For Centuries, we have weaved the magic of literature. The simple yet potent magic of the written word is our power, dusty old tomes that lie in wait in ancient libraries, to handbills that are passed around the marketplace, we preserve knowledge and memory of the peoples.

And now a new power has arisen, bards, scribes, authors are uniting, and it is here, within the Temple of Lore that they shall weave forth their stories that inspire, shock, and terrify.

Ok Folks, I had this thought. A new non-exclusive, non-elitist club of sorts, guild in this case, complete with ranks and a cool siggy 'privlege', I put that in quote marks because anyone can join for any reason, and call themselves any rank they want. The only thing I ask in return, is to sing for your supper. If you don't wish too however, that is fine.

Write a short poem, or a long story, It does'nt have to be TES-related per se, but I want to keep this within forum rules as much as possible, I realize that this is borderline RP forum, so please help me keep it Fan Fic related, I will post 'ranks' just as an incentive, something to make people go 'wow, cool' I am a Bard in the Order of the Schola! At the same time we have a new focal point for short stories.

Yes I know there are other threads that have this, but I start this in the same spirit that we open up new 'Coffee Shop' Threads, to keep it going.

Ranks, from greatest to least.

1. Editor-in-Chief
2. Author
3. Freelance Journalist
4. Old Man on a porch with a glass of lemonade
5. Storyteller
6. Storytime Teller
7. Bard
8. Writer
9. Scribe
10. Apprentice

P.S. Don PM me or anyone else asking of you can join, or if you can be a certain rank, the answer to all cases is "YES"!

I think this is an excellent idea! We have talked for some time about our "Writer's Circle," here at Chorrol- what better way to symbolize it than with a guild? Count me in. (Of course, the fact that I have already posted 2 interminable stories makes it easy for me to be in favor!)

I'm so absolutely in! I've got a couple of fanfics hanging around here as well as my ongoing work with original stuff which can be found at another site.

Note: I'm out of town for 8 days or so starting at friday next week. I'm already playing with the idea for a new series of stories that I might write. About a sort of secret agent in Tamriel. Ok, the Special Quest Agent (SQA) in service of Duke Dren. I think it could be funny.

Sounds like something I would be interested in. I wouldn't mind showing some of my other stuff I've written on these forums, for example, I have this one poem that I'm particularly proud of. I think I've all ready posted it though on a thread in the General Discussion section. Ibis made that thread.

I do have other things though. So count me in on this. If I was old I would say I was the Old Man on the Porch with a Glass of Lemonade, but I think I'm leaning towards Author or Storyteller.

Of course, that could certainly be the ego talking there I think I've referred to myself as a Scribe on this forum before.

Cool, we got three sign-ups already. Most of this is just formality as I said, anyone can join for any reason, though others are more inclined to symbolism than others (Us writers for example) if everyone wants to be Editor in Chief, everyone can be Editor in Chief, any 'rank' you want you can have, if you wish to 'earn' it in your own sense by each successive story you write, so be it. I just like the word 'Scribe' so I made that my 'Rank'...although I would be inclined to give Trey the rank of Editor in Chief due too what I feel is the sheer quality of his work, and the fact that he may be the one most responsible for inspiring most people to write in Fan Fiction.

I mean we're all supportive, nice people on this site, critisicm, constructive or otherwise, is rarely seen in Fan Fiction, even then its only given in extreme circumstances.

So yeah, put me down for an 'aye' in making Treydog Editor-in-Chief......

I second that motion.

PS- Would there be any formality to where we post our "other works" I guess we'll call them? Like would they go in this thread or possibly another that is called "Works of the Schola(rs?)"?

I second that motion.

PS- Would there be any formality to where we post our "other works" I guess we'll call them? Like would they go in this thread or possibly another that is called "Works of the Schola(rs?)"?

Edit- Shoot! Double posted due to modem problems, sorry!

I was assuming this one, and calling it the Temple of Lore....but that is also a good suggestion....Hmm,, This one is turning into the discussion thread it would seem.

The Temple of Lore sounds a bit cooler to me, we could use "Works of the Schola" as a subscript to the thread or whatever.

This one does seems more like a discussion thread, so I think it's best another thread for the written material be created.

