Today In Skyrim (Spoilerific), Like the other one, but with added spoilers!!! Options

[SubRosa]

Today Aela nearly killed all of the Companions single-handedly. Well, she had a little help from a mammoth and a bear. She was making her way to the College from Mzulft when she ran across three of the Companions attacking a mammoth. So naturally Aela joined in to protect the mammoth. Scratch Aela, Skjor, and either Njada or Ria (not sure which). Then just about a hundred feet away she found three more Companions attacking a bear. Three more dead Companions. I think one more encounter and she will have cleaned them out entirely!

Aela has turned out to be my most uber mage ever in Skyrim. She is not even level 20 yet, and already has over 500 magicka, and a magicka regen of something like 250%. All Restoration and Conjuration too. She uses Absorb Health spells, so her Restoration is offense and defense, and is over 60 now.

[Elisabeth Hollow]

Holy crap! That's a lot of magicka!!

[Renee]

Today Aela nearly killed all of the Companions single-handedly. Well, she had a little help from a mammoth and a bear. She was making her way to the College from Mzulft when she ran across three of the Companions attacking a mammoth. So naturally Aela joined in to protect the mammoth. Scratch Aela, Skjor, and either Njada or Ria (not sure which). Then just about a hundred feet away she found three more Companions attacking a bear. Three more dead Companions. I think one more encounter and she will have cleaned them out entirely!

Wow, this is epic!

She is not even level 20 yet, and already has over 500 magicka, and a magicka regen of something like 250%.

Wha-? Oh...'cause of mods, right? Or Console commands? if not these, then HOW did you get this to happen?

[SubRosa]

Today Aela nearly killed all of the Companions single-handedly. Well, she had a little help from a mammoth and a bear. She was making her way to the College from Mzulft when she ran across three of the Companions attacking a mammoth. So naturally Aela joined in to protect the mammoth. Scratch Aela, Skjor, and either Njada or Ria (not sure which). Then just about a hundred feet away she found three more Companions attacking a bear. Three more dead Companions. I think one more encounter and she will have cleaned them out entirely!

Wow, this is epic!

She is not even level 20 yet, and already has over 500 magicka, and a magicka regen of something like 250%.

Wha-? Oh...'cause of mods, right? Or Console commands? if not these, then HOW did you get this to happen?

Partly two mods of mine. One gives the Gauldr Amulet a +50 bonus to each of the three attributes rather than 30. 30 seemed pointless to me when I could buy things that give better bonuses from merchants. The other is my standing stone mod, that improves the powers. Aela is using my version of the Apprentice, which like in Oblivion gives a +100 to magicka.

Other than that, all of her magicka is pure vanilla. She has the Mages Circlet that Savos Aren gave her. Plus a ring and pair of gloves she enchanted for more magicka. That and of course every level she has taken magicka. As a pure mage, that is all she really needs.

[Renee]

. That and of course every level she has taken magicka. As a pure mage, that is all she really needs.

Mmm hmmm. Sounds like it, hon!

[Renee]

Loredas, 8:08 AM, 2nd of Second Seed

Lord Haaf-Mersey

Class: Crusader
Level: 38

Health: 260
Magicka: 230
Stamina: 230

Locations Discovered[u]: 126
[u]Dungeons Cleared: 65

Days Passed: 258
Hours Slept : 1956
Hours Waited: 1398

Gold Found: 118,766

DG Quests Completed: 4
Quests Completed: 23
Misc Objtvs Cmptd: 89
Main Quests Cmptd: 11
Side Quests Cmptd: 10

Fave Spell: Detect Life

Items Stolen: 9

"You shouldd have seen me at da height of my adddventurddding carddeer. I was feerless, and took too many reesks. But dhat's whad it was all aboud."

"And as such, thy mastering of a vari'ty of weapons and magics has fostered both temperance, and a pillar of strength. Ye have much to purport boastfulness upon, my dearest Mjoll."

Lord Haaf-Mersey and Mjoll the Lioness walk in the morning sun. A group of bandits had challenged them as they had walked through Helgen, and these bandits had fallen. Haaf-Mersey had tried to "spread the light" amongst these ruffians. Just one of them had been convinced to see the way of the Nine, but the others had merely attacked.

