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  • The Curtain Falls on the First Act

    Salen sat in his favorite chair, surrounded by bottles of cheap wine. His face was weathered and beginning to wrinkle, his back began to hurt if he sat reading for more than half an hour, and his ashen skin had more scars than he could count. After 254 years, he was showing his age.   This wa...
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  • ToC: Those Whom the Gods Forsake- Accursed Gloom

    As of now, I do not have links set up for the chapters. As I am currently revising them anyway, I will simply add the links as I re-write them.      A young upper class Altmer is sent to Skyrim by his father to study in the College of Winterhold, but instead finds himself ca...
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  • A Terror of Woodland Roads

    They lurk out there; in the plains and the forests. Always watching, waiting. Looking for small alone child or stray livestock. We hear their howls at night, see their reflective eyes and hulking shadows. No one ever sees them. Only the corpses. Well, we’ve had enough of it. The women and chi...
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  • The Creature of Dive Rock

    The Creature of Dive Rock A Sequel to Ruthless Academics Almenar slept peacefully in a rented room along the Gold Road, clutching his bag of coins. Meanwhile, far to the North and days ago, his brother Tandano had already awoken to an angry-sounding "Bah!" coming from his father's room. Tandano shuf...
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  • Fall of the Falmer

    Blue Sky. Kyne's Breath upon our faces, Raging sea beneath our feet. New lands appear before us: Skyrim, our new fatherland. May it carry us for eternity. Elves, Elves, fires abound! War breaks out in every city, Men and Elves are slain like beasts. Ysgramor, Father of Men! He returns from his jo...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 21

    Chapter 21: Heirs Cidius and I went our separate ways when we finished descending the Throat of the World and I gladly travelled back home. Home? It seemed I'd called many places home in a short period. Home. Winterhold was my home now. The new College, my children; all resided in Winterhold. The on...
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  • The Dragonborn's Price

    Darkened wings above the sky, Monsters come from ancestral times, Brothers breaking kinship's tie, And Elven Lords with mortal crimes. Dragonborn with sword in hand, Mighty dragon beneath Gods' feet, Hence comes freedom of this land, When dragon's soul is lastly beat. He shan't live to see his day...
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  • Wasteland Addicts

    I can't be myself I can't feel myself And no, man I don't wanna talk I'm gonna keep going down, Down to the ground The guy's gonna fix me right up. I can't see myself I can't breathe myself Fuck, just leave me alone Just need the cure And I'll be alright Thought I told you to go! I just need a fix I...
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  • The Ending of the Blades

    Heads, heads, they loll along In the cart pushed by soldiers strong Blades, Blades; they are the Blades With knives in backs from Altmer raids Mede will bleed. Altmer with deed. Headsman with head. Blades are dead. They could not save the Septims, They could not save themselves, They could only di...
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  • The Blackest of Balls

    The Black Hand has spoken! An assassin among assassins? Traitorous! An affront to Sithis! Lucien, ever the wise one; He requests the aid of his pupil. Help comes too late. A Dance, one final Dance for Lucien. Blood splatters are the backdrop, Dying gurgles the music. The Black Hand has spoken! A ...
  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 20

    Chapter 20: False Gods and Propaganda We walked along the road, a cool wind blowing through my cloak. “Why can't we ride the horses?” “Because they're carrying the supplies, and horses cannot walk up 7,000 stone steps on a steep mountain incline.” Cidius had seemingly unending questions, and I soon ...
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  • Ode to the Forest with the Bay.

