Chapter Eight
Incoming Ships
Day-3 Ebonheart 12:14Pm
Earlier in the day the Duke requested us to have breakfast with him, we gladly accepted his offer. There was much food to be eaten; it was a grand feast so we gave the Duke many thanks. Once again Karthgar asked the Duke about the "matter of great importance" but he was still denied an answer from him. Shortly after the Duke finished his last bite and left without a word, we all sat in silence until one of the Duke's servants came in and told us that the he has left to the "floating" city of Vivec to talk to the demi-god Vivec.
"He will return before five of the clock Mr. Karthgar." Said the servant, "You may make yourselves at home here in Ebonheart."
Karthgar acknowledged the servants message and spoke to us all, "Well, you heard the message, we are free to roam around Ebonheart, but be back here at exactly 4 o'clock." When he finished talking everyone headed for the door, I walked out with Karthgar and Lodarth. When we got out the door I squinted because of the sudden change in lighting, the sun blazed down on my face and body, it was nice but not nice at the same time. I soon got adjusted to the light as did Karthgar and Lodarth. We walked across the bridge to the second island and passed the inn and walked across the next bridge to the first island, once again we saw the statue of the dragon crashing into the ground, but there was another thing, ships on the horizon.
The three ships that were on the horizon bore the mark of Vivec and were approaching the dock at an incredible speed, we gathered around. When we got to the dock it was already crowded with people waiting to see who was on the ship. "Who do you think it could be Lodarth?" I asked.
It wasn't too long before the ships finally arrived at the dock; everyone was looking at them trying to see who was going to come off the ships. Only ten people came off of each of the ships, each one dropped off a different race. In one ship there were ten, fine golden-skinned High Elves. All of the High Elves, also called the Altmer people, were wearing long golden robes and held glowing staves. They stood tall and marched through the group of people standing on the edge of the dock. The Altmer were followed by Wood Elves, also called Bosmer people, and they were all equipped with fine Bonemold bows and each had a big quiver of arrows. And lastly the Bosmer were followed by Imperials, who were equipped with swords, some with shields, and all bore Imperial armor.
When the group of thirty people passed through the crowd our small team headed toward the main fort, just behind the new comers. When we reached the main fort the same servant who told us to wait for the Duke stopped us at the door. "If you go to your room," he said and looked around then continued, "There are some new outfits you should wear at the meeting at 5 o'clock."
"Thank you very much." I said to the servant and we all walked to our rooms.
When I got to my room; I closed and locked the door, I looked over at the bed and there was a golden top with a matching golden skirt. There were golden leather shoes to go along with the rest of the outfit. There was also an amulet that had a light golden glow to it. I got changed and walked out the door to the main dining room where it was filled with people. It was now 5 o'clock.
Chapter 9
Feast at Five
Day 3- Ebonheart 4:57 Pm
As I finally entered the settlement of Ebonheart, I was relived that I could finally get my money back. I took a good look around and to a little walk around the statue of the crashing dragon. The sun was getting ready to set and the dock was full of ships. People were all going from place to place, probably finishing up some last minute business. I stopped a passer-by and asked him, "Do you know where I could find Lerisarah, the sister of Erisarah?" The man took off his round steel full helmet and look like he was thinking. The man was an Orc, he had a rough green face and bold brown eyes. "Well, I think I heard the name before from up by the main fort, I be thinkin that she work for the Duke or something so you may want to check that out, I'm glad to help you sir." He put his helmet back on and walked off.
I walked across the two bridges on the way to the main fort to try and find Lerisarah, if she wasn't there I would be VERY angry. I finally got to the door and opened it, there were few people in the front room but I could here many voices. "I'm looking for Lerisarah, do you know where I could find her?" I asked the Argonian that was standing in the corner of the room. "Yes, yes I do, she is a very good friend of mine. To find her you must go up the stairs to the third floor dining area." He replied.
"Thank you very much." I said before walking to the right up the spiral fleet of stairs that was enclosed in a tower.
When I reached the top of the stairs I came into the dining room; it had quite a lot of people in it. There were at least forty people of different races. 'Very interesting' I thought to myself. I noticed a man that wore dirty-gold Dwemer armor, but had no helmet on; he had a golden ring on his right hand. I knew who it was, even though I have only seen him once in my life.
"Duke!" I yelled from half way across the room, "Duke, I need to find Lerisarah, can you help me sir?" The Duke laughed and pulled out a little bag.
"I was hoping that you would show up James. And yes this is your money." He dropped the bag in my hand "Please stay, we are having a feast that is well worth the stay!"
"Alright Duke, I will stay for the feast if you want me too."
"Oh yes, I very much want you to stay. And don't worry there is plenty of food for you and everyone else."
I bowed to the Duke and sat down a two chairs away from him. The person who I sat next to was a tall Nord man, he was fair-haired and had a smooth face, and he looked very hungry. The Nord piled his plate with lots and lots off food, almost three times as much as I would take. "Hello sir." I said to the Nord man, he turned his head and with his mouth full of food he spoke in a muffled voice.
