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Chapter 6- Meeting of Jarls

DING!

New Quest Recieved

The Meeting

Jarl Ulfric has sent a messenger to talk to Jarl Balgruuf about the Dragon and to unite all the holds against the threat that Alduin presents. You should make sure he gets there in time and safe. You're gonna be moving up in the world here soon, so keep it up Bjorn!

Objective: Get to Whiterun safely and get to the meeting with Jarl Balgruuf

Bonus Objective: ?

Rewards: Observe upgrade, 1 Gacha coin, 2500 Exp

Bonus Objective Rewards: ?, ?, ?

Accept/Decline

I looked at the quest and went through it as the 4 of us started to get ourselves ready for the trip. I ran through the rewards after chuckling at the description for the quest. "Magna is like a rambunxious sibling that is too peppy. I wouldn't change her for the world either."

[:D]

That gave me another reason to smile and so I accepted the quest and began to look around. I gathered a bit of food and water for Ulfric, Ralof, and Miranda. With me not needing to eat, I can hold onto stuff for them... actually. I then grab the pack that I made and then reached my hand forward after thinking Inventory and placed it inside of there. "Wow that is so convenient!" I mentally cheer and then began to get up and head to the edge of the camp. I passed by Ragvir and I gave him a nod as I saw him packing. He turned to look at me and turned his nose up and away from me. Kid really has issues... oh well, not my problem. I reached the end of the camp and then watched it all as I was waiting.

The Stormcloaks were moving as a well-oiled machine with how fast, and efficient, they broke down the camp. It was honestly pretty impressive, and the ones who were injured yesterday are moving just as quick. Miranda's magic is the best thing to happen to us. I'll see if I can help her nurture it and maybe turn her into a archmage or something. The amount of destruction she could rain down on the enemy would be substantially impressive. It will also keep her plenty safe as well.

As I watch the Stormcloaks get about a quarter of the way done, Ulfric and the other 3 make their way to me. I watched as they did and then when they got closer I saw Ulfric look me over. His face scrunched a bit and then he looked to be pondering something and then he handed Ralof his bag. "Kneel, Bjorn." I shrugged and then did so and when I did he went to the collar of my new clothes and began to fix it. After which he fixed my ascot and made it poof out a bit more. He then walked around my side then kept his studied gaze up and nodded when he made his way around. "Not used to dressing for court meetings are you? Hmm the hair could use a tad bit of grooming as well." He then motioned to Miranda. "Ride on his shoulders and fix up his hair for me. After you are done sit on his arm and fix his collar back up and then any crinkles in the fabric." She looked to him and nodded, but seemed to have her face heat up slightly. Ohhh boy...

"I don't see this as a necessary thing to do. I think I look fine as I do right now." I say as Miranda climbs up on my back, her body is pretty soft, yet firm in areas. Really has a bit of tone from working on those farms. I feel her start to mess with my hair as I keep looking at Ulfric, who, at my remark, shakes his head and then looks at my beard. He sees it is well kept and then after a moment nods.

"The courts have a dress code unfortunately. If you had armor then you wouldn't need to groom yourself so much. Believe me, I was just like you when it came to these before I was Jarl and for some time after. You'll get used to it and when you get some armor for yourself then you can forgo all the grooming. Now then... Miranda." She looks up as she has a clump of hair in her hands. "Try braiding it along the front sides, two on either side here and here." He points to the spots which would be the front left and right sides. "Then keep a few strands out and down right here and here respectively. The rest of his hair is to be swept back and kept straight and give it a ponytail right here in the back with a curtain of hair underneath it and to the side." Why is Ulfric a stylist? Should I be concerned or should I be impressed?!

"Not a problem, Jarl Ulfric! I am on the job!" Miranda exclaims as she begins to do as Ulfric requested. I can feel her fingers glide through my hair as it starts go the way she wants it too. I'm not against this perse, but I just don't want to look too fancy. I am in no way a fancy man at all so my demeanor might make the look seem like I tried too hard. Ulfric takes his pack back from Ralof and then he motions for me to stand and follow him. I get up and Miranda catches my head to not fall back so I put a hand on her thighs to keep her steady. "Thanks, Bjorn."

