Memoirs of a Morag Tong Assassin: Vvardenfell, Chapter Six: An Old Friend to Kill... Options

[jack cloudy]

Wow, I never thought that Sethyas would go quite that far. Challenging him to a duel. Man, it must have been this 'no private killing' rule that made him utter the challenge. Nicely done though.

I don't expect that Sethyas will use the two artefacts since he is an assassin, not a Paladin as he already said himself. I guess he'll never see the true power of Chrysamere then.

[Black Hand]

Oh Dont worry, Chrysamere will be retunred to its rightful owner. There is a myterious Redguard, called "Akatosh's Incarnate" in the Sethyas' universe. He'll be VERY happy soon!

[minque]

So-right-on-spot! Haha....you caught the evil of Varus..yeah! And he paid the price! Neat and swift..he fell for the intelligent schemes of Seth.....And with that, Larrius Varro should be safe..or? That writ should be no longer valid or should it?

Can´t wait to hear more......

Besides...Renie will be so happy about this! So happy indeed!

[The Metal Mallet]

Excellent duel, despite the cowardice of Varus. Sethyas proved that ability beats dependance on equipment more often than not.

I look forward to seeing where this story goes to next.

[mplantinga]

Well, there goes the head of the legion in Morrowind. Somehow, I don't think the Emperor will be very pleased with that. But I guess there's not much to be done. I'm glad that Sethyas was able to defend the homor of the Morag Tong, and recover the artifacts from an obviously Tong-friendly man.

[jack cloudy]

I hate to say it, but Varro was already death. A writ is sacred for the Morag Tong, even if it is essentially wrong.

To be honest, I see more similarities with the Dark Brotherhood than both sides are willing to admit.

[Black Hand]

Larrius Varro was already dead. This is just the Morag Tong cleaning up.


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At the Shrine of Azura, east of Molag Mar, there was a ‘hermit’ of sorts. A Redguard rumored to be the incarnation of an Aedra, Akatosh himself in fact, the Dragon God of Time. The blade sung out to re-join his true master, and I answered the call.

Kneeling before the shrine entrance, I held out the blade in my hands, and the rumbling of the stone door opened. I dare not to look up. But did see a dark-skinned hand reach down, and grasp the hilt.

“Ah. Chrysamere. It has been too long. Thank You, Hero. One such as you is worthy to wield the blade. But I see that your nature is a different one. You bring a light into the shadows. Go now, with my blessing. Akatosh be with you.”

I told no one of my journey, and returned to Ald’Ruhn as quickly as I could, to speak the news to Serene. Her uncle dead, the Morag Tong avenged, Redorans Honor upheld.

“You did a good thing Seth! That basterde had it coming to him, the things he has done! I cry now only out of happiness. Thank you, Assassin.” She said embracing me, and I rubbed the back of her head.

“I am no great lover of the Empire, for they also bring about great tragedy with their works. I must leave now. There is business that I must attend to, personal matters, in Ebonheart. The Dark Brotherhood has marked me for death. And I know not what lies in store for me.” I said walking away with my head down.

In Bal Isra, I prepared for my journey to the south to speak with Apelles Matius, as Eno Hlaalu had advised me. A shadow passed by a window, and I looked at Raynes sad face.

“Hello Rayne. What brings you here?”

“I wanted to make sure that you were okay. We haven’t spoken since…since…”

“I know. I’m fine. I hope that you are too. But you caught me at a bad time. I’m preparing to leave to Ebonheart.”

“Oh. I’m sorry, I didn’t want to bother you.” She said with a sad tone.

I grabbed her arm gently, as she started to walk away. “I didn’t say to leave. I’m sorry.”

“There’s something…there’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you…” she started, sitting down on the bed.

“What is it?” I asked, knowing what it was.

She started to cry. “But if I did, then it makes me the worst person in the world!” she said breaking down into hysterics, tears rushing forward like a waterfall.

I was tempted to comfort her, but I stayed standing. “It’s not like you to not say what’s on your mind, Rayne. You came here for a reason. Let’s hear it.”

