(General POV)
The guardsmen of Winterhold began scrambling the moment they heard the distant roars, those still stuck in the nearby tavern shoving their tables away without a care and even jumping over the big fireplace in the center as they hastily fastened their helmets.
"Move it, move it, move it!" The harsh voice of Garm barked, his hand lashed out and grabbed a man fiddling wit...
2024-08-22 01:32:00 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Right then, double chap and all that...
Hopefully this time it won't make me look like an idiot.
(Minthara's POV)
The pitiful little worm trashes around, squealing like a stuck pig as the dragonrending curse makes him even weaker to the trap it was stuck in, the stones now easily penetrating the scales from within.
Furious shouts flatten the ground around me but Rey...
2024-08-18 22:26:06 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Felt like playing with a different perspective today, hope you enjoy!
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(Zarok's POV, before the battle began)
My irritation grew with each moment and each step. It was always the silence and anticipation that got to me, not the fighting itself, at least I got to wet my axes when the chaos began, now all I could do was worry about a stray spell ending me before I c...
2024-08-18 01:30:17 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Previous two chapters have been slightly edited (mostly for better flow but if I had to name the most impactful change is Reyvin and Minthara spending an hour going around the Kynesgrove camp and fucking with the mineshaft entrances)
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(Reyvin's POV)
While the crowd gasped and exclaimed at the sudden arrival my mind went into overdrive as I began observing e...
2024-08-17 01:38:54 +0000 UTC View Post(General POV)
A legionary grunts as his fellow soldier elbows him in the side, his prompt backhand interrupted by a curious whisper "Oi Percy, what do you think the higher ups are talking about?"
"Oh I don't know Gunnar, could it be something about the fucking dragons we are about to try and kill?" Percival rolls his eyes and shoves the Nord lightly, barely moving him at all.
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2024-08-14 01:29:57 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Not terribly exciting I know, but I gotta build up to the fight somehow :P
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(General POV)
"-Why insist on tiring yourself unnecessarily?" Tullius attempts to convince his secret superior to get a horse for the third time since they left the city.
Minthara grumbles some rather unkind words to herself, thankfully having the presence of mind to keep them as quiet ...
2024-08-13 02:05:04 +0000 UTC View Post"NYEH HEH HEH HEH!" The oddly pitched noise coming from the higher lich makes me blink in surprise 'I mean I knew calling someone a thing for a while would make them subconsciously lean towards it but good damn that is uncanny.'
'Mind fuckery?' Scorch posits, suddenly making me tense.
But I relax just as swiftly 'Highly unlikely, he'd consider it a waste of time and I doubt he can m...
2024-08-12 01:29:04 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Love how y'all suddenly renamed Sybille into Sabine lmao
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(Reyvin's POV)
After offering appropriate retaliation in the form of a summoned bucket of water and earning a hard fought truce by way of a drying spell, the two of us proceeded to simply 'chill out' for the rest of our little break.
Not that Minthara managed to hold on much longer though...
2024-08-09 01:54:56 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Not terribly satisfied with the latter part of the chap personally but that may just be my doubts being irritating. Do give me your thoughts please!
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A loud slurp echoes throughout a silent room as a bathrobe clad Reyvin considers the scroll in his hand, his other currently occupied by a mug of some thoroughly overpriced coffee "Quieter than usual huh?" He mutters.
(General POV)
"Ooof" Reyvin lets out a quiet groan as he stretches his arms and back, bones audibly popping for an uncomfortable moment before the movement ceases and he leans his back against the wall once more with a contented sigh "Damn." He mutters "Haven't actually felt my muscles cramping for over a year now."
"You have no right sounding this chipper." Minthara grumbles, point...
2024-08-07 00:45:55 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Was almost tempted to split the chap again but I prefer not getting crucified so a beeeg chap for y'all!
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The noise of clashing battle lines greeted me as I approached my totally not personal army's training ground, an aged Dunmer yelling at them as they began fumbling at my approach.
"Squad five keep your damn shields up!" The armored man barked "You can't win a...
2024-08-03 21:06:03 +0000 UTC View Post"What in oblivion are you talking about?" Minthara demands, having taken a moment to compose herself "Alduin wants to end the world, why would I not want to face him?"
"As is only natural." Paarthurnax hums in vague agreement "But why do you wish to face him?"
She narrows her eyes "This is one of those trap questions...
2024-08-03 01:28:57 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Was going to have the whole meeting in one chap but apparently both I and Partysnacks like rambling a bit too much.
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The snow crunches under our feet with each step we take, the winds still surrounding us barely held back by Minthara’s shout, leaving an odd almost tunnel like passage as a way forward.
“Quite the sight, no?” I ponder aloud, enjoy the momen...
2024-08-02 01:57:58 +0000 UTC View PostArngeir, eye still twitching, takes a long fortifying breath before looking back up at me "I was doing quite well thank you for asking.” He mutters with false politeness before settling into a frustrated glare “That is until someone decided it would be immensely entertaining to them to have a dragon land before the halls of High Hrothgar!”
“Dragon?” I ask an...
2024-07-30 01:41:56 +0000 UTC View Post(Reyvin's POV)
My hands almost buckle as I parry my opponent's strike, redirecting her sword to the side and immediately going in for an upper stab to punish the overextension, only for her to twist far quicker than I am able to even with the aid of magic and deflect the thrust upwards and try and slam my fingers with her pommel.
Not wishing to have my arm shattered I immediately pu...
2024-07-29 01:22:47 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Damn, I am getting a bit wordy. 3k words for y'all!
