I've been undecided on continuing this for a while, but I think it's time to call it quits. What started as Tarvyn's story became too wide focus, a retelling of Oblivion's story in which he became lost. It's not my story, just my spin on someone else's.

I could keep writing this, but there'd be no enjoyment in it. I'd just be writing it to tell a story that everyone already knows, at least in broad terms, and to write a couple of chapters that I like the idea of, somewhere down the line.

What a shame. I was looking forward to more. The action was about to begin and the story was going along so well. I do understand where you're coming from and you're position. Personally I love to read Oblivion stories but when it comes to writing itself, I choose to mention events in canon rather than place my characters in the center as the Prophesized Heroes . . . knowing full-well some writer will weave their own spin on the story. Never sat well with me to see three Champion of Cyrodiils. But that's just me.

Have you ever thought of maybe writing about Tarvyn in his own story unrelated to the main quests, or perhaps related but not directly? Or in a different era? Really, the Elder Scrolls offer so much lore that we can write about events that happened a thousand years before Skyrim or a couple of hundred or more. There is tons of lore on the matter that you can just fit your character in a world with endless possibilites. Don't give up on writing. You have a good reader base here, despite the lacking members in the fanfiction section. If you feel like you're done writing completely, okay, I understand. But remember. You can share with us your imagination and tell Mr. Dralor's tale in a new light.

Well, one of the things about Tarvyn was that he wasn't going to be the Champion of Cyrodiil, even though he'd follow the same path. It was one of the main reasons Savlian and Baurus were fleshed out, because they were going to be Cyrodiil's Champions. Tarvyn's past lent him a rather different role, one that wouldn't be openly praised.

I don't think writing about Tarvyn without the Main Quest would work, too much of him was tied into the idea of owing the Empire and Mephala dropping him into something, and only the Main Quest fits the bill for that really. Changing that would mean a new character, even if he had the same name.

I honestly don't know if I'll take another stab at this. This is now three attempts that have all failed for various reasons, maybe I should take the hint. And I'm sure people here are getting tired of reading stories that don't make it past the opening stages.

Well Callidus, do what you wish. If you believe making a new tale is a better take, we are here to support you.