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[Dantrag]

Ravhin

"No need to be at each other's throats right at the beginning of our journey." he said, handing Brianna a piece of jerky. "And we'll be finding a ship to take us to the island."

This was going to be a long journey if he always had to be the mediator...

[minque]

Ravhin

"No need to be at each other's throats right at the beginning of our journey." he said, handing Brianna a piece of jerky. "And we'll be finding a ship to take us to the island."

This was going to be a long journey if he always had to be the mediator...

Brianna

"Thanks" Brianna smiled a tad embarrassed, she decided to keep her mouth shut from now on, only doing whatRahvin would tell her to do..he knew best and she trusted him blindly.

She enjoyed the food and felt a lot better after finishing it


Serene

"Ok let´s move...now!!" Serene put Rann´s arms around her neck and dragged him to his feet. "Someone help me to get this one up on my horse!"

Since nobody volunteered quick enough according to her, she kicked Rann with her left hip and at the same time she shoved him up on the horse´s back...she realised it probably hurt him because of the faint sound he gave up but there was no time to be too soft here.

When he was lying across the horse´s back she poured a few drops from a green vial in his mouth

"Don´t worry, it´s a mild sedative, it will make the ride bearable for him" she said to the others

At last they were on their way...

[jack cloudy]

Flint Ironwood, with the group.


Flint rolled his eyes as he mounted his retrieved horse.
,,I've been jumping all across the province without a break. Damn, can't we ever get a calm moment here without a new crisis popping up." He complained. Despite his protests, he made his horse move to the east. He would stay with the group and help in any way he could, like always.
,,I'm definitely getting too old for this. How come Serene does all this for a living without problems? I think she's older than I am, even though she probably used Magicka to look younger. As if anyone really cares about getting a few wrinkles. Meh, I like my face just the way it is, looking as old as I feel."

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[The Metal Mallet]

Flogir

Flogir was about to offer his assistance to Serene, but it seemed she had all ready taken care of hoisting Rann atop a horse. Shrugging, Flogir cleaned the blood from off of Iceshard and sheathed it.

"So where do you think Karn is taking her?" Flogir asked as he saddled himself on top of his horse, "If I remember correctly, he just sorta vanished out of thin air with Satyana."

Abilities like that always made Flogir feel unsettled, it just didn't seem natural for someone to displace themselves like that.

[jack cloudy]

Flint Ironwood, you know where.

Flint nodded at Flogir's remark.
,,Yeah, I prefer jumping myself. All that tearing your body apart and reassembling it somewhere else gives me the shivers. I'm a Breton, so I can naturally feel Magicka everywhere. But finding a single unique signature of teleportation among all the other thousands in the world, not a chance. I believe that not even an Altmer could do that. Not without any special preparation."

,,At times like these, I really wished for the help of Nocturnal. Or maybe not, calling the Daedra for help has a severe risk of backfiring. Damn, why couldn't he just botch up the spell and remain where he was? Wait, let's hope he didn't botched up the spell. Getting torn apart is bad enough, never getting reassembled properly is worse."

[Channler]

Jonathan

Jonathan rode up to Flogir's side after he looked after the rest of the group. "God's blood, I quit. This is getting rediculous."

[Lord Revan]

Jonathan

Jonathan rode up to Flogir's side after he looked after the rest of the group. "God's blood, I quit. This is getting rediculous."

Issac

Johnathan's comment caused Issac to clench his fists for a moment and consider straightening him out. But he remembered that John had no real reason to stay, even if someone had been kidnapped....

I understand he has no reason to help us, but he acts as though there isn't a....... whatever this Silhouete thing is, conquering all of Tamriel. Even if he was completely selfish, Johnathan has to realize how this will affect everything, including himself......... Issac thought angerly.

"Fine," he couldn't stop himself from muttering under his breath. "It's not like you have any commitments to help us, even if you were getting paid."

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[Channler]

Jonathan

Jonathan rode up to Flogir's side after he looked after the rest of the group. "God's blood, I quit. This is getting rediculous."

Issac

Johnathan's comment caused Issac to clench his fists for a moment and consider straightening him out. But he remembered that John had no real reason to stay, even if someone had been kidnapped....

I understand he has no reason to help us, but he acts as though there isn't a....... whatever this Silhouete thing is, conquering all of Tamriel. Even if he is completely selfish, Johnathan has to realize how this will affect everything, including himself......... Issac thought angerly.

