Dreams of the Fire chapter 3 : The Elder Scrolls Series Discussion

» Thu May 03, 2012 5:26 am

BTW I'm going to change my characters name and race, for a reason that will make sense later...

» Thu May 03, 2012 6:22 am

Well, I have a plan for my character that may make this RP get exciting quickly, but it involves a major plot change, not canon wise, but just RP wise, do I need permission (it only involves my character so it shouldn't be a problem...)

We do try to stick to some semblance of Elder Scrolls Lore here...

But, if you can find a way of making the character "fix" the lore issue, then it is perfectly fine. Like how Sheogorath becomes Jygallag, but the Champion of Cryodiil takes his place, thus repairing the lore issue...

» Thu May 03, 2012 9:14 am

We do try to stick to some semblance of Elder Scrolls Lore here...

But, if you can find a way of making the character "fix" the lore issue, then it is perfectly fine. Like how Sheogorath becomes Jygallag, but the Champion of Cryodiil takes his place, thus repairing the lore issue...

I don't understand... Sorry, I'm a bit excited today. (if anyone here watches the Mentalist I saw the actress who plays Teresa Libson.)

» Thu May 03, 2012 10:57 am

Did you see my previous post about Race and Name change.

» Thu May 03, 2012 6:23 pm

Yes, I was just saying that if you are going to make a big plot twist that is not exactly "lore-friendly" you have to find some obscure lore reference that could allow it to happen. Or, if that won't work, make sure to repair the lore inconsistency later. I may not speak for everyone else, but the character I have are all based on my saved game characters and they all have intertwining stories and these RP's are considered canon for them.

This may or may not be relevant to what you are planning to do, your statement was a little vague, but I got a sense that you wanted to mess with lore a little, and I sort of laid the groundwork for how that is done in this RP...

» Thu May 03, 2012 5:33 am

Yes, I was just saying that if you are going to make a big plot twist that is not exactly "lore-friendly" you have to find some obscure lore reference that could allow it to happen. Or, if that won't work, make sure to repair the lore inconsistency later. I may not speak for everyone else, but the character I have are all based on my saved game characters and they all have intertwining stories and these RP's are considered canon for them.

This may or may not be relevant to what you are planning to do, your statement was a little vague, but I got a sense that you wanted to mess with lore a little, and I sort of laid the groundwork for how that is done in this RP...

Alright, that makes sense, again NOT lore breaking, just bending a bit for RP purposes.

» Thu May 03, 2012 8:10 am

There are two things Raize is not fussed with; politics and religion. As such, he'll probably only delve as far into the political situation in Morrowind as he has to so he can find his son, and may be a lot more blunt and short tempered during negotiations and such. We'll see, I suppose.

Well I dont plan on getting too political with that part. But yeah the meat and potatoes of it will still be finding Elon. The main plot with Belan's part will be sorting through the mess and then discovering that it was really Lilith the whole time. Then they all get together to tackle the larger threat at hand.

The armor is affecting his decisions... Not that he's losing his initial image.

Ah, kinda like how Umbra begins to take control of its wielder.

» Thu May 03, 2012 5:19 am

BTW I think I will make my character an Imperial, due to the whole Dumer Agonian war thing.

» Thu May 03, 2012 6:47 am

BTW I think I will make my character an Imperial, due to the whole Dumer Agonian war thing.

You don't need to do that, not every dunmer would join the war. Some would think that it is too soon to reclaim their home, others would be too cowardly, and others would think that Belan is a fool, or even a sham and he is not actually the man he says he is.

» Thu May 03, 2012 6:38 pm

I was going to continue tonight with Charon back at Raizes house, but some RL stuff happened and i'm not in a very pleasant mood atm... so I'll probably get around to it tomorrow.

» Thu May 03, 2012 7:50 am

You don't need to do that, not every dunmer would join the war. Some would think that it is too soon to reclaim their home, others would be too cowardly, and others would think that Belan is a fool, or even a sham and he is not actually the man he says he is.

I actually found that my character can do better as an Imperial in my opinion. I just wanted an excuse.

