Chapter 2: Meeting The Khajiit
As Rindir leave the cave he made sure he have everything he needs as he set off to Winterhold to learn not just magic but get any good information on what have happen in the last 6 years outside the woods. So the best place to start is to go to the college of winterhold and hopefully fine anyone wandering the area and ask for a map, who knows what will happened. Walking through the woods is easy for the young teen as he know his way around the woods, he just need to fine the cross road that won't be a problem. As hard it is to leave the woods he grow up for the last 6 years, he finds the dirt road he see blood stains and a dead horse not to far from the horse he see a wagon, Rindir went to check it out as he got close he found the body of the owner who was thrown to a nearby bush he was a merchant and most of his belongings are missing.
Rindir: I feel sorry for the man
As Rindir went to the body and close the poor man's eyes, and give a small prayer.
Rindir: I hope he don't mind if i get somethings from the wagon maybe i can find a map or a knapsack to make my journey a little easier, hmmm oh found them a knapsack and a map, this will do.
As Rindir look to see if anything else can be of use to him he hears a low growl from behind him, Rindir immediately jump out of the wagon and ready himself as he see a hungry saber cat.
Rindir: He must have got the scent of the dead bodies of the man and horse, well pal i'm not going to be part of your meal!
Rindir grab his mother's sword and have the ice spike spell ready to fire at the saber cat, the two wait to see who would attack first. The saber cat roar as it lunged itself at Rindir, the teen dash to the side and fire the ice spike hitting the saber cat sides, but it was not enough to stop it as the migthy cat use it clawed at the young elf. The saber cat dash at to the side trying to get close to it's prey, the young elf made a vertical swing at the large cat, but his swing miss and the large cat was able to land a strike on Rindir right arm.
Rindir: GRRR... why you... TAKE THIS!
With his left hand the elf cast frostbite at the large cat, the saber cat roar in pain as it feels the stream of frost hitting it, as it try to move back the elf follows making sure he can try to freeze the large cat so he can have time to cast his next spell. The saber cat was trying to make some distance away from the elf and make a counter strike, but fail so it gave in to its instinct and rush at the elf. The elf knew he won't be able to freeze it and just waited for it to go on the attack. Rindir ran around the saber cat and start firing ice spike, the first shot hit it's back right leg, the cat try to ignore the pain and swinging its claws and trying to get a bite of the elf, but the next spike hit it's left side, then front right leg. The mighty cat fell on the snowy ground groaning in pain, trying its best to get back up, but its body feel heavy. As the saber cat looks at the young elf one last time it see the teen rise his left hand and a large icicle in a shape of a spear was form, the cat don't want it to end so with what ever strength he have made one last lunged at the elf, as Rindir see this he fire his icy spear at the cat. The icicle spear pierce the large cat right in the chest, after the blow the saber cat's body flew a few yards back hitting a tree, the saber cat is dead.
Rindir: Well this was not what i was hoping for to start my journey, but it can be worst a could of get attack by a dragon now that would be terrifying. AH man this hurts better fine some bandage in the wagon and get the last three healing potion he got.
As Rindir walk over to the wagon he found the bandage and wrap it around his right arm, than grab the last few items he can carry in the kanpsack, as he was about to leave he went to the merchant body and gave one last prayer as he start to head off. A few hours have past and the sun is about to set Rindir have to fine a good place to set up camp or he can just keep pressing on, Rindir know its not best to keep going so setting up camp at a safe spot is the best choose, as the elf found a good place to set up camp he hears fighting not to far from him, out of curiosity he went to see what is going on.
Bandit 1: Give it up and hand over everything you have
Bandit 2: Yea there are 7 of us and 5 of you lot
Bandit 3: That's 8 you dumb dumb don't forget the chief he is right there!
Bandit Chief: Alright all you damn Khajiit, just give us the goods and there won't be any bloodshed today
By the way it looks the bandits don't have much of armor to protect them but the Orc have a full set of Orcish Armor. As for the two Khajiit they are wearing Steel Plate Armor but the helmet are missing. As the band of bandit draw closer to the khajiit with weapon ready in hand ready to kill, the Khajiit stand there ground and the two up front hold there Steel Great sword ready to fight.
Khajiit warrior 1: Don't mock us orc we already killed five of your men don't think we are weak like you!
Khajiit warrior 2: Cowards that what you all are!