"No problem Miranda. Just relax for now I guess." I say as I hear her hum in approval. Crazy girl... I look over to Ulfric and Ralof and then pop a question. "So I never have been to Whiterun before. What should I expect? Also is there any court etiquette I need to follow when we get in there?" Those were honestly well warranted questions for the situation. I don't wanna make a fool of myself in there.

This gets a response from Ralof actually. "Whiterun is a thriving hold smacked in the middle of Skyrim. As such it is a transit and meeting point between most of the holds in this land. This also leads it's people and the hold itself to be pretty wealthy from the trade that passes through as a consequence of this. Well funded, well fortified, well defended, and well liked throughout the land, this hold stands as a beacon the others take example from."

Ulfric then continues for him. "Yet even though it has all of these great things about it, it's Jarl remains benevolent, merciful, and kind towards his people. Balgruuf is smart and careful in his judgements, likes to see what pros and cons are on either side of a choice before he makes it."

"Sounds like we'll be discussing with him for awhile about this Alduin issue." I scoff at the sounds of this taking longer than we thought it would.

"Perhaps, but I have a way to make it faster in negotiations and you will play a part in that Bjorn." I raise an eyebrow and though he doesn't look at me, he takes my silence as a go ahead to continue. "You spoke to Alduin yourself and I also have a spell to tell with certainty if you are lying." Oh no... "I used it on you in the storage room, a necessary precaution when speaking to one so strong. Can never be too safe nowadays, and given the situation at the time I would do it again, so I won't apologize for doing so." At this point he turned to see my reaction and I can say that I don't blame him. Actually I probably would have done the same thing, so if I complain then I am a hypocrite. I wave it off with a nonchalant attitude and he nods.

"I won't get mad at you for looking out for the safety of your men. It would be naïve of me to do so, and hypocritical as I would have too." Happy to hear my response Ulfric and Ralof smirk at me and then keep walking. "Alright so this Balgruuf is a cautious man and you are gonna have me tell you my story again with him in there to see it for himself? I like it!" I give a chuckle. "It makes things faster anyway, but are you doing that from the start Ulfric?" He then shakes his head.

"First I will talk to him and see if my words will be enough. You're going to be there as a last resort, with the evidence of indisputable proof on our side. After that we will probably stay for a few days as I write up messages for the other holds and call a Summit. I would like for the neutral city of Whiterun to be the location, but I would understand if Balgruuf is hesitant to use his hold in the middle of a war. No telling what the Imps will do." He's right. The Imps will probably see Whiterun as a potential ally of Ulfric and that won't bode well for anyone. There is the off chance that they don't do that, but the risk is understandably great for poor Balgruuf. Even I wouldn't take the risk of attack against my people.

"If they want a neutral place for a meeting then I am sure I can find something for us all. Maybe the simple option would be to get a group of trusted people, by everybody to set up a meeting camp away from holds. You all know of any group like this?" Ralof and Ulfric begin to ponder for a moment and then Ralof exclaims.

"THE COMPANIONS!" Ulfric then pats Ralof's shoulder and then looks forward as we walk. "It isn't like them to take a job like this, but I can see them doing so if we make it worth their while. Actually rumor has it that their Harbinger, Kodlak, is a man of peace, but swift justice as well. Not afraid to get his hands dirty at all, but still willing to negotiate a peaceful resolution. We could get him to oversee it!"

"That's good thinking Ralof. I wonder what that old codger is doing nowadays anyway." Ulfric praises Ralof and then begins thinking of Kodlak. He obviously knows of him to be adopting such a tone when speaking about him. "I am certain that I can figure something out for him, but first comes first... convincing Balgruuf. Let's get a move on, double time. I want to get there before noon today and the walk is a few hours long." We all nod and keep walking along the beaten path as we make out way to Whiterun.

