Chapter 2
J'zargo arrived at his quarters at around about noon, and saw Tomus waiting.
"Ah, J'zargo apologises for his tardiness, but he is packed and ready to go, Arch-Mage." Said J'zargo
"I am prepared as well, my Thane." Said Lydia
"That's alright. I'm ready to go as well, so let's go." Said Tomus
"Alright then, I will guide you through the perilous lands of Skyrim, and take you safely to the mountains." Said J'zargo
The three set off, all on horses. Tomus's dog, Vigilance, followed close behind.
Many moons later, they arrived at the mountains. They had stopped by Markarth for provisions and maps, also to drop off Vigilance with his original owner for safekeeping until they returned.
There had been little interference on the way there, as J'zargo had taken them through the trading routes. There was only a single bandit attack, which they all handled with ease.
The mountains were very cold, and Tomus was glad he'd brought his official robes with him, for not only did they increase his magicka greatly, but they were exceptionally warm too.
As they climbed the mountains, they saw the structure marked by the map near the peak. They entered the building, glad for the reprieve from the cold, and began searching for clues.
Lydia found a map of Tamriel with locations dotted all around it, including where they were now, while J'zargo found a memo saying "Make sure you leave nothing behind, remember, this is only temporary." And Tomus found a piece of cloth that looked familiar. He showed it to J'zargo
"Ah, this is a cloth used commonly in Riften. We should look at the map and see what it says about Riften."
They pulled out the map and looked at Riften. Indeed, at the opposite side of the lake, the map was marked with an X.
"If we assume that these are locations the Psijic Order moves between, then this cloth would indicate that their last stop was at Riften. This might mean that the next sanctuary they would stop at would be here." Said Lydia, indicating on the map.
"That's Windhelm, I never suspected that Ulfric would be involved with the Order." Said Tomus
"Maybe he isn't, maybe they've been hiding there right under his nose." Said Lydia
"Either way, J'zargo thinks that it would be best to go there next. We should catch a horse and cart for this journey, it would take less time, and we can still take our own horses." Said J'zargo
"You're right. Saddle up, we're heading back to Markarth." Said Tomus
The trio returned to Markarth stables and rented out a horse and cart and then tied their own to the front. Vigilance was waiting for them eagerly.
"He hasn't shut up ever since you dropped him off. He must like you a lot." Said the dog breeder
The trio and Vigilance climbed onto the cart.
"Yah!" cried the driver, whipping the reins. The horses trotted off into the distance.