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| Tadric's Tale: Tomorrow may never come | |
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| Topic Started: Dec 19 2017, 11:25 PM (661 Views) | |
| Serethil | Jan 21 2018, 09:23 PM Post #61 |
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Chapter 9: This bids fair to become a serious issue The winds calmed and the mists cleared as they climbed the last height. That gave them a feeling of rightness - as the entirety of their sojourn at the old monastery had not. Tier, Serana and Merin left the men to set up camp, and hurried into the loving arms of Talos’s shrine. No sooner had they done so, than the shades of all involved surrounded them: Talos, Paarthurnax, Verinne, Geravon, Beran.... A benevolence settled over them, but then the voices began. Veri shook her head then said “Well. To think we did what we did, and it’s not done yet!” Talos smiled, grim and hard. “Something wicked this way comes. Again.” Geravon shuddered. “Veri. Please tell me you’re not going back.... But if you are, so I will as well!” Paarthurnax spread his wings and boomed “Do not fear. We are with you. Always!” Beran, the most human-seeming among the shades, frowned and seemed to weep. “I - do not - wish to see what can happen. So much sadness, horror....” And another Voice rang in their hearts: Arngeir. “Things are unsettled; on the ragged edge of disaster.” Following that pronouncement came yet one more, as Durnehviir spoke into those same hearts: “Keep faith and love. We will aid as we may. Be sure you come here when you need us.” The shades and Voices faded. The women looked at each other, pale and shaking, shedding tears. “This - isn’t good,” Tier stated. Merin stared through Serana, seeing only the word wall. “Alduin comes again.” Then she fainted dead away. |
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| neildarkstar | Jan 22 2018, 02:56 AM Post #62 |
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Uh-oh... :) |
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| Serethil | Jan 22 2018, 10:08 AM Post #63 |
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Et'Ada
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Yup. Major uh-oh moment! Thank you neil! |
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| Lapuaboy | Jan 22 2018, 03:17 PM Post #64 |
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Oh boy, that really isn't good! :scared: So is Merin The New Dragonborn? Maybe Tadric with his hidden powers! So much stuff is going to happen, and we get to read all about it! :thumb: Edited by Lapuaboy, Jan 22 2018, 03:18 PM.
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| Serethil | Jan 22 2018, 06:54 PM Post #65 |
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Et'Ada
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Thank you Lappy! I'm not sure exactly what's going on myself.... we'll all find out eventually! |
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| Serethil | Jan 30 2018, 07:23 PM Post #66 |
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Et'Ada
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Chapter 10: Alduin comes again? The men looked at the three women as if they’d lost their minds. Finally Var asked, “How can Alduin come again? If Verinne and the ancients destroyed him so long ago....” Merin shook her head then covered her eyes with her hands. “I - don’t know, I don’t know. I only know what I saw through the mists of time.... Or so I thought it was. But somehow I did know that it was not the past I saw.” Tad put an arm around her shoulders. “Well, considering what that dragon said to me, and what the shades said to you before Merin saw Alduin.... it’s a fair bet we are in deep trouble. So, I need to start thinking about what the dragon said - in detail. Maybe that will show me at least where to go and what to do.” Tier shook her head. “From what Verinne told of her ending of Alduin, his entire body, bones and all, dissipated and disappeared. So, if it’s a truth, then it is his shade, think you? And.... what if it is now time for the world to truly end? If that’s it, should we do anything?” Serana said softly, “We should all go back to the word wall before we leave. We can ask the shades.... They said to be sure to return when they were needed....” So, they set to making a meal, and decided to stay overnight, then return to the shrine in the morning before leaving to trek down the mountain. And none of them wanted to think about the woman in the old monastery. There was too much going on, and that was just one more totally strange situation. As they tried to settle to sleep, Melki said suddenly - “But then, Merin.... that makes you the next Dragonborn!” |
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| neildarkstar | Jan 30 2018, 07:55 PM Post #67 |
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How very interesting, eh? :) |
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| Serethil | Jan 30 2018, 08:03 PM Post #68 |
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Et'Ada
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Yep. See.... in my version of Skyrim, there will always be a Dragonborn.... Thanks neil! |
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| Areial | Jan 31 2018, 12:56 AM Post #69 |
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Et'Ada
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:clap: Good read!! and a very interesting thought! Alduin returning.. again.. |
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| Serethil | Jan 31 2018, 09:59 AM Post #70 |
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Et'Ada
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Thanks Sis! |
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| Lapuaboy | Jan 31 2018, 05:33 PM Post #71 |
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Go get'em Merin! :thumb: |
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| Serethil | Jan 31 2018, 06:50 PM Post #72 |
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Et'Ada
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Thank you Lap! |
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| Serethil | Feb 9 2018, 09:25 PM Post #73 |
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Et'Ada