Along the way we pass through Riverwood and a few people give us waves, while some look at Ulfric and gape with honor in some, and disgust in others. A few look over to see me and Miranda and a few smile, much to Miranda's chagrin. She ignores their looks and continues to mess with my hair as she has made progress with the braids. After awhile of getting past Riverwood, we find ourselves walking through the forests and then a few wolves come to attack us. It doesn't take us long to kill them, but Ulfric and Ralof were about to get on my case for getting my suit all bloody. Before they can get further I lift up the leg and then they all watch as Tendrils of red and black absorb all the blood away and leave the pants leg and shoe clean as a whistle. They didn't make anymore complaints about that and I feel like if I get a bit more blood maybe I can turn into a wolf one of these days.

Continuing our walk we find a bit of wildlife along the way there and I even see a few butterflies fluttering about. It reminds me so much of the Parks we had back home that I would patrol. I still say this, though, is better. I liked my job, from what I am able to recall, but I still find a nature untouched is more beautiful than a nature preserved. It isn't long now as the sun rises to the near apex of the sky and we make ourselves to a bend around the mountain that leads down to a large city. It looks to be surrounded by a large and white washed wall. The city itself on the inside is massive and it seems to stretch at the very least a mile or 2 in diameter. The buildings, from afar, look well built and kept in great condition too. Something that really catches my eye is a barricade on both sides of the main road leading to the city and one as if you were coming from it. In the center is this 12 ft tall, lumbering creature with a large club that looks like a log of a tree that was snapped in half.

"Ulfric." He looks at me and I point at what I see. "What is that right there?" He follows my finger and then his brow twitches as he sees it.

"Simply? Trouble." He let's out a heavy sigh and then picks up the pace. Around this time Miranda had finished everything and she began to fix my suit, and all, as she sat on my arm. "Bjorn... you might be fighting that thing when we get there. Fair warning to you." I nod and then Miranda looks miffed at this declaration.

"Wait, so all that work I just did to fix... this," I say 'Hey!' and go ignored by her. "was for nothing? Jarl Ulfric you can't be serious! He'll ruin it all before we make it into the court!" He turned to look at her and then kept the pace he was going as Miranda hopped off my arm and walked the same pace as us.

"I understand it is frustrating, but what happens, happens. Personally I hope they deal with it, by the time we get there, but if not then Bjorn will handle it as we are on a time crunch. If he messes it all up then you will just have to do it all again, Miranda. I am sorry." She pouts at this, but doesn't say any more or less after that. Ulfric looks at me and then with an unwavering gaze he then speaks in a tone that brokers no arguments. "You will use all that you showed us and will not hold back against the Giant down there if you are to fight. Understood?" I nod and then he nods back to me and then looks forward again. "Good. Let's make our way there a little faster then." We all pick up the pace.

Whiterun Guard POV

"This is really bad. A giant came out of nowhere and has now claimed the main road as his territory and refuses to leave. Damn tree swingers... when they get like this you may as well migrate away till they decide to leave. Unfortunately we have a special guest due to arrive today and we are being forced to handle this till the Companions get here to handle the blasted thing. Whoever this guest is better be damn well worth it or I will be giving them a good piece of my mind for this shit."

I ducked behind the barricade as the giant threw a rock over at us and then Grishin antagonizes the damn thing more and more. The damn fool will get us all killed if he keeps this up! I went to hit him, but noticed some people coming down the road out the corner of my eye. The first one I seen was this massive man who stood about 2 feet over the tallest one there, must be a Giant-Kin or something. His clothes suggested he was a man of status, but his gait and the air about him was that of a man who seen combat. His fire red hair and his eyes were also unique draws for him. The woman next to him had a striking beauty to her though. Her clothes hugged her curves and her sharp features made her look like an elf, but I can easily see she is a Nord. With a bow on her back she looked like she could be just as dangerous and pleasant as you would think.

The next man was in his full Stormcloak armor, wait we have Stormcloaks comung here. Are these 4 from Windhelm? Either way the man was blonde and he carried a warhammer on his back. He looked professional enough, but he also looked like Gerdur from Riverwood too. Maybe they are related some way. My breath hitched in my throat as I focused on the last one... Ulfric Stormcloak! I imediately smacked Grishin and then took 2 more to greet them. "Welcome to Whiterun Jarl Ulfric and friends! Well that is what I would like to say if this wasn't going on right now." I try to lighten the mood for the Jarl to keep him from being angry, however, I don't think it worked.

