The Elder Scrolls V½: Arendelle
Prelude
Looking at the cloudy sky, He shouted:
LOK VAH KOOR!
The magical shout ripped through the clouds, undoing them and letting the skies blue and visible again, and the two dragons that were flying up there. The Dragonborn looked at the two beasts, and through the power of his thu'um, his voice echoed loud around the valley:
— You can fly away, but you cannot hide. — He shouted — I am back, and I will protect this people, and I will destroy the evil that brought you here!
The dragons hovered in the air for a moment, and then they circled and flew away. The people saw that and rejoiced loudly, proclaiming the glories of the kingdom's unlikely savior. Elsa and Anna looked at each other, and then at the man that had saved the day and turned their lives more complicated now.
Two
Summit
The day that began with the prospect of death for the people of Arendelle welcomed the night with renewed hope, coming from the fleet bearing supplies to the war-stricken kingdom, the army of foreign soldiers now garrisoned around the capital city, and in particular because of a former disgraced prince from the Southern Isles turned into a predator of dragons.
At the royal castle, the Queen, her sister, her brother-in-law and her advisors were in a meeting with the dragonborn prince and his followers, trying to work out the logistics of having a traitor of the throne as protector of the kingdom:
— I admit that you are indeed not the same man that we sent back to the Southern Isles, but that does not mean that we a ready to trust you with the well-being of Arendelle — Princess Anna spoke, facing her former fiancé.
— Anna has a valid point, Prince Hans. — Elsa spoke — Even if we all own our lives to you, still, you tried to kill me and my sister and usurp the throne.
Hans looked up from the princess to the Queen in her throne, and said:
— I told you before that I'm not a prince. — He repeated, with annoyance — I haven't been one now for a long time, and I have no plans to claim any nobility title from my heritage. If you are so intent to call me by a title, there is plenty to choose.
Turning around , he looked at the housecarls, made a gesture to them. Lydia got up from her chair and spoke:
— My Thane is Thane of Whiterun, Harbinger of the Companions, Arch-Mage of The College of Winterhold, General of the Imperial Legion, Vanquisher of the Vampire Incursion, Dragonborn Savior of Tamriel, Champion of Cyrodiil... — She stopped to think of the other titles
— Thane of Haafingar, Thane of Hjaalmarch, Thane of The Reach, Thane of The Pale, Thane of Falkreath, Thane of Eastmarch, Thane of The Rift, Thane of Winterhold... — Jordis kept going on with the list
— Guildmaster of the former Thieve's Guild, Champion of Meridia also, and Nocturnal, and Malacath,and Boethia, and Azura, and Malog Bal, and Hircine, and Clavicus Vile, and Peryite, and Sanguine, and Sheogorath, and Mehrunes Dagon, and Hermaeus Mora... — Iona added more to the list.
— Ok, ok, I got it — Elsa said, interrupting the housecarl. She took a hand to her temples for a moment, and then looked at the former prince — You obviously have been very busy these past two years, so why don't you tell me which title do you prefer, and we go from there?
Hans looked past the Princess at the Queen and said:
— If it pleases Your Majesty, you can address me as Arch-Mage Westergard, and if that is a mouthful, simply Dragonborn will suffice. — The dragonborn said, and turning to the princess, he addressed her — As for entrusting the well-being of Arendelle to me, I'm sorry, your Highness, but this is not even a choice for you right now.
Anna looked indignant at the Arch-Mage, but it was Elsa's words that surprised her:
— He's right — She said.
— Elsa... — Anna pleaded with her sister.
— I might not like it, but the only reason why we are having this conversation at all is because Arch-Mage Westergard saved us, and he did with minimum loss of life and property damage, save for the palace gates. — The queen said, standing from her throne, and walking towards him — However, your past transgressions are too severe for me not to consider that there is a reasonable possibility that you might try to betray us again.
Hans looked into the blue eyes of the queen in silence for a moment. There was no easy way out of that, and even if he had reenacted that moment many times in his mind, know it was for real, and he felt... uneasy, for he knew what he had to say.
— You are right, and your suspicion is understandable, Your Majesty. — The Dragonborn said — But even in my treachery, I never put Arendelle in danger.
Anna once again gasped with indignation, but before she could say anything, her sister gestured her to be silent. She looked at the former prince with an expression that let transpire just a hint of anger, but kept civil:
— Must I remind you, Arch-Mage, that you tried to kill me and my sister, the whole of Arandelle's Royal family? — The Queen spoke — How exactly is this not putting the kingdom in danger?