“I can’t! Cant you see? If I told you, then it would be a slight against her! But I can’t stop the way I feel either! I don’t know what I’m supposed to do! Sethyas…I love you! But I know that I can never have you, because she will always be in your heart more then me. And it makes me feel terrible that I feel that way!” she sobbed out.

I put a finger under her chin, and lifted her head.

“Why would you think that love ever makes a person bad? Love is painful, and selfish, true, but never terrible, never evil. I don’t know what to say either, Rayne. What a young thing like you even sees in me, seems mysterious enough.”

“Do you…?” she squeaked out meekly.

I looked into her eyes, and the thought of Ilmeni nearly made me say no. But somehow in that connection with her that I still had, I knew that she would not want that. I felt her spirit in my thoughts, a healing hand took the pain away, and at last, my mind was here and now. My true feelings became known, even to me.

“Yes. I do…” I squeaked out meekly, and Raynes hands went onto my shoulders, gently guiding me down, bringing her lips to mine. She fell back slowly onto the bed.

My trip to Ebonheart could wait for a few days.


Here ends Chapter Six, and the Vvardenfell Installment.

SETHYAS VELAS WILL RETURN!!!

[DarkHunter]

Go Sethyas Go!... *ahem* lets let them have thier "alone time" huh?

[mplantinga]

I'm glad to see that Sethyas is allowing himself to move on. He'll need that closure with his past if he is to survive the pains and intrigues of Mournhold.

I will look forward to the return of Sethyas. Please don't make us wait too long

[Black Hand]

When have I EVER made my fellow forumers wait? Really. They dont call me post machine for no reason!

Thats what...six, seven months? For a whole Morrowind Story? Most take a year to a year and a half?

By the way, Sethyas is going to be published on the main site. I certainly hope that I am worthy of the honor, as I did refuse it at first. I dont think this story quite adds up to Sulhendra and Trey, but since the Loremaster himself, Trey has told me the opposite, I caved in.

Thank You to all the loyal readers with the eternally supportive comments, week after week, month after month, you guys kept me going with the ego-feeding, and now I have a head to big to walk through the door. And I am finally satisfied with the completion of the first Volume of the Sethyas Saga, and hope that you all are as well.

Mournhold should hold some surprises in store for our Decent Assassin. Love triangle, anyone?

[jack cloudy]

Nice end. Sethyas still remembers Ilmeni, but he seems to have taken the steps to get over the pain. That's good. And now, the war returns to the Dark Brotherhood. Assassin vs assassin, that has endless potential.

Love triangle? No wait, you wouldn't mean.......not her?! (Can't spoil the fun here by telling )

And congratulations on the main site.

[canis216]

Wow... so many posts since I last logged on! Great job, Black Hand!

[The Metal Mallet]

That was definitely a very satisfying end to the Vvardenfell section of Sethyas' Tale. Love has bloomed once more in Sethyas and has likely saved him, at least I think. Of course, going to Mournhold isn't exactly the safest thing to do right after rediscovering your love life.

I also warmly congradulate you on receiving the honour of getting on the main site. You most definitely deserve it!

[Lord Revan]

It's nice to see that Seth has recovered from his conflicting feeling in the aftermath of Ilmeni's death.
So, are they going to go to Mournhold together, or is Seth (though I seriouly doubt it) going to leave her behind?

Can't wait to see this new beginning for Seth!

[mplantinga]

When have I EVER made my fellow forumers wait? Really. They dont call me post machine for no reason!

I meant my comment only in the most encouraging way possible. I may get behind quite often, and I don't post comments quite as often as I would like, but I still look forward to every update. Your accolades are well earned.

[minque]

A great ending of a great story, which most certain deserves it´s place on the main site! Of course we expect a return of Seth! In the meantime he´ll appear in my story, since I find him so sympathetic and interesting, besides being a great addition to Renie and her ...issues.

Love triangle? Now that sounds most intriguing.....I wonder.....

Thank you Blackie for enlighting these months this story had lasted.......it has been a sheer joy to follow Seth through Vvardenfell!