Since any interaction would cause the effect to disperse, intriguing..." John asked quizzically.
Qa'Dar got the attention of the Argonians and the humans with a few words in Ta'agra, before he gave a beckoning gesture, the khajiit having started his descent from the hillside. As the forest canopy receded, sunlight poured upon the male's auburn fur. The landscape beyond was awash with vegetation, dotted with many a boulder and tree - a few of them baring reddish leaves - while in the distance, one could just make out the stone towers of Castle Skingrad, seeming to touch skyward.
"Do you have everything you need, Quill?" Seed Neeus took a glance down at the notes the younger Argonian had jotted down.
Talasma let out a soft purr as she brushed a furred paw up against Dru's own.
"Talasma won't be forgetting your face anytime soon." The khajiit chuckled.
Not far off, Eix slid a scaled claw over her belly, gasping softly as she felt movement within her heavily gravid form. The mad argonian whispered a few words in Jel, her voice raspy.
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Post by LordStripetail on Dec 26, 2018 20:31:02 GMT -5
" yes I do' Quill Weave nodded ' showing her the notes. " I'll need to take notes on the other 7 stones in wrote about as well. o believe my forst story was about one near anvil. " that would be the Jode stone " Deetsan said " it grants boosts to health, fighting hand to hand, as well with blunt weapons and bladed weapons. these buffs last a couple minutes ' Deetsan said " Like I said Quill, you could have saved yourself countless coin if you had just talked to the Anvil Guild. then you wouldn't have to recall and fix several thousand books. " OH! Do go on!' Quill sighed in exasperation.
" Are there any other Doom stones near Skingrad?' Dar Ma asked ' Yes, Dar Ma. There are two others, the Aetherius stone, which is northwest of the city, and the Warrior Stone, which is southeast of the city and located near the Ayeleid ruin known as Silorn.' Deetsan said ' Aetherius Stone increases your magicka and allows you to resist magic better. Again this only lasts a couple minutes. The Warrior Stone, like the Jode Stone, increases, Hand to hand blunt weapons and bladed weapons, it also increases your strength. " tell me Deetsan, do you swallow history times for a living? Because there's no other way you could know this much' Quill said. ' the Aeterius stone was Book 3' She said, writing down information after Deetsan's explanation. _ well, No, I don't literally swallow books to learn things, I just happen to retain what I read, thats all" Deetsan said. " Deetsan, I could drag you around Cryodiil and charge people 5 gold to try and stump you, and make a killing ' Quill Said ' On second thought after this is over, I might just do that"
"As long as you dont try and sketch me or paint my reaction, Talasma" Dru Essa said " it would be almost like catching someone in the buff and then painting them for kicks." _ Deetsan turned as Eix began to mutter in the native Argonian tongue, and headed over to the gravid Argonian to examine her belly. 'After a few minutes she straightening up, and a look of surprise mixed cwith a touch of feaar, was on her face. "By the Divines, she's going into labor' she said sharply " Her water will break any time now! Nick, I'm going to need your help with this!' wait! Me? Why Me?' Nick stammered ' Because she likes you, and I need someone to help me keep her calm and still. We'll need a flat place to have her deliver, and ideally somewhere screened by bushes so passersby dont get too candid a glimpse. Normally this sort of thing has a midwife present, or two. We dont have that, so I guess I'll have to fill the role. She will struggle, turn, and scratch, and may even start foaming bloodily at the mouth. This is part of the childbirth in my species, its not pleasant to go through or to look at" Deetsan said. Seed, Nicula, I may need your help too. "
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Jan 13, 2019 21:31:49 GMT -5
Eix gasped, a wave of amniotic fluid running down the Argonian's thighs, her claws clutching her belly as she lowered herself to the ground, letting out a pained his as the first contraction hit.
"There!" Seed motioned to a nearby bush, there wasn't any guarantee if it would hide them from prying eyes, but there wasn't any other option. The mother argonion rushed to the other female's side, wrapping an arm around Eix's and attempted to pull the mad argonian onto her shoulder.
"Get away!" Eix's words nearly came out as a snarl as she pushed back against the elder argonian. "You will never hurt them!" Her claws raked Seed Neeus' wrist painfully, eliciting a his from her.