"Fine," he couldn't stop himself from muttering under his breath. "It's not like you have any commitments to help us, even if you were getting paid."

Jonathan

Already in a bit of a torrent of rage, Jonathan forced Lila towards Issac, and the horse resisted considerably being that it sense anger.

"Your right Issac. I don't have to help you, Flogir, Flint, Rann or Satyana, god's rest her soul. But I think you casually overlook some things as well. Ian seems to be a good man.. How would you like his death? How would you like to find that you are an abomination to all mankind? How wold you like to be continously greaved by some dastardly power that seems beyong your control?" Jonathan's voice was growing harsh with blatant anger and his clentched fist growing exetremely hot due to the uncontrollable magicka.

"You sir need to re-think your stance! You should care not what I do, as long as I help!"

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[Lord Revan]

Issac

Turning to Johnathan, Issac watched him impassively. "I understand your grief for your father's death, and for the fact you've just learned what you were made into by other people. But you are what you make yourself, if you choose not to kill people like your brother, then that is your decision."

His magicka was as controlled as Johnathan's. "When someone close to you dies, then you make certain to honor their memory. And if they aren't dead yet, then you do what is necesary. Whoever has passed away wouldn't want you to waste your life away, they would want you to continue your life until the moment you join them in death."

With great effort, Issac calmed himself and whispered. "If people think you're a monster, then be sure not to be one. You can help us find Satyana and we can help you find Altec. Whatever you decide to do with your knowledge and abilities is your decision......... But these choices affect those around you, Johnathan."

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[Channler]

Issac

Turning to Johnathan, Issac watched him impassively. "I understand your grief for your father's death, and for the fact you've just learned what you were made into by other people. But you are what you make yourself, if you choose not to kill people like your brother, then that is your decision."

His magicka was as controlled as Johnathan's. "When someone close to you dies, then you make certain to honor their memory. And if they aren't dead yet, then you do what is necesary. Whoever has passed away wouldn't want you to waste your life away, they would want you to continue your life until the moment you join them in death."

With great effort, Issac calmed himself and whispered. "If people think you're a monster, then be sure not to be one. You can help us find Satyana and we can help you find Altec. Whatever you decide to do with your knowledge and abilities is your decision......... But these choices affect those around you, Johnathan."

Jonathan

"Bah, I grow tired of this conversation." Jonathan kicked Lila off into a gallop in a few seconds and sped off towards the Imperial City. He needed distance for a while, how long the while was he'd decide later.

[The Metal Mallet]

Flogir

Flogir kept his distance from the discussion between Jonathan and Issac, but he did hear everything. As he watched Jonathan storm off, he didn't go after him. Somehow, Flogir felt that he just needed to cool down. A lot of unhappy and troubling events have taken place recently, and it seemed to have overwhelmed a few of them. Surely, with some alone time, Jonathan will cool down and rejoin them.

Flogir turned to the rest of the party. "Well, if I could guess a direction Karn went, it would likely be east, towards the mountains. He'll likely be taking her to this Silhouette or something. We'd best move out now. Jonathan will be able to catch up, if he chooses so," Flogir said solmnly before turning his horse down the path.

[Lord Revan]

Issac

He remain inert, even after Jonathan had gone out of sight. Only when FLogir spoke did Issac stir, and return to the present. Yeah, where better to try and kill your enemy then in the center of your allies' power?

"Right, that would make sense for him to go there. Even with the Silhouete on the offensive, there will probably be some form of rear-guard in the mountains. Maybe he might just keep them there to keep people like us from wandering into his territory......" Issac chose to focus on the events ahead. There is no use being angry anymore; we can only do so much.......

He approached Flint. "Here's your horse back, I perfer to walk anyway."

Karn, Valus Mountains

While the main army was off fighting, there were many beastfolk left behind to maintain the campsites. He and the girl had seen several different kinds of beast-minions: goblins, orcs, trolls, ogres, imps, and every other monster you'd expect to see in Tamriel.

Still, there were a few bandits left to talk and consume unhealthy amounts of booze. Finally they both reached a small cavern enterance, who's interior was illuminated by a series of fireplaces. The place was a refuge, in case of a bad storm, but it doubled as a potential holding area and treasury.

