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Arc 6 Chapter XCI: Fall of Volkihar (Part 3/ The Storming)
As the gates were slammed into the crumbling wall behind them we rushed in heedless of the cloud of dust that blocked our sight, whichever unit of thralls unfortunate enough to be stationed just beyond finding themselves nearly glued to the floor and then, as if that was not cruel enough to the poor...
Arc 6 Chapter XC: Fall of Volkihar (Part 2/Assault)
A/n: Seeing as my head did not attempt to murder me today, the previous chap has been edited and this one turned into a nice chonker, do enjoy!----------------[Quest Issued][Slay Harkon Volkihar][Reward: The Collected Works on Spirituality by Archmage Numeril of Aldmeris]The face splitting, and rath...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXXIX: Fall of Volkihar (Part 1/Prelude)
As we stepped through the gates of the Solitude common district the the loud hubbub of the ducks slammed into us like a wall of noise and smell, except if the place could usually be compared to a complete mess that somehow ended up working, today it could quite easily be described as complete and ut...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXXVIII: Lordly Negotiations
My jovial greeting takes Narsis aback briefly but he doesn't so much as twitch outwardly and simply nods his own greeting "I am glad to have an opportunity to solve our... disagreement peacefully, Lord Dagoth.""But of course." I smile and point my hand at an empty seat "We ar...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXXVII: Valley Finale
Things turned incredibly hectic the moment I finished beating the shit out of Gelebor and left his unconscious body to feast upon the sunlight he so adores, for as much as I wanted to give everyone a day off the cave-ins we caused would not keep the feral Falmer out forever, and making sure our posi...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXXVI: Blasphemer VS Arch Curate
The moment we passed the threshold of the temple gates, they shut behind us locking up once again.Immediately, Valerica rounded at Gelebor, eyes narrowed in accusation "What is the meaning of this?!"The Knight Paladin winced at the violent echo of her voice but composed himself just as quick...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXXV: Approaching The Summit
(Reyvin's POV)A deathly silence descended upon the now unfrozen lake, the sheer bafflement of everyone present was palpable. Well that and the amusement of the two lizards still present."Did they just..." I trail off, unable to actually comprehend a pair of dragons outright fleeing."...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXXIV: The Water Twins
Time seemed to fly as I sat cross legged atop that small hill, Krein's deep voice whispering sage advice about using the voice as he observed me with knowing eyes. He obviously taught before and seemed to enjoy it as he explained concepts that I had a hard time grasping like they were the most o...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXXIII: The First Conquest (Part 2)
(Reyvin's POV, far from the battlefield)"Can we not speed this up somehow?" I groan, lamenting the fact that real life did not, in fact, follow game rules.Gelebor who had been praying the entire way while walking at a slow pace stops and mutters "Blessed are you Auri-El who grants re...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXXII: The First Conquest (Part 1)
(General POV)As the sun rises over the mountains and covers the forgotten vale in a warm golden sheen a complete silence envelops the expeditionary camp. Lines upon lines of battle ready elves and their Dawnguard allies stand in front of the thick walls risen by magic, their shoulders squared and th...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXXI: A Gigantic Step Forward
The sudden awed silence was broken by the loud clap of my hands "Alright people, let's get moving. Nightshade you are on fortification duty, Lady Valerica as well if you please. Davos, get your people scouting. Companions..." I pause in thought before shrugging "Go hunt us a nice fea...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXX: Story Of The Vale
As the ancient snow elf is about to start explaining himself I stop him with a raised arm and turn to my people "At ease, we are under no threat here."They waste no time in relaxing and slowly setting up a camp.Turning back to the priest I snap my fingers and summon a bunch of chairs for us ...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXIX: Spelunking and Geleborian Dunking
(General POV)Within an ancient cave lit brightly by glowing mushrooms, the sound of peaceful running water was the only thing that could be heard, save for those moments when the trolls inhabiting it would face the colony of frostbite spiders in a cacophony of violence in an attempt to feed their yo...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXVIII: Professional Help
A dark skinned man dressed in expensive clothes collapses next to me, his pants thoroughly soiled, and the guards utterly disinterested in aiding him, as I walk down the familiar streets of one of my favorite cities in the province."And what exactly are we doing all the way in Whiterun?" Ser...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXVII: The Ancestor Glade