The orc just stand there and laugh as he know that the two are almost out of steam.
Bandit Chief: Say what you want in the end we will get all your goods and maybe keep the two over there hehe
Rindir watch and feel great rage with in him, the Khajiit are out numbered and Rindir don't want to leave them. So Rindir ran up the hill and hide in the bush grab his bow ready an arrow and aim it at the bandit that is trying to get close to the two Khajiit.
Rindir: Take this you bastards!
Rindir fire the shot and hit it's mark, the bandit got an arrow through the neck and fell to the ground. Both sides were surpised, three of the bandits look around looking for the one that shot that arrow, Rindir ready another one and fired the shot hitting the bandit close to the chief. The Khajiit don't know who is firing the arrow but they can't waist this chance to fight back. The two Khajiit swing there swords and cut down the two in front of them and charge straight for the last four bandits standing.
Bandit 3: What is happening?
Bandit chief: You fools don't just stand there FIGHT BACK!
With that Rindir aim his next arrow for the chief... Then he fires his arrow,it knock of the orc's helmet and ready the next shot. The two Khajiit charge at the orc fighting him off, as Rindir wait for him chance he will kill the orc. One of the khajiit swing his sword down at the orc but the orc dodge the blow but he couldn't dodge the other Khajiit attack so he use his shield to block it. The impact push the orc back and with that Rindir fire his arrow, the shot hit its mark right to the back of his head, the chief fell down to the snowy ground, with that the last three bandits try to make a run for it but the Khajiit was much faster then them, cutting down two of them the last one just keeps on running to the woods, the Khajiit let him go knowing that whoever was helping them was ready to finish the job. The last bandit ran as fast as he can but he didn't know he was running right for Rindir who is waiting for him. The Khajiit warriors went back to there group to see if everyone is ok, then they all heard a scream. That was all of the bandits and the Khajiit group waited to see who help them. From the distance they all can see a teen boy running up to them. The Khajiit want to make sure if he is friend not foe. As the elf came close the Khajiit they ready themselves and ask.
Khajiit warrior 2: We know you help us but we still want to make sure if your friend or foe
Rindir kinda get it that they are making sure but he just help them, so he want to show them that he is not there enemy and drop all his weapons and put his hands over his head.
Rindir: I'm a friend and as proof i'll drop everything i have and hold my hands over my head because i can cast magic will this do?
As the Khajiit look at the elf they all look at each other and nod there heads and walk up to Rindir as they put there swords away.
Khajiit warrior 1: That will do you are friend and we are sorry about that.
Khajiit warrior 2: Yes we are sorry, we welcome you friend elf
With a big smile on there face the Khajiit hold there hand out. Rindir grab there hands and shack them, with that the three laugh knowing that they can all relax and enjoy the others company. The two Khajiit help Rindir pick up his things and lead him to the other three so they all can introduce themselfs.
Khajiit Warrior 1: Allow me to introduce myself i am named Dar'har
Khajiit warrior 2: and i'm named Ji'ato
As the the two khajiit gave there name the female khajiit step forward
Female Khajiit: As for me i'm called Khaja and this is my child Kihni you look the same age as her young elf
Kihni: It's nice to meet you
Khaja: And our elder over there is called Urjohar
Rindir: Hello my name is Rindir it's nice to meet you all
Urjohar: We welcome you to our caravan young Rindir
As they all finish introducing they go to the bodies of the bandits and grab there weapons and coin, once they're done they all they all agreed to set up camp close to the large rocks up ahead Kihni notice Rindir arm was hurt
Kihni: Your hurt
Rindir look's at her then his arm
Rindir: Yea i fought a saber cat and it got me good i was being careless haha
As Rindir laugh at the fact he was careless with his fight with the saber cat Kihni walked up to him and grab his arm
Kihni: You need to be more careful, now hold still ill heal you
Kihni close her eyes and hold her hand close to Rindir's arm a bright warm light, the light work it's magic all the pain Rindir feel in his arm faded and as soon as the light end the elf check his arm.
Kihni: There good as new how you feel?
Rindir: Much better thank you for healing me
With smiles on there face the two went back to help set up camp. As the camp was almost set Khaja ask Ji'ato to start a fire so they can get cooking for a meal.
Khaja: I should get a meal ready i'm sure your all hungry after that fight
Dar'har, Ji'ato: Yes please what are we going to have?