"Soon we shalt make our approach. Mine home. Lakeview."

The pair walks by an initial cottage, one known as Pinewatch. A dark elf had been living here, one who keeps to himself, mostly. As they approach Haaf-Mersey's manor, they are attacked by a group of three who hide in the bushes. As his fame has grown over the weeks and months, word has apparently spread of where the "Crusader from Cyrodiil" had been living, for there often seems to be somebody lying in wait for him, near his own home.

"Blasted Marcurio. Where is the man?" Haaf-Mersey is irked. "For should it not be his duty, as he lives upon mine land, that he should manage and keep it free of such vermin?"

"I love da coldd air", answers Mjoll the Lioness, unconcerned with her boyfriend's complaints. "Perhaps it's because of my Nordddic blood, but there's something about it that makes me feel a-live".

"Come come, m'ladey. Welcome to mine".

Lord Haaf-Mersey starts to walk with Mjoll the Lioness into Lakeview Manor, then he sports Marcurio standing over by the kiln.

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11:53 Am

"Well, look what the horker dragged in! Still wandering all over Skyrim and causing trouble?"

"Marcurio, we must make discuss, as of now."

"My skill in battle is un-matched. Fortunately for you, that skill can be bought".

"Why are ruffians and cut-throats possessing easy ability to dwell in wait upon my lands? Ye have performed thine duties of such impeccability otherwise, yet I must ask ye to make exit from this place."

Marcurio the wizard does not seem to get Haaf-Mersey's point, or perhaps (after all this time) he still does not understand his higher ways of speech. "Looks like you've got some help already," he says. "I'll join you, but you'll have to let your comrade go. What do you say?"

"I am asking ye to vacate this property," Haaf-Mersey tries, speaking more plainly.

Marcurio does not reply, instead he walks calmly over to an open vein located somewhat to the right of the house. He starts mining up some ore, then. Perhaps he thinks Haaf-Mersey's request is some sort of joke. But before he can further address this issue, his little ball of sunshine approaches from behind.

"Papa, you're back!" says Lucia. "Did you bring me anything?"

"Ah the radiance of the little one. I have made travells all across these lands, and have now returned with many things". Haaf-Mersey bluffs. He is not sure if he has a gift for her or not. As usual, his dangerous occupation kept him from preoccupied. He has not thought of Lucia in awhile. "What sort of present might ye seeketh?"

"I'd really like a dolly. Or maybe a pretty new dress?"

The Lord now kicks himself, mentally. He checks his baggage, and the satchels upon his horse, and kicks himself. He has nothing to give to Lucia.

"Aawww, stop teasing me!" Lucia starts walking away sadly at this.

"The only thing better than a mage at your side in battle is....well ... nothing," Marcurio reminds Haaf-Mersey at this moment, as Lucia is disappointed and the sun shines from above.

Ignoring the wizard, Lord Haaf-Mersey makes his way into the house, and starts to prepare for what is to come next.

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3:59 PM
Lord Haaf-Mersey spends several hours showing Mjoll around, and organizing his things. Lakeview currently consists of a furnished intial room (where Marcurio had been sleeping), as well as a main area, which includes a dining room, storage spaces, and two bedrooms: one for him and one for Lucia. He had wanted to expand his manor further a few weeks earlier, but had not been able to find any nearby clay deposits to mine from. He needed clay (his architect's handbook had informed) to build a foundation first. Then he would be able to expand Lakeview.

He and Mjoll have some wine dinner, do a bit of cooking, and then the Lord makes his way to bed early. Tomorrow will be an important day.

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Sundas, 8:01 AM
The next morning, the Lord dons a set of 'red robes' (which are actually more of a worn linen color), and invites his girlfriend down into his man cave. Here he had erected a small shrine several months earlier. Only one idol stands upon this shrine, though: dedicated to Stendarr. Haaf-Mersey would have preferred Dibella, perhaps, but he has been all over Skyrim looking for the perfect spot to pop the question. In Solitude his choices (for instance) were limited to the Hall of the Dead and another such sordid place. He could not find a more pertinent spot.

"Go ahead, Mjoll."

"Anytheeng. As long as I get to fight!" Mjoll answers.