— You created an unsustainable situation by panicking and freezing everything in your path as you fled the capital, Milady. — He replied — And your sister abandoned the reins of the country in its direst moment in the hands of someone she barely knew and yet was ready to marry, to gallivantly ride into the wild looking for you.
— Why, you bastard! — Anna protested, visibly angry.
Elsa turned to her with a severe glance, and that made the Princess quiet again. Turning back to the man before her, she made a gesture with her hand for him to continue:
— I had to keep your subjects warm, fed and protected from the frozen hell you left behind. I fought Weselton and used the available trading goods to protect the citizens, and even when I had a chance to let one of his men kill you, I didn't. — Hans said. — From the moment that Anna let me in charge until the moment when you told me that you couldn't end your winter, My concern and my actions were to protect the kingdom. You even used some of the ideas I wrote down while I was in your role.
Elsa averted his eyes, and turned for a moment to look at her sister and her brother-in-law. Anna was confused, but in Kristoff she found him nodding back at her with an understanding look in his eyes.
— Yes, I did use some of the notes that you wrote down. — Elsa said, turning back to face the Arch-Mage — And I can even understand your attempt against me, but you tried to kill the Princess, and she had nothing to do with my misdeeds.
— No, she didn't. But she would not be a good ruler, specially if your death hadn't brought an end to the winter. — He explained — The duke of Weselton had already accused her of sorcery and of conspiring with you, and he represented Arendelle's biggest trading partner. In the worst case scenario, the kingdom would be frozen, in dire need of resources, and with a ruler distrusted by its trading partners.
Anna bit her tongue, not to enter the argument, for Elsa was taking the reins of that discussion:
— That is a poor excuse, and I saw your notes. I used them. We don't trade with Weselton anymore. — Elsa spoke, the floor around her beginning to freeze.
— Look, I'm not going to argue with you about that. — The Arch-Mage said — What I did was not right, but it was necessary under the circumstances. Kingdoms all over Europe went broke because of this misdeeds of their rulers, and the people suffered and went famine. We saw what happened to France, and The Germanic Estates, and Portugal, and even in the Scandinavian reigns. Fortunately. Had you not undone the winter, the situation would turn out much worse than it did, but the Kingdom would survive, not in great shape as it did under better circumstances, but it would survive.
Elsa stood silent for a moment, and she walked past the former prince and towards the big map of the peninsula on the wall. she looked at it for a moment, and everyone in the room kept quiet, waiting for the Queen:
— I don't like it. I don't like it, but I welcome your help. — Elsa said, without turning to face the Dragonborn — With our combined forces pushing back against the evil that is trying to take over my kingdom, perhaps our neighbors and allies will find in their hearts to assist us. And that should dissuade you from further treachery, should you aspire my crown again.
She turned to see the reaction on his face, and as she expected, it was not annoyance or indignation , but one of abidance, and tiredness.
— Go one step further, if that gives Your Majesty peace of mind. — He suggested — Make a decree stating that I am forever forbidden to ascend to the throne of Arendelle. Have a treaty signed by neighboring rulers giving them authority to dethrone me if I ever sit in that chair. I will sign it myself.
She didn't see any hint of ulterior motives in his words, but the idea of foreign intervention was not one for her tastes:
— I'll give the people of Arendelle the power to do just that, no need for outward interference. — Elsa said — And you will sign, and so will your allies.
The housecarls, legionnaires and all the other followers saw the Queen pointing at them, with slight surprise. Hans simply nodded his head in agreement, as he accompanied a step behind the queen as she walked towards the windows.
— Now, as for your help... — Elsa said
— As for my help, there is a bit of bureaucracy involved — He replied.
She turned to him with curiosity:
— Bureaucracy? Of what kind? — The Queen asked.
— A transfer of duty. — He replied, and turning to his followers, he addressed them — Brelyna, Ingun, is it ready?
Brelyna Marion, the dunmer mage that was accompanying the Dragonborn, rose from the back:
— Yes, Arch-Mage. We had the resonance adjusted a few minutes ago. — She said.
Some people moved out of the way as Ingun Black-Briar carried a chest without lid, with a number of strangely looking marbles deposited on top of a pad.
— Given the lack of proper ingredients in this land, I won't be able to grow nirmroot to the right stage for at least a few weeks, as well as the Scaly Pholiota. At least I have a good supply of River betty, and plenty bone meal, but I'll have to refine it, and it will take some time. — The young alchemist said.