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Post by LordStripetail on Jan 23, 2019 22:32:56 GMT -5
Come on Eix " quill said softly ' Deetsan moved over ti grab Eix's claw " resat Eix. the sooner you lie down, The sooner i can deliver your child, or children ' She said gesturing in Eix;s face. a blue aura surrounded Eix and moved her to the ground, where she was screened from view by the bush. ' Thats a calming spell, makes the target feel at ease. I'll need a few of you to pick flowers, to provide a cover' Deetsan said to the others. theres some flax seeds over there. they make feather potionds which increase your ability to carry stuff. combine it with Venison or sweetcake and you'll get some strong potions ' She said. ' I just need you guys to pick them for, say 15-20 minutes. I should have the child delivered by then.' she said. - so how many seeds will we need?' Dru Essa asked ' As many as you can find." Deetsan said. Nick moved next to Eix behind the bush ' Just Hold her claw , Nick, and speak nice things to her. "You'll be fine" as an example " Deetsan said.
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Jan 31, 2019 22:20:23 GMT -5
Eix let out a few laboring breaths, her left claw clenching the earth as the furthur contractions hit, throbbing pain assaulted her senses, causing the argonian to whimper and tremble, even in her calm state. Instinctively, the argonian began to push between the contractions.
Seed Neeus was the first to start picking herbs and seeds, occasionally stopping to rub her wrist. "Come, Dar Ma...she'll be fine, we just need to give Deetsan and the others cover."
Nearby John and Talasma were gathered a few Primroses, both of them gazing around periodically in order to keep watch. "Talasma could make a few seasonings with these, might mix them with drinks too."
"Let me go, if that...thing is born, it could mean bad things for Tamriel!" Clasius struggled as Qa'Dar held him back with a growl. "Let me go and I'll cut the lizard open and kill the abomination myself!"
John turned to the imperial and raised an eyebrow. "Nicula? Why have we been keeping this bástardos around?"
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Post by LordStripetail on Jan 31, 2019 23:12:25 GMT -5
Because, we need to get him into the nearest city so he can recuperate from being in Hackdirt for so long ' Nicula said " he needs time to heal.. a LONG time it seems. I still have pity for him. hes lost everything, literally everything. " Nicula said. " losing a child, for a parent is the worst blow you can get. Its something you never really get over. all the other stuff hasnt helped , either' NIcula said as she picked some flax seeds, pink primarily. Dru Essa, Dar Ma And Quill walked around picking up ggoldenrod, berries and motherwort. _ I'm not sensing any magic aura' Deetsan running her claws over Eix's belly, and focusing. " this isn't good, Eix. Normally, I can sense the aura from a living creature. You can even sense them inside eggs. Its normal, nearly all creatures in Tamriel have natural magical abilities, some races have greater abilities than others, but that magic exists in nearly every creature. It is present from birth, and can be detected even before birth. It shows, that there is life there. " She sighed. 'But I'm not sensing anything here. No movement, no aura, nothing. You're very close to birth, I would say less than 10 minutes. ONce thats over, we'll know for sure " Nick held on to Eix;s claw , and held it as comfortingly as he could. " You're almost there Eix " He said ' just keep pushing, and then your baby will enter the world " He said Softly. " You're doing great, just a little more."
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Mar 4, 2019 13:20:14 GMT -5
Eix hissed at Deetsan's words, batting the mage's hand off of her belly, only to let out a pained groan as the argonian's next contraction hit, blood and amniotic fluid mixed in a pool between Eix's thighs as her eldritch child began to emerge, a single tentacle began to push from the argonian's folds, followed by a second, then a third...all of them hanging down limply as the thing's head emerged.
Eix's hand squeezed Nick's own like a vice. Her voice ragged, panting as she stopped for only a moment before continuing to push the motionless deep one out of her body with a croaking, pained scream. A pungent, deathly stench filled the air.
meanwhile, Qa'Dar turned and took a few strides in Deetsan's direction, a furred hand clasped over the khajiit's nose and his eyes widening when he beheld the infant's form. The thing which should not be. Its skin was a dark green, with a maze of deathly pale veins visible beneath. Its eyes large and as the void sat upon a face covered with tentacles; its chest rising and falling weakly with its first, yet final breaths. Before all was still.