Rindir: I got some goat meat with me? I killed some on the way here
Urjohar: Goat meat you say? That sounds wonderful, haven't had goat in some time
Khaja: Oh i also can make some soup to keep us warm how about it?
Urjohar: Haha that would be lovely
With that Rindir gave the goat meat to Khaja, Ji'ato got up and grab some of the pots and bring them to Khaja as they get ready to start cooking
Ji'ato: Ill help with the cooking
As time past Khaja got done cooking some cabbage potato soup, Ji'ato just got done getting the goat meat ready for roasting, Kihni got the bowls, spones, and tankers ready for everyone
Ji'ato: Kihni why don't sit with everyone else, your mom and i can finish here, if i remember right Rindir did say he know somes spells maybe you want to ask him about it
Kihni: Sure just don't over cook the meat like you did with the beef
Ji'ato: Ah you worry to much i got this
Kihni: Mom can you make sure Ji'ato don't over cook the meat like last time
Khaja: Don't worry dear everything is fine, i'm sure Ji'ato won't make the mistake again
Ji'ato: Hmmm i feel like i can't be trusted to cook any kind of meat here
Kihni: Yea you burnt it and you use my tent to try to put the fire out
Ji'ato: I said i was sorry and i made you a new tent, now run along and set with the rest as we get started here ok
As Kihni walk over to Rindir she see him talking to Urjohar and Dar'har, as she got closer the three welcome her to join in on there converation.
Dar'har: Now i see why you live in the woods for some time
Kihni: What do you mean?
Urjohar: oh right you didn't hear his story.
Rindir: I told them for 6 years i lived in the woods close by here and this will be my first time leaving and seeing skyrim.
Kihni: Wow 6 years in the wood. Don't your family want you to know what is out there?
Dar'har: Kihni don't say that!
Urjohar: Now now dar'har she just got here so she didn't know what happened
Kihni: What? Did i say something right?
Rindir: No you didn't know so i'll tell the story again
As Rindir tell the story about what happened at Morthal six years ago, Kihni regret saying those words to him.
Kihni: I'm so sorry for your lost... i see i was in the wrong
Rindir: Like i said its ok you didn't know but, i did meet someone and she saved me and being with her for the last six years before she past away help heal the pain, but im still a bit sad she is gone.
Rindir knows he can't tell anyone about the wispmother being the one to raise him and show him how to use magic, they may look at him weird and others will question him and he won't be able to answer, but he still feel some sorrow thinking about his time with her and that she is now gone.
Everyone see that he miss her very much.
Urjohar: Young man it is sad to lose the people we care about, but remember as long as you keep them close to your heart they will always live on as long as you live, and they would love to see you helping others then feeling sad all the time.
After hearing Urjohar words it cheered Rindir up and he look into the campfire thinking, as long as he live they will live within him.
Kihni: Yea like Urjohar said and look you help us when we were attack by bandits right, im sure they would be proud to know you will be helping those in need
Rindir look at Kihni as he smile at her, she hug her legs and return the smile.
Kihni: Oh before i forget, Rindir do you think you can show me some spells?
Rindir look at Kihni for a moment and said to her
Rindir: I can but all i know is ice spells sorry
Kihni shuck her head saying its ok anything is fine, as they talk dar'har started laughing
Dar'har: Are you still thinking on using magic to fight hahaha
Kihni: And what's wrong with that huh?
Dar'har: Nothing oh haha it's nothing just the only spell you know is healing hand, and every time you try to cast a destruction spell it blows up in your face, or hahaha or the time you found that book on Alteration you summon that ball of light and you eat it haha... we have you keep your mouth open to get some firefly for our inventory HAHAHA
Kihni face was red and she grab a piece of fire wood and throw it at Dar'har and miss her target.
Dar'har: Hahaha you miss, you know you should keep fighting with that axe of your. You may not know this Rindir but she is a really good fighter with an axe but she want to know magic.
Kihni: There is nothing wrong about wanting to know MAGIC!
Everyone in the camp was laughing but Rindir feels sorry for her
Rindir: It's not all that bad wanting to know some magic, i mean look all i cast is ice and i carry this sword around and this bow, so the more you know on how to fight not just one way, you can be sure to use the other skills you have.
After saying that everyone look at Rindir with a surprised look. Even Kihni was surpise that Rindir was on her side after hearing all that.
