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| TrisRed |
 Mar 20 2011, 02:57 AM
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*Lissa*
Yeah, Anvil is beautiful but im looking to get a smaller house somewhere, maybe Leyawiin, I dont know. I love my manor In Anvil but its just too big. Im thrilled that I wont miss the tournament, I am quite excited! I hope that one day I can help Ardaline with any troubles on Rihanae's behalf. -------------------- Formerly Rihanae <3
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| Thomas Kaira |
Mar 20 2011, 03:26 AM
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 Mouth  Joined: 10-December 10 From: Flyin', Flyin' in the sky! |
Dear Buffy:
I understand you are a big fan of your Tamika's Vintage Cabernet circa 399, but have you tried it yet in a stew? I hear this recipe is quite popular around the ways of Skingrad. Ingredients Beef Top Round: 1lb Carrots: 2 Each Celery: 1 Stalk Onion: 1 Each Bacon: 2 strips, thick Olive Oil: splash Red Wine: 1 small gobletful Beef Stock: 3 to four small gobletfuls Flour: 2 spoonfuls Pearl Onions, cooked*: About 20 Garlic: 2 cloves. Bay leaf: 1 each Thyme: To taste Butter: Three to four spoonfuls. Preparation Cut beef into 1 inch cubes. Cut carrot into rounds, about the thickness of your little finger. Repeat for celery (but don't make it round!). Peel and cut onion into 1/2 in cubes. Chop the bacon into fingernail-sized chunks. Peel and mince the garlic (crush it with the flat end of your knife first, it makes it easier to peel). Peel and cook the Pearl Onions (leave them whole). Roll beef cubes in flour to dust them. Method *For pearl onions: 1. Saute in half your butter until you can start to see through them. 2. Add a gobletful of beef stock and let simmer for about half an hour. For stew: 1. Heat olive oil in a large stew pot. 2. Add bacon and cook until fat has melted. 3. Add beef, cook until outside is brown on all sides for all cubes 4. Add carrots, celery, and regular onion, cook until you can almost see through the onion. 5. Add wine, let it reduce until it is almost dry. 6. Add stock, bring to a simmer. 7. add bay leaf, thyme. 8. Cover pot and let sit for two to three hours. 9. When done, add the pearl onions, the rest of your butter, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy.  Regards: TK This post has been edited by Thomas Kaira: Mar 20 2011, 03:29 AM -------------------- Rarely is the question asked, is our children learning? |
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| Count Lauriel |
Mar 20 2011, 10:15 PM
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 Retainer Joined: 12-November 10 From: Cambridge, England |
Helena: Hi Buffy. Acadian talks about me?
 I see, so it's practice that I need then? I was rather hoping you wouldn't say that. Oh well, I kinda figured. Thanks though!I almost forgot, I heard about your archery tournament. Best of luck! I'll try and make it down. I've heard so much about you and Teresa that it seems a shame to miss it. I've always admired archers, it takes an impressive amount of coordination. Something I lack. Maxical, you're engaged? Wow! Congratulations. Have you got a date set for the wedding? -------------------- |
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| Thomas Kaira |
Mar 20 2011, 10:22 PM
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Mouth Joined: 10-December 10 From: Flyin', Flyin' in the sky! |
Helena:
I wouldn't count on that just yet. I may not be very experienced with how things happen in Cyrodiil, but I do know that if a vampire, particularly an Ancient, has an interest in you, bad things tend to happen. With all due respect, Derelas -------------------- Rarely is the question asked, is our children learning? |
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| Acadian |
Mar 22 2011, 03:14 AM
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 Paladin  Joined: 14-March 10 From: Las Vegas |
Hi Lissa, I have a friend in Anvil who's only twelve, and lives alone in her family's big manor. She's quite a mage protégé, but I know she gets lonely. Her name is Angel Dinstel. Her parents died many years ago, then her older sister, Sarrah, died just a few years ago. Anyway, she says the manor is too big. I sure don't have that problem! My house is tiny, but in truth, Superian's saddlebags are probably more my real home. I'm glad you won't miss the tournament!
