It is Mondas, 11 A.M. of Frostfall. Enyar has awoken to the smell of fresh rabbit being cooked. Before she sits for her meal, Enyar gets into her work clothes ready for her trip to the lumber mill.
''Well, I know that smell anywhere!''
Onyvr laughs as Enyar tries to stop herself from salivating over the cooked meal. The aroma drifts towards her nose as she seats herself at the table.
''Thank you.'' says Enyar as she stuffs her face with rabbit.
As they both finish up, Enyar grabs her dagger and heads to the mill with Onyvr not far behind. Finding jobs in the land of Skyrim is not very easy. Jobs are passed down throughout family and as Enyar's mother has not passed, she can't take over and for Onyvr, his mother died only a few months ago and had no legacy to pass on. Lumber and mill work is the only respectable trade throughout Skyrim that dose not require any family roots. Time has passed and the day has been drawn out. Enyar and Onyvr have stopped for a small break to enjoy the sound of the surrounding forest while they eat some sweet rolls.
After a very enjoyable break, Arei, the owner of the mill, comes to discuss some current issues that are occurring.
''Enyar, Onyvr, You are both very good hard workers and you get the job done, however, due to low coin I do have to cut back your pay. I can't afford to pay for my family's food and afford to keep paying you 200 coin per 20 logs. People really are not looking for as much lumber as they used to be, Now that towns have there own log cutters it is really putting us at a low point. I have to cut you back to only 50 coin a week, i know its not alot I do apologize.''
Shocked by the sudden change it has dawned on both Enyar and Onyvr that they may not be able to afford a week's food on just 50 coin. this includes hunting supplies. The work day ends and with a sad look on her face, Enyar starts to think about the possibility of joining the Empire and the possibility it may open more opportunities for her.
When they both arrive home Enyar talks to Onyvr about how she is feeling.
''Onyvr we need to talk. I don't know how you feel about this due to problems in the past but here it comes... I am thinking of joining the Stormcloaks. Yakno, follow in my fathers footsteps. After that sudden change in coin I feel we won't survive out here much longer on our own. Food is very sparse in this area alone. They pay very good coin and I can come back and share it with you, Imagine the things we could buy!. I just always wanted to be part of a group where I fit in, not an outcast like I was back in Riften.''
Onyvr stunned by the news, walks up and down the cabin without a word until he gains the courage to say something
''Enyar. you know how I feel about those damn Stormcloaks. They took your father away from you and your mother! i don't want them to take you to!. We were the outcasts for a reason. We were different and that made us happy knowing that. You don't need a group when you have me. Riften is in the past now, if you join the Stormcloaks, then you are just like the rest of them – killing innocent people for the Jarl's sick pleasure. Please, as your best friend, don't do this''
Enyar sits silently. She is taken for words.
END OF CHAPTER 2