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Some of you have heard of The Story Corner, some of you haven't or simply have yet to wander in our territory. So, with that in mind, what is TSC exactly?

It's a safe, friendly place where members of all levels and skills can write creatively and share t... more
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Last Post by Delta

December 5, 2018

TSC Blog Editing and Assistance Thread

If you have a Blog Post you wish to have a Member of The Story Corner to proof read before you post it, or even if you have just a few paragraphs which you aren't sure about, then you can post them here.
All you need to do is either:
1. Post the ...
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Last Post by ilanisilver

November 20, 2018

NaNoWriMo 2018

It is...

That time of year again. How many have we done now? I think this is three years?
So I present NaNoWriMo 2018 Tamriel Vault Edition. Come out, come out all you word smiths, attach weights to your fingers, dust off that old keyboard...
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Last Post by ilanisilver

September 26, 2018

TSC Group Rules

Hello and welcome to The Story Corner. I’m Sotek, one of the Hosts of The Story Corner and I think it’s great that you want to contribute to this site.
To make it easier for you, I’ll talk you through a few of the stages because there...
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Last Post by Sotek

August 12, 2018

Welcome To The Story Corner

Here is quiet corner for the writers and word-smiths of Skyrim/Fallout. Discuss your blogs, ask questions about writing characters, plots, and other story-telling techniques!
Hosted by Sotek
Some of you have heard of The Story Corner, some of yo...
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Last Post by SpottedFawn

March 29, 2018

The Story Corner Library

Welcome to The Story Corner Library
We, the writers of TSC have written a wonderful collection of stories for all to read. Some are as of yet unfinished, while others sit complete. All, however, share a common cause. They are crying out to be r...
241 replies

Last Post by Wulfhedinn

September 17, 2017

TSC Campfire: A place where we can talk.

We often talk about our chapters, poems and such once we have finished them and especially when they have been posted but we also talk about them in small groups when we are still writing them out. Often such conversations are on steam or Skype which le...
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Last Post by silvertora

September 27, 2016

Attention!!! Before You Get Started.

All members of TSC please take a few minutes to read this announcement. You will save both Hosts and yourselves a lot of problems down the line. Hello I’m Sotek; a Host of The Story Corner and I welcome you all to the new Tamriel Vault and more spec...
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Last Post by Gnewna

January 11

Starting my story from scratch? Argh!

So, I've been writing Nerussa's story for... gosh, nearly four years since the first post on Steam. I really like her, and her little group, and I'm pretty happy with a lot of what I've written, but I'm increasingly struggling with the 'journal with the o...
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Last Post by The Long-Chapper

January 8

No AMOSS this year?

Just a quick question to the group mods: are we having A Month of Short Stories this year? Has it been moved to another month?
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Last Post by Delta

January 8

Unofficial Writing Group

Hi, I'm Delta.

I've been in this forum?/blog?/fansite? for years and what I'm want to get out of this site is to hone my writing skills by writing fan fiction set in The Elder Scrolls universe. Okay enough beating around bush, let's get to it:
&...
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Last Post by Ebonslayer

December 15, 2018

Dragon of the East - A Skyrim Retelling

Next Chapter Progress ~ 75%

... more
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Last Post by A-Pocky-Hah!

September 23, 2018

Writer's Discuss - Story Consistency

Lately, I've been following an animated show which has received a lot of criticism for being inconsistent with its plot, characters, and world-building. I still love watching it, despite its obvious writing flaws. Not gonna pull out its name, but you know...
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Last Post by DeltaFox

August 6, 2018

One Blog a Day Updated Rule

Awwwooo to one and all,
Werewolves, scribblers, the odd priest and yes I suppose vampires too.....

Lissette, who some of you know as 'The Long-Chapper', and I have had a bit of a discussion and we feel it is in everyone's best interest if we re...
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Last Post by The Long-Chapper

August 3, 2018

Camp NaNoWriMo July 2018 (BRING IT!)