— Ok, Igun, I've got it. It was hard, and your work is appreciated. — The Arch-Mage replied, his patience wearing thin with the Nord girl, but keeping his politeness nonetheless.
She placed the chest on the floor, and turned around:
— Ok, it is all yours. — Black-Briar said, looking at another member of the entourage.
The bard among them rose up from her chair, and walked close to the chest. Malukah took down her cowl, revealing her young and pleasant face, and grabbed her flute, positioning herself to play it. Elsa arched a brow in curiosity as she heard the melody emanate from the instrument, and also a an wave of light that flew over to the marbles, which started glowing, and hovering at equidistant positions around the chest. a few more tunes, and the marbles projected the images of several different people, none of which Elsa knew.
— Phew.. — Kristoff whistled — Now this is something...
The Bard stopped playing as the illusion spell became stable. Collective gasps were heard when the illusions started to move, and speak:
— Greetings, Arch-Mage Westergard. — Elisif The Fair, High Queen of Skyrim greeted — I take your presence there as a success of your journey.
Hans bowed respectfully to the High Queen:
— Yes, My Queen. We arrived in time to avoid the final destruction of Arendelle. — He replied.
— I'm glad. I hope not many lives were lost. — She said
— By Meridia's Justice, we had very few losses during combat, and none after. — The Arch-Mage reported, and turning around, he said — My queen, may I present you Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elsa of Arendelle. Queen Elsa, this is Her Imperial Highness, High Queen Elisif of Skyrim.
The High Queen took notice of the Snow Queen, and smiled at her with a slight bow:
— Queen Elsa, My heart goes to you and your subjects, for I know the harshness this evil that afflicts your land can cause. — Elisif said, in a gentle, but regal tone.
— I thank you for your benevolence, Your Highness — Elsa said, also bowing slightly — And you also have my gratitude for the supplies that Skyrim so graciously blessed us with. We will never forget and will compensate you when this crisis ends.
— Think nothing of it. You already paid in advance, by sending our Thane to us. — Elisif said, looking at the former prince with a smile a bit too intimate.
Elsa noticed the High Queen's smile directed at the Arch-Mage, but he didn't seem to notice. suddenly the illusion around her expanded to show some other people that were seated besides her. Immediately the housecarls rose from their seats at the sight of the eight Jarls of the province in the same room.
— As I knew that this would be a solemn occasion, I invited the Jarls to be here with me. — The High Queen said
Ingun made a gesture for the housecarls to sit again, as Malukah, serving as host for the spell, went to present the nobles:
— My Lords and Ladies, allow me to present the Jarls of the Nine Holds of Skyrim — The bard said — High Queen Elisif the Fair, also Jarl of Haafingar, Jarls Brina Merilis of The Pale, Siddgeir of Falkreath, Igmund of The Reach, Idgrod Ravencrone of Hjaalmarch, Maven Black-Briar of The Rift, Kraldar of Winterhold, Brunwulf Free-Winter of Eastmarch and Baalgruf the Greater of Whiterun.
The Jarls each nodded in recognition, and The Arch-Mage acknowledged them with a bow:
— Queen Elsa of Arendelle. We the jarls of the province and I as their High Queen impart the duties of Thane Hans Westergard of the Nine Holds of Skyrim to the service of the People of the Kingdom of Arendelle. — Elisif declared — The Thane shall remain in your service until the resolution of the crisis that afflict your land, at which time he shall return to our the land he saved and where he is dearly missed. Do you accept his service?
Elsa was slightly surprised by the open expression of affection, but remained unfazed, and proceeded with her role:
— Arendelle accepts the service of your Thane, Your Majesty, and we abide to your terms. — The Queen said.
— Very well now — Elisif said — Godspeed and may the divines guide your path, my Thane.
Hans bowed in silence again, and waited, for it was not finished. Another of the spheres started to form another image, that of an elder man dressed in very fine robes, and even though the people of Arendelle didn't know his face, they recognized the symbol in his robes, as well on the banners next to him. Hans, and all the others that came with him as well as the jarls knelt in the presence of the Emperor Titus Mede II of Cyrodiil, the man that ruled over the biggest empire on the planet.
Elsa bowed in deference to the ruler of Tamriel, as did her subjects, most of which could never imagine that they would be in the presence, even if by magical means, of the most powerful crown in the known world.
— My friend, rise. — The Emperor commanded. — The same goes to all of you.
The former prince got up again, as did the rest of his entourage:
— My Emperor, We reached Scandinavia and achieved the first victory in our campaign. — The Dragonborn reported
— As it was expected — The Emperor said, and looking around the room, he focused on Anna and Kristoff — Ah, The Princess of Arendelle, and her consort. I've heard about you.
