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KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#322151: Oct 10th 2019 at 4:24:17 PM

As realization sets in, all Awkeff can think is, Well, at least she has a relative who's NOT a total scumbag...

"So what's the next step?"

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#322152: Oct 10th 2019 at 4:33:18 PM

Once the Grandmaster removes her mask, realization hits Viserys like a giant's club.

"You're... related to her, aren't you? I swear, if all of this is just a bid to usurp your Molag Bal-loving sister and seize her crown for yourself..."

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Oct 10th 2019 at 4:36:33 AM

Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#322153: Oct 10th 2019 at 4:55:18 PM

   "You're right. My name is Alleria Goldenglow, Grandmaster of the Order of Golden Twilight... sister to Farandare, back when she too bore that name, before she became known as Farandare the Scarlet. We have stepped in as this world's primary defenders against the vampire menace ever since the Dawnguard... well... they were prepared to deal with vampires, but they weren't prepared to deal with Farandare. You already know Serana, my associate. This is Erandur, my second-in-command."   

The man in Ebony armor removes his helmet, revealing the face of a possibly familiar Dunmer priest of Mara.

   "Our mage is Paligorn. He had set out on a very bad path, but we were able to turn him to the light. This unfortunate Orsimer is known as Yamarz. We... didn't manage to steer him in the right direction. Not while he was alive. And this is our companion Whitefang."    The dog barks.

   "Even if I had any ambition of claiming the throne for myself, I would hope that after this nightmare, it would take a while before the people of Skyrim accepted a new vampire queen,"    she smiles.    "As for the next step... may I see your sword for a second?"    she asks Awkeff.

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#322154: Oct 10th 2019 at 5:02:35 PM

Awkeff's eyes narrow. She grasps Tenebrae by the hilt and holds it firmly... then unsheathes it and holds it out to Alleria, refusing to let go of it.

"One wrong move..."

Coming off her adrenaline high from the end of the battle against Farandare, she finds herself running out of the energy and presence of mind to make threats.

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#322155: Oct 10th 2019 at 5:10:13 PM

Viserys breathes a sigh of relief upon learning that Alleria's desire to stop Farandare seemed to be genuine.

"I'm Viserys, by the way. This is my wife, Awkeff. You'll have to forgive our skepticism, it's been a very trying day for us both."

He puts an arm around Awkeff, hoping to help calm her down a little.

Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#322156: Oct 10th 2019 at 6:30:11 PM

   "It's already forgiven. Likewise for my late intervention."    She runs her hand over the flat of Tenebrae's blade, then looks into the glowing "eye" of energy, as if hypnotized.    "It's somehow connected to that monstrosity wielded by my sister, is it? But there is more... something else about this enchantment. Some kind of call... a summons. Do you feel it?"   

Edited by Arachnos on Oct 10th 2019 at 9:31:47 AM

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#322157: Oct 10th 2019 at 6:40:04 PM

"I'm... unsure. It was forged by a companion of ours, she'd likely know more about its secrets than myself. However, by the same token, it was forged from beings of a plane further from our versions of Skyrim than even the Arena, so..."

Awkeff pauses. She feels some kind of resonance. An echo, as it were.

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#322158: Oct 10th 2019 at 6:44:18 PM

Pleased that they'd managed to get off to a relatively good start with their new ally, Viserys simply listens to the conversation regarding Tenebrae as he waits for Alleria and Awkeff to finish speaking.

Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#322159: Oct 10th 2019 at 7:00:10 PM

   "There's only one place where I've felt this sort of energy before. You are going to need to go to the Soul Cairn. I can't tell whether the sword is calling you there or whether something in it is calling you through the sword, but the end result is unmistakable. Though, there is a small problem..."   

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#322160: Oct 10th 2019 at 7:01:46 PM

"The entrance is guarded, isn't it?" Awkeff remarks flatly.

"Well... that, and/or we have to either become vampires or do that weird soul-trap trick again to get in."

Edited by KiriK on Oct 10th 2019 at 9:04:57 AM

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#322161: Oct 10th 2019 at 7:10:36 PM

"Well, this wouldn't be the first time either of us have ventured into the Soul Cairn, Alleria," Viserys says. "I only hope that whatever awaits us there doesn't plan on, you know... destroying us."

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Oct 11th 2019 at 7:13:43 AM

Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#322162: Oct 11th 2019 at 1:48:09 PM

   "Passing into the Cairn would be the least of your problems. Unfortunately, the only entrance is through Volkihar Castle. And this is where we have to pick out poison. Strolling in through the front gate would obviously be met with heavy resistance and alert Farandare. Trying to cut through the Undercroft seems like the optimal solution, but... something lurks down there. The dirty laundry of Farandare's reign, if you can even call it that, considering that the entirety of her reign is bloodstained."   