Karn marched them to a small alcove, where a space was set aside for a cell (which had been meant for holding rats when this had been a goblin den. But the walls and gate had been heightened for a situation such as this. The cell was lit up by a torch on the wall, and it had the essential leasures provided to give the captive a 'run-down dwelling.'

"Well, this isn't exactly the Tiber Septim, but it will only last until your friends get here to join you." He muttered, placing a pair of enchanted restraints from the long-dead slave market of Morrowind. They allowed the wearer to eat and drink, but stopped them from using magic to free themselves.

"We eagerly anticipate your companions' arrival, they will have the guests of honor for this establishment." He whispered with mocking reverance.

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[Florodine of Hlaalu]

Dalrus, Imperial City Road


Dalrus opened her eyes. The smell of burning flesh was the first thing she noticed. There were piles of fried goblins from where she had fired off her magicka. She looked at the group, Flogir, Rann, that lady, Isaac, Flint, and Jonathan riding off. That was everyone....except SATYANA! Dalrus suddenly stood up, the pain was great but it was slowly declining. Her best friend was gone, though Dalrus had saved her from death by an arrow to the head.

"They took her?!" she said in disbelief. Dalrus and Satyana had been best friends for a year now and it was Dalrus's first real friendship, not the fake ones she had in the Imperial City. "Let's go save her!" she said getting on her horse. "I'm assuming they went to the mountains, where the voices were coming from?"

[The Metal Mallet]

Flogir

Flogir nodded to Dalrus' question. "At least, we think she was taken to the east. We didn't actually see which direction she was taken, her captor used a teleportation spell of some sorts. We're just assuming she was taken in that direction as it seems the most logical. Hopefully we're right," Flogir responded heavy heartily.

"Even if we're right, we're walking into a trap and a likely a large portion of the Silhouette's army. I think we're going to need stealth to get Satyana back," Flogir continued before he expressioned hardened, "That is, if she's still alive."

Sure, he could've been optomistic, but sometimes one must accept the possible realities that could happen. The only possible reason for the Silhouette capturing Satyana would be to trap them. If the trap didn't work, they would likely kill her.

Maybe we'll just have to trap the trap. If that makes any sense...

[jack cloudy]

Flint Ironwood, getting crazy ideas.

Flint sighed.
,,Whenever I meet a trap, I disarm it. Too bad that I don't have a probe big enough for a whole army. That is unless........someone goes in first and draws all the attention to himself and leads part of the army away so that the rest of us can get in and do what we need to do. Anyone up for a lethal game of cat and mouse? I don't quite want to do it myself even though I'm sure that I'm a good choice. When it comes down to fighting, I can only distract people by flinging Telekinesis all over the place. So yup, I suppose I'll have to volunteer for the role as bait."

,,I so hate playing with my life. Just when I was beginning to really enjoy my retirement, this pops up."

[minque]

Dalrus, Imperial City Road


Dalrus opened her eyes. The smell of burning flesh was the first thing she noticed. There were piles of fried goblins from where she had fired off her magicka. She looked at the group, Flogir, Rann, that lady, Isaac, Flint, and Jonathan riding off. That was everyone....except SATYANA! Dalrus suddenly stood up, the pain was great but it was slowly declining. Her best friend was gone, though Dalrus had saved her from death by an arrow to the head.

"They took her?!" she said in disbelief. Dalrus and Satyana had been best friends for a year now and it was Dalrus's first real friendship, not the fake ones she had in the Imperial City. "Let's go save her!" she said getting on her horse. "I'm assuming they went to the mountains, where the voices were coming from?"

Serene

Serene smiled when she heard Dalrus outburst....she was happy Satyana had a good friend like that

"I´m with you, my dear" she said, "I´m Serene by the way, and let´s hurry now....of course I´ll have to watch this fellow here" she said gently stroking Rann´s hair.

She led his horse so that it wouldn´t be to harsh on him....while they headed eastwards.....

Karn....I´m coming for you!!!

[jack cloudy]

Fervus, leaving Bruma.

Fervus left Bruma under the cloak of an invisibility spell. At the castle, Eurod was still preparing his expedition that would take the battle to the heart of their enemy. Fervus liked the young lad. His heart was pure and his spirit had a certain innocence the Lich had lost long ago himself. Yet still, he had to leave without saying goodbye.
,,This is the curse we undead suffer. To live at the edge of society, only meddling in the affairs of mortals when absolutely needed. Knowing that eternal death awaits us if we are discovered."

