The Story Of Kiln The Wanderer, Chapter 7 and on... Options

[Soulseeker3.0]

don't know if this will help but banana phone?

[Lucidarius]

I really like your story, Kiln. Great idea to weave the Journal and Kiln's experiences together. At least, I haven't come across this before in the MW fan fiction. I read your last thread with the story but it was closed due to the many posts. I'm happy to see that you've continued the story in a new thread.

[treydog]

"The Story of Kiln the Not-Dancer" Hmm- has a nice sound. Great updates, with a nice sketch of Caius at his worst. Shall be interesting to see what happens with the Ashlanders.

[Kiln]

As they arrived at the silt strider and paid for the ride Kiln started to wonder just what they were doing. It hadn't really been explained too well and he was still quite confused.

All Kiln knew was that he was acting as a bodyguard and companion to York. They had mentioned going to a camp of some sort but they didn't say which camp or why they were going there or even where the silt strider was taking them.

York motioned for him to climb aboard the giant bug with him and Jinx and the ride began. It was night now and quite cold outside so Kiln lied down and covered up with one of the blankets the captain had given them.

"Thats a good idea, we'd all better get some sleep." York said covering himself as well

Jinx leaned back against the wall quietly resting as the strider rocked and breathed loudly.It was hard sleeping on a moving silt strider though it was soft and warm inside of it's shell, they were still moved around quite a bit.

It seemed like only a moment of sleep before he was awoken by the strider master. He stood up and looked around, they were clearly in Ald Ruhn. Kiln had lived here as a child. Before his mother had become ill, he'd pledged never to return after his father killed himself yet there he was in his hometown.

"Something wrong Kiln?" Jinx asked stepping off the strider and continuing down the slope without waiting for an answer

Kiln continued to think about his past and a few minutes passed in silence.

"Aye, are you okay?" York asked grabbing his shoulder and shaking him lightly

"I...I'm fine...what are we doing here?" Kiln asked

"First I need to visit a friend of mine here before we go to the ashlander camp, I need to find out a bit about their customs so we can fit in better...it is best if we do not offend them in any way." York said grabbing his bags from inside the beast

"What camp are we going to?" Kiln asked

"Urshilaku or something like that..." York said

"How far is it?" Kiln asked

"From here we will go to Khuul, the small fishing villiage on the coast." York said

"What should I do until then?" Kiln asked

"Whatever you like, train your skills, drink, or you could always dance." York laughed and headed down the slope and into town

Kiln stood for a moment and walked slowly towards his parent's old house. He'd lived there so long ago but now it was just a distant memory.

His mother and father used to travel, all over Morrowind, staying gone for weeks at a time. One time they returned from one of their trips days short of their planned time, his mother was sick with a blight disease.

His father begged her to see a priest but she refused and it grew worse until one day she died. His father was driven mad by the loss and drank constantly, finally commiting suicide, leaving his son to fend for himself.

At the age of eighteen Kiln wasn't ready for the responsibility that followed and he lost his home and started the life of an adventurer, which had led him to this moment when he would return to his home.

He approached the door and knocked gently.

This post has been edited by Kiln: Aug 22 2005, 07:59 PM

[Lucidarius]

Good update where we learn more about Kiln's background.

Edit: By the way, you should spell 'knocked' with a silent k in front, no offence meant.

This post has been edited by Lucidarius: Aug 22 2005, 07:48 PM

[Kiln]

There, all fixed. Thanks for pointing that out.

I am EXTREMELY offended though....
j/k

This post has been edited by Kiln: Aug 22 2005, 08:06 PM

[Soulseeker3.0]

Good job kiln please keep it up

This post has been edited by Soulseeker3.0: Aug 22 2005, 10:55 PM

[Neck' Thall]

Ditto...Thats now my favorite word cuz i cant wright compliments without them sounding bad...

[Kiln]

If you have a complaint, feel free to voice it. It doesn't bother me.

[Neck' Thall]

no i said compliments! Thats as in i like it but i cant say it right...

[Kiln]

The door creaked open slowly and a tall dunmer man stood in the entrance,

"Can I help you?" he said staring at him

"I was wondering if I could come inside and have a look around, you see I used to live here, years ago." Kiln said politley

"You seem familiar, what's your name?" he asked strangely

"I am Kiln, I was rai..." he started but was quickly cut off by the man

"Kiln! Oh what a pleasant surprise, come inside and have a drink." He said walking inside leaving the door wide open

"I'm sorry, do I know you?" Kiln said somewhat confused

"Kiln, I'm Lenas Serandas, you remember at school when we were younger?" he laughed

Kiln stopped for a moment and thought back, this was all very hard for him to accept.

"It's great to see you old friend, it has been a long time." Kiln said

"Too long. What brings you here Kiln? Business or pleasure?" he said with a smile

"Just passing through, how have things been Lenas?" Kiln asked

"Things have been great, my parents bought your old place before they passed, and I've lived here since then." Lenas told him

"I'm glad to see everything is in order Lenas, how did your parents pass? If I may ask." Kiln said

A few moments of silence passed and Kiln decided it was best to leave it alone. Lenas continued to drink the brandy and sat in a chair. He burst out crying and covered his face with his hands.

"All is not well Kiln, my life has been horrible." he said crying

"What's wrong?" Kiln asked slowly

"I gambled and drank all my parent's money away, now I can't afford to pay for my house. I even sold my family's prized silverware to pay for my debts. Hell, I can't even afford to pay for my clothes." he said continuing to cry

Kiln sat there for a moment before saying anything.