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Post by LordStripetail on Mar 11, 2019 13:45:41 GMT -5
Nick's eyes widened in horror as the ' infant' was born, and deetsan sent forth a spell of healing into Eix immediately as the argonian expelled the creature it had been carrying for several months. deetsan chanted under her breath as she cast restoration spells with both hands, magic streaming into Eix from her claws. ' hold on there Eix. we need to get you healed first, you just delivered.. ' she glanced at the thing.. 'A deep One. this is the first time in recorded history that one has been birthed, whether others in your group birthed any, we of course , don't know as your cult isn't telling." deetsan finished casting the spells after she was satisfied that Eix was out of danger and went over to pick up the 'child'
Blood dropped from it as Deetsan picked it up. the smell was tremendous, and this was compounded by the fact that the thing was rapidly becoming cold to the touch. ' its dead ' Deetsan said, turning to Nick and Eix. Nick slowly extracted his hand from Eix;s grip and found that Eix had cut him slightly from the powerful grip she had applied to his hand. ' So that.. is Eix;s child?" Nick said ' it smells dreadful!" Well its dead, dead things smell' Deetsan sighed ' at least Eix has survived, from our records, not many survive becoming pregnant with deep ones, let alone survive giving birth to one. She's has been extremely extremely fortunate.' she said, coming over to Eix who by this time had pushed out all the contents of her womb into the nearby grass. The grass steamed from the strange substance and it smelled rank, like something from deep under the earth , " i'm sorry. Eix' Deetsan said as she approached Eix and handed the lifeless body to the recovering Argonian. ' the child did not make it." she said.
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Mar 30, 2019 21:22:42 GMT -5
Eix's breathing returned to a normal, her scaly hand trembling in Nick's gasp, along with her body as the argonian panted and gasped, the umbilical cord spilling out from between her thighs, keeping her connected to her eldritch child, whose body she cradled against her form. The deep one's body was cold to the touch and soon, Eix whimpered as Deetsan's words began to sink in.
"No..." She croaked weakly. "This wasn't supposed to happen..." Soon, Eix nuzzled lamely against the Deep One's body as she held it to her breast.
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Post by LordStripetail on Mar 31, 2019 16:02:03 GMT -5
you are fortunate to be alive ' Eix' Deetsan said as she cut the cord attaching Eix and the dead Deep one, severing the link . ' you are the first recorded being to ever survive giving birth to a deep One, and my colleagues at the guild would like to study the Deep one, so that we can learn more about its species. This is a unique opportunity, as living deep ones would , well,, try and kill us. " she reached her knapsack and pulled out a blanket" we will wrap the child in the blanket. and carry it with us to the Guild in Skingrad. There they will take samples from it, such as scales, and make drawings and notes about it. After they have run all the examinations, we will bury it at a place you pick out. I understand your grief, for this truly was your child. take the time you need to mourn, but in the city. we will procure lodgings at the local inn, so we can rest and go about our tasks.." Deetsan said as Dar Ma came forwrd with a big armful of flax seds ' can we stop picking now? i've picked all the pink flax seeds i could fine, and Dru essa has picked all the purple ones. oh.. Eix.. what happened?" the teenage Argonian asked as she saw the crying elder Argonian.. ' we will tell you later, Dar Ma in the mean time, we must get to Skingrad. we need to get there before nightfall.' Deetsan said as she took the deep one from Eix and carefully wrapped it in the blanket.
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Apr 4, 2019 22:03:46 GMT -5
"D'you fools see now! She was carrying one of those...things!" Clasius shouted with a delirious laugh. "You would have done well to take my advice, it was only a stroke of luck that the abomination didn't survive!"
Eix's maw opened again, but only a pained whimper left her lips. Slowly, the argonian willed herself to get to her feet with a groan. "You all...should have...k-killed me."
"We do not strike innocents down, Eix..." It was Seed Neeus who responded, offering the younger argonian a claw. "As much as Clasius would like to."
The mad argonian stared at the Seed's claw until soon, she grasped it and allowed the shopkeeper to pull her to her feet.
Meanwhile, Talasma placed a hand over her nose.
"Thank the moons Skingrad is close." Taking a few steps over to Nick, the khajiit barmaid placed a hand on the man's shoulder. "Nick did the best he could, given the situation."
