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Mmmm tasty beginning to chapter five. I always had a soft spot for Aryon, dunno why really. I'm never very good with spell casting characters...

Anyways, looking forward to seeing how Sethyas will deal with the reclusive Baladas.

Oh, Telvanni are so funny. Watch out for Therana, she's totally nuts. And Neloth, don't expect any pay.

Heh, I had the easy way out. I was already Arch-Magister. Sethyas will have to do things the hard way.

Nice lets see how he deals with these wizards.

I'm intrigued (always) by the Telvanni's total lack of concern about the position of Hortator. For a house so firmly rooted in succession by violence, I would have expected a somewhat more demanding process to earning the title.

A great start to chapter 5. As always, I'll look forward to the next update.

Great beginning of the fifth chapter here mate, I always did like Aryon and enjoyed the character's conversation with him in this update greatly. I'll be waiting to see what happens next so please continue.

What a wonderful beginning to chapter 5 my friend. You never cease to amaze me and this time is no exception. It was a great read all around and I look forward to the rest of the chapter!

Ah yes....Telvanni, those crazy mages, that will indeed be a challenge for dear Sethyas.But of course he will deal with them in his very own way....

Can´t wait for the next update!

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Hehe, that sounds like an interesting foreshadowing concept!

Excellent update as usual Black. Love the dialogue between Sethyas and Nine-Toes particularly. Good advice!

Well, putting Sethyas in a big bonfire might not be so bad....... he is a Dunmer after all, and Dunmer and burning at the stakes........ they don't mix well ........,..

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Nice. I imagine that will get the message across.

Hehe, nothing better than a little bloodbath.

Neat work done by Sethyas. Very efficient, though kinda an expensive way to do things.

When I played that mission with my character (though my character sucked at level two) I got owned, no surprise there. Nice use of drunkedness, and guile Blacky. Seth truelly is a force to be reckoned with when one uses only pawns and poxxies (i believe that's the term), especially one that drink and are generally weak-minded....... no pun intended.

Well, that's one way to make your point clear. I know that the Cammonna Tong are bad guys, but something always bothers me about this bloodbad mission. It just sounds too, coldblooded.

Yes, that's typically me. I have no problem with self-defence or wiping out a god and a religious system that is the basis of Dunmer culture but when it comes down to starting an attack on unsuspecting people, no matter how evil they are, I suck.

woah...two great updates! So much life added to the story, interesting conversations and nice twists. The encounter with Baladas´tame daedroth made me smile. Serene also met that one....

And the mission with those "bad people" haha...pure hilarios.....

More please?

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Wow, that ending was one of the funniest things I've read on this forum. Great stuff Black!

Now Sethyas is armed with an even more dangerous crossbow? Damn, he's becoming a master of issuing death!

Do I suspect a spurt of Post Machining coming up?

Heh, the dwarven crossbow... nicely done. Always-He-Lingers-in-the-Sun would approve, I think.

I like that last part with Therana and the dagger... those wacky Telvanni.

I think everyone liked that dagger part. Nice job Black Hand, these Tellvanni are very interesting, indeed.

That woman would probably jump out her window to see Sethyas do that trick again. She's a wacko for sure.

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Post machine here...

Wait... Eno calls him an n'wah? Why that... (pulls out crossbow and bolts and mutters...)

Edit: I enjoyed this update... even if Eno is less than grateful that Always-He-Lingers declined to kill him.

Why did this councilor and her retainers sound similar to the Amazons (mythology, not the rainforest)?
Anyway, great update, that was fast. I wish that people would....... oh, nevermind.

*I watch Seth's progress from the shadows* Takes care to trip over a coat rack.....

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Hmmm interesting word choice after talking about the incident between Eno and an Argonian.

"...lingered in the sun..."

Nice work with dealing with Neloth and Dratha. Now his big challenge with Gothren is next. How will he manage with this stubborn fool?

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Oh how wonderful to log in and see not one, but THREE updates ! Now that made my day I´d say...These Telvanni-quests written with such humor and insight...oh my Blackie...you really are a wonderful writer!

Wow, Gothren put up quite a fight. I guess that's expected when he has that damn paralyze spell!

Excellent update Black. Now... which Ashlander Tribe will he visit first? Two of them are quite close to Tel Vos...

Ah yes, the Ashlanders... that'll be interesting. I wonder what he'll think about Ashkhan Kaushad... he's quite the character.

Kaushad? Wasn't that the Ashlander who wanted to raise a family so to speak? Yeah, that guy really scared the crap out of Luper. Heh, I wonder what Sethyas will think of it. He seems to be getting experience with creating families.

Very well written but in reality, aren't we all a little guardung crazy. *New catch phrase alert!!* I have to say that I was a tad worried about the fight with Gothren but you described it so well I could picture it all happening in the reflection of my computer monitor. Wonderfully done, you represent this forum community well.

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Ooooo a cameo, I wonder who it could be!?

I have a hunch about who it is. I won't tell you though.

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And so begins Sethyas' quest to unify the Ashlanders. They're always an interesting bunch to deal with.

I personally wonder how Sethyas with handle the Ald Daedroth shrine.

Wonderful! Seth is going on his Ashlanders-trip, now that one I can´t wait to hear about! My Serene spent quite some time with Ahemmusa, I hope Seth will find them as lovable as she did..

Anyway I´m sure the forthcoming events will be as wonderfully described as usual......thank you for your incredible story Black Hand!

I'm intrigued by Sethyas' continuing lack of confidence in his abilities, despite all the things that he has accomplished. However, it is good to see him seeking the wisdom of the ashkhan; the seemingly simple Urshilaku seem to know a lot more than one would expect.

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Mmm mmm mmm! Tasty update Black!!

It's always interesting to read Sethyas preception on how to handle things. I didn't know what to expect when he got to Ald Daedroth, but I really enjoyed what you did with his decision making.

Can't wait for the next one!

Lovely, lovely work. I'd love to see these bound and published someday

LOL maybe the writers should sell a short stoor collection, that'll be interesting, Say sethyas whered you find the five fingers of pain spell.... i cant find it

Sometimes, a heart as warm as the forge of a Dwemer is needed. Sometimes, this heart must become as cold as the windswept wastes of Skyrim.

A good update as always.


Wraithguard, I personally believe that Sethyas is referring to the Five Fingers of Pai spell, although it is likely a somewhat improved version of the original by now. Apparently, the n didn't fit. Not to mention that Pai sounds cool.

A very unorthodox approach to the Ald Daedroth cleansing. I was a little shocked, to tell you the truth, but after some reflection it seems to make some sense. After all, if any of the ordinators had known he was the one who claimed to be Nerevarine, they may well have tried to kill him. Perhaps your bloody solution was better after all.

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hmmm i think im just gonna make my own spell like the "ten fingers and toes of your dead and im not spell" or something.................

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Excellent my friend! Your interpretation of the Ashlanders is wonderful, the conversations between first Sinnamu Mirpal, then Kaushad was really interesting to read. You put life into them, and I love that..being very fond of the Ashlanders myself.

Oh and I do like Sethyas...he is really one-of-a-kind!

More please???

That update was great Sethyas! I really loved the description of the "connection" between Sethyas and the Bow of Shadows; very magical. And once again, your dialogue between characters is fantastic!

Keep it up, ya hear?

Ashkhan Kaushad... what a character.