A Mystery Unleashed - Playground 28

Mage

Arcyakt chuckled at Alton's explanation for the missing Nord. What a refreshing change from the honorable Falx!

Sel

Sel stood, controlling his urge to do a thousand things to Niran - all involving a sword. Instead, he wiped the blood from his lip and turned to face Sasal, the one who he could take out all his rage on.

"Now that that's taken care of..." he said while listening to all the conversations around him. He waited for Sasal to make the first move.

OOC: Good character, btw Kiln.

"Hmm. It appears you didn't kill passenger, Alton. So what really happened between you and this Nord?" Osano said curiously. He didn't believed that Falx would kill someone for no reason; even if he had changed.

Niran sat down and leaned against a tree, taking a good look at the map and muttering the directions to himself. If he lost his map, he would need to remember them.

Arneth leaned back by the camp fire resting...

"So who are you all.. I haven't really got to know you?" he questioned as he waitied for the duel to start with his sword by his side..

(OOC: Ok guys, its 31st July over here so I'll come back tomorrow Wait, I'll be back in around 10 hours after my beauty sleep)

"I.. well.." Falx felt ashamed, but wouldn't give in to the truth, "The Nord was drunk, and he approached me in a way that would seem.. inappropriate?" Falx felt that his.. lie, was coming out quiet well, "I warned him, and he began to get angry, a volital concoction if I might say, heh, a.. happy, drunken Nord. Not something that I'd want to deal with" Falx, or Alton, looked up at the two, "The man wouldn't turn, so I quickly brought his demise. Pity he couldn't put up more of a fight. Anyways I figured that I was somehow protected by some law, and therefor had the right to defend myself.."

"There, you have it. Yes, I guess that makes me a murderer" Alton put his hands up, and pretended to have them cuffed, "Please mister officer, I didn't mean it, don't send me to jail" He let a sly grin escape his mouth.

"Its odd, I seem to remeber everything now.. kind of chilling at the same time"

Osano laughed. He was unsure whether or not he belived Alton, but it didn't matter.

He sat down in one of the beds and put his hands behind his head. "It wasn't really murder if you he was going to attack you. More like self-defense...Anyway I hope we reach our destination soon, this is really boring," Osano said.

He stood up and walked up on deck and spotted the man who had come down looking for the Nord. "Excuse me but, where is your captain?" he asked.

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York stood from scrubbing the decks and answered the man,

"I could care less where that moron is at the moment...his commands have become more and more ridiculous, I don't know if I can bare to work for him another day...at the next stop, I'm out of here."

He paused for a moment and examined the man.

"Hmmm...where are you and your friends headed after we reach the port?" York asked him

"Your right, it wasn't murder, because why would a hounorable soldier such as my self slaughter those I am sworn to protect?"

Alton shuffled under the blanket, shifting the gauntlets to a more comfortable position..

"Besides, it wasn't like he had anything of value on him"

Osano thought for a moment, "I'm not at liberty to tell you that," he paused and looked around, "....we are headed to exterminate some rebels. But if you wish to join us you would have to ask Arcyakt down below; it's not my decision. But he probably wouldn't let just anyone go with us..." Osano smiled, "I could ask him for you, but...." he hoped that this man would catch on.

In all honesty Osano didn't know how Arcyakt would act if York asked to join the group-or if Osano asked for him.

York stood for a moment looking at nothing in particular thinking,

Rebels? Hmmm...there are so few of these men to fight them, perhaps the leader will accept my help if I should ask carefully.

"I might just have a word with him if the opportunity should present itself...thanks." York said

"Oh yes and you probably won't have much luck finding the captain either, his second in command is in charge after his dissappearance...but I think we're near the port...of course I could be wrong though, I'm not really much of a sailor." he added

Mage

Arcyakt came above decks, leaving Alton to his newfound self.

"How much longer?" Arcyakt asked York, the nearest crew member. "No more than a day and a half, I hope."

OOC: Yay! The bad guys get to post!

Kiln was startled by his voice as he hadn't seen him come up the stairway but tried to stay calm as he answered,

"It shouldn't be much longer, I've taken this voyage before and we're slightly overdue at the port. I'll finally be off this god forsaken ship." York said

Kiln used the same approach he'd used on the other man that had spoken to him.

"So where are you heading after you leave the port?" York asked hoping to start a conversation

Mage

"Not sure." Arcyakt replied, not revealing any information. "We need to track down some people."

He began pacing about the deck impatiently - due to Alton, he couldn't reveal his true power and just teleport them, at least not yet.

Ships were just so slow, he felt like his time was wasting away for no purpose at all.

OOC: bedtime. Have to wake up bright and early.

York stood for a moment,

I figured he wouldn't tell me right away, I've got to be careful about what I say, at least my thoughts are safe.

"You don't know where you're going?" York said trying to seem surprised

I've got probably one more full day and part of another to convince him that I could be of some help...it would be best not to tell them about the captain either.

