Yes, he'll be there last week of November.

Today whilst wandering the foggy Market District late in the afternoon, it happened again; Carwen comes running to Lothran prompting him to leave because she needs to lock up. Don't know why but for some reason she sometimes thinks he is in her house. This has also happened with Methredel I think although that's more rare.

Anyway, usually Lothran gets Carwen off his back by scaring her away via a spell, but this time he thought it was amusing having her following. At one point he decided to cast a water walking spell on him and walk out into one of the water filled spots around the Market District to see if she fancied a bit of a swim. It appears however that broke the spell on her and she stopped following Lothran and instead went to stare at a dead bandit.



You never know what will happen when playing Oblivion

How bizarre!

Ha, that's actually pretty cool! I love when unexplained stuff like this happens, sometimes. As long as it's "fun".

Acadian: Nice, what a snippet. Love hearing the Buffster's thoughts as she prepares for an Arena match. I actually feel bad for that orc!! But.. that's what the Arena's about. There's always going to be one winner and one loser. 🧟🏾‍♀️

..........In my case, I had at least one character like Buffy (she felt bad, never did another match) several who loathed the idea of the Arena in the first place, and a few who looked forward to matches. These latter folks are either egomaniacs who want all the land to know their name (Renee Gade II and III) or wanted to get rich quick, or show off.

Anyway, here's somebody who never joined the Arena. She'd already done great things in Morrowind in the past...


Frost Fall 24, 4th Era, Year 1-- Joan of Arkay is in Wawnet Inn, enjoying a glass of wine (okay... an entire bottle). 🍾 She's headed to Nenalata next, which is on the river across from Bravil. Hmm, I remember this quest. This one's intense.

Been many years but I remember that quest as well. Lothran hasn't been back to Nenalata ever since. No reason.


And Wawnet Inn. Is Joan providing the proprietress with some Shadowbanish Wine, or is she gulping it down herself like Kahreem did with Cheap Wine?

Renee, good luck to Joan in Nenalata. And thanks for your kind words. That was Buffy's last Arena match and, not peeing herself was a major accomplishment. After that match, she convinced Agronak to give up the Arena and join Sir Mazoga as a knight.

Today, Buffy spent time in the Alik'r Desert closing time breaches for the Psijic Order. . . but that is another game, another time.

Ah, Joanie's buying tonight. 🍷 She always goes for the cheaper wines, but not that cheap! She'll by a bottle of Surilies or Tamika's, but mostly she's going for the current vintage. The stuff which isn't from those rare years which cost a lot of money. Salud!

Sounds like the Fragile Elf is somewhere in Elsweyr. Cheers!


Edit: and Joan walked from Weye to Aleswell. Aleswell to Roxey Inn. Roxey Inn to Barren Cave. Yep, she vanquished some horrible, blood-sucking monsters tonight! She's decided to do Order of Virtuous Blood (including the mod which adds extra story). I mean, that sort of questline's right up her alley.

Getting rid of vamps is something both Buffs and Lothie can get behind


I reckon Joan turns in the dust instead of collecting it?

Yes.

"Another vampire has been slain, here's your reward." *CLINK!*
"Another vampire has been slain, here's your reward." *CLINK!*
"Another vampire has been slain, here's your reward." *CLINK!*
"Another vampire has been slain, here's your reward." *CLINK!*
"Another vampire has been slain, here's your reward." *CLINK!*
"Another vampire has been slain, here's your reward." *CLINK!*
"Another vampire has been slain, here's your reward." *CLINK!*
"Another vampire has been slain, here's your reward." *CLINK!*
"Another vampire has been slain, here's your reward." *CLINK!*
"Return to me when you have slain another vampire, and I'll reward you."

I think Joan gets rewarded for slaying vampies. Don't know what gave me that idea

Vampires suck.

2:39 AM, Tirdas, Frost Fall 29-- Joan of Arkay is in the Chapel of Arkay in Cheydinhal. So many memories. Cheydinhal is where she grew up, after all. She was born here in the Year 309 and is 25 now. Left Cyrodiil at the age of 18 to head to Morrowind and returned to her home province just over a year ago.

But [AHEM] as I was saying, she's in the chapel now. She defeated the vampires of Barren Cave, mostly by luring them into sunlight. 🌞 But unfortunately, she also got infected by one of the blood-suckers. And that's why she's here. Problem is, the chapel's main altar keeps saying she's "already received her blessing for the day" which makes no sense because she just got here. Really annoyed by this. She walked straight here from the cave, at night and in a rain storm, specifically so she could cure in the chapel she grew up in!!!

Ahem. So she's waiting for the Mages Guild to open so she can buy a disease-curing potion.

If Joan received a blessing earlier elsewhere, within 24 hours, that's why it says she already got it. But you know this so I guess that's not the case.


A bug?

Nuh uh, Joan walked straight from that Barren Cave (the cave near Roland's cabin) to Cheydinhal, there was no altar blessing in between there. So Yea I think it was a bug. I began looking into one of the mods I've got but meh... it gets to the point that it'll kill the mood if gaming time turns into troubleshooting time.

She waited in the chapel in real-time, because I was afraid if I pressed the Wait button she'd then turn into a full vampire. So she waited in-game 5 hours or so, praying and doing whatever a devout holy person does. ⛪ Once the shops opened she bought a Cure Disease potion and a mandrake root for backup. She bought these from Eilonwy, who is only a Conjurer, but she also sells potions and ingredients.

By now she's left Cheydinhal. I think she's made it to Crestbridge Camp with a soldier following. Tried to find Cropsford but she missed the turn. Should be able to make it to Nenalata in a day or two. She's gonna enter Nenalata with at least two soldiers. I Mean, that place is freaking TOUGH. One of my characters died in there!

And Lothran? Isn't he about to head to Bruma? ❄ Or wait. No. Not until winter starts here on Earth, correct?

This post has been edited by Renee: Nov 22 2023, 05:46 PM

It's been awhile since winter started but Lothie follows the calendar; he'll go there first weekend of December


I vagely remember Nenalata, but I seem to recall the battle was indeed quite intense. Not as intense however as in another ruin where Lothran grabbed the Great Welkynd stone. The fight that ensued was the closest call ever for the Dunmer!

That's true: the Great Welkynd Stone can be collected even if we haven't gotten that far into the Main Kwest, and I know Lothie never even delivered the Amulet!

off-topic



Can't wait to play more Oblivion!

Indeed; he was afraid it would trigger bad stuff to Bruma. Also; he was quite overwhelmed by so many other things that the amulet eventually just ended up in his private collection. I'm sure the Empire doesn't mind... ...





Happy gaming!

This evening was the last for Lothran in the Imperial City and as usual it was spent onboard the Marie Elena. It's a galleon I think

No turning back; tomorrow Lothran will gear up and head for Aleswell, the first and only stop on the way to Bruma.



Winter is coming.

WHAT? No! I thought the Marie Elena is a schooner!

Not playing Oblivion today, it's sunny. Saturday, got the day off. Playing Fallout 3. But last I saw Joan she was headed toward Nenalata. She's got a road patrol guy with her who's telling her that she should check out Imperial Bridge Inn. So that's where they're going to stop next. Because it's a great place to rest and prepare. 🏚

The Bridge Inn is indeed nice. Lothran often stops by on his way to Cheydinhal but opted out this year for whatever reason. Glad to know Joan picks up the slacks