TK, Thank you so much for the recipe! How thoughtful of you to know I measure stuff with goblets! It sounds yummy and I think I can find all those ingredients. I wonder if I could substitute venison for the beef? I can get beef, but venison is much more plentiful. Helena, of course Acadian talks about you! We pretty much have to share everything. I mean I can't even take a pee without dragging him along. Oh, so anyway, he says you're a wonderfully skilled healer. Thank you for the well wishes for the tourney. Just between us, all I want is for Daenlin to win and for me to shoot well enough that he is proud of me. Thank you for your kind words about archers; I wouldn't know how to use any other weapon. Isn't Maxical a hoot? Sometimes I wish I had a tail. Think of all the fun things you could do! Buffy -------------------- |
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| mALX |
Mar 22 2011, 08:34 PM
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 Ancient  Joined: 14-March 10 From: Cyrodiil, the Wastelands, and BFE TN |
QUOTE(Count Lauriel @ Mar 20 2011, 05:15 PM)  I've always admired archers, it takes an impressive amount of coordination. Something I lack. Maxical, you're engaged? Wow! Congratulations. Have you got a date set for the wedding? * Maxical  ** I don't like to discuss my skills in archery in front of anyone who I have injured accidentally with a bow and arrow...which just about covers everyone in Cyrodiil, unfortunately. I am kind of in a bad predicament as far as marriage goes...er...through an unusual twist of circumstance I seem to have found myself married to two different men. I kind of made a few mistakes when I first got out on my own. * -------------------- |
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| saqin |
Mar 22 2011, 08:50 PM
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 Agent Joined: 22-September 09 From: Stockholm, Sweden |
Hi Buffy,
I don't think we've ever met, but I wanted to stop by and say hi since I've heard a lot of you. Sounds as if though the archery competition will be a lot of fun, and if I had more time on my hands I would love to participate. Unfortunately, things are quite busy right now and I won't even be able to watch. I'd like to wish you good luck though. I spend a lot of time out in the wilderness and in dungeons, and suffice to say a lot of dirt and things stick to my clothes. Do you know any good ways to get them clean? Cotton and leather that is. And another thing, I heard you're a good friend with a couple of orcs, so you wouldn't happen to know how to calm a very angry male orc? Sa'Quira This post has been edited by saqin: Mar 22 2011, 08:52 PM -------------------- I no longer use this acoount since I can't do anything with it. New username: Saquira
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| TrisRed |
Mar 22 2011, 09:28 PM
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*Lissa* Buffy I think i've heard of Angel before. I didn't know she lived in Anvil, I shall have to visit her. I make a mean strawberry sweetcake, I will make her one and take it over. Anyway I wont need to move now. I met a man and, well, im engaged!