Anna was more than a little surprised to discover that the Emperor knew of her and Kristoff. She bowed to the ruler as did Kristoff:
— We are honored, your Majesty. — Anna said.
— Pardon this old man lapse for not sending your betrothal gift before, but I made sure that the Dragonborn would bring you a few tokens of my esteem and convey my wishes of a long and fruitful matrimony. — The Emperor said.
Anna and Kristoff bowed again, the princess blushing slightly with the kind words addressed to them. The Arch-Mage made a discrete gesture with his hand, and two legionnaires moved out of the crowd carrying a heavy-looking chest. the chest was lifted from their hand by magic and the arch-mage's glowing hand directed the chest to the young couple, landing it gently in front of them. With a snap of fingers, the lid opened, revealing jewelry, rolls of fine fabric, luxurious bags of gems and other mementos.
— Wow — Kristoff exclaimed — thank you, Your Majesty.
— Yes, we thank your kindness, Your Majesty — The princess said.
The Emperor looked from the young couple to the queen, with a knowingly smile:
— Queen Elsa of Arendelle. — The Emperor acknowledged her — The accounts of your fairness were not exaggerated.
— You're most gracious, your Majesty. — The queen replied.
— I'm placing the Ninth Imperial Legion, under the command of the Dragonborn, at your service, and I hope for a quick resolution of the hardships that your kingdom is suffering. — The Emperor declared
— Arendelle is forever in your debt, Your majesty. — Elsa replied, bowing slightly. — The legion's intervention saved many lives this day.
— That's good to hear. — The Emperor said, turning to the former prince right after — I expect you back in Tamriel as soon as you are finished, General. We still have much to here and an Empire to persevere.
— Yes, My Emperor — The Dragonborn said
— May Talos guide you. Goodbye now. — The Emperor said, giving a wave and making the projection cease.
The marbles ceased glowing and the Bard collected them in her hand, placing them back into the chest. Elsa looked at Hans, waiting for the next step:
— Well, it is official now I'm officially at in your service. — He said, and bowing with gaudiness, he asked — Your orders, My Queen?
Elsa glanced at the Arch-Mage, and considered her next words:
— I believe the toilet bowls around the castle need cleaning. — She said, with a smirk.
a few gasps and some muffled laughs echoed in the throne room. Hans raised his head, slightly surprised, and looked at his housecarls that did a very poor job at hiding their amusement and gave them a dirty look. Valdimar made a gesture with his hands as if he was using a brush, and Lydia pretended to be making braids on Jordis, which had her head up mockingly pretending to be a noble.
He ignored the merry band of housecarls and approached the Queen, that was visibly amused by them... He invade her personal space, and spoke in a conspiratorial tone:
— You see, Milady, a Thane has many duties, but unfortunately cleaning is not one of them. — The Arch-Mage said with a smug expression — You will find that I'm much more useful hunting down the evil that shadows the land.
Elsa tried to ignore the heat that seemed to emanate from the former prince, and kept her playful banter:
— A pity, really. I'm sure your cleaning skills are impressive. — She replied.
The Dragonborn looked into the blue of the Snow Queen's eyes, and found her looking back at him. For a brief moment, she forgot who he was and let herself actually enjoy the situation, a moment that broke suddenly when something in the Arch-Mage's Robes yanked his owner.
— Wow, what? — Hans said, surprised, as the daedric artifact in his belt came to life, pulling him away
Elsa looked at the unusual scene in front of her with curiosity and mild amusement. Hans finally liberated the artifact from the belt and Azura's Star flew high, hovering in front of the Dragonborn.
— O-kay... this is new. — He said
Suddenly, other artifacts in the possession of the Arch-Mage's followers started acting out on their own.
— Wow! — Faendal exclaimed as Auriel's Bow flew from him.
Lydia tried to grab the Dawnbreaker but the sword evaded her. Valdimar was thrown on the floor by Volendrung as the Hammer also flew, the same thing happened around with Ingun, J' Zargo, Rikke, Brelyna, as the Spellbreaker, the Wabbajack, The Mace of Molag Baal, the Sanguine Rose all flew around. The worst, however happened to Aela and Jordis, that wore respectively the Savior's Hide and the Ebony Mail. Both clothes disassembled and left their users to join the other daedric artifacts, leaving both dames, well... exposed.
