Three hours had passed since the two Dunmeri nobles managed to stop cursing their souls out and got to work bringing order back to the city, their remaining troops helping the civilians clean the place up while what little logistical staff they had brought went about setting up everyone with a warm meal.
The people looked stressed but not overly so, the city of Kragenmoor was used to raids like these, even if not in nearly the same numbers, with many of the citizens being at least somew...
2024-11-29 22:59:00 +0000 UTC
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(Reyvin's POV)
Tearing through the poor fuckers was as easy as breathing at this point. I didn't even need to bring out the fire, merely mentally grab every single bit of metal they had on them and pull, focusing most of my magic on the leader as his gloating offended me something fierce.
So much so that I even slowed time just to instill as much terror into the little shit as possible.
"Now" I growl as I grab at the bloody piece of meat "Ho...
2024-11-26 22:26:32 +0000 UTC
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(General POV)
Vayrin of Great House Indoril, Priest of Azura, and rising star within his household, found himself rather confused as he marched faster than he ever thought reasonable, his small group trailing behind the trotting horses of the legion cohort with only two pack guars between them.
On the one hand his quest in seeking the messenger of the gods was going quite well as he managed to ingratiate himself sufficiently to follow along as Boethiah's work was to be done....
2024-11-25 22:07:35 +0000 UTC
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I stood in place for a long while, my eyes closed as I simply let myself drift in the oddly familiar feeling I never felt until now. It was something akin to Kyne's warm embrace except much, much weaker and utterly constant.
Letting out a short, satisfied exhale, my eyes blinked open, revealing the still fully armored visage of Anondor. The Paladin did not need to say anything, the question in his eyes was clear.
"Merely enjoying the air." Is what I said, unwilling to elaborate fu...
2024-11-24 22:45:38 +0000 UTC
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In the end coming up with an actionable plan, or at least something vaguely resembling one if you squinted real hard, wasn't even that difficult.
I had the power, I had the prestige, and most importantly the wealth to pretty much walk in there without anyone being able to do a single thing. Mephala might be disappointed by what I suspect will be a subpar amount of scheming and general fuckery I might get up to but she already got enough of that here.
Hopefully she didn't fuck some...
2024-11-21 23:06:21 +0000 UTC
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There was some annoying grumbling from the vaunted Elder Council when they were told the session was closed for the day but they couldn't actually do anything about it so they picked their sorry hides up and left, my 'friendly' looks informing them in no uncertain terms they'd be fucked if they tried anything funny due to this 'humilation'.
Some more words were exchanged with Jukulus, who had seen fit to follow myself and Minthara as we left the White Gold Tower, most...
2024-11-20 22:51:27 +0000 UTC
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(General POV)
The chamber of the Ruby Throne turns mostly silent save for a few whispers here and there between the heartlander nobility. Most of them stared at the elven delegation with the usual calculative gazes natural to the majority of those in power, some looked downright bored, presuming to know how everything would turn out in the end, while only a pair held outright hostility in their eyes.
Emperor Titus on the other hand, was incredibly relaxed considering the situation...
2024-11-19 23:07:23 +0000 UTC
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A/n: Prepare thyselves my pretties, for next week we go to competitive racism land!
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(Reyvin's POV)
Just around half a day and a half after I had disposed of the murderhobo filth, a bit after midnight to be more exact, I found myself standing atop the White Gold Tower alongside a trio of other figures.
The view was downright immaculate even with the almost complete lack of lighting, though I doubted my current companions could appreciate it as Titus kept fidgetin...
2024-11-16 23:23:11 +0000 UTC
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(General POV)
Consciousness returned slowly and in short bursts, his eyes were covered and his mouth gagged, only his hearing remained as he barely managed to identify the sounds of people talking, boots marching, and a carriage's wheels creaking.
A familiar carriage's weight he soon realized.
He tried to squirm and to escape but he soon found that he lacked his limbs and he could not even roll his way to freedom as he was still bound even with his newfound disability. Even ...
2024-11-15 14:06:15 +0000 UTC
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The stone wall of the secret vault closed behind me with a quiet thud as I reentered my study with a frustrated frown on my face.
After what I've learned the fact that Ariovistus had any kind of information on what I asked him was a stroke of fortune but even what he did have was... exceedingly limited in scope.
The moment I asked the question the book just turned completely silent, the soul seeming to dim for a full five minutes before he very hesitantly started scr...
2024-11-14 18:53:27 +0000 UTC
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(Reyvin's POV)
There I was, in my study, sipping some delightful coffee while doing my utmost to make Edrassa's life uncomfortable as she tried to look confident in relaying to me her most recent progress in rebuilding the grand Dwemer forge we stol- appropriated.