    Swaying trees, To and fro from breeze. Climbing high, High as Y'ffre's Sky. Living homes, Their foundation roams. Green leaves, Hanging from eaves. Shady floor, Just one hour more. Valenwood, Valenwood; O how you make me long for The shadow's hood, shadow's hood. Valenwood, Valenwood! Baby deer, I...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 19

    Chapter 19: A Dragon's Son I must say, this undead thing was much easier to kill than the one I had gotten the Staff from. It was weaker, and this time I had brought a small army. It was quickly overwhelmed by my men, and we found the tablet we had came for in its crypt. We noticed a way out through...
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  • Towers of Glittering Gold and Marble

    White-Gold Tower, imposing as ever; Yet it's master has crumbled, like the one before; And none shall rule its halls again. Aylied, Imperial. Septim, Mede. Titles given to weak leaders who sought change. Tiber and his conquests; Long, bloody, brutal. Death for unification. Mede tried to rise to t...
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  • The Oranges Are In Bloom- A poem from an Altmer conscipt

    The oranges are in bloom. At least, I think they are. It's been months since my departure With a blade instead of broom. The children are playing on beaches. Well, I think it is so. I have no way to know as it seems to be years Since my leaving on Altmer barges. The birds are beginning to breed. O...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 18

    Chapter 18: Friends And Enemies In Unexpected Places I was allowed to sleep in Dragonsreach’s guest rooms and given the horse to visit Winterhold. Needless to say, the entirety of the College students and staff were shocked to see me battered and burnt, and shocked still at my tale of dragons. I res...
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  • Ruthless Academics

    Foreword: An exciting tale of intrigue, mystery, elderly scholars, and a long-lost city filled with ancient knowledge! Can our hero survive the many dangers of the Ayleid's last (and hidden) stronghold? Find out in: Ruthless Academics! 4E 275 Almenar opened his eyes. He had slept near an hour, and i...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 17

    Ulfric met my gaze, and he knew; he could tell that he was the cause for so much of my suppressed pain. It seemed to make him uncomfortable, and it damn well should have. The one who first mentioned my awaking continued back and forth with yet a fourth prisoner, who insisted time and time again that...
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  • The Ghost Soldier- Chapter 3

    Ralph woke early in the morning to the sound of the Anthem of the Great Republic. "Name of this damn anthem is bloody stupid." he muttered into his pillow. 0500 hours. McCarran was just now getting up, replacing the night gaurds with their relief gaurds for the day, soldiers arming themselves; to an...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 16

    Chapter 16: Detained The guards had their hands resting at the hilts of their weapons, ready to draw if I tried to get out of speaking with the Jarl. “You may tell your men to relax. I shall not resist anything you command.” The Jarl nodded to his men and motioned for me to follow him. He took us in...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 15

    Chapter 15: Quite a Number, There Tolfdir and I silently looked at each other, which in turn drew in the attention of the others. The entire Inn-Fortress, as we later came to call it, went silent. “So that… prophecy is about… me.” “It seems so.” “Me?” “Yes. You.” “Me.” By this time I believe Tolfdir...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 14

    Chapter 14: A Glimpse of Now Caranthir wiped the ink off his quill and set it gently on his desk, putting the lid on his ink pot directly after. He had been writing his autobiography for a few days now, and he was becoming discouraged at how little he had managed to cover. He stacked the papers in o...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 13

    Chapter 13: Prophecies Fulfilling Life is a strange thing. I couldn't help but contemplate life as I knelt before the Bosmer. We had been friends, of a sort, yet I never had known his name. What is my claim to the right of living centuries if I allow myself while Valund would live only another thirt...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 12

    Chapter 12: The Beginning of the End “I truly am sorry, my son. Here are your children. Almenar was quite good, however I can tell Tandano misses his mother as he cried for many hours. Safe travels, and do stop by if you ever are in need.” The Priest said as he walked me to the door. “And remember, ...
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  • The Ghost Soldier- Chapter 2

    Entry 2; October 1st I left off my memoir after the prison break; a lot happened between then and my enrolling with the NCR. I found where they kept the gear we had on us upon arrest and searched the place until I found my stuff. It wasn't in perfect condition; but then, neither was I. Malnourished,...
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  • A Second Misadventure Of Camvor Crooked-Nose - A Short Story

    Warning: Strong Language and Lore Unfriendliness “Say, Camvor. How ‘bout we travel South ta Anvil. I gots family there. Perhaps they’ll give us work.” Camvor brought his head up from the bar table, which he had eagerly passed out upon after a long night of drinking. “Aye.” Was his only reply. As th...
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  • The Misadventures of Camvor Crooked-Nose - A Short Story