» Thu May 03, 2012 4:20 pm

I was going to continue tonight with Charon back at Raizes house, but some RL stuff happened and i'm not in a very pleasant mood atm... so I'll probably get around to it tomorrow.

Alright, sounds good. I hope you feel better.

» Thu May 03, 2012 5:21 pm

I can finally edit the CS fully, here it is

Spoiler

Name: Drake Cassamir
Gender: Male
Race: Imperial although he has Daedra Blood
Height: 5ft 8in
Age: appears to be in late twenties - very early thirties
Moral Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Class: Demigod
Skills: Knows how to use both armor types but prefers heavy armor, he is an excellent swordsman, knows how to fire a crossbow with excellent precision, and he prefers to dodge his attacks rather than block.
Unique Trait: he has been given the "gift" of being able to see fate itself (he recieves visions) while in this state all of the veins in his body begin turning red and buldging throughout his skin and his eyes turn as red as a Dunmer's.
Appearance: Long wavy dirty blonde hair, small scars on his chin and one small scar near his cheek.

Clothing: Wears a darkened steel plate armor that increases his power, but makes him unable to disobey Mephala, without removing the armor.
Equipment:
Primary: Deciet: An Elven Blade that morphs from shortsword to Longsword at the wielders will.
Secondary: A Dwarven crossbow made to puncture through armor.

Miscellaneous Items: Arrows, throwing knives, and other small weapons.

Personality: Has immense bloodlust (most likely due to his daedric blood), tries his best to assist others, power hungry.
Background:
Drake unknowingly was the child of Mephala. He was placed on the realm of mortals where he would be quickly trained by her worshippers in secret so that she could hopefully attack and kill the other Daedra. After his training he had received a vision from Mephala which showed men named Charon and Raize’s accomplishments and he was simply told “find them!” With that he was granted his equipment and would begin his search, and Mephala would finally attempt to accomplish her ulterior goal.

» Thu May 03, 2012 11:37 am

*snip*

Sounds good lets role with it, though with his armour, how does it make him more powerful? and what triggers it? If at will or an easy trigger there needs to be a negative. Charon for instance can go into a berserk rage and becomes very strong and fast, but if maintained too long can damage his body from it. Even if he has suffered no ill effects from it he still must rest for a bit.

...Charon, have you been reading my mind again? That's exactly what I thought Elon wanted to be! :tongue:

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Maybe we should stop and think on what to do for a little while. It won't help anything to rush straight in.
Of course not, but I know exactly what I need to do right now. I need to go and tell Kiva that our son just got kidnapped.
*Charon winced.* That...is not going to end well, is it?
I highly doubt it. Still, it has to be done. Now, I just need to work out what to tell her and what not to tell her...
Who aren't you telling what, Raize?
The two spun around to find Kiva glaring at them piercingly. She didn't look angry as such, but Raize got the impression that she was a hair's breadth from snapping.
Oh! Uh, Kiva...I didn't notice you there!
I've been practicing my muffle spell.
She slowly advanced on Raize, her face getting closer and closer to him, forcing him downwards. Charon was both mildly amused and frightened by this development.
Well, uh, the thing is...
Yes, Raize?
Ouronlysonjustgotkidnappedbyanevildaedricprincessandnowwedon'tknowhowtogethimback.
A few seconds passed before the information really got through to Kiva.
Elon...kidnapped? Oh, divines help me...
The first weak tears started forming on her face before Raize interrupted their passing with a full kiss on the lips. Charon coughed, feeling a little out of place in this encounter.
We'll get him back, Kiva. I promise.
We can go together! I'll go with you, and then we can-
No.
It was rare that Raize made his voice commanding, so when he did it hit like a crossbow bolt.
No? No?! How can you say that, Elon's-
In danger, yes, I know. But for all I know the people who have kidnapped Elon could be bent on getting a second bargaining chip. I need you here to protect Adna while I find Elon. Deal?
...fine, I see your point. I'll take her to my friend's house in Skingrad, I don't think they'll be looking for us there.
Good. Now, try and keep your composure, OK? If Adna sees you moping about it isn't going to be good for her. Can you do that for me?
I'll try Raize.
She kissed him goodbye, walking off back to the house.