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A Dunmer clad in ebony falls to one knee and begins breathing heavily as the distant air is distorted by massive wings, a loud roar makes him tense once more but it grows ever more distant with each moment.
The sound is swiftly replaced with the groans of the wounded and dying, the air around him covered in ash ...
2024-07-28 00:55:11 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: A bit of a lighter interlude next time and we are back to the main story (though honestly I still count this as "main story stuff" seeing as it is rather plot relevant)
(General POV)
"What is it, Jukulus?" The man seated upon the ornate throne marked with rubies questioned in a bored tone, the previous session of the Elder Council had left him with little tolerance for idiocy a...
2024-07-25 01:40:58 +0000 UTC View Post(General POV)
"-we can't possibly protect our cattle like this." A weathered Nord farmer complains with grief in his eyes "Every few nights a cow disappears and when I sent my old uncle to keep watch he disappeared as well my King! How are we supposed to protect ourselves from dragons of all things?"
Torygg stops his hand from moving to his face and pointedly does not sigh as he loo...
2024-07-24 01:49:28 +0000 UTC View Post"You truly do not care for the enormity of what just happened?" Mephala questions, more wryly amused than surprised or annoyed.
I shrug "Someone had to kick his ass in gear, besides change isn't always negative."
She chuckles lightly "Only you Reyvin."
"Of course." I grin and give her a sly look "Speaking off, can I ask a favor?"
She blinks, surprised that I would be the...
2024-07-23 01:25:19 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: A beeeeeg (3.2k) chapter for your enjoyment, hope it was good!
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'Well... this feel familiar' Scorch quips as the massive four armed Daedra stares down at us, our surroundings slowly being replaced with the image and impression of burning rock and conceptually wounded terrain paradoxically interspersed with vibrant gardens and beautiful architecture, all in differin...
2024-07-20 02:12:57 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Alrighty, this little sidequest arc should finally be done in the next chapter and then we are back to the dreaded main quest (totally wasn't trying to delay it I pinky swear!)
Also gimme that sweet delicious feedback! Y'all are far too silent for my liking.
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A harsh mountain wind whipped around the small bubble of still air surrounding me as I leisurely tra...
2024-07-19 01:08:12 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: Too slow or too quick? Gib me de feedback!
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(General POV)
A quintet of terrified Nords stumbled through the thick woodland that surrounded their once home, the explosions of fire and lightning coming from the fortified settlement of their great clan telling them in no uncertain terms that things would never be the same.
They weaved through the ancient trails w...
2024-07-18 01:47:48 +0000 UTC View PostThe doors slam in front of my face followed by a threatening shout "And don't come back!"
I sigh and massage my forehead "Well, that went just about as bad as I could have expected."
Morrigan titters into her hand, badly failing to keep her amusement from showing "Well what did you expect? People won't cower in fear and tell you their life stories if you hide your identity."
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2024-07-15 01:36:53 +0000 UTC View PostA/n: A good ole' throwback!
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(General POV)
A raven haired and amber eyed woman hummed lightly as she used a mortar and pestle to slowly grind a clump of vibrant mountain flower petals into a fine paste, lazily tossing it into a bubbling cauldron and causing the whole thing to suddenly change color from a sickly green to a majestic and lively red in a near instant. 2024-07-14 01:29:07 +0000 UTC View Post
A/n: A bit of a ramblesome chapter, and I do oh so love rambling!
It did stretch to almost 3k words so there is that :P (nvm it went over 3k lmao)
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(Minthara's POV continued)
Our steps echo throughout the ancient halls, the shallow staircase curving sharply to the side and making it impossible to see more than a few meters in front of us. I could feel Lydia growing a...
2024-07-13 01:51:43 +0000 UTC View PostI am afraid that I must curse you, my dear readers, with some real talk as it were.
It has come to my attention that my current pace is rather ruinous for both my productivity and creativity, the sheer amount of chapters just does not give me enough time to rest my head and come up with new ideas quickly enough all the while not getting sick of what I am doing at the same time.
And ...
2024-07-10 01:39:00 +0000 UTC View Post(Reyvin's POV)
Lightning danced from my fingers as it struck the retreating figure, its form buckling as its wing was nearly sheared off but still managing a quick retreat as it righted itself.
I click my tongue in annoyance and turn to the destroyed village the dragon had decided to 'visit' before I came and showed him the error of his ways "Another fucking coward." I mutter as I p...
2024-07-10 01:34:31 +0000 UTC View PostAs my steps echoed throughout the now empty portal room a small part of me cursed my inability to predict Alduin doing something like this... The sheer fucking panic that was bound to spread in the wake of his half-a-world-wide declaration could potentially do as much damage as the rebellion.
Which was his goal to begin with I realize immediately.
But how does one prepare for facing...
2024-07-09 01:45:54 +0000 UTC View Post"Well... that put a damper on things." Torygg's awkward hiss broke the silence as our select group commandeered one of the palace's private rooms.
"They had to be properly informed." Minthara shrugs from her seat close to my own "And it isn't like they were about to go celebrating anyway." Her flippant expression morphs into a scowl "The undead made sure of that."
Tullius' newly reg...
2024-07-08 00:12:49 +0000 UTC View Post(Reyvin's POV)
"Thanks." I mutter to the legionary who had just given me a steaming cup of coffee, quickly splashing a bit of stamina potion into the mix I took a gulp, completely ignoring the searing heat of the drink, and sighed in relief.
My peace was, of course, disturbed almost immediately "Oi, brat."
I lazily tilt my head to a Harald who now looked more dead than the und...
2024-07-06 01:42:13 +0000 UTC View Post