Anna immediately blocked her husband's view at the sight of two beautiful women in undergarments. Serana and Brelyna quickly found cowls so that the two women could cover their modesties.
— Oh boy... — He said as he noticed the Oghma Infinium and the Books of Shadow coming out through the window followed by all the shrines of the divine and a bunch of other artifacts...
— What is going on? — Elsa asked with apprehension.
— Something huge, and not exactly good... — Hans replied, as he saw the daedric artifacts glowing.
— Be at peace, my champion — The disembodied voice of Azura echoed in the room.
— My lady Azura, How may I serve you? — Hans asked, bowing in reverence.
— See how well-behaved he is with her? — Sheogorath whined —I never heard "Oh, My Lord Sheogorath, how can I make you happy?"...
— It seems that our champion does plays favorites after all. — Peryite said, in a condescending tone.
— It is a fight every time I ask for a little favor — Hermaeus Mora complained — He makes such a case out of everything that looks like I'm asking him to open the gates of Oblivion.
— I am very well treated by my all my champions, thank you very much — Nocturnal bragged
— Malacath does not need to be pampered by mortals — Malacath declared, in a angry tone.
— That's what you get for fathering those little savages — Clavicus Vile replied.
— Says the Daedra that depends on a dog to maximize his powers — Mehrumes Dagon spoke
What was at first a display of divine power became just plain weird as Daedric Prince of Madness went on talking about changing genders to receive attention, and the rest of Oblivion's Pantheon arguing and behaving like... childs. Hans was not worried. He was now embarrassed. And starting to get annoyed. Elsa looked at all the artifacts hovering and the voices arguing between themselves, and she got really confused by the madness she was hearing. She looked at Anna, who was as lost as she was, and Kristoff, who seemed to be enjoying the circus.
— Hummm, What is going on? — She asked Hans, as she approached him
— These are Daedric Princes of Tamriel, manifesting themselves through the artifacts the bestowed upon me. — He replied, without much enthusiasm.
— And why are they arguing like that? — She asked
— Because they are a bunch of spoiled children. — Hans said, his annoyance getting the best of him
Elsa saw the annoyed dragonborn march to the center of the room and clear his throat. He was ignored completely as the heated argument about the Dunmer Deities clothing, or lack of, was the reason behind they being favorites. Hans looked down, his hands in his waist, and a expression of exasperation so comical that Elsa herself couldn't hold back a giggle. That did it for the Arch-Mage
KOS NAHLON!
The dragon shout silenced all the voices for a moment, even the screams of surprise from the people in the room. When the brief magic ceased...
— Such impatience, my champion — Hermaeus Mora said
— What in sanity's name — Hans started and immediately turned to the wabbajack — And No, Sheo, i'm not talking in your name, you are the farthest thing in the universe from sanity.
Elsa didn't know how, but she was sure that the staff was pouting now.
— What in sanity's name are you daedra doing? — The Dragonborn asked — I visited every one of your shrines before I embarked, and I didn't hear even a pip, and now you all decide to show up here at once?
The voices didn't reply, and Elsa was pretty sure that in fact the former prince was dealing with children. Very powerful, immortal and moody children...
— Well? — Hans said, crossing his arms — I'm waiting.
Another moment of silence, and then..
— You see... — Peryite whispered — I told you not to show up everyone at once.
— If you had not talked about his Ladies, he would not be angry — Clavicus Vile whispered back.
— I don't want to talk with him anymore. — Sheogorath said, with a tearful voice — He's mad at me.
Elsa felt sorry for the former prince, a feeling she thought she would never harbor for him, but in seeing the Dragonborn bring both hands to his face in a clear sign of impatience, she couldn't help herself.
— Ah, for the love of the All-Maker... — Hans threw his hands up and turned around, fully aware of the futility of digging any useful information of them in that situation.
Anna at this point didn't care much for what was going on, and was just trying the gifts from the emperor, while Kristoff was comfortably seated in his chair, with hands behind his head and crossed legs, watching it all with a big grin.
Elsa noticed that the Tamrielians were treating that as if it was normal, and she shrugged just at the thought of such madness being a mundane occurrence, and she decided to intervene:
— Er, Excuse me? — She said, tentatively.
All the voices ceased, and she clearly felt as if all the flying artifacts turned around to face her.
— Oh, she's pretty — Sheogorath said.
— I thought she had blonde hair — Nocturnal replied
— No, that's the other one, this is the older one — Kynareth corrected
— Oh, right! She's the magical one — Juliano said.
— She is a pretty as he showed. — Arkay said
— She doesn't look frigid — Dibella commented.