The Long-Chapper
&
Sotek, Loyal Hound of Hircine
Proudly host...... more
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Last Post by Sotek

July 28, 2018

Sorry, Y’all

A few of you might have noticed I deleted all my blogs and some of my posts. Long story short, I had a massive panic attack on Thursday and freaked out. My stories have a lot of me in them, emotions and hopes and dreams, so they’re natural scapegoat...
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Last Post by The Long-Chapper

July 27, 2018

Writer's Discussion:- Enchanting

Throughout our stories concerning Skyrim, and the world of TES, we often come across scenarios where the writer uses enchants of one form or another. To some readers, this breaks the world created by the writer by enabling characters to become...
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Last Post by SpottedFawn

July 5, 2018

T.S.C. Bard for a Day (or even the whole weekend)

Hello one and all
Sotek and Lis extend a warm welcome to all our word smiths and terminal typers.
The Story Corner has always been and will always be a nice quiet, eh, we're not quiet, group where writers of all skills and abilities come and join in wit...
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Last Post by The Long-Chapper

May 29, 2018

Writer's Discuss - Reviews

As a writer, we usually want feedback from our readers. Usually it's in the form of a nice comment, questions or a paragraph-long review of the story. In most cases, you'll see a lot of the former two.
Because let's face it: Writing paragraph-long review...
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Last Post by The Long-Chapper

May 15, 2018

Writer's Discuss - Comedy

It's been a while since we had a Writer's Discuss, and I need something to do to jog this idle brain of mine. So let's discuss something which I think we haven't well... 'discuss' about.
Comedy.
Now this is more prevalent in more light-hearted stories...
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Last Post by ilanisilver

May 2, 2018

Camp NaNoWriMo 2018 of AWESOME!

It's that time of year again, where we opt to write and push ourselves to the brink of emotional breakdown for the written word. I have already taken the opportunity to create a private camp for Tamriel Vault Dwellers so we can enjoy each other's pain a...
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Last Post by ilanisilver

April 28, 2018

How do you come up with your stories?

What it says on the tin. Do you have a brainstorming process? Does inspiration strike at random intervals? Do you fish old stories out of the bin and rework them? Do characters come first, and then plot? I'm curious, as I'm sure others are. Let's share ...
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Last Post by Ebonslayer

February 4, 2018

Posting WIP Chapters

Where does one post chapters that aren't yet fully completed or they want another pair of eyes to see before putting it on the front page? Back on Ning we could use the old blog and story editing service and a small group of experienced people would see i...
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Last Post by Ebonslayer

February 4, 2018

Blood and Soul

Blood and Soul

I write this so others may know of my story, my legacy, my hardships, my journey through the land of Skyrim, where I discovered the power hidden within my very soul.
I am the Ebonslayer, and this is my story.... more
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Last Post by Ebonslayer

February 4, 2018

The Graveknight's Oath - TOC

Table of Contents
* Prologue *
Beginnings
* Chapter 1 * Chapter 2 *
Interludes
*... more
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Last Post by Ebonslayer

February 3, 2018

Writer's Discuss - Tropes

Tropes! Believe it or not we use them in every story we write. Hell, even our own lives are filled with tropes. (Seriously, do you know anyone who's not a Deadpan Snarker or a Tsundere?)
For those who don't know what tropes are, they're es...

A-Pocky-Hah! liked Gnewna's discussion Starting my story from scratch? Argh!
- January 11
Gnewna replied to Gnewna's discussion Starting my story from scratch? Argh! in the group The Story Corner:
Cheers! I'm currently wrestling with the fact that Skyrim's main story kind of sucks. Like, god, sure, stop Aludin, I guess, who cares?
- January 11
Vezrabuto liked Gnewna's discussion Starting my story from scratch? Argh!
- January 11
The Long-Chapper replied to Gnewna's discussion Starting my story from scratch? Argh! in the group The Story Corner:
Hey gnewna!
Glad to see you're continuing with Nerussa, but I totally undersand the desire to rewrite. I am currently rewriting large portions of Straag. It's hard. If there is something you want to discuss pertaining to plot or structure, just ask on yo...
- January 11
Gnewna posted a new discussion Starting my story from scratch? Argh! in the group The Story Corner:
So, I've been writing Nerussa's story for... gosh, nearly four years since the first post on Steam. I really like her, and her little group, and I'm pretty happy with a lot of what I've written, but I'm increasingly struggling with the 'journal with the o...
- January 11
The Long-Chapper replied to SpottedFawn's discussion No AMOSS this year? in the group The Story Corner:
I usually do it, but I'm very much in the middle of preparing for the Spring term, both as a full time teacher and a full time student. Putting it off for a spell until I get my bearings and can run it properly may be the best thing. Sorry to disappoint.&...
- January 8
SpottedFawn posted a new discussion No AMOSS this year? in the group The Story Corner:
Just a quick question to the group mods: are we having A Month of Short Stories this year? Has it been moved to another month?
- January 8
Delta replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
@Spotted: Thanks for taking the time to read and write a review. Also there is a little quirk on VoS but I won't discuss it until after you finish that short.
- January 8
SpottedFawn replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
Song of the Faithful CritiqueChapters 1-3