Rindir: Sorry it was something that my dad told me he said if you don't know how to fight with a knife or make potions to help others then all your doing is wasting the skill you work so hard to improve. Urjohar had a big smile on his face and started laughing.
Urjohar: Haha yes there is truth in your father's words we all can do more then one thing, like the nords say in our travels "the god's gave us two hands, one hand with sword, in the other hand an axe" right?
Everyone then agree but Dar'har still made fun of Kihni, then they hear Ji'ato and Khaja said the food is ready. As they eat the khajiit told Rindir there travel around skyrim. They told him that if you need some gold keep your ears open because someone is always ready to hire someone to do a job but make sure you don't get caught up with any shady people that want you to do shady jobs. As they get done eating they all about to get ready for bed and head out at sun rise.
Ji'ato: Good night everyone i'll stand watch first then ill wake up Dar'har in 6 hours.
Dar'har: Alright night everyone
Everyone: Good night
As the night past everyone got up the next morning and started to grab there things and head out.
Khaja: Rindir will you travel with us to Dawnstar?
Rindir: Yes i would like that if you all don't mind
Ji'ato: You are more then welcome to travel with us
After everyone got all there things they start walking northeast from where they are at. As they travel Rindir was happy to learn about the Khajiit race and he find them to be an amazing race. The five khajiit is glad to have meet someone treating them like they are people not something different.
Kihni: So Rindir where are you heading after we reach Dawnstar?
Rindir: I was heading to The college of Winterhold to learn more on what happen in the last 6 years and know more about magic.
Kihni: Wow really i wish i can go there i want to learn how to use magic.
Dar'har: I wish you use your axe as well to keep you safe and not use weird spell book
Kihni: HEY!
Everyone in the group laugh, as they travel Rindir try keep his promise to teach her some spells but Dar'har and Ji'ato want to spar with Rindir to keep him in shape and not get rusty with his sword style, on the way they fought off some saber cats, frost trolls, and bears. They also got attack by three small groups of bandit, but they made it to Dawnstar before night fall. The travel took them two days and as they see Dawnstar from the distance Rindir was amazed, the town was large and the port have many ships. As they all made there stop in front of the town Rindir and Kihni went into the town to sell the pelts from the bears and saber cats, and some of the weapons that the bandits have, as the rest of them set up the camp and shop to start selling there goods. As the two got done they want to see the town and look at the many fishermen selling fish and see the many homes up the hill and the tower at the very top.
Rindir: Wow this place is something i wonder if that tower is to train new soldiers?
Kihni: No i think that is a temple for one of the nine gods
Rindir: You maybe right... he you think that could be an inn?
Kihni: No i think it's where the jarl lives
As the two look around and ask everyone they meet about the town, the people of the town told them that Dawnstar really improve over the last 300 years Dawnstar had many attack but thanks to a group of adventures they stay and fought for this town and more and more adventures came and keep the town safe. Soon as time past the attacks got smaller and smaller it allow the people to start building new homes and rebuild the inn, have more shops, made some look out towers, the quicksilver mines ran dry but the town ended up destroying it to have more land to build new buildings for the workers and made a home base for the adventures that want to stay and fight for the town soon as they stay in dawnstar they became a mercenary group for the town listening to any problem. As for the Ironbreaker mine it still was rich with ores but all the mines gave up and don't really see a reason to mine to mine when it don't give that mush coin, so they turn it into a prison. Then comes building the port it really help this town to grow more ships come by and trades with others from outside of skyrim, yup this town have it's ups and downs. As the two heard of the towns history they go to the adventures base called frostbite they see many of people from all over skyrim. Soon they go and see the inn and the place was busy they didn't stay long and head back to the caravan. As soon as they return Urjohar welcome them back.
Urjohar: Welcome back you two how did it go?
Kihni: It went fine, and look we go 500 coins for all the things we sold
Urjohar: that's good to hear, why dont you hold on to it for a bit.
Rindir: You sure? We can just put it with the rest of the things in the tent.
Urjohar: No its fine why don't you go to the inn and listen if anything catches your ear and come back when your done ok.
Both: Ok
As Rindir and Kihni ran off to the inn Urjohar walks back to his tent and waited for Khaja, Dar'har, and Ji'ato to return. As Rindir and Kihni was about to enter the inn they see something happening close to the port, the two when to check it out. They're was a big group of people and as the two got closer they see the dead body of a werewolf. Everyone is in shock and asking each other many questions.