She handled that better than I expected. You're really quite good at manipulating people, Raize.
Not exactly. It's just that when you've lived with someone for a long amount of time, you tend to know what to do in situations like that. Wouldn't you be the same with Veronica?
We aren't married.
Perhaps not, but you've known each other a long time and you trust each other. That's the main thing.
Anyway, what's the plan, Charon?
We'll need to enlist the help of another prince to make it into where Elon is being held. So that means we will have to take a side in this war, and a patron prince. Otherwise, we may not stand a chance against the other champions.
Sounds as good as anything, I suppose. We'll meet up at the front gate tomorrow morning, as we've got some supplies to get together. Will you be able to call Veronica?
I don't know. I'll try, but I can't guarantee that she'll come in time.
Not a huge problem, I'm sure she'll turn up when we need her help the most. I just get the feeling we'll need all the help we can get on this quest.

It was early mourning at the Raize house and they were almost ready to set out. Where? they were not very sure, but Charon had an idea of where to start. There had bin news of war in Morrowind and Charon knew that Boethia, along with various other princes, would be drawn to such events. He felt that the war may be a catalyst for events to come.

Charon was in the study of the second floor and had just finished a letter that he hoped would make it to Veronica. Her last letter to him indicated that she would be in Hammerfell within the next day or two. He rolled up the tiny peace of paper that was written in short hand code, that only she should be able to decipher, and placed it in a small leather pouch. He then took the leather pouch and tied it to the messenger hawk that he had called for.

The assassins of his order had a hobby in training various birds to be messengers, though one might not know it, there was always one nearby that would come to them if called.

He checked the pouch over on it's talon and made sure it was tight enough to stay on but not tight enough to hurt the bird. He stroked its head a few times and then whispered the code for Veronica to it. it ruffled its feathers and then took flight out the open window.

Whatcha doin uncle Charon?

He looked to see Adna standing there rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

Just sending a message off to a friend.

Is it another assassin? Are you going to team up and attack bad guys from the rooftops?

Charon smiled, for an instant seeing Faire, I think you've been listening to too many bards tells.

She smiled a bit impishly, I'm going to see if mommy is making breakfast, you hungry?

Yes, tell her I'll be down shortly.

She nodded and then in a flurry of foot steps was gone. Charon rubbed the back of his head in thought.

She acts just like her doesn't she?

Charon looked back up at the doorway to see Raize, who was now wearing some simple light leather armour, Jack was faithfully at his hip.

Yeah she does, for an instant i thought it was her standing there. Its like she is but she's not at the same time.

I know what you mean. I didnt get to be around her as much as you did but when we were in the void together time was not an element of importance. I think I got to know her very well in there.

At least you did get to know her, thats all that matters.

How do you think this is going to end Charon?

I'm not sure, he looked out the window to see the rising sun, but with every rising sun there is a new day of possibilities. Lets make this a day that gets us closser to getting Elon back.

I couldnt agree more.

Raize! Charon! Breakfast is getting cold!

Charon smiled at Raize, Better not get let her wait too long, we might just leave wearing breakfast.

» Thu May 03, 2012 8:55 am

~~Should I have my character meet you guys at Raize's house, or do you have an idea?~~ I'm just going to assume yes...

» Thu May 03, 2012 9:38 am

Here's the first post re-edited with the name changes.

Spoiler

How is my champion doing in his training...?
He has made astounding progress since he was delivered here as a boy, I hope we have served you well.
You have. But fate has other plans for Drake, he is needed to speak with me, IMMEDIATELY!
Absolutely webspinner!
You called for me Mephala.
Indeed, fate has great plans for you, so before the games begin I must give you the mantle of a Champion, an enchanted set of Steel Plate armor that will bolster your speed and strength, making it as though you were a literal weapon. I have also given you a weapon known as Deceit, it morphes from shortsword to longsword at will. You may also keep your equipment.
Thank you Mephala, I wanted to talk to you about fate.
Champion, why would you even need to know about fate.
Because I can see fate's webs, I have recieved a vision of two men, Raize and Charon.
Champion, it was a gift I have bestowed to you in secret, if you can see fate then you know that you must purge this sanctuary, as these worshippers are tainted, they want to eliminate you.
Normally, he would have completely refused to slay his mentors and childhood friends, but he simply could not do the task.
Yes, Webspinner, this sanctuary will be purged.
As those words exited his mouth he began his crusade against his former mentors. He had ended their lives without a single scratch on him or his armor.
Now to find Charon and Raize!
And with that he began his quest.