"The people you are trying to track down, are there alot of them then?" York asked hoping not to annoy him but pressing his luck

OOC: Alright, later

Celia looked up at the Redguard. "Eh?" She held out a hand, smiling brightly. "Sorry I didn't introduce myself earlier. I'm Celia, Altmer healer-in-training."

She then tried naming the people in the group off of the top of her head and gestured to them, "There is Sel, silly Dunmer. The person I healed is named Megil. Then, there is Otik, and there's Jonacin. There's Konrad, and I'm sure you know Niran..." She gestured towards the shrine's enterance. "Serene, the mage woman of the group, is inside, getting some sleep right now." She scratched her head. "And I think that's everybody..."

She then turned to where Sel and Sasal were still facing off. "So," she said casually as she watched, her hand tightening on her hammer, "what kinds of stuff does a Grandmaster-whatchama-callit like you do for a living?"

Jonacin dimly heard Arneth speaking as he concentreated on the two men facing off for the duel.
"Oh, I'm Jonacin, a Blademaster and Master Ansei" he said to Arneth.

Arneth looked over at Jonacin raising an eyebrow...
"Master Ansei... You wouldn't be able to summon a spirit sword would you? Sehai or whats it called." Arneth said, Ansei reminded him of one Redguard he once met in a duel who was able to summon upon a spirit sword from his hand, powerful opponent...

Arneth had actually been looking for one, at least a Master. He had been teached little about the power..

"You mean a Shehai? Yes, i can, but i don't want to at the moment because it could be taken as a sign from that fool Sasal that i intend to interfere in the duel"

Arneth just nodded to Jonacin before facing over to the duel that seemed to start soon...

(OOC: Hope it will start soon..)

"I have to meet someone." Arcyakt answered. What else could he say? That he tracked people down using magic mirrors? Arcyakt took a moment to delve into York's mind - he wanted to come along. Fine with him.

"You can come along, if you like." Arcyakt offered. "Always more room for one more traveller. What do you say?" Arcyakt asked, extending his hand.

OOC: I hope so too....not much else I can do as Sel.

and what's up with the inactivity? There have been three posts since last night - and it's the weekend!!!

OOC: that's because we can't do anything til yo and Dagoth Carlos finish your blasted duel!

A day and a half?! I can't take much more of this. Osano sighed and walked towards the front of the ship. He sat down and looked out at the water in front of the boat. "This sucks," he stated plainly. Arcyakt had gotten him used to fast travel so the long voyage by boat was like hell.

OOC: if we get there sooner we can interupt the duel.

York was dumbfounded for a moment,

"Thats very nice of you but of course I'll have to take some time to consider coming along...you must understand." York said trying to cover up his excitement

Yes...that was easier than I'd hoped.

"Oh I nearly forgot, I'm York" He stated shaking the man's hand

Arcyakt smiled at York, ignoring Osano's complaints, even though he shared them.

Take all the time you need, though you and I both know the answer. he thought to himself.

"Yes, of course." he said in answer to York. "These decisions do take time."

"I'm glad you understand." York said dismissing himself and walked to where Osano was sitting,

"Bored eh? Not to worry, we should arrive soon...I hope." York said to the man as he stood nearby staring into the water, seemingly as bored as Osano.

After a few minutes York stood and walked away, staring at the water was even more boring than walking about the deck.

Alton climbed up to the deck, it was mid-morning by his best estamits.

After yawning he looked at the group, "So Arcyakt, how many of these rebels are there? And does anyone happen to know a Sel? I remeber the name, someone called it out right before I fell from the mountain..."

"There are about ten or so rebels, but I'm not sure of the exact number." he said, feinging ignorace. He couldn't be seen as an all-powerful mage by Alton yet. "It's rumoured that they have some measure of the legion secretly working against the Empire. And not just low ranks, but people very high up the chain."

Arcyakt stroked his chin at the question of Sel, feinging ignorance as he had done all along. "Sel...Sel....Selenil!" he said, as if he finally made the connection. "A young dark elf. A murderer, no less. He has quite a bounty on him."

"Well... I beleive it was that honoured user who killed Darius, perhaps he might meet his doom by my blade" He smiled at the thought

Alton stretched out his sword arm, flexing it and popping the joints, "We might need to pick up some equiptment though, being as I have no sheild, or a curiass(SP)."

Sasal obviously had the same idea as Sel - let the opponent make the first move.

Sel stepped up to the task. He ran a few paces towards Sasal before springing towards him, his sword slashing downwards at an angle, aimed for Sasal's neck.

OOC: it has begun!

Niran looked up, his map in hand as he continued walking forward. He was taking his time, for he did not have much of an idea as to where he was located right now. The forest was still dense, and not much could be seen ahead.