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Chapter 11: Arngeir proposes.... As they broke fast in the morning before returning to the shrine, Merin nodded to Melki. “You are correct. I do seem to be Dragonborn. I of course have never killed a dragon so I don’t know about absorbing its soul - but something within me says I can do so. “That woman at High Hrothgar - there is something.... very wrong about her. I thank you all for getting me away from her!” Tad was staring into the distance, seeing his own soul perhaps. Finally he roused. “Well. Let’s clean this up and pack, and then go into the shrine.” Some while later, all were kneeling in the snow, hands held so they became a circle. Only one shade appeared this time: Arngeir. “Well. We were not aware that a usurper had appeared. We got that from you all only yesterday. That - is not a good thing. And that she wished to take possession of the newest Dragonborn.... does not bode well at all. So. There is much we need to discover. We can manage this even though we are - insubstantial - just now. “You will need to determine your own investigations. Dragonborn, that you see Alduin returning.... that is worrying.” Tier spoke up. “Master, if Alduin returns because it is the real time for this world to end, should we - even try to do anything?” The sharp bright old eyes looked them all over. Then Arngeir smiled. “That you ask, means it is likely not time yet. Even if it were - people will always try to keep that end from occurring. It is part of being human. At some point, perhaps, it will not be possible to prevent such an ending. But do not keep yourselves from the effort. At the very least, your attempts will make you feel more comfortable - especially as you come to some decisions about this.... new ‘master’. “I admit to you that we are much concerned about her appearance at this point in the turning of the age. Still - you are as a group uniquely qualified to do what needs doing. We are happy to help as we can. Since there seems to be an inimical presence in High Hrothgar just now, it would be best if we met elsewhere. I believe it is time to shroud this place from the world. And - I believe the best place to meet in future will be Valerica’s study in Volkihar Castle.” He faded into the mists, leaving them staring at each other. Serana finally whispered “The Castle. But why?” Tad said soberly, “Because grandmother can make sure nothing can reach us there.” |
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| neildarkstar | Feb 9 2018, 11:32 PM Post #74 |
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Very good! :thumb: |
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| Serethil | Feb 10 2018, 09:57 AM Post #75 |
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Et'Ada
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Thank you neil! |
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| Areial | Feb 10 2018, 10:14 AM Post #76 |
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Lines are being drawn! very enjoyable read! |
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| Serethil | Feb 10 2018, 10:39 AM Post #77 |
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Et'Ada
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Thank you Sis! I think I'm still having way too much fun with the Morthal family.... |
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| Serethil | Feb 16 2018, 10:56 PM Post #78 |
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Chapter 12: We set about - setting about things Tad put the baggage on Vinthar again, so that they could all more easily make the long trek down the mountain. When they reached the last gate into the monastery courtyard, he made silencing gestures, and showed them a small track down and around the courtyard so that they would not have to enter the “new master’s” purview. Eventually they made Ivarstead, and found that the new Jarl there was waiting with small patience to entertain them. In fact, he’d gone so far as to set guards to bring them to his Keep. Var was caught between laughter and fury. Tier laid a hand on his arm, whispering “Not now, love. Let’s see what’s toward first - and then, well.... you may need to come the High King all over the git you know!” So, they followed the guard ahead, as the second followed behind. The Keep was new - well, so was the Jarl. The building was imposing, though haphazardly designed, with one tower near the front and another toward the back on the opposite side, though not symmetrically set. As they entered the bailey wall, the guards turned them over to a “delegation”: several more guards in a slightly different uniform, and a man got up in very luxurious clothing. He stepped forward immediately. “I am Jarl Fastgund’s Steward, Beloch. You are hardly attired for court; perhaps you would like to bathe and change?” Tier could see that now was the time, just from the red patches on Var’s cheeks. “Well, then, love - now would be good I think.” Beloch gave her a dismissing though puzzled glance. Var looked the man up and down rather as he would an insect just before crushing it. “Do you know who I am?” Beloch cocked one supercilious eyebrow, and though shorter than Var somehow seemed to manage looking down his nose at him. “No. Should I?” “Probably. I’m Vartain, the High King of Skyrim. Now, I suggest you get out of the way before I decide to remove your head from your body!” Beloch simply stared at Var. “Really. YOU are the High King? Doubtful. In fact, perhaps we should put you all in the dungeon for the night.” Just at that point, and thankfully before Var and Melki decided to draw steel, Tier stepped forward. “I believe you might recognize me as the Jarl of Hjaalmarch?” “Oh yes, milady. Jarl Fastgund was highly complimentary of your ability to rule such - an - unruly, swampish hold.” “Really. Well. At least you know who I am, so I may assume that you will take my word for things?” “Of a certainty, milady!” “Excellent. Then, how is it that you seem to be unaware that not only am I the Jarl of Hjaalmarch, I am also married to Vartain, the High King of Skyrim? This is my husband.... Vartain Longsighted, High King of Skyrim for - eh - four decades now or thereabouts....” Beloch went white as the snow near the peak of the Throat of the World. “Uh, um, er....” “I suggest you escort us into the Hall without further ado. And should you attempt any other - obstructiveness - be sure that Var will remove your head and present it to Fastgund.” Tier’s voice was colder than any of the family had ever heard it. A guard behind them somewhere snorted and choked. Var was sure he would have laughed aloud - except of course he wanted to keep his life, not to mention his position. Var turned to Tier, held out his arm upon which she laid her hand, and then glared murder at Beloch. Beloch winced away visibly from the glare, turned, and hurried toward the Keep’s great doors. The doorward threw them open, and Melki caught a stifled snicker from him; apparently the outside staff and guards had very little use for Beloch. If the Steward was so reviled, what did that say of his master? Nothing good, most like.... |
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| Areial | Feb 16 2018, 11:20 PM Post #79 |
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A nasty "master" at H.H. and a Jarl.. that has little.. couth or common sense.. not a good combination! Good read! |
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| Serethil | Feb 16 2018, 11:39 PM Post #80 |
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Thanks Sis! Things.... are.... unraveling - in Skyrim.... |
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