» Thu May 03, 2012 4:56 pm

Sounds good lets role with it, though with his armour, how does it make him more powerful? and what triggers it? If at will or an easy trigger there needs to be a negative. Charon for instance can go into a berserk rage and becomes very strong and fast, but if maintained too long can damage his body from it. Even if he has suffered no ill effects from it he still must rest for a bit.

He will have all of the following while in it's effect (it can only be triggered when he has rage or is near death

Spoiler

Immense bloodlust
His eyes turn as red as a Dunmer, similar to his visions.
Elevated speed
Incredible reflexes
Feels no pain while in this state

And the negative effects are

Spoiler

He becomes one step closer to "indoctrination"
He becomes "knocked out" if it was for a long period of time
He MUST rest when it is finished
He immediately feels all of the pain he would have felt if not in this state

Does this sound good...?

» Thu May 03, 2012 11:10 am

The argonian forces in the north had pulled back as Belan's rag tag army swelled with newly freed dunmer slaves. Now they were holed up in the ancient city of Blacklight.

Belan smiled as he looked at the city from his command camp, taking the city would be a great victory. Never had there been a successful invasion of Northern Morrowind that had not taken this proud stronghold.

Swiftly though, the king's smile turned to a frown as he saw Quirinus approach.

Belan, we are advancing too quickly, our supply lines will not hold.

Quirinus, we have already talked about this! We will not back down now, we have gone too far to allow the argonians time to regroup.

Don't be a fool, if we don't consolidate the territory we have already gained, then we will lose everything!

Belan grabbed Quirinus and pulled him into a nearby tent. He then pulled out his dagger and held it to Quirinus' throat.

What do you want? These dunmer have been waiting for centuries for this day! I mean, you have never really been one for patience. If I remember properly, the first thing you did when you got Corprus was run to Dagoth Ur and beg for forgiveness! So just tell me, are you going to kill me, or supplant me?

Of course not, you are my oldest friend.

Then you will follow my orders. Are we clear?

Yes milord.

Good, now rally the men, tonight, we take Blacklight.

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Charon left the study, but just before Raize followed, an elder Altmer suddenly materialized with an all too familiar pipe in his mouth in the middle of the room.

Raize, it is good to see you again.

» Thu May 03, 2012 2:57 pm

Sounds good lets role with it, though with his armour, how does it make him more powerful? and what triggers it? If at will or an easy trigger there needs to be a negative. Charon for instance can go into a berserk rage and becomes very strong and fast, but if maintained too long can damage his body from it. Even if he has suffered no ill effects from it he still must rest for a bit.

It was early mourning at the Raize house and they were almost ready to set out. Where? they were not very sure, but Charon had an idea of where to start. There had bin news of war in Morrowind and Charon knew that Boethia, along with various other princes, would be drawn to such events. He felt that the war may be a catalyst for events to come.

Charon was in the study of the second floor and had just finished a letter that he hoped would make it to Veronica. Her last letter to him indicated that she would be in Hammerfell within the next day or two. He rolled up the tiny peace of paper that was written in short hand code, that only she should be able to decipher, and placed it in a small leather pouch. He then took the leather pouch and tied it to the messenger hawk that he had called for.

The assassins of his order had a hobby in training various birds to be messengers, though one might not know it, there was always one nearby that would come to them if called.

He checked the pouch over on it's talon and made sure it was tight enough to stay on but not tight enough to hurt the bird. He stroked its head a few times and then whispered the code for Veronica to it. it ruffled its feathers and then took flight out the open window.

Whatcha doin uncle Charon?

