Chapter 17
Fallout/robbery
10th Evening-Star 4E-02
10th December 1994
The political Tension between the Outrelms and Tamriel were boiling, many of the Imperial Nobility wanted Hadrian to Deploy the Legions to remind the Outrelmers why they fear the Empire, and I'd be lying if Hadrian was not thinking about doing exactly that.
Meanwhile in Britain Albus could do nothing but watch as everything he had built was crumbling down around him, he no longer controlled the School as the Emperor had given Command of the Wards to the new Headmistress.
It turns out many of the Castles Wards had been shut down over the years even before Albus became Headmaster, now they were all back in full working operation the wards now covered the Castle, the Black Lake, Hogsmead village and train station and the Dark Forest.
It was the last one that shocked the Ministry as the Centaurs had come to the Castle with a gift for the new Headmistress as a thank you for Honouring the Treaty the Founders had made with there tribe.
However, on an international level Albus was under heavy fire, he had almost started a war with the Empire, and Said Empire who had now closed all communications with the ICW only speaking with Known Loyal Imperial Supporters, the threat of a possible Imperial Invasion caused the Economy in Britain to spiral out of control which then spread to the other magical nations in Europe.
As such Albus lost all his political posts with the ICW the only government post he still held was that of the Chief Warlock, and that was only because the Law prohibited the Ministry or the Wizengamot from calling a no confidence Vote within a 6-month period of one already failing.
At Potter Castle many magical Citizens had come from across the world, many had come begging to be let in to see the Emperor and beg him not to start a war, the others were there in protest demanding the Empire reopen communications.
Imperial palace
Emperors office
Imperial City
The Emperor was in no mood to even care about the protests he was too busy spoiling his Pregnant Wife Elisif who was now coming up to 3 months pregnant the Royal Healer had just told them the good news, they were expecting a girl, a little Princess.
The High Chancellor was sitting in the council Chamber discussing with the Council about the Outrelms when an Oculatus Agent came in and informed him of the news causing a smile to adorn his face.
"My fellow Councillors I have just been told great news, Her Majesty Empress Elisif is having a Baby girl, his Majesty wants the word to be Spread as soon as the High King of Skyrim is informed".
The Blue Palace
Solitude
Province of Skyrim
High King Tolgan of Solitude was in meeting with the other Jarls when a legionary came up the stairs, judging by his face he had run from Castle Dour. "Legionary what does the Governor require that he sends you to disturb this meeting."
"Forgive me your Majesty however I bring word from the Emperor and Empress to inform you that Her Imperial Majesty will be having a daughter".
Tolgan sat there for a few seconds before jumping up cheering in joy, he knew his little girl was with child but to know what that child's gender would be was even better turning to his Guard Captain he ordered free Mead for the Citizens of Solitude.
The other Jarls joined the Celebration it would only be noticed by the steward that the High King made his way to the Hall of the Dead to his wife's Coffin.
Queen Serana the-shield-maiden was loved by the People of Solitude she had tamed the heart of there King when they met fighting Bandits and had quickly fallen for each other, she had died protecting her only child from a Forsworn raid when they were making there way back from Markarth.
It broke Tolgan's heart leading to what is known as the purge of the Reach aided by the Imperial Army, Tolgan spent 2 years butchering any Forsworn he came across, his own personal death tally being recorded at 600 it was the Empire's support in this purge that cemented Tolgan's Loyalty to the Septim Dynasty.
As soon as Tolgan had been informed the Black Horse Courier helped spread the news across the Empire that eventually on the 12th December the outrelms were informed, and just like that the ICW breathed a sigh of relief.
The Empire had opened communication even if it was just to announce the Gender of the Emperors unborn Heir, however some families who were also expecting children believed that their child was the Heirs soulmate and wrote letters to Potter Castle.
However, the celebrations would not last forever, for on the 20th Evening-Star 4E-02 the Imperial Palace was robbed, the Imperial Library had one of the Legendary Elder scrolls stolen by non other then the Grey Fox himself.
City of Kvatch
The Young Dragon Tavern
In the back room the Grey Fox continued to read over the Scroll he had spent over a Decade plotting to steal, soon he would regain his name, his wife, his son and throne it never occurred to him that they would not want him.
Leaving the inn, the Grey fox took a carriage to the city of Anvil it would take a few hours but it would all be worth it.
City of Anvil
The city watch had undergone a change in leadership they now answered to Guard Captain Amelia Bones-Black wife of Lord Black, turns out Amelia still wanted to do something productive and thus became the new Captain of the Anvil City Watch.
While it was strange for the guards and citizens at first having an Outrelmer as the captain of the guard her dedication to the job changed the minds of everyone in the city, right now she was in Castle Anvil giving her report to the countess her son who had returned from his Tour with the Legion in Morrowind and Local Nobility.
When a man in leather armor walked in causing the guards to tense especially when he lowered his hood showing the Grey Cowl of The Grey Fox himself. "The Grey Fox Guards arrest him." The Countess yelled as Amelia drew her Sword along side her Men and Legate Umbranox.
"Wait yes I am the Grey Fox but I am also your Husband and Father Corvus Umbranox." That caused the entire court to fall silent the long-lost Count was not only a member of the Infamous Thieves Guild he was the King of Thieves the Grey Fox.
"You have Broken my heart again Corvus I cannot allow the Grey Fox to become the Count of Anvil, if you dare to proclaim your self as Corvus I will Deny you, I will Deny you before the Emperor if I have too."
"What you you cannot do that! I am the Count by Birth this is my City this is my Throne." He moved up only to be stopped by his own son and Anvil guards. "Guards arrest the Grey Fox and prepare him for transport to the Capital to face the Emperors Justice".
With that Sirius stunned him with his wand and bound him with ropes Millona turned to her son how hugged her, both of them would travel to the Capital to talk to Hadrian and have him deal with Corvus.
Authors Note: hey people hope you like it until next time.
Revan Shan 2077