Locke's Journal, Or: The Ramblings of a Dunmer Criminal Options

[Kiln]

YAY! Very nice I thought it was good until I read the part with me in it....and I was like WHOA! 2x as good.

Seriously though it's really good...keep it up.

[Kell-Reevor]

I agree, very nice so far. Thieves and criminals always make great stories if written correctly, and you are doing a great job.

[BobV]

During my ponderings I realized that the late Felsen's helm alone wasn't going to do the trick. Therefore, after selling my moon sugar and skooma to a local Khajiiti merchant, I entered the armorer's shop and purchased a cuirass, greaves, and boots of the same material, which the armorer said was called 'Bonemold'. I left the armorer's shop and went to the Silt Strider platform. Some hours later, I emerged from the platform and my first thought on the reddish sky and the ash storm was that the Apocalypse was beginning. Realizing it was just a natural occurance in these parts, I quickly ducked into the shadows behind a building, taking off my cloak and putting the armor on. I adapted the brisk stride I saw the local city guards using, giving only a curt nod when they hailed me. I then entered the building referred to as 'Skar', a hollowed out shell of a giant crab that housed the wealthy of Ald'ruhn. It was not hard to find the Redoran council building, and inside Neminda was quite easy to find. She closely resembled Elone, the scout I met in Seyda Neen.

"Ah, Felsen." , she said. "I was expecting you."

"Well..." I began. "You know me, Neminda...I am an orphan of Arnesia..."

"Good." Neminda smiled as she took a sealed scroll from a nearby chest.

"Take these orders to Maar Gan. Don't let them fall into the hands of another House! They're of some importance!"

I nodded and marched out of the Skar, grinning widely under my obscuring helmet. I ducked behind a building and replaced the armor for my usual black cloak, then took the Silt Strider back to Balmora.

[Kell-Reevor]

Good as usual.

Note: I suck at reviews, but at least you know I like it.

[minque]

Ahhh BobV......you betrayed my house.....pray that Serene never will find out.... Very nice update....very nice

[BobV]

pray that Serene will never find out

That'd be interesting...Also, I think it takes place quite some time before Serene joins up with the Redoran.

[Neck' Thall]

Nice Update...I cant decide which house my guy should go in...i mean he cant go into televani and there is already leaders( or dibs on leaders) in redoran and Hlaau...

[BobV]

Do what everyone does. Start your own house.

[Neck' Thall]

Mabey...but that will be along ways away...

[Soulseeker3.0]

good job Bobv



and Neck' Thall, you con't need to joooing a house you could come up with something that makes it so Your guy doesn't like the houses, like they don't seem trustworthy or something....

[BobV]

Preferring to stay out of the politics of crazy dark-skinned pointy-eared fellows maybe, for risk of getting stabbed?

[Neck' Thall]

Hmmm...i think ill go with the (eventually) MKE MY own. i could be the Noreem House...

[BobV]

It was dark when I got off the silt strider. Gliding through the shadows, I quickly entered the Hlaalu Government Building, documents in hand. With a triumphant look, I handed them to Nileno.

"Exxxcelent, Locke. Keep the helmet, and here are fivehundred septims in reward."

"Thank you, Nileno..." , I began.

"Also, Locke...By performing this task, you qualify for the rank of Retainer."

My wide grin must have given away my feelings about this as she continued: "I hereby name you a Retainer of the Great House Hlaalu. Keep up the good work. Now, I must decode this...Meet me here tomorrow." She gave a dismissing gesture, and I exited the structure, pondering what to do next. I then decided to investigate if there were any houses that offered intimate services in the city.

[minque]

I then decided to investigate if there were any houses that offered intimate services in the city.

now what??? hehe very amusing

[BobV]

What can I say? I like writing flowery descriptions for not-as-flowery deeds.

[Soulseeker3.0]

nice addition

[treydog]

Moving at a rapid pace- and still enjoyable. Fun to see a story from the Hlaalu side- we have had Telvanni and Redoran, so this helps round things out.

Neck'Thall- you might also be part of the House that currently has no presence in Vvardenfell- the name escapes me. You could be an advance scout/agent provocateur.

[BobV]

Indoril/Dres, you mean?

And thanks for the compliments, Trey. Coming from you it makes me stop feeling like the worthless lazy bum I am.

[Soulseeker3.0]

Neck'Thall- you might also be part of the House that currently has no presence in Vvardenfell- the name escapes me. You could be an advance scout/agent provocateur.

is it the grasslands area? grazelands what ever the name is...

[BobV]

To my luck, such services were available in Balmora. Though some who have the misfortune of reading this might wish for me to go into details I will not. I emerged a few hours after dawn near the Hlaalu building, somewhat unrested. Nileno smirked at my status. "Ah, Locke. Good you're here. I have another job for you to do. I need you to go to Vivec and... acquire some alchemical recipes."

"Alchemical recipes?" , I inquired.

"Yes." , she said. "Aurane Frernis is a succesful alchemist in Vivec's foreign quarter. It would be in our best interests to find some notes or recipes for her potions - we have interests in the alchemy business in that area. "

I nodded and went to leave, but Nileno had more to say.

"While you're in Vivec you might want to seek out Edryno Arethi. She's a loyal and skilled member of House Hlaalu and might have business opportunities for you."

I nodded, pleased with this information, and proceeded to walk to the Silt Strider.