Just a Formality
Fantastic opening line. I know I left a comment saying as much but it bears repeating. Not sure if this was intentional, but without the ToC explaining that this is a Vigilants of Stenda...
- January 8
Delta replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
Chapter 9: Diverging Paths
Scene 1: Traitor’s Post
Short scene and I read it as more of a continuation of Chapter 8 but the main thing I would note is the POV: who is it on? For the most part, I assume it’s viewed through Kjeld but there&r...
- January 6
Delta replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
@Spotted: The deadlines are really more for me. I'm used to working with a resource constraint.
- January 3
SpottedFawn replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
Delta said:
I'll get on Chap 9 by Friday or so.

Take your time! It's the holiday season! I am writing out my critique of SotF of the first three chapters. ^^ I'd like to get that posted by the weekend.
I don't know if you heard but I finished Frost M...
- January 2
Delta replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
I'll get on Chap 9 by Friday or so.
- January 2
Delta replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
Chapter 8: In Search of Truth
Scene 1: Palace of Kings
When this scene starts I was confused by the narrative blocking of this. The last of Kjeld, he was just entering the apothecary, the White Phial and now he’s in the Palace of Kings? This get...
- December 20, 2018
Delta replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
@Spotted: Will finish reading/review the next bits of LotS by Wed.

@Tene: Appreciate the new format.
- December 17, 2018
Tenebrous replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
Hallo everyone! Part 1 of GHAHR-TOK has been reformatted! Also, some info on the name: in ESO, the Alliance factions each have two Elder Scrolls as a valuable resource. The Ebonheart Pact has the Scroll of CHIM (which may be referring to apotheosis, but I...
- December 15, 2018
Ebonslayer replied to Okan-Zeeus's discussion Dragon of the East - A Skyrim Retelling in the group The Story Corner:
It's been 2 years since the last update. I wonder what's been happening with Okan.
- December 15, 2018
Delta replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
Yeah I think it's a good format then.
- December 11, 2018
SpottedFawn replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
Oh wow, wonderfully detailed critique, Delta! Thanks are fully in order.

Scene One:
No idea who Wayne June is, but thank you! I really enjoyed writing those opening lines, and it's always nice to know others did too. My writerly talents are tune...
- December 10, 2018
Delta replied to Delta's discussion Unofficial Writing Group in the group The Story Corner:
Trying a new structure for this one and I hope it gives more detailed feedback that you can use. Let's get to it:

Chapter 7: Windhelm... more
- December 10, 2018

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Ebonslayer · February 3, 2018

Is there any discussion like the old Blog and Story Editing service that allows you to shard WIP chapters with other members so they can recommend changes. I've been trying something lately and I'd like some advice on it.
Legion · January 17, 2018

Did I miss any Writers Discuss while I was away?
Sotek · December 31, 2016

Awwwooo to one and awwwooo to all.

With the New Year, here’s a friendly paw.

And so starts a new year with new content to
TSC and Tamriel Vault.

Don’t party too h... more
Legion · December 14, 2016

Anyone know the whereabouts of that thread that details land sizes and travel times?
- Shadow Arm
  Legion
  
  Legion
  Anyone know the whereabouts of that thread that details land sizes and travel times?
  
  · December 14, 2016
  
  TamrielVault - Scale of Tamriel and Skyrim along with Traveling Times.
  
  Skyrim and Fallout community: character builds, lore, discussions, and more! How large is Skyrim? Tamriel? In the game? In the lore? In the game the longest diagonal is 3.5 mi +/-0.5 mi depending on the source. Below is one from Matt Sutton   Th
  - Legion
    Shadow Arm
    
    Shadow Arm
    
    TamrielVault - Scale of Tamriel and Skyrim along with Traveling Times.
    
    Skyrim and Fallout community: character builds, lore, discussions, and more! How large is Skyrim? Tamriel? In the game? In the lore? In the game the longest diagonal is 3.5 mi +/-0.5 mi depending on the source. Below is one from Matt Sutton   Th
    
    · December 14, 2016
    
    Thank you, you're a Chief amongst milk drinkers.
    