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#322163: Oct 11th 2019 at 1:52:56 PM

Awkeff shakes her head. She fixes Alleria's group with a bitter look.

"We can infiltrate the Undercroft with a small team, but I refuse to go in as just myself and Viserys, and I still don't fully trust you."

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#322164: Oct 11th 2019 at 2:07:48 PM

"Thankfully, Awkeff and I were already planning to infiltrate Castle Volkihar via the Undercroft. Even if Farandare does have something lying in wait down there, compared to attempting a full-frontal assault, it's by far our safest option," Viserys replies. "Relatively speaking, that is."

Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#322165: Oct 11th 2019 at 2:17:41 PM

   "Understandable. Serana will see to it that you be transported back to the Arena if you wish so. I would advise the two of you to let me know the kind of enchantments you prefer, spells you use, and so on. While you rest and gather your associates, I can try to craft some apparel that might allow you to stand a slightly better chance against Farandare's full power here. Serana is right in that she ultimately needs to be killed in this world. I have already begun conceiving a plan to corner her, but we shall discuss this in due time. Not to mention, her tame dragon will have to be dealt with as well."   

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#322166: Oct 11th 2019 at 2:19:41 PM

Awkeff, clearly getting over-eager for a chance to go back to the Arena, rapid-fires, "Destruction and Conjuration spells, damage-boosting enchantments, daggers and handaxes, and which tame dragon?"

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#322167: Oct 11th 2019 at 2:33:37 PM

"I think she was referring to Ridley, Fahliil Lokaliin," Viserys says to Awkeff. "So far as we know, that bloodthirsty snowback doesn't have any other dragons at her disposal."

He looks back to Alleria and begins listing off the requested information

"Enchantments that boost damage and defense, primarily Destruction magic, and mostly weapons like swords and axes, though I'm no stranger to archery."

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Oct 11th 2019 at 2:36:07 AM

Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#322168: Oct 11th 2019 at 2:47:06 PM

   "Very well. I will see what I can do. Serana will escort you to the nearest available milestone and you may be on your way. Until next time, friends."   

Edited by Arachnos on Oct 11th 2019 at 5:47:27 AM

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#322169: Oct 11th 2019 at 2:51:26 PM

"Oh, right," Awkeff replies to Viserys. "My apologies, Bron Lokaliin."

She nods to Alleria, then turns to Serana. "Well, let us be on our way."

Edited by KiriK on Oct 11th 2019 at 4:52:52 AM

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#322170: Oct 11th 2019 at 3:00:13 PM

Viserys offers Awkeff a smile in response, then nods to Alleria as well.

"Until we meet again, Alleria. Thank you for assisting us back there, by the way.

Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#322171: Oct 11th 2019 at 3:10:26 PM

She nods and creates her own portal, which Serana beckons them through. If they follow, they will find themselves inside the Temple of the Divines in Solitude.

Alleria stops in front of the Shrine of Mara to pray, alongside Erandur, while Serana escorts the two to a small obelisk with a green shifting shine on top of it. As she touches it, they are all teleported to the corresponding part of the Arena Skyrim.

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#322172: Oct 11th 2019 at 5:24:05 PM

Back in Skyrim, Awkeff wastes little time.

"Bron Lokaliin, I suggest you try to fetch Lucina and her companions. The immortal bruiser, effective as he may be in combat, is liable to disrupt the stealth aspect of a mission into the Undercroft. I will seek out Reyna, and the boy named Tanjiro. Are we in agreement?"

She prepares a wings potion.

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#322173: Oct 11th 2019 at 5:39:52 PM

Back in Skyrim, Viserys simply nods.

"Okay... but what if Farandare learns about our infiltration and venture into the Soul Cairn?"

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Oct 11th 2019 at 5:41:43 AM

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#322174: Oct 11th 2019 at 5:43:20 PM

"That is why we need to keep our allies with us, going forward."

Awkeff pauses.

"If you want to bring the strong one along as a security measure, perhaps you and him could take some time to create a rudimentary Shout that can summon him instantly, something like your Wyvernrend mixed with Call of Valor."

Edited by KiriK on Oct 11th 2019 at 7:45:02 AM

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#322175: Oct 11th 2019 at 6:02:08 PM

Viserys contemplates Awkeff's suggestion.

"Hmm... I'll see about bringing that up the next time I meet with him. And Fahliil Lokaliin..."

He places a hand on her face, smiling lovingly.

"You fought very well back there."

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Oct 11th 2019 at 6:04:21 AM


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