So this is my first time writing a fan fiction since I was 14 (maybe?)... I don't consider myself a writer, but I love creating characters and backstories for them. Please enjoy following my Dragonborn's story, along with one shots of other character's perspectives. Solana's a heartbreaker.

DISCLAIMER: I try my best to keep the lore as accurate as I can, but please excuse any errors and correct me if you spot any! However this is just fan fiction and not wiki.

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Rihad, Hammerfell, 4E 182

The stars are especially brilliant tonight. A slight breeze comes over my body, carrying sand and warmth with it. I close my eyes to protect them from the small grains, and I take a deep breath. My surroundings are reduced to the warmth I feel, from my father's hand holding my own and the air around me, the sand between my toes; the sounds I hear of the ships' bells and horns, the waves crashing in front of me; the salty, calming scent of the Abecean Sea. My favorite nights consisted of these moments, walking hand-in-hand with my father along the coast. Sometimes K'Aden and Talni would join us, but it was never as peaceful as it was when it was me and Pa. Ma never joined. I hate the sand between my toes, she would say. She dislikes a lot of things.

My father is a sailor. He provides for the family by traveling with merchants across Tamriel, manning their ships and supplies. He travels quite often, only staying home a couple weeks at a time, to then be at sea for months. It is painful, but he never fails to bring back gifts from the faraway lands he visits.

However peaceful the silence is, I must break it. "I wish you could stay home."

Papa looks down at me, his dark brows furrowed. He then smirks, kneeling down so he is to my eye level. "Me too, love. You know I would trade my sea legs for you in a heartbeat."

I frown, not being able to comprehend why he can't just drop his job and stay with his family. "It's not fair." I wiggle my hand out of his and cross my arms. "Mama is no fun, and K'Aden and Talni put sand in my hair."

Pa sighs, and gives me a look of pity. He ponders to find the words to comfort me. "You know, my brothers bullied me, too. But you know how I got them to stop?" I shake my head. "I got big and strong, just like they were. And I taught them if they messed with me, they were going to have a taste of their own medicine."

"But they're so much bigger and older than me. And I'm a girl."

"My love, because you are a girl does not mean you can't be strong. You are a Redguard, remember? Why, look at your mother. She scares me and she is half my size!" I snicker, and cover my mouth. Pa grabs my hand and uncovers my smile. "And don't let them tell you anything about your teeth. You are prettiest when you smile." He gives me a kiss on my forehead, and my throat catches. I know I will miss our talks when he's gone.

A soft light of a lantern slowly creeps above the hill behind us, and I see Ma on top, hand on her hip. "There you two are. It is time for dinner." She waves her arm, beckoning us to come home. Papa sighs and stands up. I can hear his joints popping, and he slightly grimaces. I look up at him with concern, but he grabs my hand and we walk together. My curls bounce in front of my face as I scuttle to keep up, bouncing over small dunes of sand. Ma will not be happy we are bringing sand into her house, but Papa always helps sweep it out. She is always calmest when he's home.

The loud horn of a ship startles me awake. I gasp, realizing whose ship it was, and that I must have fallen asleep last night before I could say goodbye. My feet hit the floor and I run to the front door. I swing it open, the bright morning sun stinging my eyes. I strain for a moment until I see the dock down the road. "Papa!"

I hear my mother calling after me, but I am already gone. I push past people in the market, nearly knocking over a basket of fruits. The dock is so close, my short legs carrying me as fast as they can. As I get closer, I see a couple sailors begin to remove the plank connecting the moving ship and the dock.

"No! Papa!" I skirt to a halt at the edge of the boardwalk. "Papa!" I wait a moment, and I feel tears well in my eyes. He can't hear me. He thinks I forgot to say goodbye.

I rub my eyes, and I begin to weep until I finally hear him call out to me. "M'Alakeh!" My head snaps up and I see my father, waving frantically at me behind the railing. "Goodbye, my darling!"

I wave back, jumping in place. "Bye, papa!" Tears still fall down my face but I am

no longer weeping. I continue waving, as does he, until we are no longer in sight of each other.

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This was just a short introductory chapter. I got a little emotional writing this, I'm not sure why. Probably because it's 2 AM.

"Wait, who's M'Alakeh?" you may ask. "I thought your Dragonborn was named Solana?" Who knows.

Oh, I do.

Anyways, I hope this was enough to get you interested. I have a lot planned for this story.

BTW, this fan fiction does follow the main quest line, but the other side quests as well, and continues after them. I plan to make this a long one.

Also, as I mentioned before, I love creating characters. I made somewhat of a concept art for Solana and if anyone would like to see what she looks like I may provide a link. I'm not sure yet. I'm an art major so I'm very critical of my own work

See y'all tomorrow? Maybe?