he lives with me niw, since his home in Kvatch was destroyed.Helena I have also heard of your incredible skills in healing. Also ive been meaning to ask you, even though a date hasnt been set, would you be my bridesmaid? -------------------- Formerly Rihanae <3
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| mALX |
Mar 22 2011, 09:38 PM
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Ancient Joined: 14-March 10 From: Cyrodiil, the Wastelands, and BFE TN |
QUOTE(Rihanae @ Mar 22 2011, 04:28 PM) *Lissa* I make a mean strawberry sweetcake, I will make her one and take it over. Anyway I wont need to move now. I met a man and, well, im engaged! * Maxical ** Slurp, drool...strawberry sweetcake!!! Congrats on your engagement! * This post has been edited by mALX: Mar 23 2011, 04:23 AM -------------------- |
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| TrisRed |
Mar 22 2011, 09:44 PM
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*Lissa*
Maxical I will make you one if you like? And thank you to be honest we hadnt been together long, but Simon is the one. I know it. Hopefully he wont force me to be a stay at home wife! This chick needs freedom! Haha-------------------- Formerly Rihanae <3
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| mALX |
Mar 22 2011, 10:08 PM
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Ancient Joined: 14-March 10 From: Cyrodiil, the Wastelands, and BFE TN |
QUOTE(Rihanae @ Mar 22 2011, 04:44 PM) *Lissa* Maxical I will make you one if you like? And thank you to be honest we hadnt been together long, but Simon is the one. I know it. Hopefully he wont force me to be a stay at home wife! This chick needs freedom! Haha* Maxical ** I would love one, and thank you! I like anything sweet, especially strawberries! Staying home all the time...I don't think I'd like that either. It is kind of like that at the Arena though, except you work there. I'm under contract to the Battlemaster Owen at the Arena. I can't leave till the contract is over or paid off. Even if I want to just go to Bravil and watch the Archery Tournament I can't leave without his permission, and he doesn't give it easily. * -------------------- |
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| Acadian |
Mar 23 2011, 03:55 AM
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Paladin Joined: 14-March 10 From: Las Vegas |
Hi Sa'Quira! It is so wonderful to meet you. I've seen your picture before. You know, the, um, one that's on that sort of well, wanted poster. I can see where you might not get to town a lot! Pssst: If you need a place to hide in Bravil, I know plenty, and I travel comfortably in all kinds of circles. Thank you so much for those kind wishes for the tournament. As long as Daenlin wins and I shoot well enough to make him proud of me, I'll be happy! Regarding your questions. . .
- Well, I just wash my regular clothes with soap that I get from Nilawen or that Aradline mixes up. I take my nicer dresses to Divine Elegance in the IC to be cleaned. I have a few things that are leather, but lots of things that are buckskin. I imagine the care is similar. Saddle soap works wonders for light cleaning and maintaining. If it is really cucky, then I use soap, water and a brush, dry carefully, then treat with saddle soap. It’s the same way I take care of Superian's tack. If you have any trouble, I would talk to a stable hand. - Orcs. That can be tricky. When they curl their lip it's hard to tell a snarl from a smile and if you guess wrong it can be big trouble. Since I'm small, I just play all vulnerable with the big males. Orcs are surprisingly noble and if they have any chivalry at all in them, then acting vulnerable can bring it out in them. Use what you have; if you're like me, you surely can't stand toe-to-toe with them. Ultimately though, you'll surely encounter one that won't respond to the soft touch. Sometimes, I just have to paralyze them, step back and open fire with Slayer (my bow). The once a day power that Acadian helped me find called Cobra's Dance is a wonderful orc-stopper. Lissa, If Angel is not in Anvil, then she is probably doing research at the University. Carahil or the stable hands in Anvil should know where she is. I'm so excited to hear you are happy with Simon! Unfortunately, I have to agree that Anvil is probably much nicer than Kvatch right now. Gosh, I wish I knew my mind when it came to men. Oh well. Someday. Oooh Maxical, isn't this fun? Thank you so much for keeping me company here and even helping with the mulled cider and stuff! I will vouch that you are not fibbing about your use of a bow. The safest place to stand when you have a bow is directly in front of you! Of course if I was in danger, there would be few things more comforting than having you and your sword between me and my foe. I've heard Alix talk about you! I'm so sorry you're having man probs. Like I said, they befuddle me too. I'm also sorry you're sort of stuck at the Arena. Perhaps if all us girls descended on Owyn and tickled him, he would get annoyed enough to let you out of your contract? Ya think? -------------------- |
