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Lady Saga |
Mar 28 2012, 09:27 PM
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Mouth
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Good day to all. I am Lady Saga. And today I'd like to talk about the saga of Dyami the Eagle Scout. First, some stats and a story on how I got the idea for this character in the first place. Name: Dyami (The Eagle) Game: TES V: Skyrim Race: Redguard Earth Race: native American Tribe: Cherokee Indian Created: 3/25/12 10 am D&D Class: Ranger/Scout Alignment: Chaotic Good Skills: running, horsemanship, bow, blunt, cooking, alertness, sneak, literacy, swimming Spells: summon wolf, heal I got my copy of Skyrim from a midnight release at Gamestop at about 12:04 am 11/11/11, rushed home, and took everything out the box, including the linen-patterned brown paper map. During the first weeks of gameplay after 11/11/11, I refused to look at the brown linen-patterned map that comes with the game. I didn't want any spoilers. I would take a quick glance at the in-game 3D map to figure out how to start quests, but once I was out on my way to the actual quest, I chose not to look at it. But then one day when I was travelling with my 2nd character Thor a'Zaene, an idea dawned on me. What if Thor had his "own" map? What if this map is the linen-paper map that actually comes with Skyrim? Is it even possible to use this map and actually get around the wilderness areas? I tried it. Thor was a pure figher Nord. No magic. I reasoned that he could possibly gaze upon the 3D map if he were in town, but if he were out of town, I would use the paper map. First I would... (1). ...use the 3D map to figure out where the quest is supposed to go next.
(2). Put an "X" in the approximate area on the paper map.
(3). use the paper map from then on, hoping to eventually get where I'm supposed to go next.Make sense? Turns out, it is possible, very challenging, and therefore VERY immersive to get around using just this map. Thor eventually died, but today, I am going to start an actual game from Day 1 with Dyami the Scout. Using just the paper map. Dyami is going to be a sort of "scout" to my other characters. He's a Redguard who's supposed to join up to help the Imperial army map out Skyrim's uncharted areas. I am eventually going to make a copy of the paper map so I can put marks on it, and therefore the original copy won't get all dirty and stuff. Dyami is trained in surviving off the land. He's able to hunt, swim, use a bow, etc. He is also a pacifist. He basically tries to stay out of trouble, and only fights for defensive purposes. Anyways, here is his journal. I've decided to write his story in journal form, but with future characters I will try to write more elegantly. Anyways...Let's rock. . This post has been edited by Lady Saga: Apr 3 2012, 03:44 PM
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Lady Saga |
Mar 28 2012, 10:52 PM
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Mouth
Joined: 20-February 12
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Sundas, 8:20 PM, 17th of Last Seed
Arrive in Riverwood, safe with others, in a cabin, for now. One is named Alvor, another is Hadvar.
I come here to Skyrim to assist Imperials. I am Dyami, the Scout. By the powers of the Eagle, Fox, and Deer spirits, the lands of Cyrodiil are known to me, now I come here, where Dyami is needed.
Yesterday I ride on plain horsecart into Skyrim from Pale Pass. I ride with Nordics known as "Stormcloaks". Ambush happens, and fight with Imperials. My body is to be taken by giant axe, But Dyami is saved, saved by a dragon. But by praises of the animal spirits, Dyami, safe. Hagvar, white man and friend, also with me.
We kill 3 wolves as we walk to Riverwood, and I have the skins for sale or trade. I shall trade tomorrow.
Hagvar tells Dyami go to Solitude, so to Solitude Dyami shall go.
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I had Dyami the Scout sleep (wait, actually) outside, up on the covered bridge that sits on the southeast side of Riverwood. In his inventory are a war axe, long bow, a few arrows, an Imperial light helmet, and his roughspun clothes. He has a small assortment of potions, food, and flowers. He also has a "roll of paper" (this shall be his map)
Morndas, 6:35 AM 18th of Last Seed
Dyami wake from sleep and peaceful dreams. Sun is here. Sky has some clouds. Sell 3 wolf skins, lockpicks and other items, and buy 12 arrows. Dyami now has 30 arrows, and can hunt.
This post has been edited by Lady Saga: Mar 28 2012, 11:02 PM
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McBadgere |
Mar 29 2012, 04:41 AM
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Councilor
Joined: 21-October 11
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Yeah, definately love it... The directness of the way he writes is very cool, and the whole thing is excellently worked out... I love your ideas with the map...And the whole idea of RP-ing in general...Wish I had the patience... ... looking forward to more... Nice one!!... *Applauds heartily*... PS... My receipt says 12:01... ...
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McBadgere |
Mar 30 2012, 06:52 PM
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Councilor
Joined: 21-October 11
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We do, we like stories...Silly ignorant peoples... ... Excellent photo...Cool character... ... More!!...
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Lady Saga |
Apr 3 2012, 02:09 AM
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Mouth
Joined: 20-February 12
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Wow thanks! I didn't even use a pic this time, like with most of my other characters I usually use a pic of someone else for inspiration. But with Dyami I just figured: high cheekbones, no facial hair, long straight hair (was torn between braids and loose curls), and of course, bronze skin. I was REALLY wanting to start his game yesterday, but chorrol was down! I went ahead and tried to start Dyami's game anyways, but then I discovered something: if I can't immmediately write a journal entry here at chorrol, I might as well not even game with him yet. His journal...this thread...is going to be an essential part of his game, and I'm too disorganized to try and start a hand-written journal. Anyways, enough talk! My next post in this thread shall be Dyami's journal, I promise. Won't happen tonight, though. Yesterday when I gamed with him briefly, Dyami was about to go to Solitude, but then decided he's wanting to earn some money first. Since he's not a dungeon-diver, he's trying to find some work. He looked into chopping wood for what's-his-name in Riverwood, only to find there are no "woodcarving axes" to be found. Hmph.
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