"Yes... I saw it from around the pass over there." I looked up to the mountain he pointed a thumb at. "Bjorn here was the one that spotted all this from up there." Ulfric points at the large man. "Large, Imposing, and great eyesight? No wonder the Jarl brought him along." He then looked to me and then kept walking to the barricade. I got in front of him.

"I am sorry Jarl Ulfric, but until the situation is taken care of I can't let you or your companions through. When the Companions get here to take care of this then I can do so, but not now." I watched the Jarl move past me still and then stood just a few feet behind me. I didn't dare touch him, lest I lose my hand.

"Hmmm... so if that Giant were to be taken care of then we can pass?" He asked me and I nodded to him. Glad to see he has some sense. He turned his head back to the Giant and then looked back at the big man, Bjorn. "Bjorn." The big man looked at Jarl Ulfric. "Handle the light work of the Whiterun guards." I heard his tone leak through as if this wasn't a problem at all and it was the greatest solution ever. I turned to see the big man and seen him already removing his coat and shirt and kicking off his shoes. While his physique was incredible I couldn't in good conscience let him do this.

I turned to the Jarl and then began. "Jarl Ulfric! What are you saying?! He is one man! He'll be killed!" The Jarl turned to glare at me dangerously. I felt the venom from those eyes boring into my head.

"Just watch the show soldier. It will be over soon." He spoke with finality as I saw the large man saunter pass me and then he vaulted over the barricade we constructed. No one dared to stop him after hearing the Jarl's words. I felt a lump in my throat as I waited to watch a man get crushed.

Bjorn POV

I looked at the Giant's stats as I used Observe on it.

Giant

Hp: 5446/5446

Sta: 900/900

Lvl: 36

Description: Giants are widely spread throughout Tamriel. They come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing remains the same. They are big, lumbering oafs and they have a better chance at punching a wall down than solving a basic math problem. Speaking of that they are pretty strong as well. Hope you ready to RUMBLEEEEEEEE! :P

"Seeing the Giant's health I can tell this will be a tough fight already, but Magna makes it sound like this gonna be wrestling match or something. Still funny and I can't lie I am a bit excited as well!" I dropped into a relaxed stance as I cracked my neck and stretched my arms a bit. I can see the Whiterun guards looking at me like I am insane, but I see the giant is looking at me like I am a criminal in it's territory. It then roars at me.

"Du! small man! du trespass in meg heim!" It lumbers over slowly and as it screamed at me I shook my head, but didn't move from my spot. It stopped in the center of the road and looked at me with hate in it's eyes. "Leave now or am vil kill du wie du stand!" I cocked my head at the giant and then it looked at me with a still pissed expression.

I shrugged my shoulders and then leaped towards it and then struck out with a kick towards it's stomach. It connected and I watched it's health take a hit and it fell back on the ground and slid a few feet back. The silence was palpable as the giant looked at me and spit a little flim. "I don't know what you're saying so let's get this over with." It then got up and then roared at me before it raised up it's club to strike me.

Play Sakkaku (Rayden Remix)

He brings it down and then I move back a foot and then kick at the Club and crack it in half with my foot. The giant gets madder and tries to hit me with the back of his hand, but I jump over it and then kick his hand that still holds the club in it and watch as he let's it go and then I kick it away with so much force it flies into the stream around Whiterun. This would be a point where it catches me and then picks me up and slams me into the ground.

-62 HP

I smirk as I kick this thing in the hand and watch as it grabs it and then backs away a bit. I get up and see my arm is bent the wrong way, but I punch with it and it cracks back into place as it heals. I hear a resounding wince and look at the giant with a condescending look. "That all you got big guy? Come on... don't make me take your territory from you now." I say as I shrug and walk around it. It looks at me and then swings at me and I duck under the fist and then rush in and deliver a hard punch to the stomach and watch it grunt and spit up some spittle, but I don't stop and then I spin and roundhouse it with my foot in the side and watched as it grabbed me with it's other hand before it went flying a few feet and rolled with me to slam me on my back harder than before.