York walked about the deck, but stopped in front of Arcyact,

"Arcyact, I considered it and I'd like to travel with your group. I can help you guys in fights and I won't be any trouble...I promise." York said

Wow...ten minutes without giving him my decision...it really seems like I had to think it over... York thought sarcastically

"I overheard you talking about rebels? Are these the people you are searching for?" York asked hoping for a more clear picture of the situation

Mage

Arcyakt didn't see a problem with telling York what was happening...

"Yes, we are searching for rebels on Vvardenfell. The Emperor himself has charged me and my companions with the task of administering justice to them."

If York didn't hold to his promise of not being a problem, he could easily enough be exterminated by a simple spell...

OOC:I'll try not to be a problem...I wouldn't want York to get killed...

York was happy someone had finally shed some light on the situation for him,

"Finally I understand whats going on...are there many of these rebels?" York asked

Emperor huh? I'll fight beside these men to the death if they support such a noble quest...

Glad to be part of a group of some importance York was ready to serve the Emperor.

Mage

There are about ten leaders, we don't know how far the rebellion has spread yet. All we know is that some higher-ups in the military are in on it, as well as some of their subordinates.

"I see..." York said

Satisfied with Arcyact's information, York turned to the man standing beside him,

The man beside him stood there silently, York felt strange, like he was being examined.

"Have we met? Nah...I guess not...nevermind...anyways the name's York, I didn't catch your name." he said thrusting his hand forth to shake

OOC: Darn it Channler just got off...

Alton raised an eye brow at his hand, but then gripped it with a bit of force, "Names Alton, another sword his always better.. I suppose"

Niran had accidentally wandered back to camp. He could see them a little off in the distance.

Slapping a hand to his forehead, he sighed.

"How the hell am I supposed to get anywhere if I can't use this map properly," he muttered.

York squeezed his hand tightly and then pulled free of his grip,

"Nice to meet you Alton...if you'll excuse me I've got to be off to bed...I haven't slept in days." York said

Doesn't seem like he trusts me all that much... York thought to himself as he walked down the stairs into the bedroom, taking the missing Nord's bed, he couldn't sleep so he laid on his back staring at the wooden planks above.

Megil ignored Konrad's obvious observation and looked up to Otik in the tree.

"anything exciting happening up there?"

OOC: I'm about to get this back off the ground...

Sel realized something about mid-way into his swing - this was stupid.

He stopped the swing, and landed on the ground, rolling away from Sasal.

"This is ridiculous." he said, sheathing his sword. "Why don't we focus on Arcyakt?"

OOC:You should've killed him...

York awoke later in the day, the ship was rocking too intensely for him to sleep any longer. He walked back up on deck and toward the captain's office, stopping and looking around before entering.

Once inside he took the finest brandy from a chest,

The captain won't need it anymore...since his unfortunate accident.

York tilted the bottle up drinking half the bottle of flin the captain kept stashed away and sat in the captain's chair mocking him pretending to sign the papers and drink. He leaned back in the chair and put relaxed, drinking the expensive brandy.

"I hope we arrive soon...this is borin' the ell outa me." York said in a slurred voice

OOC: omg. has there only been like 10 posts in 2 days!?

Osano stood up and looked around for something to do. After finding nothing he drew his sword and held it up to the sunlight, examining it. He had killed a small amount of people during his life, especially for a warrior. And now he was joining forces with an evil mage. How did I end up here? It's not that he wasn't happy with his choice, rather confused by it. He ran his fingers along the Daedric Claymore feeling the details on it. The sword was almost mint. It had seen very little battle since he acquired it. Osano sat back down on the deck and lied the sword next to him....

Konrad sat there, cross legged on a rock. He had his eyes shut, and listened carefully to Sel. He sighed and replied slowly, "Why don't we just wait for him to come to us? He wants to kill us, so he's definitely coming. How about you follow up on that duel I asked you for?" he asked, uncrossing his legs and leaping off the rock. He drew his silver longsword in mid-air and landed gracefully, placing the flat side on the ground and rolling to spread the force.

He stood up again and pointed his sword at Sel.

At that moment a hand reached out and plucked the sword from Konrad's hands.

"Should hold on tighter." Niran said with a snicker.

"I'll need this," he said as he sheathed Konrad's sword and walked off again. He had come back to take some of their food, and had remembered that he needed a weapon.

(OOC: )

Konrad growled, and took out his dagger from his boot. "Give that back, thief..." he said, as he levitated the sword high in the air and threw the dagger to his back.

Niran dropped to the ground and caught the dagger as it fell down at him.

"Thanks,"

Sel walked over to Celia and sat down beside her.

"I quit one duel, only to be offered another, and then I get to see this." he said, pointing to Konrad and Niran.

To Sel's thinking, they were closer to Arcyakt than they had ever been since the Telvanni-Redoran battle. Sasal would get what was coming to him soon enough, and Konrad would get his duel - after Arcyakt was taken care of.

Konrad sighed. He just lay down in the dirt and stared at the sky, his sword rested across his chest after it had flown back to him.

Niran raised an eyebrow, and tossed the dagger to Konrad.

"Whatever," he said before walking away.