"Well then, if anyone else has any business they need taken care of before we reach Skingrad, best take care of it now." John spoke, wiping sweat from his brow before he gathered Eix's dress and belongings and held them out to her.
"I'm sorry...really."
Qa'Dar looked around the glade, the fur on the khajiit's neck standing on end as the sound of hooves beating reached his ear.
"Someone's coming."
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Post by LordStripetail on Apr 14, 2019 23:40:26 GMT -5
everyone relax ' i'll tell them that we are a group of ' aspirant mages, and the rest of you are guards hired to protect us. " Deetsan said as she adjusted the knapsack on her back, as a trio of guards on horseback approached ' what are you lot doing out here, and... what in the name of the divine is that smell?' the guard said coming closer and catching a whiff. ' a dead Dremora. we're taking it back to the guild hall for study. it was .. part of these novices entrance studies.. Deetsan said. ' I dont see them wearing any mages robes.." tHe guard replied ' We're having their robes sent here from the Imperial City, it may take a week or so for them to arrive. the ones we had on hand, were too small, too worn, or not the right mage class. we hired some guards to make sure nothing went wrong. " well, just.. take that.. carcass to your guild and burn it! and be more careful in the future! we dont want you summoning a daedric prince or something like that. Go on, all of you, get to your guild hall!' the gurd poimnted to the city..'
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Post by LordStripetail on Jun 9, 2019 22:10:54 GMT -5
i think we should split up' Deetsan said as they reached the gates of the city ' there are two inns in skingrad, Two sisters lodge and wEst Weald Inn. Two sisters is cheaper so i recommend we stay there for the night' deetsan waited for the gates to open and headed up a path tpo the northern part of the city. the streets were thronged with people who were celebrating what looked to be a festival. deetsan strode forward carrying the knapsack containing the dead Deep one, and the stench soon reached the nostrils of onlookers who wrinkled their noses and covered their mouths with cloths. ' whatever that smell is from, please burn it!' said a woman named Undena. ' it seems like a dead carcass!" " I'm on my way to the Skingrad guild to do just that, my dear madam' Deetsan said as she made her way to the guild. on a bench outside she recognized Druja, a fellow Argonian mage who was reading a book. " Hello Druja, is Adrienne in the guild Hall at the moment?" Druja's gasaped slightly as she recognized Deetsan ' Guildmistress Deetsan! what brings you all the way from cheydinhall? And. what in the name of the Hist is that smell?" something that deserves a lot of research and study. I'll tell you more once we are inside.. Deetsaid. " " folow me themn.' druja beckoned her inside the hall. - Nicula lead the group down the path into the southern part of the city. this section of the town was mostly residential although the Julianos chapel and two sisters lodge were here as well. The Two sisters lodge was a 3 story building tucked near the walkway connecting the north and south parts of the city. It was not a far wealk, in truth, and loojked inviting to the grouop which had been traveling most of the day. the shadows cast by the setting sun plwyed on the wiondows of the inn, and beckoned travelers to enter. Nick reached the enterances first which weas up a flight of steps, and held it open for the others. Quill and Dru essa were the first to enter, followed by Dar Ma and Nick. A female orc stood behind a lectern in the middkle of a large room. she looked up as the large group approached. ' I'm Mog gra -Mogakh , co-owner of this place. You folks checking in for the night? if so, its on the top floor and its 10 gold a night, per person. Beds are comfortable and I just changed the linens this morning. You'll find no beter rest in skingrad I assure you."
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Jun 12, 2019 16:59:43 GMT -5
Seed Neeus was the next to enter the inn, followed by Clasius, Qa'Dar, John, Talasma and Eix. The matronly argonian produced a bulging coin purse from her satchel, her hips swaying as she approached the orc sisters.
"May we have four rooms?"
Immediately, Clasius made for one of the stools and collapsed upon in, softly panting before gathering his bearings. The imperial swept his graying bangs as he looked to the inkeeper.
"Orc, I would like a bottle of Cyrodillic Brandy, please..." The man ran his calloused hands over his pockets and frowned when he turned up empty handed. Groaning, he held a hand out toward's Seed.