That was of course, until suddenly messages began popping up on my Orb™ at great frequency, veritable essays thrown my way by Alor as he explained every single issue and discovery before him in exhaustive detail.
2024-11-11 23:08:35 +0000 UTC
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(Alor's POV, continued)
Each step we took into the surprisingly bright depths that reflected every sliver of torchlight we brought within a thousand times over came with an odd tinkling noise, not quite unlike the same as one would make by stepping on glass but a lot sharper.
Our approach would not be a stealthy one, that much was for certain.
"What kind of place is this?" One of the soldiers whispers to himself, the surprisingly acoustic space echoing his words loud enough ...
2024-11-10 22:32:51 +0000 UTC
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(Alor's POV)
The spasming body of the rebel leader hit the ground one last time as I finally got the information I needed, some minor sparks of electricity still sparking atop his twitching body from time to time.
Feeling thoroughly drained on an emotional level I turn to the Paladin "Have the traitor prepared for transport, that power he used in the end was doubtless of Daedric origins and the lord will probably find that curious at least."
Before Anondor could have some of...
2024-11-09 23:10:22 +0000 UTC
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A/n: I know that some bits of this chap may end up seeming redundant but I did remove the outright mentions of Dagon from chapter 23 so the bit near the end would seem more impactful if you didn't read the first version of that chap.
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(Alor's POV)
A mere second passed as the startled group stared at my personal centurion construct before Janus Hassildor, still holding the bannered lance high, rode past it without a single care "Stop this squabble in the name of your Em...
2024-11-06 22:36:03 +0000 UTC
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(General POV)
Storm clouds gathered above the city of Skingrad, what started as a warm if slightly windy day swiftly turning to one better spent in the cover of one's home.
Unfortunately for both the residents and their liege lord, Count Ferontius had chosen this exact moment to hold his great announcement, and even if the weather was poor many of the citizens would not miss the opportunity to see their usually reclusive ruler.
What was even more surprising was that the Coun...
2024-11-05 22:26:36 +0000 UTC
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A/n: Previous chapter has gotten a bit of edditing for some extra flow, a notable change being that the walls of Skingrad were ruined alongside the buildings, now replaced with a palisade akin to the one in game Whiterun, wood sticking out of stone basically.
A/n numero dos: So the whole side story idea seems to be a bit of a flop, oh well can't really force y'all to participate if you do not want to. I will try it again at the start of next month but will scrap it if that doesn't work...
2024-11-04 22:19:26 +0000 UTC
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(General POV)
While the aristocrats and monstrosities of the capital were scheming and making deals on the fate of numerous thousands, the impoverished lands of the Westweald were finally approaching their boiling point. Below the calm exterior of the once mighty vineyard rich city of Skingrad, a movement that would shake the world was taking form.
Or at least those were the thoughts of the one currently walking down its once-splendorous streets.
A blonde man dressed in the ...
2024-11-01 21:06:53 +0000 UTC
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"Would you care for some drinks before we begin?" Hassildor begins as we sit down, a mask of perfect politeness replacing his previous expression "I'd hate to be a poor host."
"If you please." I incline my head slightly, much to Alor's alarmed surprise.
Lady Vagyar covers her mouth and lets out a particularly fake sounding titter "You need to educate your servants in keeping their composure, Lord Dagoth. Many would see such a reaction as weakness."
"Oh please." I lean back a...
2024-10-31 20:23:42 +0000 UTC
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(Minthara's POV)
The spectators hold their breath as I stare down at the immaculately crafted board representing a section of terrain, my mind hard at work as I observed the many figurines positioned on it by my opponent.
"There is no shame in admitting defeat." Julius Gracchus says a bit smugly "It has been many years since I was defeated in a proper game of war."
Ignoring the smug twat I narrow my eyes as the beginnings of a plan start forming. Soon my hands begin moving t...
2024-10-30 22:41:44 +0000 UTC
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By the time Vitellius had finished with his initial 'proposal' (read: blatant reaction bait), I was barely managing to keep my eyes from narrowing at the... oddly familiar audacity he held himself with.
The fat man was a very well practiced hand at this particular game, and the way he knew how to push exactly to where I set my mental limit before I simply decided they needed removing posthaste both vexed and impressed me equally.
I would obviously not give him a thing he asked for...
2024-10-27 23:13:01 +0000 UTC
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I shuffle through a stack of parchment with my usual unnatural speed as Eldor stands before my study table and fidgets nervously, my constant shifts in expression from approving to mildly annoyed to genuinely baffled no doubt making all his nerves stand at attention for a good ten minutes as I read through the entirety of his report.
