Chapter Five: Gold
Zenoya
I greatly misjudged the time it would take us to reach the border of Skyrim. Even with our support, Hirendor wasn't able to move fast at all. I personally didn't mind it too much, as it gave us ample opportunity to talk, but h
Read more…It seemed like it was years that I was stuck in that cell. I wasn’t sure if it was the food or something about the magic of the Adamantine Tower, but it felt like my strength and magicka waned each day I rotted in there. I had plenty of time to think
Read more…It was late morning by the time we entered the gates of Wayrest. If the guards were looking for us, they didn’t notice our group amongst the many travelers, merchants and adventurers coming and going from the city. The streets were flushed with colou
Read more…Chapter 4: Laid to Rest
(You can check out the previous chapter here: Chapter 3 - Forsworn )
The following morning, Bronmir and Throngarr left the Four Shields Tavern and headed south-east, back across the Dragon Bridge, turning north-east at the fork
Read more…Sherlene Thibaus was trekking through the fresh snow as her team of four followed suit. The breton had endured this miserable cold from the blizzard for hours on end, but she wasn’t about to let her trail go cold. Doesn’t matter if it’s the treachero
Read more…I burst through the door of the herbalist’s shop in Evermore, my eyes darting through the shelves searching for Marie. I’d come as quickly as I could from the palace; between the whirlwind cloak I had summoned and the run across town, I must have loo
Read more…Chapter Four: High King's Court
Favnir
“Do I look alright?” In hindsight, I shouldn't have asked a dragon.
Odahviing raised his head from the river where he was drinking, water dripping from his lips. He stared at me blankly before grumbling, “You look
Read more…It was almost dawn by the time the four of us in our little boat made it back to Evermore. With Teldryn and Calindil still recovering from their injuries, it was my turn to do the rowing. We were all well and truly exhausted by the time we arrived at
Read more…Chapter Three: The Rift
Zenoya
His eyes couldn't help but linger on me it seemed. Walking from the fire, I could feel his gaze bore into my back like the hottest of flames. When I returned with kindling, I found myself staring right into those brown an
Read more…Four souls in a wooden dinghy were all that remained of the Order of the Lamp.
A far cry from the days of the Mages Guild, when thousands clashed with Mannimarco’s necromancers and undead. Or even during the Great War, when my father and I lead a 4-sc
Read more…Chapter 2- Dragonborn
Favnir
There were just over 15 species of dragon I had discovered, ranging from the violent Ebony Nightwing to the more docile Stonehorn. Dozens of the beasts found their way to me after Alduin's defeat, submitting themselves to m
Read more…Chapter Two
Karliah
Pushing the sturdy yet worn wooden door open, I found myself in a large area, directly beneath Riften’s market. The smell of the Ratway was faint, masked by the unique aroma of Blackbriar Mead. Burning torches lit the area, giving i
Read more…So, yeah, this is the revamped and expanded backstory for Chaceito A.K.A The Cursebearer, after getting the fourth to last place on the Bloodlines contest, I knew Chaceito needed some more work. So I read the responses from the judges and responded b
Read more…Joramund II - The Lady in Black
4th Era 201 Cyrodiil, Bruma
The room was dimly lit, and a large somewhat worn bear skin rug decorated the floor. Next to it an armoire and a chest of draws sat neatly against the wooden wall, atop them sat a candelabrum
Read more…Svarah Blood - Blade: The Awakening
(Unknown Year: The Crypt)
Darkness.
She always woke to darkness, and even as she stirred, her fingers twitching at her sides, she wondered - was she even awake? How long had she slept? Was it light out, or dark?
It wa
Read more…Daughter of Dominion
By: Kendrix Trixie
(Image by theshadowfake at https://www.deviantart.com/theshadowfake/art/Altmer-470171871 )
INTRODUCTION
Set in 4E 216 Skyrim, Daughter of Dominion follows the story of mercenary Zenoya as she navigates the world
Read more…Chapter One- New Life Festival
Zenoya
“497... 498... 499...” I didn't make it a habit to have my employers count out my pay in front of me. It was time-consuming, boring, and unprofessional. For sleazy merchants like Augor Drav, I made an exception. I
Read more…The Prime Bestiary
I see thou hast happen'd upon the antediluvian tome of præternatural horror and dæmoniac terrors from the realms beyond. Contain'd within this volume are accounts concerning the ghastliest of things that lurketh malevolently in the
Read more…Rihad's Necromancer
“Teach me.” Shari's request caught me off guard. Out of everything she could have said, through panting breaths she managed those words- words that I was not ready to hear.
“Teach you what?” I asked, trying to play dumb for as long
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