The merchant shook her head. "Alright, Clasius, just this once, then you'll have to get used to earning septims like the rest of us." Once she had lay the payment for the rooms on the wooden counter, Seed Neeus dug out ten more septims and placed those alongside her inital one hundred and twenty.
"Hmph...thanks anyway, you old lizard." muttered Clasius.
Qa'Dar chuckled as he took a seat next to the imperial, a smirk adorning his muzzle and a glint in his feline eyes. The khajiit's hands moving behind his head to untie his headband before he wiped a bead of sweat from his furred brow.
"Khajiit will have a bottle of argonian bloodwine, innkeeper." The khajiit warrior then turned his attention to the imperial.
"What's wrong, Clasius? Is the prey not used to asking for another's assistance?"
"Its none of your concern, cat. To tell you the truth, I'm not the kind of fool who opens up to a no good sneak thief."
"This 'sneak thief", helped save your furless dena." Qa'Dar let out an amused laugh as he let the escutcheon of Chorrol rest against his stool for a moment.
"Besides, we are part of Seed's group Clasius, I think he has a right to an answer." John spoke chidingly, taking a seat next to Qa'Dar and shooting the khajiit a subtle smile.
"A jug of water and some potato bread, ma'am." the young man told Mog, setting his septims alongside the khajiit's own.
"Akatosh must loathe my name this day..." The imperial mused with a sigh.
Nearby, Talasma, grasped Eix's claw and led the mad argonion to the Inn's mantle, to which she responded with a wordless nod.
"This one is sorry about the unfortunate fate of Eix's young." The barmaid squeezed Eix's scaly hand reassuringly and pulled her into a hug.
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Post by LordStripetail on Jun 12, 2019 19:52:12 GMT -5
Nick took a seat next to john, and dug into his pockets for some gold as Mog Quickly took seeds good and produced four keys. ' enjoy your stay here.' mog said smiling as she tossed the gold into a chest underneath the lectern. she then pulled out a tray containing several bottles of wine , including cyrodillic brandy and west weald wine. she pulled out a large bottle of brandy and set it before Clasius ' There you go. Anything else I can get for you gentlemen?" A glass of milk and an apple pie please' nick said setting 10 gold on the table. ' I can get you the pie, but I don't have glasses for the milk. All I have is jugs ' Fine, a jug then' Nick said ' as Mog set before him a big jug sloshing with ice cold milk. " just came out from the ice box, so it should be plenty cold." - Quill looked at Seed ' I'm going to the Skingrad bank to get myself some money. Once we get to our room, do a tally of how much gold we have. I'll need a idea of how much we have so I can ration my withdrawal." Quill said. " We will also need to decide who sleeps with whom tonight.. ' we can draw straws for that.' Nicula shrugged as she ordered a bottle of Julianos Firebelly , which cost 25 gold.' Dru Essa and Dar Ma ordered Sweetcakes and sweet rolls. Quill headed out of the inn, and headed up to the northern section of the city, the bank was right next to the gemsmith in town. A khajiit named Hajat sat behind a screened area as Quill entered. " welcome to the Skingrad bank! If you have an account with us , I can do withdrawals or deposits' He looked up as Quill Weave approached ' Lady Quill Weave! What I can Do for you this fine evening?' Good evening Hajat, I'm here to make a withdrawal. How much is currently in my account?' Let me see.. Oh.. your latest advance on your Doomstone book must have come in.. you are up to 9, 765, 437 gold. You've earned nearly 100000 in interest as well. " nearly 10 million gold?' Quill allowed herself a small smile. " well at least I know now I'll have the gold to do the recalls " recalls? Hajat asked . ' yes long story.. back to the banking. I'll take out 30000 and yes I would like a receipt with the balance.' Of course madam, just give me a minute to count out the gold..' Quill weave took a seat and helped herself to a bottle of mead that was sitting in the courtesy area. Hajat soon pushed forward a large bag of gold with a note pinned to it. " you now have 9, 735, 437 gold.' Hajat said ' thank you , milady, for banking with us. " Hajat said as Quill took the gold and Hajat looked at the clock. " lucky timing, as we are closing in 10 minutes, we close at 8 pm.' thank you Hajat. Have a good evening." Quill said taking the gold and heading out of the bank.
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