The Shadow Knight, Book Two of the Knight Series Options

[Zalphon]

http://chorrol.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4424&st=0 is the link to the original story. Since none of the stories are canon, I am going to alter the story-line here-and-there a bit. About Zalphon's rise to power, because in no in-game books does it say anything about a lich trying to conquer Tamriel (Mannimarco just wanted to kill Arkay).

Prologue

Zalphon's army of the dead have become a serious problem in the Black Marsh. In the Obsidian Tower, he discovered a suit of Ancient Daedric Armor that belonged to his great grandfather, Korvinus Broodikus. After imbueing it with the souls of many argonians, it has been repaired. His power in the dark arts has grown since the Battle of Lunarscar. As has his swordsmanship. He is a lich. His flesh is rotted, his eyes are sunken and pallid, but he is extremely powerful physically. Every day he waits. For his old friend, Quick-Strike...

Quick-Strike has been a wanderer since the Battle of Lunarscar. J'skooma dilligently following him. They've travelled across Tamriel, searching. For Zalphon. Over the long years, the Argonian Assassin has become a pious believer of the Nine. But, he has become bitter and harsh, due to the betrayal Zalphon caused.

J'skooma has travelled with Quick-Strike since Lunarscar. They both wandered the lands, seeking their old friend. He had finally found his place in Nirn. To save Tamriel from the darkest thing they'd ever face. The Shadow Knight...

A new hero arises. Tanys Shadowblade. A Crusader using his powers to defend Tamriel. He is a young Dunmer seeking to protect Nirn from the Shadow Knight. He is young and niave. But he seeks to join a couple of heroes who supposedly fought Zalphon in a Nord Village in Skyrim. The question is, will Shadowblade live up to his family's expectations? His entire family had been Dark Brotherhood Assassins or Devout Followers of Mannimarco or Clerics of Mehrunes Dagon. Will he live up to his family name? Or will he create a new one? Only time will tell...

Tamriel is in grave danger... Will the heroes pick up their weapons one more time? Will they be brave enough to face the wicked soon-to-be god? The fate of Tamriel is in their hands, hopefully they save it...

[Zalphon]

Chapter One: The Crusader

Quick-Strike stared into the horizon of Cyrodiil. The sun was setting making the sky appear vibrant colors. He looked down at the green grass of the province and whispered to himself, "This isn't over, Zalphon." His voice was quiet and soft. There stood J'skooma with two tents on the ground, each with a bedroll inside and a campfire.

The Argonian quickly scurried into his bedroll, as did the khajiit. He had dreams of the Battle of Lunarscar. The betrayal Zalphon commited. When he awoke, a Dunmer in polished, steel plate-mail stood in front of him with his steel longsword and steel kiteshield drawn. He hissed, "Friend or foe?"

The Assassin responded, "Friend, unless you keep that sword out of its scabbard." His voice was thick with irritation. The Dunmer obediently sheathed his blade and nodded. Behind him appeared J'skooma in his tattered gray robes and hood to match.

"My name is Tanys Shadowblade, Crusader," The Dark Elf stated. "I heard you fought against Zalphon. I've been looking for you two for a couple years." His voice was stern. He looked young with his dark hair and gray skin. His eyes were scarlet-red.

"Indeed we did," Quick-Strike responded. "We still hunt for the N'wah! After the events of Lunarscar, he is unforgivable." The Argonian kept his hands at the ebony weapons at his belt. The Crusader glanced and then stopped.

"I know where Sir Zalphon Broodikus hides, Master Quick-Strike," The Crusader continued. "In the Black Marsh, there is a tower made completely of obsidian and ebony. It's called the Obsidian Tower. That is his lair. Be warned, it's guarded by undead and they've made Argonia more dangerous than before."

The Argonian let a quick grin show his joy. "We'll travel there, immediately. You can come with us if you'd like, Tanys," he said calmly. "J'skooma and myself will be there as soon as possible. Do you know where in the Black Marsh?"

Tanys gulped, "South of Helstrom."

The Assassin nodded and they all started marching to the Black Marsh. A land of contagion and plague. The land of the Obsidian Tower. "The Obsidian Tower is his home, soon it shall be his tomb," Quick-Strike thought.