Wayfinder Chapter 3: New Acquaintances, Same Problems
"What did you say your name was?" Wayfinder asked the man in the cell.
"My name is Sibbi Black-Briar. Now if you don't mind, get me out of here before those vile creatures come back to finish the job." Sibbi Black-Briar said to Wayfinder.
"Sibbi Black-Briar? Oh no. I heard you killed an unarmed man who was defending his sister. You're no good. We should just leave him in there to rot." Constantine said in disgust.
"Excuse, but why don't we leave you in this cell and I will take your place? How would you like that little mage? Leave you here to rot, while I leave with your friends." Sibbi Black-Briar replied.
"In reality, only one of these people is my friend. I only just met most of them not even a few days ago. And I think they would choose me over you any day, little Black-Briar." Constantine replied back.
"Enough! We are not here to start anymore problems! Our goal is to reach Forelhost and warn the High Queen and the General about Litthius' visions. Any other qualms will have to wait until this is all over. Now, the decision on whether to release or leave Mr. Black-Briar behind will be left up to Captain Wayfinder and no one else." Tolfdir declared moving to the front of the group, closer to the cell and Wayfinder.
"Well…I think we will…release him." Wayfinder answered, confused about why the decision was left up to him.
"Thank you kind sir. At least the decision was left up to someone with any sense of honor and dignity." Sibbi Black-Briar said, as he grinned at Wayfinder's decision.
"What would you know about honor and dignity? You're a Black-Briar." Constantine said.
"Constantine!" Tolfdir yelled.
"Sorry Tolfdir. I'll be nice for now. But I still don't trust him." Constantine said to Tolfdir.
"It doesn't matter if you trust him or not, we need all the help we can get, no matter who it may be." Tolfdir replied to Constantine.
Wayfinder took out the prison cell keys and opened the cell door for Sibbi Black-Briar.
"Finally, freedom. Now would any of you kind gentlemen mind giving some sort of weapon to defend myself with?" Sibbi Black-Briar said as he exited the cell.
"What about everyone else? You won't defend them?" Constantine asked noting Sibbi's statement.
"What? Oh of course. I meant to also add, defend myself and all of you. Must have slipped my mind for a moment there." Sibbi replied.
Wayfinder went to look for a weapon for Sibbi Black-Briar in the prison's armory and even evidence chest.
"Any survivors down there?" Tolfdir shouted down to Enthir and his group.
"None. Sorry Tolfdir." Litthius shouted back.
"So, I am the only survivor? That is too bad. I would have liked to have some company besides you lot." Sibbi Black-Briar said in slight disappointment.
The group reconvened and Wayfinder handed Sibbi an elven dagger he had found inside one of the evidence chests.
"Come on. Let's be on our way." Wayfinder said, motioning for the group to leave the prison.
"Do you think anyone else could have survived?" Litthius asked the group.
Wayfinder looked at Litthius and then the rest of the group, waiting to see if anyone had some sort of response.
"I don't believe so. These Falmer were pretty effective in killing just about everyone, except Sibbi here of course. But, if any of you want to do a quick sweep through these buildings, go right ahead. I will wait by the southern gates." Tolfdir replied, making his way over to the southern gates to wait for everyone else.
"I think I will just join him over there." Sibbi Black-Briar said, also making his way to the southern gates.
The rest of the group began to search all of the nearby buildings for survivors.
After a few minutes, the group returned to the town market to report their findings.
"Well anything? Was there any survivors?" Wayfinder asked the rest of the group.
He looked around at the group waiting for a response.
"I found a guard in one of the basements, but he was dying. I put him out of his misery." Constantine said as he lowered his head.
"It's all right Constantine. You actually did him a favor. If you hadn't, he would have bled to death and nobody wants to suffer like that." Wayfinder said, trying to comfort Constantine.
"Where is Guthrum?" Ravam asked, noticing the Nord sailor was missing.
Wayfinder looked around and then saw Guthrum exiting the Temple of Mara with someone following behind him.
"Who is that with you?" Ravam asked, noticing the person behind him.
"My name is Briehl. I am an acolyte of the Temple of Mara. The others did not survive." The person behind Guthrum answered.
Wayfinder began to walk over to greet this new survivor, when he saw someone run from the Bunkhouse into the Bee and Barb.
"Someone ran inside the inn. Go and find out who it was!" Wayfinder shouted.
Litthius and Enthir ran inside the inn.
"You look upstairs and I will look downstairs." Enthir said to Litthius.
The two men split up to look for the unknown, potential survivor.
Litthius slowly moved up the stairs, unsure what kind of reception he would get if the person had run up these stairs.
Just as he turned the corner, he was struck in the chest with a Statue of Dibella. He fell back to the bottom of the stairs, holding his chest in pain.
Enthir sprinted up from the basement and then up the stairs where Litthius had fallen from. He saw the person run into room farthest from the stairs and slam the door shut.
Enthir ran over and kicked the door open.
"Please don't kill me!" the person screamed from underneath the bed.
"Come out!" Enthir yelled.
The person crawled out from underneath the bed, still holding the Statue of Dibella.
"Who are you?" Enthir asked the person.
"My… name….is Svana Far-Shield." The young woman replied.
"Why did you attack my friend?" Enthir asked.
"I thought he was one of those creatures who attacked this city. Not that I'm saying he looks like one, I just thought he was one because of the footsteps." Svana replied.
"All right. Give me the statue. Please." Enthir said holding his hands out.
Svana reluctantly handed him the statue and backed away.
"Good. Now I am with a group of people outside. We came to see if anyone survived the attack on Riften. You can come with us if you like. We are going to Forelhost." Enthir said to Svana.
She looked at him, pondering her choices.
"Ok. I'll go with you." She answered, knowing that staying here could get her killed. At least with a group of people, she had a good chance of surviving.
The three of them proceeded back outside to the market place and joined back up with the group.
Enthir introduced Svana to the group and knowing there were likely no more survivors, they joined Tolfdir and Sibbi at the southern gates.
"Everyone ready to go?" Tolfdir asked.
Wayfinder took one last look at the city of Riften.
So much death, these people did not stand a chance against those creatures. But the rest of Skyrim will not fall. Tamriel will not fall to those monsters. We will stop them even if it costs us our lives. We will not let them have their revenge, Wayfinder thought as he turned back from the city and the group began to make their way to the capital at Forelhost.
Wayfinder and his group have found survivors from the attack on Riften. There may not be as many as he would have liked, but three is still a lot considering the circumstances. Now they are on their way to Forelhost to meet with the High Queen and General Tullius, not knowing of the changes and events that have taken place.
Will the group reach Forelhost? Can they stop the Falmer from taking Skyrim and even Tamriel? Leave your comments on this chapter below.