Aeta S-T 0.0
Pronounced: "Ate-ah"
Sex: female
Race: Nord
Age: 17
Appearance: copper-red hair, green eyes, light war paint
Residence: Ivarstead, Skyrim
Class: thief, bowman, hunter
Weapons: bow and arrow, short swords, dagger
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Chapter 1: Ivarstead
"Fastred!" I knocked on one of Fellstar Farm's windows where I knew Fasterd's bed to be. It was early morning and I knew she had to be out working the farm soon anyways.
The door to the farmhouse opened and I ducked behind some barrels in case it was one of Fastred's parents, Boti or Jofthor. When I saw the deep brown hair and light dress I knew it was my friend. "Pst! Over here, Girly!" I giggled and pulled my friend to our spot by the waterfall for some private girl talk.
"You would not believe who I talked to early this morning Fastred!" The Nord girl rubbed the sleep from her eyes. Her cheeks and eyes were still puffy from sleep, even though the sun was starting to climb in the sky.
"Aeta I'm to tired. Just tell me already."
"Klimmek..." I finally said. My friend perked up at the name of her old childhood sweetheart. I had always tried to steer her in Klimmek's direction... Her current sweetheart, Bassianus Axius was definitely an eye catcher, but he wasn't what Fastred really needed.
"Oh what does that shy man want now. Everyone knows I'm going to propose marriage and elope with Bassi! It's not MY fault Klimmek never had the guts to ask for my hand." she scoffed. I smirked.
"Oh really? And if I told you he's wearing an Amulet of Mara...?" I giggled at her interest. "You know he only has eyes for you." she squirmed on the spot, weighing her options. I knew she always wanted to travel, but she had to much in Ivarstead to leave behind. I know Klimmek could to have an adventurous side that could keep my friend interested and he did travel quite a bit to gather supplies.
Fastred jumped up yelling her goodbyes. When I asked where she was going, she told me she was going to find her long time lover and accept him. Obviously she still couldn't get over him after all the years. I laughed, glad for my friend. I thought to myself then, that I should probably speak to Bassi.
Bassianus was walking around town when I made it back. I waved him down and smiled at the red headed Nord. I smiled at him, noticing his muscular chest and long red hair. I had to remind myself that Fastred chose to be with Klimmek.
"Ummm." I stuttered wondering what to say. "Fastred and Klimmek." I winked. The question in Bassi's eyes disappeared as he understood what I was meaning.
"Ah so the dog proposed, eh? Good for him. Glad our little plan worked." he nudged me playfully.
"Hey I just figured out the plan. Your wonderful acting helped push it all along!" he smiled a devilishly handsome grin.
"A little jealousy goes a long way. I'm glad they could finally be together. Sigh, but now I'm short a pretty Lass.." He turned his pleading eyes on me and I giggled.
"Such a flirt, aren't you Bassi?" I stepped closer to my old friend and trace lines on his chest, intimately. His breath hitched at my advance but I soon danced away.
"Aye, but your worse than I am, little minx." he chuckled lightly at my playing. "but I must her going, Lass. I'm due in Riften by the evening. Finally got a job working at the Scorched Hammer. Asbjorn Fire-Tamer is running the place since Ole' Balimund passed and he needs some 'elp with the forge." he kissed my check before leaving to his house. Soon after I went to knock on his door and he opened it.
"I'm going with you. Not all the way to Riften, but I need an adventure, Bassi." He smirked at me, knowing I would have asked sooner or later.
"Aye Lass. Get ye Sterling-Tail."
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Journal: Father scolded me again for traveling outside his boundaries. I went passed Treva's watch with Bassianus Axius on his trip to Riften. Might i mention that the planned worked to get Fastred and Klimmek together. It's wonderful to see them happy together in this tiny town. It's not my fault Ivarstead is to small for me. I'd rather stay in the forests all day or climb the mountains or go to the city! Riften's isn't that far! I could go and be back the next day! Father won't listen to my pleas. Now I'm stuck climbing to High Horothgar to drop off the 'Beard's supplies as punishment. Bah! I hope I can kill a troll on the way!
-Aeta
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"Aeta! Aeta, here! Aeta!" Klimmek called for me as I passed Vilemyr Inn. He held out the bag of supplies and grumbled my thanks. I quickly congratulated him on his upcoming marriage before headed for the 7000 steps of doom. As I walked away I heard Klimmek laugh and mention to someone that I was like a bear. Fierce in battle, yet grumpy when I don't get my way. I smiled at the thought. No, I was more like a dragon. I started my journey. It wasn't long before I wished I really were a dragon! I could use wings to climb up the gods forsaken mountain.
My steel sword bounced on my hip as I climbed the steps. That was how I got my name; Sterling-Tail. Since I was a little girl I always had my sword with me. Now it's the last thing they see before the dragon attacks... All metaphorically... Sadly.
Finally, hours later the spires of the castle known as High Horothgar came into view. The sun was on my back, pleasantly warming me as I hiked up the frozen mountain peak. Other than being able to gather flowers and snow berries from the mountain, that would be only good thing about this trip. There were no trolls. There was a considerable lack of wolves, and the few that I encountered were no match for me.
As I placed the bag of supplies in the chest, and slammed the top for good measure, I heard an earth shattering roar. I looked downhill to where Helgen was suppose to be. I couldn't see it through the trees, but instead I saw thick, oily black clouds blooming from that direction. Louder roars matched the one that had just occurred and I fell to my knees. A black shadow flew over the mountain side and I rubbed my eyes in awe.
A black dragon flew from the black clouds of Helgen, heading over part of the mountain I was on before flying down. It was heading toward Ivarstead. Another roar filled the sky and I heard screams in the distance. I ran for my home, friends and family.
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