"I swear I need to do this kind of thing more often." I sigh contentedly as smoke leaves my mouth, the wooden chair below me squeaking as I lightly move back and forth, a light hum coming to mind as one of those songs you can't ever identify stuck itself in my mind.An annoyed grunt drew ...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXVI: Confirming A Prophecy
"Anything new on the war front?" I ask as I finish sorting through my hoard of potions, years of traveling had left me with a very diverse stock but most would never see any use and it was finally time to cease my loot goblin ways."Border skirmishes continue across the whole front" D...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXV: Digging Caves And Making Waves
Looking at the serene view of the Sea of Ghosts through the illusory wall in the cliffside I ask "This spacious enough?""A fine place to rest, the sea winds are most pleasant when I slumber." Krein rumbles, his eyes closed as he enjoyed those very same chilly winds battering against ...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXIV: The Orb (TM)
(Savos' POV)I slump into my chair after a long day of annoyances and curse "I swear to Julianos if I hear about another idiot purposefully caving themselves in just to steal a petty trinket I will lose it!""Have you considered... burning them?" Brightburn asks unhelpfully."Ye...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXIII: Cairnburst
(Reyvin's POV)"Fuuuuuuck..." I groan as I drop my staff and force myself to ignore the pain of suddenly getting three of my limbs frozen and then smashed apart. For all my advantages I was not at all blessed with supernaturally high pain tolerance, so all I could do was grit my teeth to ...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXII: Undying Curse
Shout translations at the end of the chapter---------------------------------------------Leaving Valerica stunned into silence by my declaration I focus back onto the dragon peering down on us.He was larger than Vulthuryol yet still a fair bit smaller than Paarthurnax, his sickly green scales looked...
Arc 6 Chapter LXXI: Valerica Volkihar
"You think she is in there?" Serana asks, both excitement and trepidation dancing in her expression."Yup." I nod with certainty "It wouldn't be sufficiently dramatic otherwise.""You do know the world doesn'tneed to follow the rules of drama, right?"'It is ...
Arc 6 Chapter LXX: Descent Into The Cairn
I try and hide my sudden bout of avarice with a cough, it doesn't work "Impressive collection." I let out an appreciative whistle as I observe the small library no doubt filled to the brim with all manner of research.I can practically taste Serana's amusement as she smirks "Mothe...
Chapter XLIX: The Volkihar Heist
"There it is, home sweet home." Serana voices blandly."Bigger than I expected" I note idly as I observe the dozens of tall towers, many of them in ruins, looming over a veritable fortress island "And also far more disgusting" I add with a mildly offended sniff.Quickly catchin...
Arc 6 Side Quest III (finale): A Fateful Meeting
The moment I touched the amulet the feeling that had been pulling me here reached a crescendo, the sheer certainty I felt within myself blinding all of my other senses only to disappear completely as I felt what I can only describe as a *Click* within my soul, signaling the end of a soulbinding ritu...
Arc 6 Side Quest III: Cloud Ruler
(Another two months later, Minthara's POV)The thick forest finally parts as we emerge onto a rocky clearing, the crisp mountain air bringing an immediate smile to my face as I was reminded of my true home.I couldn't wait to get back to Skyrim.My reminiscing is swiftly cut short as my eyes la...
Arc 6 Side Quest III: Just A Quick Trip South
(General POV)Far away from a certain cackling elf, across the Jerall Mountains that separated Skyrim from Cyrodiil, and many a moon before he blessed the world with his newest creation, his two apprentices found themselves once again questioning their life choices.A tall Altmer wearing light armor t...
Arc 6 Chapter XLVIII: The Shroud
We spent a few more hours debating the details of the upcoming operation with Savos pointedly asking me about each and every protection I had against everything the Volkihar could try doing to me. It would have been endearing if it didn't remind me of the protection jokes my parents constantly m...
Arc 6 Chapter XLVII: Conference
After spending the remainder of the evening reminiscing about the past and pondering the future, constant blabbering from the asshole bird included, I found my mood far less dour when morning came. Sleep was a thing that I only had to do occasionally at this point and with each excursion and the sub...
Arc 6 Chapter XLVI: Moving Forward
With a lazy flick of my staff, the barrage of blinding lightning bolts redirects away from me and gouges the stone of the cave behind me "Is that it?" I ask with feigned disappointment, intending to rile her up "All of that bluster and this is all you offer?"The Thalmor mage scoffs &...
Arc 6 Chapter XLV: A Cavernous Showdown
(Reyvin's POV)'That is a lot of n'wahs' Scorch whistles in my mind.'And their power is nothing to scoff at' I comment idly, mentally going over my stock of potions and tossing a couple of them to passing Dawnguards.Isran stops barking orders for a moment and asks "What ca...
