Chapter I

The cool mist air surrounded the peak of the Throat of the World. All was silent. The cold frosty mountain air filled his lungs. All the hairs on his body stood up in rigid attention. Stepping on the ground, Areas heard the crunch of the snow under his heavy frame.

Looking around, Areas couldn't see anything. The mist clouded his vision. Frantically searching for whatever it was he wanted to find, a warm, gentle hand place itself on his shoulder. Startled, Areas suddenly turned around and standing before him was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

At the same time, she a very authorative and warrior like aura about her. Stepping closer to her, he reached out with his hand, but it slid right through her. He then realized that she was made up of the mist. Slowing stepping back, Areas asked in a somewhat disturbing tone,"Who are you and what do you want with me?" Still stepping away, Areas waited for an answer.

Smilingly warmly at Areas, the woman replied in a soft, but affirmative tone,"I am the watcher of the Sky, and the one who gave the gift of the Thu'um to your people. I am Kyne, Shieldmaiden of Shor. The question is who are you, Areas Iron-Hand?"

Areas couldn't believe that Kyne herself would come to visit him personally. Areas was still confused. Looking at Kyne with confused eyes, Areas asked,"Why me? Why would you visit me of all people. There are plenty of other worthy Nords. I'm just a son of housewife and a retired mercenary. There's nothing special about me. I am not worthy to be speaking to one such as yourself, Shieldmaiden of Shor."

Walking up to him, Kyne her rested her left hand on Areas' shoulder and placed her right hand in his stomach. Looking him directly in the eye, Kyne said,"You are the who is going to return the true use of the Thu'um to your people. I Kyne, Shieldmaiden of Shor, grant you an unyielding spirit and The Most Powerful Wind. Carry it with you always and smite down your enemies", tightening her right hand over his stmoach, Areas felt a mighty wind enter his body. The surge of unyielding energy flowed into him like a might river. Then, Kyne released her grip on his stomach.

Falling immediately due the sudden surge power, Areas felt the cold bite of the snow against his body. Feeling the warm hand of Kyne, she lifted his head up and with a warm smile said,"Awaken... Areas of The Unyielding-Voice."