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Chapter 3-aftermath

Resuvius POV

Two years had passed, and things had gone well. Just as I planned, thought Raesuvius. After his coronation, which had been a wonderful affair, the king had quickly set to work. He rebuilt Winterhold making it a port to rival that of any of the other major ports in Tamriel. All the Forsworn of the Reach were crushed and Madanach was ended. The forts had been occupied by his military forces. He rebuilt Helgen making it a large military settlement under the control of Ex-Legate Skulnar, now Rikke's indispensable right hand.

Through diplomacy, the silver tongued Dragonborn had brought the Kingdom of Jehanna, the Duchy of Northpoint, Domain of Evermor, and the Principality of Camlorn into the fold of the throne of Skyrim. The Western Reach was conquered and was now split between Jehanna and Camlorn. He had successfully made Wayrest and Daggerfall, and Orsinium client kingdoms and had made the Direnni tower a new school of magic, further giving better access and more battle mages for his army, which had grown in number. Altogether, the king had almost 175,000 Infantry 25,000 archers, 25,000 battle mages, and almost 30,000 cavalry men. All the pieces fall into place. Now one last piece needed to fall into place Morrowind. As the Telvani Wizard waltzed in the room.

"Hello ambassador, I hope your journey wasn't too terrible." I said ignoring the annoyance that it would cost me an extra 300 drakes to pay for the extra days from Dawnstar to Solitude. Not that I had a shortage. There was about 15,000,000 septims in the royal coffers and I had at least ten times that. Having grown up an orphan, though, I know the worth of my wealth. As the dumeri diplomat stepped forward and pulled out a scroll. Onto business then. Good I grow weary of the political bullshite. In the last 6 months. The diplomats from the houses of Morrowind but Telvanni had arrived and deals made with them all. House Redoran provided a full military alliance which brought in approximately 25,000 men, House Sadras a trade deal for wine, and other products, House Dres for much needed food that the king would need in the wars to come, and House Indoril simply promised not to raise arms against Skyrim. "What can the master wizards of the Telvanni do for you, High King?"

"It is not what you can do for me, but what I can do for you. We are both free states. Apart from the Empire. I believe I can help you in your freedom."

"And what can you do that we of the Telvanni cannot?"

"I can trade food that you cannot conjure. And anything else you might need, and in return you will provide us with ebony and malachite, and if the time comes and war comes to either of us, the other will rise and help in defense. Also, I would ask that a Telvanni wizard go to the College of Winterhold and the Direnni tower to teach some of the new battle-mages the mastery of destruction the Dunmer are famous for."

"Is that all?" asked the Telvanni mage, seemingly annoyed. That seems to be their normal.

"Yes." I state.

"Well then I, on behalf of the house of Telvanni, hereby name us allies to Skyrim and to you High King. May you live long and happy. May I ask something your Majesty?"

"Of course, how can I be of assistance to you Neloth?"

"Is it true that you can conjure the most powerful of the destruction spells?"

"Why yes, it is."

"Would your Highness indulge me in showing your prowess with such magics later? It is not often that a Nord can rival the power of the Telvani in magic."

"Why of course. Maven set up some time later this afternoon."

"Yes, your highness." Said Maven

"Thank you, your Majesty. Long may you reign." Said the wizard as he waltzed back out of the throne room, and out the door of the palace.

Finally, that's the last one. That part of the plan was done. Time for the next phase. The newest High King no longer wore a mask but a crown of gold with emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. It sat perfectly on his golden locks with fine robes of blue silk embroidered with dragons on the sleeves and up the shoulders. He wore simple shoes and fine silver gloves. When the Telvanni left the palace, the dragonborn sighed, took off the crown, and went to a small council meeting.

There sat his his hand (Maven Blackbriar), the lord of war (Ulfric Stormcloak), the lord of ships (Jon Lonely-Gale), lords of history (Vignar Greymane, and Esbern), lord of spies (Karliah), Master of Magic (Nirya), the lord of laws (Aela the Huntress), Master of Coin (Delvin Mallory), and the Commander of the Dragonguard (Delphine). All fine choices if I do say so myself. "Shall we begin?" the Dragonking said making all the council members jump in surprise. They hadn't noticed him enter. "As you wish your highness," said Karliah ", The Thalmor seem to be building a navy. None knows what their intentions are. So, the third legion and Tullius have been sent to the edge of Valenwood, and our allies in High Rock and Morrowind are putting extra forces into their forts and cities on the coasts as well."