Dawnstar man 1: Where do you think it come from?
Dawnstar women 1: Do you think there are more around?
Danwstar women 2: Are we all safe?
Danwstar man 2: Who killed it?
Dawnstar man 3: We should do something!
As the people are about to go in a panic three of the guards yelled out to the crowd to calm down and listen to what they have to say
Dawnstar Guard 1: Alright everyone i know your all worried but everything is under control we send a some guards to search around the area of the town, we want all of you to lock your doors and don't stay out so late we will make sure your all safe tonight.
With that the crowd of people feel safe knowing that the guard are on it and they can rest tonight, little by little the crowd of people left and head to there homes or go for the inn and get drunk. The guards look at each other and wonder if they should ask for some help from the men in town to help search for more of these werewolfs that can be close by. The one of the guard notice Rindir and khajiit are listening to them.
Dawnstar Guard 2: You most be new in town? Sorry you have to arrive a such a time...
Rindir: It's not a problem, but the way it sounds it's very bad that you need some help looking for the werewolf's
Dawnstar Guard 3: Your right this is the third one this week. the last two were found out by the road and we worry there maybe more.
Kihni: Want us to help you find the rest of the werewolf's?
Dawnstar Guard 2: Please you two are still young you should go and rent a room and stay the night in a safe bed.
Kihni: But we want to help and you need all the help you can get right?
Dawnstar Guard 1: Look we know you want to help, but we would feel bad letting some kids get hurt i mean look she is not wearing any armor to protect herself
Kihni: We are not kids! And i can fight just fine
Dawnstar Guard: Sure then if the werewolves swings its claws or get a bite out of you, im sure you be dead and it will be on us that we let some kids fight out there
Kihni: Im not like you nords i can move fast and have claws to fight remember that
Rindir: And if you most know i'm a hunter i can help track down where ever the werewolves are hiding!
The three Guards look at the two and give it some though.
Dawnstar Guard 3: Alright if you want to help see the Jarl first she should be at her home is the stone temple at the top of the hill, easy to get there right?
With that the two head for the jarls home hoping she would let them help. As they walk up the path to the temple they both can't believe that the jarl lives so high up over the town, as they arive they see two guards talking to a dark elf and a nord women.
Dawnstar Guards 4: Yes my Jarl another one is found and we killed it down by the port
Dawnstar Jarl: Hmmm this is not looking good, i want every guard to keep a look out and get another seach party and find them! I don't want any one hurt or killed as long as those werewolf's are come to this town.
Both Guards: Yes jarl
Dark Elf: This is not looking good Aeriil we may soon have to ask for help, maybe hire some of the mercenaries from the Frostbites to help us.
Jarl Aeriil: You want me to hire them? The cowards only care about the ale and how long have they been here? When we do ask for there help, they say they're hurt or they're to tired and want a drink! I tell you as soon as we get this problem solve i want them out of my town!
Dark Elf: But the town need them remember it's thanks to them our town would be in ruins, and we have no one to help us i don't know what else to do?
Jarl Aeriil: We will think of something, damn why won't they try to help us? We build a base so they can live here, we paid them by giving them jobs in the post board we even put a post about this and would pay 1000 coin that is more to keep them happy at the tavern!
As the two are about to head inside the Jarl notice the young Elf and Khajiit heading for them
Jarl Aeriil: Hello young travelers if there is a problem speak to my steward Malthis he can help you.
Kihni: Actually we are wondering if we can help you
The Jarl and Steward look at the two with a confuse look on they're face
Steward Malthis: I'm sorry but what do you mean help us?
Rindir: We heard about the werewolfs and want to help with your permission
Jarl Aeriil: Why would some young kids help us
Kihni: We are not kids lady we are old enough to fight for our self
Jarl Aeriil: True, but why help us
Rindir: The guard we spoke to told us if we want to help we have to come to you
Steward Malthis: Even so we... wait you know this is a good sign
Jarl Aeriil: What is it Malthis?
Steward Malthis: Aeriil why not let them help we can use this for our benefits.
Jarl Aeriial: I'm listening go on
Steward Malthis: If they do get rid of the werewolves and reward them it will hurt there pride that they let kids do there job and we can tell the town, when we ask the adventure for help do they help no but these two young brave souls answer out cry. Im sure they will see that the town will kick them out.