    Warning: Some Strong Language and Suggestive Themes Camvor Crooked-Nose sat back in his chair, gulping his ale, and admiring a young bar maiden. Bruma’s nights could get so terribly lonely. “Oi, Camvor! How much are we bein’ paid fer this, anyway?” His friend Jorundr asked. “I uh… don’t rightly reme...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 11

    Chapter 11: Drinking Again The roads were empty as most travelers had returned to cities after news of the Sack of Whiterun spread. As I drove the cart up towards the gates of Solitude I was greeted by a guard making sure the cart was not a concealing rebels. “I take it you knew her… I’m sorry.” He ...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 10

    Chapter 10: Invasion In Two Fronts “Oh, come now, Caranthir. Let us be civil about this. Follow me downstairs, if you would.” Ancano said. “Just let her go.” “Tut tut. You get her back when we come to an arrangement. Now then, the basement.” I begrudgingly headed down into the cellar. “Door on your ...
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  • The Ghost Soldier- Chapter 1

    Warning: Frequent use of strong language Standard Issue Journal #102200  Issued to: Ralph Baker, First Recon  Dates of Service: 2280-2285    As a man long before my time once said: “I do not know with what weapons World War 3 will be fought with, but World War 4 will be fought with sticks and st...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 9

    Chapter 9: A Family Realized I spent the next days recuperating from my experiences. Erissa fussed over me with great concern and Colette grudgingly helped the healing process along. When I could finally walk well enough to return to a normal schedule, I returned to my education. For a week I learne...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 8

    Warning: Graphic Injury Chapter 8: More Trouble Than They're Worth Quite a bit had happened in the days that we had been relaxing. The College, it seemed, had done everything but relax. Deep within Saarthal they found a giant glowing orb. It was covered in strange runes that didn’t match Daedric, Dw...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 7

    Chapter 7: An Unwelcoming Greeting I pulled my hood up and walked back to the main building. The others were still sitting at the table. “Sorcalmo! I knew you weren’t tired. Look at you; my son a dashing Mer in Gilded armor. You remind me of myself.” “Hm. Well you wanted war stories. Here's the whol...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 6

    Chapter 6: A Brief Vacation “To Oblivion with it!” I yelled, dropping Onmund’s body to the ground. The others had gathered and had watched my desperate attempt to save him. Tolfdir and Valund went back into the tunnel and continued through a passage hidden in one of the coffins while Arniel and I ca...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 5

    Chapter 5: Past Regrets, Current Failures I returned to Winterhold and went to lay in bed for a time, contemplating of what that Bosmer had said. He was clearly insane. Wasn’t he? I shrugged off the thought and went to bed. I had a nightmare I hadn’t had in years. I dreamt I was back in the Great Wa...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 4

    Chapter 4: A Confusing Meeting Classes seemed to take forever, and they were made especially annoying by Collete's constant reminders to everyone that Restoration was valid of study. When she finally finished instructing us on the importance of non-magical procedures as well as magical, I decided to...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 3

     Warning: Mild Use of Strong Language Chapter 3: All is Fair in Love and War “How is he?” An elderly Nord voice asked.  “Hard to say. Maybe another day until he wakes.”  I woke up in a cold sweat, Thetri’s shouts and face branded into my memory. My head was killing me and I was in another new roo...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 2

    Chapter 2: Making Acquaintances, Losing Friends  *Warning: Very Graphic Injuries and Some Strong Language*    I woke up early, my toes freezing. It was a mistake not getting under the furs the night prior. The draft in this room is startlingly strong. At least I was feeling less agitated today. ...
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  • Those Whom the Gods Forsake - Chapter 1

    “To Skyrim?” The thought of it nearly made me jump from my seat. My father nodded. “Yes. Skyrim. That damn cold snowy place up north. Lots of Nords. And, shockingly enough, the home of the only reputable institution of magic.” He poured me another glass of wine, as was ou...
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