The Famous Five, Heroes and Villains of the Age of Martin Septim Options

[Ceidwad]

Welcome to my fanfic. I've been planning on posting this up for some time now. Now that I have the first 10,000 words or so down seperately, I feel ready to post some stuff up here. I hope you will all enjoy reading it as it develops. I haven't a clue how much I will write eventually, if I manage to finish it. But it will likely be very, very long. Indeed, there's an excellent chance that I'll finish writing a Skyrim fan fiction before (if) I finish this!

The Famous Five is an unusual fan fiction. It takes the form of a historical commentary/synthesised text written some 90 years after the events of Oblivion, and relies rather heavily on my own creative license to fill in some historical gaps in between 4E2, when the stories end, and 4E85 when the book is written (I should add, I have not read any Elder-Scrolls related lore works, such as the Infernal City).

This work weaves together the stories of five different characters that I roleplayed in Oblivion, and I hope to include some of my minor characters in it too. Subject to approval, it may also be nice to include some other chorrol.com members' fanfic characters in it too. It would be entertaining to see the outcome of a meeting between Luther Martinus (who you will get to know) and, say, Buffy or Teresa, for certain!

At present, I regrettably do not have screenshots; however, I hope to add some in future if and when I can get Oblivion for PC.

This is my first attempt at writing a fan fiction. I have thought about it for a while, though. I welcome critique of my writing as well as positive comments. I have not planned most of the fanfic, but have a general plan of how it will pan out. It will include actual in-game events, relationships and quests which inspired my roleplaying, and be supplemented with whatever ideas take my fancy at the time of writing.

Below is the prologue and the first entry. I plan to update every few days to a week, depending on how much I can write. This will vary. At times, I may not update for a while. I do, however, hope to persevere with this and update pretty regularly.

Happy reading!

This post has been edited by Ceidwad: Mar 26 2011, 05:00 AM

[Ceidwad]

Well, we're long overdue for an update, aren't we? Apologies for the delay, which has been due to work.

mALX and SubRosa - thanks again for your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed reading that episode. I look forward to hearing more from you in future!

Acadian - Thanks for your thoughtful critique. I have implemented some of your suggestions. I'm also very happy that you like my portrayal of Gwen as being very much the priviliged rich kid. It is something that I try to convey in my writing. In addition to being prejudiced against many races, cultures and cuisines which do not quite reach the high standards of Altmer society, we shall see that side of her personality in other ways as her story develops.

Well, that was indeed a disappointment for Gwen, wasn't it? Let's hope things turn out better for her in Chorrol. Or, as the case may be, they may have to get worse before they get better.....

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First Seed 20, 3E430 – Chorrol, Cyrodiil

12 P.M.

I have just arrived in Chorrol. The journey from the Imperial City was peaceful, thanks to Mellt-taran’s gainly strides, which kept us out of harm’s way. It took us about 3 hours to reach Chorrol. She is now resting in the North Country Stables outside of town. I think I need to take a break now, too. The Oak and Crosier looks like a nice tavern.

2 P.M.

The Oak and Crosier is a fine tavern. It has a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, yet the quality of its food and drink is exceptional. The proprietress, Talasma, is well-dressed and softly spoken, nothing like the previous Khajiit I have met. I have only met three Khajiit in my entire life; one was a highwayman, one was a street-performer, an acrobat, that I once saw in Alinor whom I suspect was there as novelty value. And the third is Talasma. The other Khajiit I have met have been in books. It is a pleasant surprise to learn that, despite their short lifespan, some Khajiit are capable of dedicating themselves sufficiently to the finer things in life: good speech, good dress, education, good food and wine. Perhaps I may even meet some Khajiit mages here in Cyrodiil? Cyrodiil is the most cosmopolitan province of the Empire, so, if it is to be found, it is surely to be found here.

I cannot go on writing like this. I have a recommendation to obtain!

10 P.M.

I have my first task as an associate of the Mages’ Guild. I am to travel to an old ruin nearby known as Cloud Top, and retrieve a book named ‘Fingers of the Mountain’. It would seem that my fears regarding becoming the Guild’s errand-girl have been realised.

I received this instruction from the head of the guild here, Teekeeus. He is an Argonian; another race I am not acquainted with. I do not know what I think of him. He is involved in a feud with an Altmer who is staying here in Chorrol, named Earana. The two refuse to talk to each other, so I had to enquire on Teekeeus’ behalf to determine what Earana wants.

It seems that Fingers of the Mountain is an important text because, when I related to Teekeeus that Earana seeks the book, his tone became stern and he demanded that I return it to him rather than the silver-haired Altmer. It is hardly as if I would do otherwise. I need Teekeeus’ recommendation, and besides, Earana is rather frightening. Her hair is striking; she is tall even for one of us, and her expression stares daggers at you. She must be a powerful mage, and I have no intention of acquiescing in her request to deliver the book to her.

As I write this, I am staying downstairs in the basement of the Chorrol Mages’ Guild chapter. I must share a decidedly modest bed with a man named Contumelorius Florius, who is a middle-aged Imperial with a taste for appalling puns. Teekeeus explained that “all the other beds in the hall are taken……I can’t give you special treatment, you know, Associate.”

I wonder when the next boat back to Summerset Isle is……