"Hello kind Wood Elf!" He smiled the best he could.
"My name is James, and what be yours Nord?"
"I am called Karthgar, I am the leader of this little squad I had to bring down here to Ebonheart." He shoveled some more crabmeat into his already half full mouth.
We feasted for about half of an hour, and when everyone's plate was empty and everyone had their fair share of food, the Duke stood and started to speak.
"I know that you are all wondering why Lord Vivec and my self wanted you to come here for, the answer is both simple and complicated. Let me give you the simple answer first, you are needed." He took a drink of water and continued; "Now I will tell you the complicated part. I know that most of you know what the Sixth House was, but for those of you who don't know, the Sixth House serves the ruler of Red Mountain and his family members. That of course is just a vague description of the Sixth House; you will have a chance to learn more about them later.
Caius Cascades has informed me that his brother, Darin Cascades, ran into a Dark Elf who claimed to be a servant of the dark lord Dalrath Ur, son of Dagoth Ur. Dalrath Ur will create a massive kingdom for his father, Dagoth Ur, to thrive in and expand and eventually take over the island of Vvardenfell and all of Morrowind, then the entire Empire. Of course what I just said was just the prophecy. You selected few will be the ones to go and investigate these Sixth House roomers. You shall have three leaders, selectively chosen for their skill and ability to think straight under pressure, they have been watched for the passed two weeks. First person is Darin Cascades, please stand up and show yourself to your team." A fine looking Imperial man stood up, he had dark hair and was fitted with Heavy Imperial armor, and his face was bold and happy at the same time. Then the Duke continued, "The second person will be Kama Karasi, Kama please stand up." After he said that a beautiful Nord female stood up, her long blonde hair shone in the light and her golden out fit made her seem fit for a place in Nordic royalty. Her clean face smiled and she took a seat. Once again the Duke continued, "And finally third person to lead you all on your task will be James, please stand." That was something I did not expect would happen. 'Why me? What did I do? I'm just a thief, well I am a really good leader I suppose' I thought to myself. I stood up and everyone had a good look at me, I waved my hand and looked at who I would now, by some random chance be in charge of. I sat down and then the Duke spoke again.
"You will go to the outskirts of Ghost Fence the barrier that keeps most of the blight out from Red Mountain. There are many tunnels that go under Red Mountain. I need you all to find out what is in those tunnels, if the Sixth House is really starting to come to power again, I would like the knowledge as soon as possible."
He stopped speaking and sat down. Then everyone was talking amongst themselves. I followed the Duke into a room that was well lighted and then we talked.
Incoming Ships
Day-3 Ebonheart 12:14Pm
Earlier in the day the Duke requested us to have breakfast with him, we gladly accepted his offer. There was much food to be eaten; it was a grand feast so we gave the Duke many thanks. Once again Karthgar asked the Duke about the "matter of great importance" but he was still denied an answer from him. Shortly after the Duke finished his last bite and left without a word, we all sat in silence until one of the Duke's servants came in and told us that the he has left to the "floating" city of Vivec to talk to the demi-god Vivec.
"He will return before five of the clock Mr. Karthgar." Said the servant, "You may make yourselves at home here in Ebonheart."
Karthgar acknowledged the servants message and spoke to us all, "Well, you heard the message, we are free to roam around Ebonheart, but be back here at exactly 4 o'clock." When he finished talking everyone headed for the door, I walked out with Karthgar and Lodarth. When we got out the door I squinted because of the sudden change in lighting, the sun blazed down on my face and body, it was nice but not nice at the same time. I soon got adjusted to the light as did Karthgar and Lodarth. We walked across the bridge to the second island and passed the inn and walked across the next bridge to the first island, once again we saw the statue of the dragon crashing into the ground, but there was another thing, ships on the horizon.
The three ships that were on the horizon bore the mark of Vivec and were approaching the dock at an incredible speed, we gathered around. When we got to the dock it was already crowded with people waiting to see who was on the ship. "Who do you think it could be Lodarth?" I asked.
It wasn't too long before the ships finally arrived at the dock; everyone was looking at them trying to see who was going to come off the ships. Only ten people came off of each of the ships, each one dropped off a different race. In one ship there were ten, fine golden-skinned High Elves. All of the High Elves, also called the Altmer people, were wearing long golden robes and held glowing staves. They stood tall and marched through the group of people standing on the edge of the dock. The Altmer were followed by Wood Elves, also called Bosmer people, and they were all equipped with fine Bonemold bows and each had a big quiver of arrows. And lastly the Bosmer were followed by Imperials, who were equipped with swords, some with shields, and all bore Imperial armor.
When the group of thirty people passed through the crowd our small team headed toward the main fort, just behind the new comers. When we reached the main fort the same servant who told us to wait for the Duke stopped us at the door. "If you go to your room," he said and looked around then continued, "There are some new outfits you should wear at the meeting at 5 o'clock."
"Thank you very much." I said to the servant and we all walked to our rooms.