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| mALX |
Mar 23 2011, 04:30 AM
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Ancient Joined: 14-March 10 From: Cyrodiil, the Wastelands, and BFE TN |
QUOTE(Acadian @ Mar 22 2011, 10:55 PM) Oooh Maxical, isn't this fun? Thank you so much for keeping me company here and even helping with the mulled cider and stuff! I will vouch that you are not fibbing about your use of a bow. The safest place to stand when you have a bow is directly in front of you! Of course if I was in danger, there would be few things more comforting than having you and your sword between me and my foe. I've heard Alix talk about you! I'm so sorry you're having man probs. Like I said, they befuddle me too. I'm also sorry you're sort of stuck at the Arena. Perhaps if all us girls descended on Owyn and tickled him, he would get annoyed enough to let you out of your contract? Ya think? [/color] * Maxical ** Mulled cider? GAAAAK! I was just drinking sparkling water. I think if anyone tickles Owyn we will see some heads rolling - probably starting with mine. I have to butter him up good if I want to leave the Arena for a while, and it is not easy when I'm always making him mad. I can't leave now, anyway because vampires have attacked the Arena. Owyn would call me a rat abandoning the ship or something. * -------------------- |
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| Count Lauriel |
Mar 25 2011, 03:37 PM
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Helena:
Hi Maxical, well, with your skills with a bow and my skills with healing, I think we'd make quite the team, haha. And oh dear, that seems to be quite the predicament. Do they know? Thank you for the compliment, Buffy! I can't tell you how much it means to me. And you Lissa, thank you also for the kind words. I'd gladly be your bridesmaid, just let me know on the date with enough time so that I can cancel anything I have on that day. And you realise I'll be expecting some of that strawberry sweetcake? It sounds yummy! Perhaps you'd like to stop by the mages guild in Anvil sometime? I'll make a fruit salad and we can chat about girly stuff! All this talk about guys... I've never even kissed a guy, properly. I mean, men have come up to be in the taverns and stuff, but I send them off with a demoralize spell every time. I'm not even sure why. Well I am. I miss him dearly  The worst thing is, talking to Amusei last time I was in the Imperial City, he wasn't sure if Azrael got away or not. Or where they took him if he didn't. I sure hope he's okay. I don't know what I'd do if I never got to see him again.Oh dear...I shouldn't have started thinking about guys, or rather, Azrael. It always makes me feel spectacularly lonely. Off to go stuff my face with sweetrolls, I think. -------------------- |
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| mALX |
Mar 25 2011, 06:05 PM
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Ancient Joined: 14-March 10 From: Cyrodiil, the Wastelands, and BFE TN |
QUOTE(Count Lauriel @ Mar 25 2011, 10:37 AM) Helena: Hi Maxical, well, with your skills with a bow and my skills with healing, I think we'd make quite the team, haha. And oh dear, that seems to be quite the predicament. Do they know? All this talk about guys... I've never even kissed a guy, properly. I mean, men have come up to be in the taverns and stuff, but I send them off with a demoralize spell every time. I'm not even sure why. Well I am. I miss him dearly The worst thing is, talking to Amusei last time I was in the Imperial City, he wasn't sure if Azrael got away or not. Or where they took him if he didn't. I sure hope he's okay. I don't know what I'd do if I never got to see him again.Oh dear...I shouldn't have started thinking about guys, or rather, Azrael. It always makes me feel spectacularly lonely. Off to go stuff my face with sweetrolls, I think. * Maxical ** It's kind of complicated about my marriages. I was promised to Fathis Aren as long as I can remember to pay off the debt my family owed him. He got mad at me and I thought he ended it between us. Then I met Gils and fell in love. We got married...then Fathis came back. I was still promised to him, so had to marry him when he asked. Gils knew about my promise to Fathis right from the start, he had to honor it even though we were already married. (That is some kind of Dunmer law). Fathis just found out about my marriage to Gils the day after we were married. We haven't had a chance to talk it out yet because vampires attacked him and now he is missing. I feel about Fathis the same way you do about Azrael, if anything happened to him...I don't know what I'd do. I'm so sorry about what happened to Azrael, I heard about that. I'm already in up to my ears in debt and promises to Akatosh, so I'll pray to him to protect Azrael for you...I hope it helps. I know that lonely feeling when you think you may not see someone special to you again and don't know what has happened to them. * This post has been edited by mALX: Mar 25 2011, 06:06 PM -------------------- |