— Its her powers, not her behavior — Meridia said
— Excuse me, I can hear you, you know? — Elsa said, starting to get why Hans got annoyed so quickly.
Another moment of silence, and Elsa got her answer:
— Yes, we know, child. — Azura spoke again, in a more pompous tone — We are the Princes and Princess of Oblivion, and these fine deities here represented by their statuses are the Nine Divines.
Very nice to meet you all — Elsa said, bowing slightly — Now, would you please tell us what is it that you want from us, or from Prin... Hans?
The artifacts took another moment of silence, and then..
— Oh, she's so nice, I could just hug her! — Clavicus Vile said
— It is so nice to talk with someone with manners for a change — Hermaeus Mora agreed.
— Oh, can we keep her? please, pretty please, pleeeeease? — Sheogorath said
That made the Dragonborn interfere. He marched next to Elsa, putting himself in front of her protectively with his arms open, as to shield the Snow Queen.
— You're not keeping anyone. — Hans said, with a severe tone — Now, I have evil hordes to vanquish from this land, an evil that i'm not entirely sure yet that some of you didn't have anything to do with, so you better say why did you manifest here.
— I didn't do anything this time — Malog Bal said.
— Neither did I — Boethiah spoke
— Don't look at me, I was busy — Peryite said.
— I've been good, cross my heart and hope to die — Sheogorath denied responsibility.
— I don't use ruses — Malacath said
— Don't look at me,It is not even my turn — Mehrunes Dagon said.
— I'm pretty sure it was Vaermina, that wench — Nocturnal suggested.
Hans turned to the black books:
— Mora? —
— I didn't do it knowingly... — The daedric prince said sheepishly
— Hermaeus Mora... — Hans insisted, in a angry tone.
— I really don't have control over who visits apocrypha, or what they take from here... — The daedric prince of knowledge said.
— Damn you! — The Dragonborn said, grabbing one of the black books, that opened, letting the dark tentacles out, but instead of letting them grab him as normally happened, Hans grabbed the tentacle and started to pull it out of the book — Now you tell me what I want to know even if I have to beat the truth out of you!
— Ok, ok! No need for violence! — Hermaeus Mora said, with a frightened voice. — It was the Book of Magnus.
That ended the bizarre fight between man and book full of tentacles. Hans let go of the book, that closed and went back to the other black books. The Arch-Mage looked at the artifacts and swore under his breath.
— Who took it? — He asked.
— A Dragon Priest. — The Daedra answered
Elsa, that had given up trying to make any sense of all that was going on, looked at the Arch-Mage, that looked at her, and remembering what the dragon had said earlier, turned around:
— Revakiiz Maker... The dragon called Elsa Stalhrim Maker. — Hans said — What's the relation of Magnus and Stalhrim?
— Magnus used the eternal ice in the construction of Mundus. — Akatosh spoke. — And the Walls that separate its planes are made of it.
— But why would they try to kidnap the Queen? — The Dragonborn asked — Her ice is not nearly as strong as stalhrim.
— But she has the potential to create it — Stendarr said — and undo it...
Realization dawned on Hans as he looked up to the Divine statue... His expression became hard, and the fire in his eyes was visible to those facing him.
— I will die a thousand deaths before comes the day that I will allow that to happen. — He spoke with determination.
— We know, that, my champion — Azura spoke — And we manifested in this outer land to give our blessings to you and those who fight besides you. Oblivion will be watching what transpires in this land closely.
The artifacts started to hover back to its users, and the shrines started to land on the ground, but one of them stood out. Hans was secretly glad that it was the deity Mara.
— My champion — The divine spoke
— My lady Mara. — He said.
— Your heart is troubled by the situation at hand — She said.
— Yes, Milady, but that won't let that deter me. — The dragonborn said.
— No doubt, but the path you walk has been a lonely one for long — The divine said — And I cannot permit that my champion that carried my will to so many, remain himself alone anymore.
From the shrine statue, a light emanated brightly, and when it ceased, left in the Arch-Mage's neck a amulet, which had a very special significance.
— Let be known throughout this land that the Champion of Mara shall find love — The divine declared, before her statue also land on the ground.
Hans looked down at the amulet hanging from his neck and immediately looked around, worried. The appreciative glances and the smiles he was receiving from the female Tamrielians were even more overt than normal, because the Goddess of Love had just declared him available for matrimony. Elsa looked at the reactions to the declaration of the deity, for the second time that day, she felt sorry for the former prince...
End of Chapter.