"Okay. Torsten, Ulfric. What do you recommend?"

"I way we put men at Winterhold, Windhelm, Dawnstar, and Solitude. And the forts that are on the coasts as well." Said Ulfric.

"How many men?" I asked quizzically
"I would say 500 men in each city and 1,000 in each fort."

"Good make it so. Torsten what say you?"

"I say we follow the same plan as Ulfric. Put ships at each port on the coast in case that's what their plan is."

"And how many ships do you want to use?

"100 ships in each port except Solitude, which will hold 300 that is left."

"Good. Now then, I have an announcement."

"For too long, Sancre Tor has been taken over by undead. I need that other pass to be occupied by us. So Rikke will be dispatched with a force of 20,000 men and will besiege the ancient fortress, and Gonnar Oath-Giver will take over as commander of the fort. Also, I want control of Cloud Ruler Temple. Kottir Red-Shoal will take 10,000 men and will take the temple. All Akiviri artifacts will be sent to Sky Haven Temple for the Dragonguard. Now then I will be having a feast for all the leaders of our new alliances. I want to show my wealth and power so that they know I mean business. Delvin, I want you to handle all prep."

"Yes sire. How much do you want to spend," asked my old friend?

"About 200,000 septims should be plenty correct?"

"That should be perfect."

"Good anything else?" asked the drained king, ready for sleep.

"There is one other item we need to discuss, Highness. With the growing numbers of the Dragonguard, it is becoming necessary to find someplace better suited to house all your personal guard." Said Delphine, who looked as bored as Rae was.

"Very well. Ulfric is there a fort that could house say 2,000 of the Dragonguard?"

"I believe Fort Hraggstad should do. It is big enough to hold about 3,000 men. That should leave enough to add new recruits if you like, and it is about an hour's journey on foot to Solitude," the lord of war saying looking at a book with the list of forts of the kingdom.

"Good. Move the troops that are stationed there to Northwatch. Is that satisfactory Delphine?"

"Yes Highness, it is more than satisfactory. Thank you. I shall move 1500 troops to Serpents Guard Temple, as it shall now be called, at once. Leaving 700 at Sky Haven temple to receive the artifacts and 150 to go from Sky Haven to Serpent Guard, and 150 to go from Cloud Ruler to Sky Haven."

"Very well. Anything else?" said Raesuvius waiting for the next thing when none came, he almost sighed from relief. "No? Good. Now if you excuse me, I would like to go enjoy dinner and maybe read a book." And with that the councilors stood along with the dragonborn. The dragon king walked out trying to not let his exhaustion show. He walked up the stone stairs two more levels to his suite of rooms. He greeted the guards and asked to have them call up a servant. As three servants came in he said tiredly "Bring me a bottle of Blackbriar Reserve, some cheese, venison, and bread. After bring me a sweetroll." The servants run off to the kitchen to get the order and as the dragonborn waited he walked into the study of his office and studied the map of all Tamriel and aligning that with the reports he'd received today to places on the map. Though the Dominion has not been openly aggressive, but they were planning something. "Andros," called the dragonborn calling to one of the captains of the Dragonguard, "Tell Delphine that I want to see her and Esbern."

"Yes, your majesty."

The dragonborn was done with his dinner and was receiving the sweetroll when Delphine and Esbern walked in. She was in her Akiviri armor, without a shield or helm, but armored with two katanas'. "Yes, your highness?" asked Delphine quizzically, wondering what they were doing here at this late hour.

"Delphine, we discussed this. Unless we're in the council or throne room please call me Rae. Anyways, I have questions for you. About the Thalmor."

"Okay Rae. What do you want to know?"

"Everything. What happened during the Great War, and Your shadow war with them, tactics, everything."

"Okay let's start from the beginning. . ."