Finally I place the last parchment back atop the stack and let out a light hum "That is honestly more nobles than I expected. They are usually more cautiou...
2024-10-26 22:05:45 +0000 UTC
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(Reyvin's POV)
[STR: 80 => 85]
[DEX: 86 => 90]
[VIT: 120 => 121]
[MIND: 125 => 126]
[MAG: 2100 => 2150(10750)]
'Hmmm... Nothing unexpected there, lower stats are catching up while the higher ones have become a bitch to improve naturally.' I cup my chin as I lean into a rather smooth bit of wall 'Rituals or patience? To risk or not to risk...' I barely shake my head at the thought 'Best not to, I got all the time in the world after all....
2024-10-25 22:00:54 +0000 UTC
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(Reyvin's POV)
The Keep of Leyawiin felt almost alive as our forces and those of the rebels swiped through the entire area, every single room and chamber needing to be thoroughly searched before I decided to declare the structure safe and we could finally let our guards down.
The little reception I received in the cathedral was absolutely wonderful for my already unhealthy levels of paranoia.
Not.
I was not a suspicious wreck but the fact that <...
2024-10-22 22:13:03 +0000 UTC
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A/n: Did I rush it too much, or is this aight? I require the feedbacks, they feed me!
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(General POV)
"Jeffrey, I don't think those are traders." One of the gate guards said to his companion in a perfect deadpan.
"Oh, reaaally?" Jeffrey looked at him like he was an idiot "What gave it away? The obvious 'stealth cloaks'" He drawled with airquotes "Or the fact that a hammer wielding redhead is walking to our bloody gate without any plans of stopping?"
<...
2024-10-21 20:00:28 +0000 UTC
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A/n: Had a massive headache while writing this, why must I be cursed so?!
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(General POV, after Reyvin's meeting with the rebels)
Alor let out a mildly irritated "Tsk" as another spurt of goblin blood dirtied his robes, his right hand twitching rhythmically as he finished healing a young soldier from Bruma. He ignored the profuse tanks of the lad who nearly had his neck opened by a stray arrow covered in feces, that would have no doubt led to an infection wit...
2024-10-20 20:37:14 +0000 UTC
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A/n: Was half tempted to have both sides of the conflict (The ritual and the coup) happening simultaneously while constantly switching perspectives but that just sounded annoying after a point so here ya go! Beeeeeeg chap!
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(General POV)
Corvinus privately thanked the gods as he was gently landed atop a roof overlooking the thin wall once meant to guard the Temple District from miscreants, he nearly knelt to kiss the solid surface but managed to hold himself back.<...
2024-10-17 14:10:55 +0000 UTC
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A/n: A bit of a rambly chapter for the day, but such was my mood.
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(Reyvin's POV)
'To think that a mere five years ago I'd be sharing in their reaction' I snort internally as I observe the bunch of chucklefucks gaping at me as if I was some Daedra descended to take their souls.
Admittedly a fair comparison but not the point.
Seeing as the lot of them were wise enough not to speak unless spoken to I looked back to the disarmed guards a...
2024-10-16 21:07:29 +0000 UTC
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(General POV, earlier that day)
"Damn it Corvinus I have orders not to let anyone into the district and that is final." A guard clad in white stallion livery snapped at him "I don't care if you are right or wrong I am not losing my job and getting whipped for your stubbornness."
Deacon Corvinus' shoulders sagged as he was denied for the fifth time "Very well Gallus, but know this" His gaze met that of the guard, the righteous fury burning within making the man p...
2024-10-15 21:48:31 +0000 UTC
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(General POV)
The Waterfront District was bustling as it did every day without pause, the constant trade required by the capital of a continental empire allowing for no end to the endless intake of resources, both basic and luxurious.
It was exactly within the middle of this wall of noise that a particular tavern was located, a seemingly seedy place on the outside but one of the more respected and renowned spots in the city in truth, the Hook's Nook, a place where visiting captain...
2024-10-12 18:22:57 +0000 UTC
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A/n: Fret not my pretties, the excitement shall return soon enough!
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Titus, Maro, and Jukullus all looked quite frustrated as I relayed the abbreviated version of Jackal's report to him, the blatant cooperation between Leyawiin and the Dominion being quite obvious if one took a moment's time to look into the situation on any deeper level.
"We were aware the south was slowly slipping into their grip but this..." Commander Maro shakes his head with a disgusted look on...
2024-10-11 21:47:34 +0000 UTC
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