"What can I do to help?" Kiln asked hoping he could help his childhood friend

"Just take these clothes back to the people who sold them to me." He said stripping down into an old worn out skirt and handing Kiln the clothes and a piece of paper noting where all the clothes are supposed to go

Kiln took the clothing and left the house to return it to the rightful owners, still not sure how to help Lenas. Perhaps Lenas would have to help himself, Kiln could only do so much for him even if they were old friends.

He glanced down at the list and looked around for a nearby shop.

This post has been edited by Kiln: Aug 23 2005, 04:03 PM

[minque]

Ahh..ok so he met his old friend...well he surely was kind to him and that pleases me....

Good writing here, you makle the charachters very vivid....can´t wait for the next update...

[treydog]

Nice additions showing Kiln's past. A very imaginative way of working "side quests" into the fabric of your story, as well.

[Soulseeker3.0]

I was gonig to say something like when Trey said So i'll just say great job and keep up the good work!

[Neck' Thall]

I like...but a guy is wearing a skirt?!? i know its his only piece of clothing, but still...

[Lucidarius]

Really good update. I like how Kiln at first doesn't remember his old school friend. Then as they talk the friend cries and tells about his past. You incorporate this misc. quest very realistically.

[Kiln]

A skirt is the piece of clothing he wears in the game, so thats why he's wearing it.
Anyways I'm glad everyone liked the way I incorporated this quest even though it's not really all that important to the story, just helps pass the time.

Edit:I'll update soon.

This post has been edited by Kiln: Aug 24 2005, 01:53 PM

[Kiln]

The clothing mission with my own little twist to it.
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Kiln didn't want to take the clothes back for him, the task had been thrust upon him but since he had told him he would he would help him he entered the building and asked the shopkeeper about Lenas' debts. He spoke with Daynes Redothril, and gave the rings to him first.

He walked around for hours returning Lenas' clothes, he'd given all the items back besides the enchanted shoes. He entered the final shop to return the shoes. This is where things got interesting.

Kiln saw a man wearing an expensive looking robe and figured that must be the man to talk to. He took the shoes and lied them on the table in front of him.

"I've come to return the enchanted shoes you sold Lenas Sarandas." Kiln said glad to finally be done returning the clothes

"I am quite glad to see these returned." he said slowly

"So am I sir, believe me." Kiln said with a half bow and he turned to walk away

"Excuse me." the enchanter said roughly

"Yes?" Kiln turned back facing him

"Where is my gold?" he asked darkly

"What gold?" Kiln replied

"The gold he owes for the shoes." he replied

"I've given them back to you." Kiln said with a puzzled look on his face.

"Yes, but that was not our arrangement, our arrangement was fifty septims." he said staring at him

"Listen old man, I returned the shoes okay? No payment." Kiln turned but a stern hand landed on his shoulder

A redoran guard stood there without a helmet, smiling.

"I suggest you pay the fee sir. Else I can't guarantee your safety." he said cocking his head sideways

"I don't owe any fee. I returned the damn shoes." Kiln argued

Kiln was confused now, what was going on? He wasn't about to pay a fee for the shoes he'd returned so he pulled away from the guard and continued to try and leave.

Soon after pulling from the guard's grip he realised just how bad of an idea it was, the guard landed a hard hit upside his head. Kiln turned, blood ran from his jaw.

Anger flowed over him as the guard laughed at him, and stared, still waiting for him to return the payment.

"Give us what we deserve." the guard said waiting

"Okay then." Kiln said

He drew back and puched the guard hard in the side of the head, knocking him to the floor and took off running for the doorway, spells followed from scrolls and spells cast by the enchanter.


He slammed the door behind him and ran for the entrance, he was nearly there when the enchanter's door flew open and the guard emerged.

"Get him! He knocked me out and robbed the shopkeeper!" he yelled pointing to Kiln who was leaving the main entrance

He ran for Lenas' house opening the door and going inside.

"Lenas, the guards are after me." he said

Lenas grabbed him and told him to get under the bed, the sheets and blankets hung low so he would not be discovered.

The guards entered and questioned Lenas.

"Where is the man you asked to return your clothing?" a guard yelled

"I don't know, he hasn't returned." he replied

The guard backhanded him and he fell to the floor.

"Liar! Where is he?" the guard yelled louder than before

"I've told you I don't know." Lenas said staring at him and the other guards that had entered behind him

The guard kicked him in the stomach several times and spat on him. Kiln barely contained himself, Lenas just shook his head left and right, encouraging him not to come out.

"Fine...we'll be keeping a close eye on you." the guard said motioning for the other guards to leave and he followed, slamming the door behind him

After the guards left Kiln crawled out from under the bed quickly rushing to Lenas.

"I thought redoran were supposed to be honorable." Kiln said

"Apparently not these redoran." he laughed as if nothing had happened

"I need to leave, I've already caused you enough trouble." Kiln said

"You've helped me Kiln, I know this doesn't sound at all like me but...rather than letting the redoran have my house to give away, I'll sell it to the temple. I'll live at the local temple and learn their ways." he said in a serious tone

"I hope all is well with you Lenas, here take this." Kiln said handing him a bag of gold for the trouble he'd caused

Lenas accepted and handed him a hooded cloak.

"You'll need this." he said watching Kiln leave

Kiln waited at the strider dock as he'd been told, watching the guards patrolling the area carefully.

[Neck' Thall]

kool...but i'm wondering if the men are just stupid or very, VERY corrupt.

[treydog]

Interesting twist- I guess Kiln really can't "go home again." And I wonder if the enchanter was really the merchant or just an opportunist...