As the jarl listen to Malthis plan she have a big smile on her face.
Jarl Aeriil: Yes, yes the town people don't want to get rid of them because they think they're helping us but can't see that they are using the people to feed and give them a warm place to sleep. This will wake up the town and they will finally hear reason. Alright i give you permission to rid us of the werewolves and in return i will give you any reward you want with the money.
With that the two young teen were happy that they can help the town and get something out of this.
Both young teens: Yes ma'am we will see what we can do
With that the two run back and find the three guards and told them that the jarl want them to join the search party
Dawnstar Guard 1: Ok you two follow me, we will join the others right away
As the three of them ran south of the town pasting the Kihni caravan, from the road cut over to the snowy hills. After some time the three can see a group of Dawnstar Guards with torches in hand and is about to head deep into the snowy mountains.
Dawnstar Guard Captain: Ok men we just need to find the werewolves are hiding and be rid of them, don't going by yourself we want everyone to comeback alive ALRIGHT!
Dawnstar Guards: Sir yes Sir!
As the group split up in teams of three they search any possible signs of the werewolves, Rindir with Kihni and the guard with them search far east to see if Rindir can find and signs.
Rindir: Is there any caves close by or any place that the werewolves can take shelter?
Dawnstar Guard 1: Hmmm well the only place i know far east from here is the lighthouse but the time for us to get there will be few hours a day but on horse maybe an 1 most, why you ask?
Rindir: Well i there no caves close to the town and werewolves is close to a cures right so when they change back they need a place to lay low
Dawnstar Guard 1: That is true they can travel faster then we and a snow storm won't effect them at all they can smell and hear better then we can.
Rindir: Not just that, i feel like they maybe living in the town with everyone by day but at night go for a hunt.
Dawnstar Guard 1: By gods are you saying that they have been with us this whole time and we didn't even know it
Kihni: hmmm i smell something over there its the smell of blood
As Kihni inform them of what she smell the three ready themselves and slowly follow Kihni, as they come close to the edge of the hill and look down they see two werewolves eating one of the guards from the other party.
Dawnstar Guard 1: Those... those bastards they will pay for this!
As the guard about to run down and avenge his fallen friend Rindir grab him and told him to wait this maybe a chance to find out where they may be hiding
The Guard was angry but he knew that the young elf was right, as they wait the werewolves ended they're meal then two ran off leaving a trail
Dawnstar Guard 1: The way they went is straight for the lighthouse but we won't be about to fight whatever number they have.
Rindir: You go and inform the other guards of what we found and tell them to meet us at the light house grab some horses to travel faster ok
Dawnstar Guard 1: Right don't do anything crazy you hear me wait for us
As the guard turn the opposite way and run back to give the information the two young teens ran after the werewolves, the teens help each other to press on as the snowy ground was hard to walk on. As time past they see a light from a far it was the lighthouse tired from the journey they rest on the snow, after some time the guards have arrive, picking the two up and head for the light house. They watch from a distance and can see over ten werewolves eating a dead horse and bear after some time the werewolves start to change back to there original forms. Three nords, two Argonian, four dark elfs, and the last is redguard. They all went over to grab they're gear and get change, some of the guards knows them from the mercenary group
Dawnstar Guard Captain: Alright men ATTACK!
Everyone: YYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAA!
The men that are changing heard the battle roar of the guards try there best to fight back but they are not done changing in to there gear and was open for any attack, the guard and the two young teens did quick work cutting them all down. As everyone of them fall the guards give a yell of joy that the werewolves won't attack the town anymore. But the celebration was cut short as the door of the light house open three more werewolves rush out and attack the guards nearby. Everyone rush in and to engaged the other three werewolves who fought of the guards with no problem, Rindir ready his spell and fires it at the ground ice spikes pop out of the ground and the werewolves jump back but one was not lucky and was impaled from his legs to his chest and neck. One down two to go, the werewolves howled and ran back into the light house.
Dawnstar Guard Captain: I want all the injured to stay and you men look after them you four with me and the young ones now MOVE MOVE!
As they all rush in the lighthouse they look around for clues.
