Divine Script
The Divine Script is a system of writing that has been observed in oy two instances: On the Eye of Magnus and on the banners and within the black books that are found within the Apocrypha of Hermaeus Mora.
There are no known translation
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Nephethys awoke alone in a large, foursquare hall, somewhere deep underneath the raging waves of a foul sea. Afore transpired a most dangerous flood of the nearby caves and tunnels that separated her and Shthelith from the poor Thorus, whose arm
Read more…Jastinia arrived at Mixwater Mill past sunset only to have Gilfre wake her just a few hours later to begin her work. Not work on greatsword techniques or combat stances. Work. Real work at a real sawmill as Gilfre gave Jastinia instruction
Read more…Even in a life of losses, Jastinia’s loss to Torbjorn Shatter-Shield hit hard. She had completed her mentor’s task to forge a new battleaxe. She had believed she was also ready to complete the Stormcloak initiation on Serpentstone Isle. Bu
Read more…Returning to Windhelm after gathering elm in Kynesgrove, Jastinia recommitted to completing her battleaxe at Torbjorn Shatter-Shield’s request. Her recent experiences had emboldened her. Whether defeating the brown bear, hearing support fr
Read more…After days of forging the new battleaxe at Torbjorn Shatter-Shield’s request, Jastinia left Windhelm to gather wood for its handle. Also, to clear her head after receiving news that reminded her of her mother’s violent death years ago. Wra
Read more…To prepare for her Stormcloak initiation of slaying an ice wraith, 16 year-old Jastinia dove headlong into her new training program with her different mentors. Scouts Many-Marshes introduced the Imperial to cold water acclimation in the fr
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The replicated insignia above belongs to a Dwemer lexicon, a special type of artifact constructed by the ancient Dwemer, whose language we will examine next.
There is a great deal known about the taciturn metalworkers, engineers and scientists
Read more…Encouraged by her Argonian family and driven by a lifelong desire to help Windhelm outsiders like herself, Jastinia marched to the Palace of the Kings on her 16th birthday with one goal: join the Stormcloaks. Despite Jastinia’s Imperial he
Read more…Windhelm-born Jastinia didn’t expect gifts or presents on her 16th birthday, but her adopted Argonian family wasn’t going to allow such a special day pass by without celebration. Especially not for the Imperial orphan who hadn’t received a
Read more…Welcome to Jastinia of Windhelm’s legendary edition Ultimate Skyrim/Take Notes playthrough. My name is Anna and I'm blogging her playthrough on my WordPress page, Unearthed Arcanna, but posting all the content here too. Got questions about Jastinia?
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"Chdla! Ldil, md!". Those were the first words I heard the scaly monstrosity regurgitate after it had slithered towards us. I can't even begin to emphasise how hideous this foul creature from the depths truly was. A bastard of man, fish and eel am
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Chapter 10: The Eagle
Warning: This chapter contains graphic descriptions of violence. We are talking war time atrocity levels here, so just be aware. It's also weirdly metaphysical. But, what can I
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Chapter 9: The Key
The door opened and Archmagister Rynandor stepped into his closet of his study, carrying a burlap sack that he hoped was not dripping too heavily onto the floor or the scent too m
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Chapter 8: The Scars
Warning: This chapter is for mature audiences. Includes caste discrimination, implied homoerotic fantasies, cannibalism, and cultural acceptance of non consensual sex in Altmer
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Chapter 7: The Burning Sky
Crystal-Like-Law, Summerset Isles, 433, 3E
His etched silver plate armor caught the reflection of the sky while he crouched from the ledge of his post near the top of Cry
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Chapter 6: The Deathbed
Skjor picked up his tankard when Njada’s Stonearm back fell against the table, moving it quickly out of the way. The corner of her mouth trickled with blood.
Heart of a Nor
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Chapter 5: The Mission
Balgruuf’s eyes lingered on the small village icon that represented Helgen on the parchment map in Farengar’s study. ‘Twas a finely drawn map, mounted on an ornately carved wo
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Dovahzul, the language of the ancient Dov, the Dragons. While their terrible rule was nirnwide, no single province had been influenced as much as Skyrim. There, most of the existing word walls can be found and Nords famously learned the ways
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Chapter 4: The Stone
“I cannot believe they did not even think to set you free.” Ralof frowned, reaching for Äelberon’s bound hands in the gloom of the Keep. They were crouched in a corner, close to
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