"No fighting today. Place thine hands upon the erection of Stendarr."

"No problddem. I'll handddle eet".

"Feel the mighty power of the Gods, as thine resilience beckons forth."

"Deed you need anything else, before you go?" she says, after she accepts the blessing of Stendarr.

She still hasn't got a clue, Haaf-Mersey thinks. Always paranoid that he will leave her, this one is. Quite the opposite is true.

"No. As a fact of matter, cometh with me. Let us bask in the glory of the naturals of Skyrim's day," he says, suddenly realizing that his 'man cave' will be a rather ... unromantic place to bring up the subject at hand.

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10:01 AM
Once outside, Haaf-Mersey leads her to the edge of an unfinished room. They stand upon a second story of this room, which is open to the air. Lake Ilinalta rests in the distance. He takes her hand, giving her a golden ring.

"'Tis upon this day that the Gods have smiled upon", he says to the awful gray fog which resides throught the air. "Willt thou taketh me, and as desire and hope make exaltation from within, as thine faithful husband?"

"Is that an Amdulet of Marda? I am surprisedd you are not marrieddd!"

"Let us commence, then. That thine ephervesence be true, and as such dwell within all throughout. Conjoining our unity as one".

"I am!" Mjoll answers with a rather forced and practical glee. She gets more excited about battle, Haaf-Mersey notices. "I'd be gladdd to standd by your side, and let the divines take us. If you'll have me."

"Then let it be so."

"Together!" Mjoll says happily. And the deed is finally done.

This post has been edited by Renee Gade IV: Apr 5 2013, 01:15 AM

[SubRosa]

*throws confetti*

[Lopov]

Great update, Lady Saga, especially the ending, his proposition sounds so funny because of the way he speaks.

The pair walks by an initial cottage, one known as Pinewatch. A dark elf had been living here, one who keeps to himself, mostly.

Is that a reference to one of your other characters?

And "as a fact of matter" made me laugh.

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Maybe I'll start posting stories of Red Archer in this thread since they'll be closer to updates than to fan fiction.

[Colonel Mustard]

All together now: d'awwwwwww!

[Grits]

Congrats to LHM and MtL! They’ll have a lively household with both Mjoll and Marcurio talking so highly about themselves.

[Elisabeth Hollow]

CUUUUUUTE!!!! Tell us who attends the wedding!!!!

[Renee]

Aww thanks everyone. LHM made it to Riften last night, but he hasn't gone in the chapel yet. I'm saving those moments so I can write about them for sure!

Is that a reference to one of your other characters?

Yes it is. That dark elf is The Mighty Khahkhayre, a spellsword I was RPing last summer who retired in Pinewatch. Maybe one day when LHM also 'retires' (or at least slows down his adventuring) he and Khahkhayre will meet.


This post has been edited by Renee Gade IV: Apr 6 2013, 07:24 AM

[Renee]

Mycharonna the Ice Witch has returned to the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, where she spoke to Astrid, was told to climb inside a 'coffin', and then wait for Cicero to show up and speak to somebody. Astrid is paranoid that Cicero is up to no good. The Night Mother spoke to Mycharonna, telling her many things that I've already half-forgotten Currently Mycharonna is sitting on a throne in Babette's room. Babette is the little girl vampiress who sells and trades, and Mycharonna feels akin to this miniature vampiress.

I must admit I love listening to Cicero. He's always babbling on about something! I keep thinking I'll get annoyed by him (he seems like he's supposed to be annoying) but I love listening to him hum and make strange little noises, and go off on tangents about random topics What a wack-job

This post has been edited by Renee Gade IV: Apr 8 2013, 12:12 AM

[Lopov]

Are there ranks in Skyrim DB like they are in Oblivion? I know I could look on UESP but I prefer getting spoiled on a forum because on UESP I could accidentally read something that I didn't intend to.

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Tamala Christophe was lying on a comfortable bed of her luxurious room at The Bannered Mare. It was around 3 AM and she had just returned from a night trip on which she 'relieved' several Whiterun residents of their coin purses. She had 509 gold by now and by the time she visits some more houses, she should be able to afford The Ring of Deft Hands besides some light armor. All in all, her arrival to Skyrim turned out to be a profitable one and she was slowly forgetting about her 'execution' at Helgen.