Fervus had heard the rumours of the east. He too had heard the voice. Though only faintly, for his heart still remained on the side of good. Even if he had heard the voice at full strenght, he would have been able to resist. Now though, the voice had been silent since the battle.
,,The Valus mountains, that's where you wanted me when you called. Even though the head may have left, I will begin my fight there. You've asked me to appear before you. I will make sure that you regret that wish." He vowed silently.

The Lich raised a gloved hand towards the horizon. His mark spell flew off into the distance, erupting somewhere out of sight. Fervus recalled to his new mark and assessed his surroundings for a short moment as he chose the destination for his next mark. Having made his decision, he vanished again, reappearing much closer to the Valus mountains.

[Fuzzy Knight]

Arezt ‘Arco’ Colerion
Group

Arco followed the group as they headed east, towards the Valus Mountains to save Satyana. He walked quietly behind them in deep thought. Everyone knew it was a trap, but this would most likely not be a very simple rescue mission. He knew that Karn seemed unlikely to have just another simple ambush as we get to the mountains, plus he'd most likely be prepared that we know off his trap - cause it was very obvious that it is a trap.

Cat and mouse won't be enough, although his minions are braindead - he ain't. He won't be fooled so easily... I fear.

Arco started slowing more and more down until he stopped and just watched into the distant. Karn had studied the group, but Arco had just joined and stayed mostly in the shadows - unnoticed by most. He thought of a plan that might help, if Karn didn't know of him. Arco worked best alone and could stay in the dark until necassery, unexpected by Karn. The group wouldn't exactly do crap without him, as it was a strong one and Arco worked better off alone anyway.

He gave Serene a confident grin mentally before he took off into the wood.
A century of travelling, without a horse or even a guar had made him capable of keeping a high pace for long amounts of time, even through difficult terrain.

OOC: Arco disappearing act

[Lord Revan]

Karn, Valus Mountains, slightly west of Hero Hill

When the girl remained silent Karn shrugged and locked the cell shut. I wonder how long it takes someone to go into withdrawl...... He thought, as he passed a small group of goblins on the way out.
Outside the cavern he closed his eyes and hung his head for a moment, and he slowly turned around.

Three similarly clothed Dunmer were behind him, and KArn knew exactly who they were, despite that their faces were obscured. "Hello, Brothers, nice of you all to drop in...." The eldest one chuckled. "Karn, Karn, Karn, what have you gotten yourself into this time?"

His eyes narrowed, his brothers had never let it go that he was the youngest. "I take it you heard the voice?" All three nodded. "Naturally we ignored it, until....... until we heard of Ocato's death at the hands of a young Dark Elf who claimed to serve something called the Silhouete."

"And I can gather that you knew that Dunmer was me?" Karn muttered. "Yes, we knew immediately that it was you. So, we decided to come extend our services as a favor to our little brother....." He bristled at being called that, but he held back whatever anger wanted him to do.

"Very well, there is a mixed group of adventurers that my lord wants dead. I took a captive that had some importance to many of the group's members....." The three looked at each other. "And now you're going to use this person as bait for a trap?" The eldest's voice was layered with condesension.

"Alright we'll help, but I would segest making this a win-win situation. Even if these pitiful heroes get this individuel back well.........." The middle one pulled out a vial of some colorless liquid. "Poison....... sounds good so far, so what does this do?" Karn asked as he peered critically at the vial......

[jack cloudy]

Fervus, approaching Hero's hill.

When he got close, the Lich stopped his teleporting act and resolved to walking. Unlike usually, he wore his robe with the hood down so that all could see his bare skull. Goblins, Orcs and even Trolls hastily made way for him. A Lich was a force that stood above mere mortal beings. None dared to attract his attention out of fear for the power he could command.

The Lich stopped before what looked like the leader of this particular gang of Orcs.
,,You, lead me to who is in charge here. I heard that you were recruiting." He spoke in a low hiss dripping with evil. The Orc jumped to his feet and scurried away, pausing whenever the Lich fell behind.


(Just making use of the 'all Liches are evil' reputation. And he walks slowly, so you can finish Karn's conversation with his brothers without fearing any meddling from the Lich. )