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| TrisRed |
Mar 27 2011, 09:41 PM
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*Lissa*
Hey guys! My fiance Simon and I have set up a sort of private investigator guild where we basically do the jobs that no other guild wants to do. Basically we do odd jobs for people in need, whether its bringing down a corrupt guard or finding a lost spouse. We need to raise money for the wedding so we would like to know if any of you know anybody who needs any odd quests doing. Also, Simon wont be doing physical work, he's more behind the scenes due to his leg injury, so my friend and I will be working, but if you would like to be recruited let me know (however, the majority of the funds will go towards the wedding) If you need any jobs doing please send us a letter to: Cristennflynne PI Anvil Gold Coast Cyrodiil Goodness me, I sound so boring! Haha This post has been edited by Rihanae: Mar 31 2011, 12:34 PM -------------------- Formerly Rihanae <3
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| saqin |
Mar 29 2011, 12:51 PM
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Agent Joined: 22-September 09 From: Stockholm, Sweden |
Hi Buffy,
thank you for the swift answers. Though I do not think the orc in question has any chivalry in him, I will try your methods for cleaning clothes and gear. Most people I meet would do anything to win, but I think I can understand your answer. In theory at the very least. The wanted poster does make things a bit hard. I walked into Skingrad a few days after arriving in Cyrodiil, saw it, and all of sudden guards were chasing me. Is quite amazing how quickly those things get around considering it wasn't long after I left home. And well, once again I hope you have fun at the competition. Sa'Quira -------------------- I no longer use this acoount since I can't do anything with it. New username: Saquira
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| Acadian |
Mar 30 2011, 01:52 AM
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Paladin Joined: 14-March 10 From: Las Vegas |
Gee, I can't believe all the danger you're in, Maxical! Being chased around the Imperial City by vampires. Ugh, they give me cramps when they are near. I so hope you can escape the danger.
I'm sorry to hear about Azrael, Helena. I'm not well qualified to talk about men at all. Being an elf, I'm kind of a 'late bloomer'. I did meet an Imperial who I can't stop thinking about though. Problem is, I keep flitting away whenever I see him. How dumb is that? Not to mention I don't even know if he likes me. And even if he did, do I want to fall in love with a human, who measures time in decades instead of centuries? How exciting about your PI business, Lissa! I'm sorry to hear about poor Simon's leg. If I hear of any jobs, I'll make sure and let you know! Good luck with that orc, Sa'Quira. Thanks again for the well wishes for the tournament. Daenlin has won for the past seven years! I just hope he wins again. He is such a beautiful old elf and gracious champion! I just want to shoot well enough so that he is proud of me. Buffy -------------------- |
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| Lady Syl |
Apr 3 2011, 06:34 PM
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 Finder  Joined: 2-April 11 From: The Shivering Isles, Wisconsin |
Your story of Buffy and Acadian is captivating, and I've only just read your first two posts here. Your writing is skilled, and your way of blending the real world with fantasy is unprecedented. I look forward to reading all of this story, and I think I will go back to the beginning because it is very well-written and quite interesting...
This post has been edited by Lady Syl: Apr 3 2011, 06:42 PM -------------------- Warning: I am totally insane. But I'll tell you a secret--all the best people are.
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| mALX |
Apr 6 2011, 01:00 AM
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Ancient Joined: 14-March 10 From: Cyrodiil, the Wastelands, and BFE TN |
QUOTE(Acadian @ Mar 29 2011, 08:52 PM) Gee, I can't believe all the danger you're in, Maxical! Being chased around the Imperial City by vampires. Ugh, they give me cramps when they are near. I so hope you can escape the danger. Buffy * Maxical ** HaHa!! They give you cramps!! I think I will, but I worry about Fathis and Gils making it out safe. * This post has been edited by mALX: Apr 6 2011, 01:02 AM -------------------- |
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