WG - Black Rock Caverns, Options

[King Coin]

It was just after midday when the vampire’s lair came into view. Aravi stopped walking and slowly crouched in case they had someone watching the entrance for intruders. The long grass came up to her breast. Her helm was stowed in her pack still; she will put it on before entering the ruin. She waved at Vera and Kayla, letting them know she could see their destination.

The vampires could have chosen a worse spot to hide. A beautiful waterfall splashed over the mouth of their cave, partially concealing it from view. A small, but deep pool of water formed in front of it. I would be tempted to swim if I didn’t think there were vampires just inside.

The vampires could have also chosen a better place to hide. They were too close to the city of Chorrol, and it wouldn’t take long for their activity to be noticed. Then the countess would dispatch mercenaries or professional hunters and this place would be one of the first to be checked.

Aravi flicked her ears in an effort to clear the bugs buzzing around her head. She was hot in her armor, her fur was sticky. There were many things she missed about Cyrodiil while she lived in Skyrim, but right now she longed for the cool mountain air. The bugs weren’t nearly as thick either. She flicked her ears again and tried to listen for anything while her companions approached.

[Darkness Eternal]

Vera continued on until she felt a familar hand on her shoulder again. She didn't need to turn to know it was Kayla halting the progression, and once again, for a good reason. There was a trap set up nearby and Aravi told her and the Altmer to move out of the way in case they triggered the mechanisms.

"I should've let the thrall live," Vera muttered. "Cut him open, bleed him a bit and set him near the snare. The vampires wouldn't be able to control their blood hunger."

She pointed to the tripwire. "Set the man right there and all of the other vampires would be dust in less time than it took to say it."

Using another as a trap for a trap was one of the most clever and basic uses for hunting. Much like a fisherman using bait to lure in fish, or even other animals that use such tactics for capturing prey. If Vera was talented in any of the skills in hunting, it was guile. Speed came second. Strength third. A hunter's greatest weapon must be his mind, first and foremost. And Vera was content in knowing she had a sharp mentality. Just as sharp as Kayla's vision when it came to spotting traps like these.

Vera looked at Aravi, who told them the options of feeling for the tripwire and trying to maneuver around, or possibly shooting it. The latter would result in the trap setting off, and potentially making noise.

Vampires alerted to their presence or no, Vera could adjust. "Do your work, Aravi. Take it down if you must."

The Imperial huntress strapped the crossbow onto her back, and retrieved a mundane serrated hunting dagger from her ebony boot. This will work just fine.