He looked to see Adna standing there rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

Just sending a message off to a friend.

Is it another assassin? Are you going to team up and attack bad guys from the rooftops?

Charon smiled, for an instant seeing Faire, I think you've been listening to too many bards tells.

She smiled a bit impishly, I'm going to see if mommy is making breakfast, you hungry?

Yes, tell her I'll be down shortly.

She nodded and then in a flurry of foot steps was gone. Charon rubbed the back of his head in thought.

She acts just like her doesn't she?

Charon looked back up at the doorway to see Raize, who was now wearing some simple light leather armour, Jack was faithfully at his hip.

Yeah she does, for an instant i thought it was her standing there. Its like she is but she's not at the same time.

I know what you mean. I didnt get to be around her as much as you did but when we were in the void together time was not an element of importance. I think I got to know her very well in there.

At least you did get to know her, thats all that matters.

How do you think this is going to end Charon?

I'm not sure, he looked out the window to see the rising sun, but with every rising sun there is a new day of possibilities. Lets make this a day that gets us closser to getting Elon back.

I couldnt agree more.

Raize! Charon! Breakfast is getting cold!

Charon smiled at Raize, Better not get let her wait too long, we might just leave wearing breakfast.

Drake looked inside the home seeing the two men he had seen previously. They seemed like they were done with their previous lives, preparing for breakfast, having fun with their children, perhaps he shouldn't disturb them. But again he couldn't disobey orders.
Excellent, the webspinner will be pleased.
He approached the door nervously, and as he grabbed the handle he felt the familiar feeling of his blood burning. The door opened, and Raize and Charon looked at Drake with a sense of horror as his vision began.
The vision showed a speech involving a declaration of war between the Dunmer and Argonians, but all that was unimportant. Drake's body began to levitate and Drake's voice was shifting between his and Mephala's, however the voice only audible to Raize and Charon, not even to Drake
I will guide this world to salvation
the rest was odd giberish not understandable
Un rakkuul Ze Fabar un drakon
The only thing they heard at the end was
Return of The Webspinner.
And with that he collapsed on the ground.
Perhaps we should medicate him to the best of our ability.
Agreed, Kiva help this man, I will explain this... later
In that moment an Altmer with an all too familiar look on his face glanced at the unconcious Imperial, then looked at Raize and said.
Friend of yours...?

» Thu May 03, 2012 12:50 pm

is the post above better...? I am trying my best without Microsoft Word.

» Thu May 03, 2012 6:54 am

Oh dear, it appears we have contradicted each other!

» Thu May 03, 2012 5:18 pm

Oh dear, it appears we have contradicted each other!

How so...?

» Thu May 03, 2012 4:21 pm

Drake looked inside the home seeing the two men he had seen previously. They seemed like they were done with their previous lives, preparing for breakfast, having fun with their children, perhaps he shouldn't disturb them. But again he couldn't disobey orders.
Excellent, the webspinner will be pleased.
He approached the door nervously, and as he grabbed the handle he felt the familiar feeling of his blood burning. The door opened, and Raize and Charon looked at Drake with a sense of horror as his vision began.
The vision showed a speech involving a declaration of war between the Dunmer and Argonians, but all that was unimportant. Drake's body began to levitate and Drake's voice was shifting between his and Mephala's, however the voice only audible to Raize and Charon, not even to Drake
I will guide this world to salvation
the rest was odd giberish not understandable
Un rakkuul Ze Fabar un drakon
The only thing they heard at the end was
Return of Webspinner.
And with that he collapsed on the ground.
Perhaps we should medicate him to the best of our ability.
Agreed, Faire help this man, I will explain this... later

Nice, except for one thing. Faire is dead, and has been for probably 10 or so years. The part before hand was between Charon and Adna . Adna is a Reincarnation of Faire and is only about 9 or 10. Kiva would be the one to heal him. Healing is second nature to her.

» Thu May 03, 2012 4:04 pm

Maximillian speaks to Raize at the same time that your character first sees Raize and Charon, but doesn't notice him...

» Thu May 03, 2012 11:11 am

Yeah i saw where you Edited that line in just now.