-107 HP

I felt it get up and then slammed me on my back once more for the measely 62 damage once more and then it threw me away from it and this did another 62. I didn't even waste time and rolled with the throw and leaped into the air as high as I could and came down with an axe kick on the giant. It reached up to block, but I felt it's arm crack under the landing, and it's howl of pain was a great confirmation. I then kicked off with a backflip as it tried to swing at me again and then charged in for another attack and tackled it to the ground where I then stomped on it's chest and then dealt a crazy amount of damage to it.

CRITICAL HIT X1!

2607 Damage Dealt!

I felt a few ribs break and then it punched me in the side as it spit blood from it's mouth and when I stopped rolling from the punch I then spit out a tooth, that I felt grow back, and then ran forward to the giant and then locked hands with it as we fought for supremacy, but it's injuries were too great and so I clenched my hands tighter and then felt it's grip loosen and then picked it up slightly and slammed it face down as I put it's face in the dirt and when it got up a bit I then kicked it square in the face and watched it fall back to the ground on it's back and then leapt on top of it.

CRITICAL HIT X1!

1547 Damage Dealt!

"Yep! Just as I thought! If I target vital areas then I can increase the damage by a wide margin. Never had something so durable to test it on!" I then proceeded to roar out as I felt the ecstasy of the danger wash over me and then stomped on it's groaning face again, and again, and again, and again. I never stopped until I pulped it's skull beneath my foot and then to make it even more worth it I sent my tendrils down it's throat to Consume at least 1/2 of it with my power to get some Biomass and see if I get anything and sure enough I felt really strong after. A window popped up and then I seen a new skill on my screen.

New skill created

Giant's Might: Can lift up to 3 times as much as your weight.

Alert! Race Supersedes this skill

Updating skill

Complete

Strength of the Jotun: There is nothing you can't pick up and throw now! Well okay there are some things.. Take your strength score and turn it's amount into tons for max lift capacity!

Level Up X8

Progress to Hammerfist 1/50

"Sweet Christ I got a bunch! That skill too... that is gonna be awesome! What are my stats looking like actually? Stats!"

Name: Bjorn Firemane

Title: The Gamer

Race: Blacklight Virus

Class: Monk

Job: None

Age: 21

Level: 15 (17%)

HP: 3100/3100 (28 points per second)

MP: 420/420 (5 point per minute)

Sta: 573/3100 (28 point per second)

Str: 160

Agi: 160

Dex: 160

Con: 160

Int: 26

Wis: 25

Cha: 15

LCK: 50

Stat points: 80

"That's great! I'll adjust those stats later for now though..." I look around and see that the blockade, on both sides of the road, are looking at me. Looking up and to the hill where the gate is I see some other nords and a Dark Elf and a Breton girl. They all seem to be grinning at me and I swear I can see the wild look behind the 3 in the front. One is a woman with hair as red as me sporting a bow and furs for armor. The other 2 look like the same person, twins now doubt, wearing facepaint and a different hairstyle to differentiate the two of them. I don't feel threatened, but I give a mock salute and then walk over to Ulfric and Miranda to grab the top half of my clothes and the shoes I ditched. I think this city is about to be an interesting experience for sure.

Whiterun Guard POV (After the first punch was thrown.)

"Stendarr's Mercy..." I never seen a mere man knock a giant on his ass before. This is just insane. It didn't stop there because I watched as the one known as Bjorn shatter the Giant's club with his bare foot and then pivot and force it to drop it's weapon, and then sending it across the clearing into the stream. That thing then grabbed him and slammed him to the ground and then Bjorn kicked it in the wrist and then fixed an obviously broken arm. The real battle began from there.

"Wh-What is that man Jarl Ulfric?!" I couldn't help but ask as I was having a hard time believing what I am seeing. Jarl Ulfric looks on as if this is just normal and continues to watch. With his bare hands?! This man Bjorn is toying with a Giant with his bare hands! That is not normal! There's no mortal that can do that. As if reading my thoughts the Jarl spoke up.