Kihni: My it looks big on the inside
Dawnstar Guard 5: Sir the top floor is lock but the door that leads to the cellar is open
Dawnstar Guard Captain: Good work, try to open that door break it down if you have to everyone else let's go to the cellar but be careful it could be a trap
As they all ran down to the cellar they see it was covered in snow and what came next was a Chaurus crawling out from the snow and attack one of the guards
Dawnstar Guard 6: GET IT OFF ME! GET IT OFF!
everyone attack the chaurus together and it falls to the ground, the guard got up and thanks everyone for the save.
Rindir: What was that? I never see anything like that
Dawnstar Guard Captain: It's a Chaurus and by the look of it this lighthouse must have a hole that lead to the underground tunnels where the Falmer lives... Damn this just got worst.
Kihni: So what you want to do go after the last two werewolves?
Dawnstar Guard Captain: No this will do for now, me and whatever men that can still will stay here and make sure that nothing comes out of this tunnel as for you two go back with the injured and report to the Jarl about this and have her send in some men to help close this hole to make sure nothing like this happen again alright!
With those order the guards strap some wagons on the horses and put the injured guards on the wagon, three of the injured don't want to go back, but stay and fight so Kihni healed them before she ran out of magic letting them know that is all she can do. They thank her and the rest went back with Rindir and kihni, it was a slow ride but as the sun started to rise they can see the town of Dawnstar just up a head.
The Khajiit cavaran see a wagon heading into town and notice the young teens driving the wagons they ran up and welcome them back, the welcome was short they let them know they're job is not done and must get these men to a doctor and report back to the Jarl. The other guards in the town saw there return from the seacrh party but notice the number of injured men and ran to fine a doctor or a mage that knew healing magic. After the news of there return the Jarl arrive and ask if any of them can report what happened, none but the two young teens stand before her and told her of the news.
Jarl Aeriil: So those lazy mercenaries at the frostbites were the werewolves? By the nine i can't believe something like this happen and not only do we have to worry about the two that escape but now the falmer. Malthis!
Steward Malthis: Yes need something jarl
Jarl Aeriil: Fine anyone that can help seal that tunnel from the lighthouse and have any number of guards to turn that light house into a base to make sure nothing like this happens again.
Steward Malthis: Understood it will be done
The jarl then look at the two young teens with a light smile on her face
Jarl Aeriil: I wish i can be happier but knowing that we may have to deal with the falmer is to much of a headache, but you did help us with the werewolves a reward than, as i promise what can i give you as a reward name it.
The two look at each other and told the jarl that they really don't have anything in mind. The jarl look at Kihni and ask her.
Jarl Aeriil: Are there more of you that came to Dawnstar?
Kihni: Yes there are four other khajiit i travel with, why you ask?
The jarl have a look at them and went up the stairs and hold her arms out, as she call to the town hear her words the town people all stop and see that the jarl was about to say something to everyone
Jarl Aeriil: Everyone on behaved of all dawnstar i not only give coin to these to young brave souls who ended the werewolves attack for sometime we ask the mercenaries that live with us to help us but they did nothing because it was they who are attacking us, they are the werewolves. Not all of them are but if you know the number of mercenaries missing at the Frostbite, they no longer live for they are dead our guards and these kids save us and we owe them our lives.
The town was in shock and can't believe that the mercenaries they trust are using them and killing.
Jarl Aeriil: I know it is hard to take in but it is the truth, for those mercenaries that are listening i want to to either leave this town or if you show you are not a werewolve and want to stay then help us and join the guards we have no need of people who only stay here for ale and a place to sleep as we serve you. NO! if you want to stay then work for it give up the life of an mercenary and work for a life here.
With those words many adventure look pale and see that the town people have an angry look on there face
Dawnstar man 1: The jarl is right we work and they have been doing nothing to help us!
Dawnstar man 2: Yea why are we giving our coin to them when they do nothing for us!
Dawnstar women 1: They don't really belong here!
Dawnstar women 2: Make them pay!
Dawnstar man 3: I say we throw them out now!
Dawnstar people: YEA!
As the people grab and start throwing whatever they can find at the mercenaries, the Jarl call out to them as she say
Jarl Aeriil: Mercenaries! You can leave now or start working to stay in this town, if only you help us things could have gone differently but you use us and now you will pay!
The mercenaries look at the town and grab there weapons yelled back
Mercenary 1: We will not listen to you and if you don't want to die then leave us be
Mercenary 2: Don't think you can do what you like we can easily kill you all
As the town look at them Rindir and Kihni walk up to them and ready to protect the people of dawnstar, three of the mercenaries dash to the two but was all knock to the ground.