    Shadow Arm
    Legion
    
    Legion
    Thank you, you're a Chief amongst milk drinkers.
    
    · December 14, 2016
    
    So you´re trying to say I´m an Orc amongst Nords? Uhm...hello xD
Golden Fool · December 14, 2016

2300 words written for my next Cyre short. Time for another break me thinks.
- Shadow Arm
  Golden Fool
  
  Golden Fool
  2300 words written for my next Cyre short. Time for another break me thinks.
  
  · December 14, 2016
  
  No break! Write! xD
  
  But 2300 is good. When will we see it?
  - Golden Fool
    Shadow Arm
    
    Shadow Arm
    No break! Write! xD
    
    But 2300 is good. When will we see it?
    
      ·  December 14, 2016
    
    Well I wrote half of it last night between 10 and midnight, and because of that needed to read over it to find all the words I hadn't actually written or I'd misspelled. As for when you'll see it, in the next couple of days maybe. Depends on if I write an... more
    
    Shadow Arm
    Golden Fool
    
    Golden Fool
    Well I wrote half of it last night between 10 and midnight, and because of that needed to read over it to find all the words I hadn't actually written or I'd misspelled. As for when you'll see it, in the next couple of days maybe. Depends on if I write an... more
    
      ·  December 14, 2016
    
    No rest for the wicked...guess I'm wicked then
    
    And awesome to hear it's going to be out soon. I need more Cyre crazy and Morihaus Cheese. Ugh! I just pictured it...xD
    
    Golden Fool
    Shadow Arm
    
    Shadow Arm
    No rest for the wicked...guess I'm wicked then
    
    And awesome to hear it's going to be out soon. I need more Cyre crazy and Morihaus Cheese. Ugh! I just pictured it...xD
    
      ·  December 14, 2016
    
    And now I've pictured it. Thanks for that... xD
    
    There were so many times that instead of actually writing the words, I'd just thought of them and skipped to the next one.
    
    Shadow Arm
    Golden Fool
    
    Golden Fool
    And now I've pictured it. Thanks for that... xD
    
    There were so many times that instead of actually writing the words, I'd just thought of them and skipped to the next one.
    
      ·  December 14, 2016
    
    Get...out...of my...head!
    
    Yeah, writing late at night and tired can play tricks like that on you.
    
    Golden Fool
    Shadow Arm
    
    Shadow Arm
    Get...out...of my...head!
    
    Yeah, writing late at night and tired can play tricks like that on you.
    
      ·  December 15, 2016
    
    Well that's another 1000ish words. I wonder if I should take another break
    
    Shadow Arm
    Golden Fool
    
    Golden Fool
    Well that's another 1000ish words. I wonder if I should take another break
    
      ·  December 15, 2016
    
    Nope
    
    Golden Fool
    Shadow Arm
    
    Shadow Arm
    Nope
    
      ·  December 15, 2016
    
    Alright, back to writing I go
    
    Shadow Arm
    Golden Fool
    
    Golden Fool
    Alright, back to writing I go
    
      ·  December 15, 2016
    
    Good Fool. Make me proud
    
    Golden Fool
    Shadow Arm
    
    Shadow Arm
    Good Fool. Make me proud
    
      ·  December 15, 2016
    
    Ok, it's done. All 6467 words of it. Now that is before I read over it and potentially add or remove stuff. But for the moment I need some sleep.
Accursed Gloom · December 11, 2016

I've got some catching up to do...
- The Long-Chapper
  Accursed Gloom
  
  Accursed Gloom
  I've got some catching up to do...
  
  · December 11, 2016
  
  Yep.
Sotek · October 16, 2016

Awwwooo
We have two new members to TSC this weekend. Everyone raise a friendly paw to Madmonk35 and SeekerM. Awwwooo to you both and welcome to TSC and the new Tamriel Vault.
Sotek · October 15, 2016

Awwwoooo
A warm Howl to a new member Jon. Welcome to TSC.

Keep an eye out for this years NaNoWriMo in November. I'll be starting a discussion in the next few days for everyone taking part and for those who would like to offer enc... more
Tenebrous · October 7, 2016

Im particularly proud of Ardolan's acting in that part. More ham than a deli...
Sotek · October 7, 2016

Done. Enjoyed reading that piece.
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