When I got to my room; I closed and locked the door, I looked over at the bed and there was a golden top with a matching golden skirt. There were golden leather shoes to go along with the rest of the outfit. There was also an amulet that had a light golden glow to it. I got changed and walked out the door to the main dining room where it was filled with people. It was now 5 o'clock.
Chapter 9
Feast at Five
Day 3- Ebonheart 4:57 Pm
As I finally entered the settlement of Ebonheart, I was relived that I could finally get my money back. I took a good look around and to a little walk around the statue of the crashing dragon. The sun was getting ready to set and the dock was full of ships. People were all going from place to place, probably finishing up some last minute business. I stopped a passer-by and asked him, "Do you know where I could find Lerisarah, the sister of Erisarah?" The man took off his round steel full helmet and look like he was thinking. The man was an Orc, he had a rough green face and bold brown eyes. "Well, I think I heard the name before from up by the main fort, I be thinkin that she work for the Duke or something so you may want to check that out, I'm glad to help you sir." He put his helmet back on and walked off.
I walked across the two bridges on the way to the main fort to try and find Lerisarah, if she wasn't there I would be VERY angry. I finally got to the door and opened it, there were few people in the front room but I could here many voices. "I'm looking for Lerisarah, do you know where I could find her?" I asked the Argonian that was standing in the corner of the room. "Yes, yes I do, she is a very good friend of mine. To find her you must go up the stairs to the third floor dining area." He replied.
"Thank you very much." I said before walking to the right up the spiral fleet of stairs that was enclosed in a tower.
When I reached the top of the stairs I came into the dining room; it had quite a lot of people in it. There were at least forty people of different races. 'Very interesting' I thought to myself. I noticed a man that wore dirty-gold Dwemer armor, but had no helmet on; he had a golden ring on his right hand. I knew who it was, even though I have only seen him once in my life.
"Duke!" I yelled from half way across the room, "Duke, I need to find Lerisarah, can you help me sir?" The Duke laughed and pulled out a little bag.
"I was hoping that you would show up James. And yes this is your money." He dropped the bag in my hand "Please stay, we are having a feast that is well worth the stay!"
"Alright Duke, I will stay for the feast if you want me too."
"Oh yes, I very much want you to stay. And don't worry there is plenty of food for you and everyone else."
I bowed to the Duke and sat down a two chairs away from him. The person who I sat next to was a tall Nord man, he was fair-haired and had a smooth face, and he looked very hungry. The Nord piled his plate with lots and lots off food, almost three times as much as I would take. "Hello sir." I said to the Nord man, he turned his head and with his mouth full of food he spoke in a muffled voice.
"Hello kind Wood Elf!" He smiled the best he could.
"My name is James, and what be yours Nord?"
"I am called Karthgar, I am the leader of this little squad I had to bring down here to Ebonheart." He shoveled some more crabmeat into his already half full mouth.
We feasted for about half of an hour, and when everyone's plate was empty and everyone had their fair share of food, the Duke stood and started to speak.
"I know that you are all wondering why Lord Vivec and my self wanted you to come here for, the answer is both simple and complicated. Let me give you the simple answer first, you are needed." He took a drink of water and continued; "Now I will tell you the complicated part. I know that most of you know what the Sixth House was, but for those of you who don't know, the Sixth House serves the ruler of Red Mountain and his family members. That of course is just a vague description of the Sixth House; you will have a chance to learn more about them later.
Caius Cascades has informed me that his brother, Darin Cascades, ran into a Dark Elf who claimed to be a servant of the dark lord Dalrath Ur, son of Dagoth Ur. Dalrath Ur will create a massive kingdom for his father, Dagoth Ur, to thrive in and expand and eventually take over the island of Vvardenfell and all of Morrowind, then the entire Empire. Of course what I just said was just the prophecy. You selected few will be the ones to go and investigate these Sixth House roomers. You shall have three leaders, selectively chosen for their skill and ability to think straight under pressure, they have been watched for the passed two weeks. First person is Darin Cascades, please stand up and show yourself to your team." A fine looking Imperial man stood up, he had dark hair and was fitted with Heavy Imperial armor, and his face was bold and happy at the same time. Then the Duke continued, "The second person will be Kama Karasi, Kama please stand up." After he said that a beautiful Nord female stood up, her long blonde hair shone in the light and her golden out fit made her seem fit for a place in Nordic royalty. Her clean face smiled and she took a seat. Once again the Duke continued, "And finally third person to lead you all on your task will be James, please stand." That was something I did not expect would happen. 'Why me? What did I do? I'm just a thief, well I am a really good leader I suppose' I thought to myself. I stood up and everyone had a good look at me, I waved my hand and looked at who I would now, by some random chance be in charge of. I sat down and then the Duke spoke again.
"You will go to the outskirts of Ghost Fence the barrier that keeps most of the blight out from Red Mountain. There are many tunnels that go under Red Mountain. I need you all to find out what is in those tunnels, if the Sixth House is really starting to come to power again, I would like the knowledge as soon as possible."
He stopped speaking and sat down. Then everyone was talking amongst themselves. I followed the Duke into a room that was well lighted and then we talked.