Mercenary 2 and 3: What happened?
Ji'ato: We happened that's what
As they look up they see two Khajiit standing before them
Dar'har: You try to attack one of our own then you will fight us
Dawnstar guards: We Protect The People And Will End Any One that Will DO Harm
Mercenar and 7: We won't be like you
Mercenary 7: I want to stay in this town so i'll join the town guards, but you all are not mercenaries now, you are more like thiefs and bandits robbing the people here
Jarl Aeriil: Its like he say! You all are nothing more then bandits leave now or go to the mines and work as prisoners!
With that being said the mercenaries try to get violent was captured and send to the Iron-breaker mines, as for the other mercenaries gave up that life went to join the guards.
Jarl Aeriil: As for the two of you, your reward for stopping the werewolves is land we want you the other Khajiit to live with us and build a home for yourself, there is a place nice big area near the port you can build your new home
The two was in shock they didn't ask for land but as they are about to refuse Urjohar step in.
Urjohar: We would be happy to accept we been planning to find a place in Skyrim to settle down but didn't thing it would be in a town like your Jarl
Kihni: Urjohar what do you mean?
Urjohar: Haha little kihni im getting to old and told your mother and both Dar'har and Ji'ato that i will be leaving the caravan soon but they don't want me to go, so we want to fine a place where we can live and stop traveling all over Tamriel.
Jarl Aeriil: Then as the Jarl of dawnstar we welcome you to be apart of this town and you have my thanks once again as for the frostbites it will be remodel into medical clinic, no longer will it be a place for mercenaries.
As the jarl send some men and guards to the lighthouse the Khajiit grab there belongings and head to the port to find the land that the jarl promised them. As they arrived they're close to the water and good size land to build a nice home and have some fishermen as neighbors.
Urjohar: Yes this will do nicely haha
Khaja: well everyone let us set a camp first and tomorrow we can start with building our new home here
The group: Right
As the group set up camp for the last time, Ji'ato calls to Rindir
Ji'ato: Rindir are you planning to stay with us or are you still planning to go to the college?
Everyone stop what there doing and look at Rindir wanting to know his answer
Rindir: I will stay with you all for a few more days but i'll leave for the college as i was set out to do
Kihni have a hurt look on her face she didn't want see Rindir leave, she was hoping he would stay if not for him they wouldn't be around and have this place to now call home
Kihni: Why not stay we want you to stay the days we knew each other was short but we think of you as one of us
Khaja: Now now Kihni we can't stop him this is what he want he most do as his heart tell me.
Kihni: But mom he...
Dar'har: Will be leaving and you are going with him as well
The to was shock and look at Dar'har
Both teens: What?!
Urjohar: Haha when you two were away we talk it over and agreed that sense you want to learn magic and Rindir was heading over there the two of you can go together
Kihni: But what about all of you?
Ji'ato: Don't worry about us, look you two got us land and the college is right there so you can visit us whenever you have the time
Khaja: And when you do come we will always welcome you with open arms
Kihni couldn't believed it the tears are forming in her eyes and she ran up to her mom and gave her a hug, everyone looking have smiles on there face and then look at Rindir.
Khaja: Rindir look after my little girl would you
Rindir: Yes i will look after her its a promise
Dar'har: Well now that is out of the way let's finish up and go to the inn to have a meal
As everyone finish and about to make there way to the inn they all see Malthis heading for them.
Steward Malthis: Hello everyone i hope you don't mind, but want to give this to the two here this
As Malthis hand over the bag to Rindir, the elf check the bag and it was the reward money that was promise to them.
Steward Malthis: Like the jarl i to would like to thank you for all you have done, now i must be off have a good evening everyone
With that Malthis wave to them farewell and head back to the jarls home, with the money they got they can now pay for a good meal at the inn. By the next morning Rindir was first up and want to go for a walk around town, the town was nice and the snow falls very gently to the ground it made him think of his late mother that would always greet him every morning and have that warm smile full of love for the elf.
Rindir: I miss those mornings already... i wish you can see this mom i got some nice friends and they treat me like i'm part of they're family...
As the young elf walk the streets a gentle breeze blow and swirl around him it almost feel like the wispmother was wrapping her arms around him letting him know it's going to be alright.
Rindir: Yea it will be alright
As the sun rises the elf look at it and can't wait to see what the new day have waiting for him.