May I ask if the founder of the Guild is writing the first piece of Lore for the Temple? I think that would be the best way to start this. That is, if you're comfortable with that.

Aw Shucks, you're making me blush!

I'll see if I can't whip sumthin' out right quick!!

Just read your addition to the Temple, Jack, and I just got to say: "Wow!"

It definitely looked like you put a lot of work into that. I could literally feel the atmsophere of the piece, so lonely. I would have never thought I would have sympathy for an unsentient being, but you've made me feel that.

Excellent stuff!

Whoa-ho=ho. Both stories infinitely sad, and infinitestimaly true....

Good Work both of you,....now I need to come up with something.

Promotions all around!

Hey, (points at Jack Cloudy.) I did'nt get a 'harumph' outa that guy!

Woo! Promotion! *does a little jig*

Now how much money do I get?

Oh, um *rmmmPHHHhmmphh*, payable on *hrRRRmmPPHh*. No, No. No thanks needed, you earned it!

Great idea Blackie! Count me in!! I'm unable to write anything substantial at the moment but I will when I am home again.

And Treydog as editor in chief is a given thing!!! YAYYYY

Nice Work Trey, I found it funny, and it should have been ingame too!

Minque, dont worry, there is no rush here. When you are ready, you are ready.

Dammit, and I still have to submit my work!

Haha, nice flyer Trey. I can picture many a suck-- erm, applicant being interested in taking up the "adventure". Just look at the ones that operated the Dwemer Airship

great idea its perfect count me in

Now that I've posted a second story I suppose I ought to join.

I'm not sure about a rank... I rather like the idea of morphing my writing identity to serve my passions. I'll just be a 'writer'.

Postscript: Since my works tend to be short perhaps it would be best if I post them in the Temple instead of loose in the ether?

Yes, that would be the best thing to do, canis. Your short stories are really good and it would be really cool if you submit some more to the Temple.

Welcome to the Order

Ahhh, another sign-up. Yes Welcome Canis216, Welcome! I have just finished reading your stories, and I am pleased that you would see fit to join our humble Order.

I should post comments on your stories too, huh?

Sorry, I rarely do post in others stories, even though I do read nearly everything that pases through here, I realize that the posts can be a source of encouragement and drive for most if not all the writers.

Relax, I'm the same way, there is nothing wrong with a little vanity

Just read your latest addition to the Temple, canis. I just have to say it is wonderfully written. I especially liked the little hint at your previous release you added. I'm really curious about what happened to the smugglers at that mansion. Hopefully I'll get to find out sometime.

Interesting with lots of blank spots that let our imagination run wild. I personally think that those smugglers won't leave the house. At least not with a beating heart.

Read your addition to the Temple, Black. I thought it was funny, especially when describing the hero that infiltrated the base. Saying that he was a vigilante, and an ex-superhero and cop and such. Nice playing up on the stereotypes. I wouldn't mind being Pete in this case.

Heh. Good work with the stereotyping Black. Thoroughly amusing.

Very Nice update Canis! I sense a series forming. Rethyas...Rethyas...where have I heard that name before?

Nice turnaround of making ones strength into ones weakness!

I, too, enjoyed your new update canis. We get a little bit of interesting intrigue with the Imperial and the Argonian (I have a feeling I know who that Imperial is ).

The Arena fight was especially well written as well, with a thrilling finale. Keep up the good stuff!

I appreciate the kind remarks. I don't like to think of what I'm doing here as a series; it suggests a level of narrative continuity and purpose which I don't have time to fulfill. I think I'm using this character more as a (rough) probe into the dirty, risky, darkly humorous, tragic, and outright dangerous business of everyday life in Morrowind. If I tried to make this work a coherent series I'd take more time and create a (no doubt) richer narrative, but I wouldn't be able to let as many ideas flow out unspoiled by my often too-harsh internal critic's nitpicking.

You got a crafty Argonian there, Canis. I can see why you enjoyed writing that one. It was excellent.

I like the different approach you're taking with writing your "story". It allows you to do different things with your writing yet it still has some sense of direction, at least I fell there's still a direction to it.

Your new update displays the fact you can switch things up if you wished. If I suddenly started writing 'Bloodlust' in first person, everyone would be wondering what the hell just happened. With yours, you can do that and no one is confused by it.