"That is Bjorn... or as I like to call him, The Fist of Talos. The man came out of nowhere after a poor horse thief in helgen prayed to the Divines. He saved us from certain death and then led us out of a scorching city of Helgen. He even managed to tackle a dragon to the ground and choked it out to assist in our escape from certain death. I am confident we could have made it out, but not with as few casualties that we sustained if he hadn't been there." The Jarl of Windhelm then turned to me and then stared me in the eyes. "Spread the word my friend. When you look at Bjorn, you are looking at Talos' Will personified. A true hand of the deity who was wronged, because no mortal can possibly match him!" Ulfric's words are filled with conviction and assurance. I looked to the man as he finished crushing the Giant's skull with his foot. I watched and saw... but I cannot comprehend. "The Fist of Talos? Am I witnessing a legend in the making?!"

? POV (After first punch)

We had heard that there was a problem with a giant on the road, but... we never expected this. A man with hair as red as mine with no armor squaring off with a giant. I watched as he destroyed the weapon and then send it flying... all with his feet. "By Ysmir..." I heard Farkas say as we watched and I couldn't help but agree.

We all winced when we seen him get slammed into the ground and I was the most shocked to see him get up, and after making the giant flinch back no less, then punch with his broken arm as I heard the bone's sickening crack as it realigned. It became apparent when looking at him, from one predator to another, that he was playing with his food. He was hunting and he found his prey. The Giant just didn't know it yet and at this point I felt my lips widen as I saw this display of a good hunt and a better battle when he leaped high in the sky and came down on it's forearm. I heard the cracking of bone as he leapt back tackled it to the ground only to listen to the sickening sweet crunch of the Giant's ribs breaking. "YEAHHHH!" I heard from Vilkas as he watched on with us and I knew it wasn't over yet. When they locked hands and I saw him slam the giant, kick it in the face, and then crush it's skull repeatedly I couldn't help it. I wanted to fight him myself and see how it is to face an equal predator. Vilkas noticed and grabbed me before I ran down. "Aela! No!" I wanted to snap back, but I was thankful nonetheless. I seen Ulfric as I watched him acknowledge us and he headed for him like an old friend.

"We have to tell Kodlak of this man. He'll surely want to meet him!" I told the rest of the companions that were there with me and they all nodded as we ran back to the Hall.

Bjorn POV

"Well that was quite the workout Ulfric. Thanks for letting me out to stretch my legs!" I said to him as I put my top back on and Miranda helped me fix it up. She cleaned the blood off my face and I put the shoes back on my feet as she did so. Ulfric laughed at my statement and then Ralof clapped my shoulder in a brotherly fashion. I couldn't help but laugh as I was all set and back to normal court attire.

"Well consider this Bjorn. Stick with me and there will be plenty of time to have these excursions for yourself, but right now we have important matters to attend to." I nodded and then he turned to the guard and looked at him. The guard stared blankly back at Ulfric and he sighed. "We need escort to the palace." The guard dumbly nodded and then headed towards the Dragon's Keep where Balgruuf presided. As we were walking Ulfric said quietly. "Great job Bjorn. You have made a name and a statement with this battle of yours today and I don't doubt the people of Whiterun will forget it anytime soon."

"Thank you. All according to plan I see." He nodded as we walked up the steps. He then turned to me as we neared the door.

"By this time tomorrow The Fist of Talos will be the talk of the town. They will pressure Balgruuf to ally with us as I don't think anyone would want to be against you after that. Like I said before... great job Bjorn! Now let's all 4 of us go make another statement of our own." The doors to the keep opened and a large gathering of nobles in this massive city stopped right there and looked to us. They parted like a sea for Ulfric as he mafe his way through the crowd and Balgruuf waved his hand to put a dark elf at ease. "Greetings Jarl Balguuf... I believe we had a meeting." Murmuring filled the room as the Ulfric and Balgruuf stared each other down.

Author's note:

Glad to pop another chapter out for all of you wonderful people today and I hope it is as fun a read as it was to write. I love doing this and I can't wait to wake up tomorrow to write some more. I will be posting a Comparison for the stats tomorrow or the next day. Until then I hope you all have a great day/night and happy reading to all of you!