She repaid her kindness to Ralof's family by informing Jarl Balgruuf of the dragon attack but for the time being wasn't interested in searching for a stone tablet in a tomb full of undead. She was not a fighter and she avoided any fight when possible but she could never avoid a full coin purse! In fact, Ralof's family was one of the few that she didn't rob. Tamala tried to remember who exactly did she rob and in what order...

...first were the Valerius family who own The Riverwood trader and then Alvor the smith. She later regretted breaking into Alvor's house but everyone makes a mistake from time to time. Afraid that she might become a possible suspect because she was the only stranger in the village, she headed to Whiterun which turned out to be a heaven for a deft thief!

She took some gold from The Bannered Mare and then paid her room with the very same coins (amount of stolen gold was exactly the same as a price of a room rental). The next night she stole some gold from The Drunken Huntsman, Guard Barracks, Dragonsreach Dungeon, Jorrvaskr and Warmaiden's. Apart from gold, she also took some healing potions and a few more lockpicks.

The coming night she's planning to pay a visit to the house of clan Battle-Born and perhaps some other noble-looking house and in the end she plans to ransack Dragonsreach. Tamala knows that she will need a lot of money especially because she's thinking to hire a mercenary to accompany her to Riften. That is, if she can find one in Whiterun.

[Renee]

Skyrim is weird, in the sense that I believe there are some sort of ranks, but you won't be able to see them unless you go within the console kit?

Probably gettin' that wrong, so I'm not sure. I know in vanilla on PS3 or Xbox, there is no system of ranks or classes or any of that. Bethesda canned all that, and thought we would be 100% satisfied with Perks. I love perks, but I also love all the traditional stuff I grew up with in traditional RPGs. Classes, stats, that sort of thing.

Anyways: Cool, you've brought Tamala Cristophe's story here. Always cool to have somethings new to read, Lopov.

This post has been edited by Renee Gade IV: Apr 8 2013, 12:13 AM

[Grits]

Today Skyrim Jerric and Darnand (Marcurio) had big fun in Dead Man’s Respite. Jerric has been carrying Dawnbreaker around but always forgets to use it. Wow. Good thing they don’t loot tombs. What a mess!

Also I’m not sure how it happened yet but it looked like Darnand was casting some kind of turn undead spell throughout the whole adventure. At one point they walked softy (Jerric is in steel plate so even though the game lets anyone sneak he just doesn’t) into one of those huge chambers that just has “you will die here” all over it. Jerric glanced over the many seated corpses that looked possibly not 100% completely dead, choosing his first target. Darnand made them all stand up and glow blue while he was still in the hallway. Then they ran around glowing while their boss popped his coffin lid even though Jerric was still in the doorway. It was go time.

It’s possible that Darnand had some scrolls, but I really hope this is a patch 1.9 improvement. That would be awesome.

[Elisabeth Hollow]

Bahahahahaha!

[Renee]

... into one of those huge chambers that just has “you will die here” all over it.

*laughs*

Darnand made them all stand up and glow blue while he was still in the hallway. Then they ran around glowing while their boss popped his coffin lid even though Jerric was still in the doorway. It was go time.

What was that? He made them glow blue? You mean with Detect Life? I'm confused.

[Grits]

What was that? He made them glow blue? You mean with Detect Life? I'm confused.

No, he hit them with a spell. They had kind of a bluish mist circling around them. At first I thought they were resurrected, but they were running away. It also looked a little like a shock spell sort of on them. Unfortunately I didn't get a long look because Jerric started getting his ass handed to him by the undead king so I had to focus.

Has anyone used the higher level Turn Undead spells? Maybe it was one of those. Either a spell or the scroll version. I have no idea exactly what scrolls Darnand (Marcurio) had, but Jerric gives them all to him.

[Renee]

Ahh I get it now. Darnand had cast a spell from a scroll. My chars. have hardly used spells from scrolls (we usually forget we have them, so mostly they just get sold or tossed somewhere) so that's very possible, then.

How does Jerric deal with Darnand's arrogance? Or does it bother Jerric at all like it does LHM?