A Mystery Unleashed Playground 19 Options

[Rane]

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A Mystery Unleashed Playground 18

[gamer10]

"Well, I'm not hungry," Niran said "I'm going outside to look around a bit."

[BobV]

Anthanes looked up from his practicing of the art of doing absolutely nothing, and grinned. "Suit yourself. I could eat a whole cliffracer..."

[gamer10]

When outside Niran went on a stroll. Thinking about what the crazed slaver had said.

Damnit, if only Anthanes hadn't killed him he though while kicking a rock

About 100 paces from the cave he sat down and looked around.

Then a duststorm picked up . .

[Kuukulgur]

Shadow had made his way through the Ashlands in a hurry. A plan was forming in his head. He was back on track, this felt exactly like doing the Guild assignments. There were multiple ways to solve the problem, and he had to guess wich was the best. At first, he decided to return to the Rat in the Pot and recooperate, partially because he needed insider information on this mage, and partially because he was getting a little worried as of what concequences his sudden disappearance would bring along. He certainly didn't want to get expelled.
Having entered Ald'Ruhn, Shadow went to the Rat in the Pot and rushed down the stairs.
"Hello, how are you. I hope no harm is done by my absence. Personal stuff, I'm afraid. I need a break from chores for a few weeks at least," he quickly said before the Mastermind could speak a word.
"Nevermind, Shadow," said the superior. "We don't need you at the moment. Take all the time you want, but be back before the end of next month."
"Why?" asked Shadow, now curious.
"Can't say, it's classified," said the Mastermind. "However, I promise you will enjoy this."
"Anyway, I need some information," continued Shadow, sitting down at the table. "Some concerning a mage called Arcyakt."
"And more precisely?"
"I have nothing else."
"Well, in this case I can't help you. I do not know the mage you speak of. However, you should talk to Huleen, a Mages Guild member in Maar Gan. He has a somewhat shady past that is connected to our Guild. He might be persuaded to help you and most cetainly knows more of this matter."
Shadow thanked the Mastermind and walked out of the Guild to get on the next Silt Strider to Maar Gan...

[gamer10]

Niran struggled through the storm,accidentally heading in the wrong direction.

"Damn this place," he said coughing while trying to protect his eyes with his arm. Then he tripped and fell, breathing in sand and coughing again, picking himself up he headed in the wrong direction once again finally deciding to rest against a rock that would shield him part-way from the sand storm.

Smart idea Niran, taking a stroll in a sandstorm

The sand storm raged on . . .

[Wolfie]

Jonacin wandered about the Ashlands near the camp, slaying any creatures that attacked him. He decided to head back to the DAedric Shrine, and see if there was any worshippers hidden in the depths

[gamer10]

The rock did not protect him for long, as the big rock was eventually turned over by the wind, he had no shelter from the storm.

He walked aimlessly, not able to see in what direction he was going. By now he was surely miles away from the rest of the group.

Unable to breath without taking in sand he eventually became short on air, and collapsed in the sand.

[MerGirl]

(OOC:Not sure what to post, really, and it's been a long while since I've visited the Ashlands)

Celia checked the Guar and cart to find some sort of food. Finding some, she offered some to the small girl and Dunmer girl.

Chewing on some bread and avoid looking at 'Arco', she noticed the wind was picking up. "Hey, where did Niran go?" She continued petting the Guar, and squinted to find any sign of Niran.

[Fuzzy Knight]

(OOC: Just check the last posts on the last Playground Thread)

"Think he went out by himself... Think Niran needs some time for his own, aslong as he doesn't die out here" Arco replied to Celia, thought she didn't ask him..

[BobV]

"The ashlands're a bloody dangerous place to be out alone, even for him. Fool's going to die out there with this weather." , Anthanes grunted.

[gamer10]

Niran picked himself up from the ground.

How long have I been lying there?

They hadn't come for him . . . why would they?

Did they even notice I was gone for so long?

Of course not, idiot. You should have known, you can't rely on others for help . . . especially them.

You had seemed like a lot of promise to me...

Niran shook his head, now was not the time to think of such things.

He still couldn't make out the direction of the cave. He started off in some direction, hoping it would lead somewhere safe . . .

[Wolfie]

Jonacin drew his blade from the corpse of the Altmer who had been worshipping at the shrine. The mer had been a spellcaster of average skill, and had not put up much of a fight. Jonacin noticed a door at the back of the room, and decided to push deeper into the shrine

[gamer10]

As he walked he thought about much . . about Celia.

What am I going to say, how will I apologize.

You owe her so much, your life even. She saved you when you fell . . remember. Yet you talk to her as if she did nothing.

I know I know, I just don't know what to say. She hates me . . . and she has every reason too, the way I've been acting.

I want to say it, but do I really love her . . . I wish I knew what her reaction might be . . .

Damnit, I wish . . I don't know what I wish . . . .

I wish I could tell her . . I wish I hadn't said those horrible things . . Why is it like this . .

Damnit I'm just jealous . . of Sel, of the rest of them. They can get along, make friends easily . . . I wish . . . I was like that . . .

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A Little While Later

Up ahead came the sight of a cave, but was it the right one. Looked like it . . .

Hopeful Niran approached, but still he was a distance away, and nearly fell to his knees. It was! He had managed to recognize it through the storm. . .

One problem still remained . .

What to say?

[Wolfie]

Jonacin went through the door, but the passage ended in a rockfall a short way along. It would seem he had already cleansed all there was of the shrine. He left, and went back to the Ashlander camp to check on Serene

[minque]

"Serene, do you hear me?"

Azura´s voice filled her mind, but she did not want to wake up, she was terrified of that black void, terrified of the metallic voice that haunted her, telling her that Jonacin was dead, crushed by the evil power for no reason at all, except sheer cruelty. Cruelty and a wish to break her, make her a mindless corpse...ready to be intervened by .......

"Ahhhh!" Serene woke up with a scream, drenched in cold sweat, it was not the black void, it was a brown one, ...but.....but it was warm in here , the warmth coming from a fireplace, and some soft fluffy blankets that were wrapped around her..

Her head ached ferociously, she felt nauseous and did not dare to move her head. She licked her dry lips....."water"....

Ajug was held to her lips and she drank the cold water.........looking around, she slowly realised she was in a tent or yurt of some kind..

"Joncin...." she cried, remembering he was dead......

[Wolfie]

"Serene! You're awake!" Jonacin ran from where he stood to Serene's side. "Are you ok? Speak to me" he said, as he put his arm around her and held her close to him

[minque]

when Serene felt the warm strong so familiar arm around her she started crying heavily from relief but also horror. Her tears wet his shirt and she just couldn´t speak.....the terrible memories from the time she spent in the black void had messed her mind up severely......she was beyond the border now, the state of her mind was ........bad

[Wolfie]

"Serene, it's ok, you're safe now. Nothing will hurt you here. I'll make sure of that" Jonacin said, trying to calm her down

[minque]

"it was black" she said quietly, wiping her face with her sleeve..."soo black you could almost feel it...."

"I was told you were dead" Serene looked up at Jonacin, the madness faded away from her eyes.." but you are here my love, you are here and that´s all that matters to me now"

She kissed Jonacin......and fell asleep in his arm(s)