Nice updates from both Black Hand and Canis. Enjoyed both of them, Black's particularly reminded me of "A Hypothetical Treachery". And canis's is solid as usual, now involving the Morag Tong into his "series".

Now, if only that water had been distilled water, then poor Redoran wouldn't have electricuted herself. As it's the minerals dissolved in water that conducts the electricity rather than the water itself.

CHEMISTRY! The more you know! :rainbow with a shooting star tailing it:

Great stories here! I enjoyed reading them very much...hmmm got to come up with one myself soon......

I would love to join this Writer's guild if you all would have me! It seems like an amazing idea and I would like nothing more than to be a part of it. I do not know what my rank would be... Maybe I will go low for now and build up over time.

Welcome Aboard!

Man, you've all been busy. I've got to get something short on the drawing board soon.
Hmmm..........*runs off, frantically scribbling down notes.*

Just read your first edition to The Temple, Taillus, and I just have to say it's quite good. Sometimes youths are just too ignorant

I was just wondering though. Since the kid is basically heir to the throne of Kvatch, wouldn't his father been able to release him from prison? Or was this gentleman's friends THAT high up?

Other than that, I really liked what ya started there.

Well Mallet, Papa Kvatch is a very proud man. Let us just leave things at that until I finish my story

OoooH! Assassin Stories!

I like Assassin stories!

Thusly I like Taillus Stories, but I would like them even if they werent about assassins, so well written!

I just read both Mallet's "A Vicious Haze" and Jack's "Left Behind and Forgotten" and I'm very impressed by these two stories, I haven't read any others as of yet but these two were simply amazing.

I wasn't sure where to comment but I guess this is the right place. Anyways great work guys.

Ahh, the Argonian Assassin's tale continues, I am most satisfied. Well done, Canis!

So you answered the question as to why Caius lives next door to the Tong traitor, and the Camonna Tong scum. Very creative, and a wonderful read.

Hehe, I had to kill Balyn like that as well, but that was because I was foolish enough to walk out the front door instead of the trapdoor. D'Oh!

Excellent stuff Canis15, I love Always' "What are you going to do about it?" attitude!

Oooh. Nicely Done Canis. I like the torture, well, only when the scumbags deserve it, that is. It's hard to draw the line, but Always knows where to draw it.

I'm thinking perhaps of collecting all my stories into a single thread, since they're all pretty closely related. I hesitate to call it a true serial, but it seems appropriate. I've got some other ideas for things I could place in the Temple. What do y'all think?

Any and all stories are welcome [t]here! Besides, I have become quite the fan of your work.

Your recent update was delicious canis! Though I'm not sure a taste description was probably suitable for describing how much a good read something is...

I appreciate the compliments, distinguished colleagues.

If anyone hasn't already noticed, I did go ahead and compile all of Always-He-Lingers-in-the-Sun's stories in one convenient thread, where I'll continue to make updates.

im in once i figure out how to start new topics so i can post my fan fiction

The "New Topic" button is right next to the "Add Reply" button. But you can always post work in the Temple of Lore, if you're looking to start small. Welcome to the Order!

Haha! Excellent addition to the temple jack! I thought that was quite humourous. That computer would be my bestest buddy!

And I welcome Thoron to the temple as well!

Cool, a writer's guild! With my fan-fiction "The Adventures of Arthago" I think I'm able to join right? It's long enough in my oppinion, however far down the fan fiction pages it may be.

By the way, since this is my first post after a long, long, absence, I'd like to apologize to all the fine people here. I do have an excuse though! I've been working on an Oblivion mod project extra hard these weeks. Since I'm a writer, I have to write pretty much, and by the time I'm done writing I don't have any strength left to continue writing about Arthago. Still, I can pretty much guarantee that if this mod is released, I'll bet it will be the bookworm's favourite mod. Lots of long lore books to dig your scholar jaws in. Another things that has kept me occupied with the mod is that its leader recently abandoned ship, and I've become the mod's new leader. That takes extra time and devotion from me.

Anyway, perhaps I'll publish a few of my books here, so you can still enjoy some of my books, and I can advertise my mod at the same time.

Oh, for anyone who is interested in helping out you can check out this link. At the moment, we need guys who can work in the CS. We have enough books so writers aren't really a priority now. They aren't bad to have though, good writers especially.