Chapter 4: Torture

Last Seed 8, 427, 3rd Era of Tamriel, 4:20 P.M

"Whisper in the Wind. I am still flattered by the fact that the Morag Tong sent you after me." Said Eldinflame. Whisper in the Wind violently grunted at Eldinflame. Eldinflame continued, "You know what I can give you? Anything. Fame, Fortune, Land. I can give you a voice. I can slaughter every member of the Cammona Tong. I could bring your family back. And all you have to do is aid me."

Whisper in the Wind paused. Then he rudely grunted again, causing Eldinflame to say, "Fine. Azar Karjahn Dein!" A hole in the ground by Whisper in the Wind and Eldinflame formed. Oka-Sheko merely stared at it. Six or seven Shades came out of it and formed a cage around Whisper in the Wind. "Captive again, are we." Continued Eldinflame. "Isn't that how you're family died? By slavers of the Cammona Tong and House Dres." Eldinflame suddenly turned into a female Argonian. "It's okay, Whisper in the Wind, it's your sister, Voice in the Trees. I'm here to save you." Eldinflame changed into another Argonian, but a male. "Whisper in the Wind, don't worry we'll be fine."

Whisper in the Wind grunted, and Eldinflame, still in the Argonian's form said, "You'll be fine, Whisper in the Wind. It's only Three-Fingers." Eldinflame saw pain in Whisper in the Winds face, as he lay in the cage of Shades. Eldinflame changed into another Argonian and said, "It's your fault they were killed! Your Fault your mother died, your fault Grandmamma and Grandpapa died. It's your fault me, your own father died." Whisper in the Wind realized his worst fears had come true. He was trapped, and could do nothing about it.

Eldinflame returned to his usual appearance and said, "I'm giving you one last chance. Accept my offer, or else." Whisper in the Wind grunted rudely, it was even more of a hiss.

Oka-Sheko said, "Eldinflame, leave him, please. Although he has attempted to kill you, he is weak compared to you."

"Oka-Sheko, I'm surprised. He attempted to kill me, and that's a threat. All threats must be eliminated, no matter how trivial." Said Eldinflame.

"Eldinflame, you are going to kill another." Said Oka-Sheko.

"What do you mean another? I haven't killed anyone since arriving on Vvardenfell." Said Eldinflame.

"What about Kamos?" Asked Oka-Sheko.

"He's not dead yet." Said Eldinflame.

"What?" Asked Oka-Sheko.

"Kamos is not dead. Listen the first time." Said Eldinflame.

"I mean how do you know he isn't dead." Said Oka-Sheko.

"I'll explain after we leave the company of Whisper in the Wind." Said Eldinflame.

"Should I kill him?" Asked Oka-Sheko.

"No." Replied Eldinflame, as Oka-Sheko looked puzzled, and Valdor just stood there.

"You're going to let him live in freedom?" Asked Oka-Sheko.

"No. He is going to stay in this cage for a very long time. And if anyone aside from me and Whisper in the Wind touch the cage, they will instantly die, and there soul will be eternally devoured. Poor Whisper in the Wind can't escape unless he excepts my deal." Said Eldinflame.

Whisper in the Wind brutishly growled back and Eldinflame said, "Oh well. He'll remain a prisoner for a long time then." Eldinflame after that cackled and ordered Valdor to lead him and Oka-Sheko to Balmora.

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Last Seed 8, 427, 3rd Era of Tamriel, 4:30 P.M

Tarlen had just arrived in Seyda Neen. He lived in Peligaid, and earlier in the day he heard rumors of an evil spell in a near by cave. He went into town and spoke to the nearest person he saw, which happened to be an Altmer. "Excuse me, I have heard rumors of an evil spell in a near by cave. Have you heard any similar rumors?"

"Yes, Orc, I have. The Tribunal has informed many people that a dangerous Altmer, a Shadow Weaver, has come to Vvardenfell and, while they can't legally kill him, have hired Morag Tong assassins to do this. They have informed the people of Seyda Neen, Balmora, Ald'rhun, Sadrith Mora, and Vivec, as well as number of other towns, that should they bring this 'abomination' to justice would be greatly rewarded by the Tribunal." Said the female Altmer.

"What do you think of this rumor?" Asked Tarlen.

"I think its rubbish. I met the Shadow Weaver, and he was so kind. Whatever is in that cave is likely some apprentice mages spell gone wrong. Go investigate if you must, but do not waste anymore of my time. Understand." Replied the Altmer.

Tarlen went outside of town and found the cave, which was called Addamastarus. When he entered the cave, he saw a Nord's body. Tarlen ran over to the body and shook it. The Nord woke up and said, "Get out, there are Vampires in here!"

Tarlen said, "What are you talking about?"

"There's one right there!" Said the Nord, pointing to the wooden door in the cave by the fireplace.

Tarlen saw nothing and said, "There's nothing there."

"Can't you see it? He's running to me right now." Said the Nord as he took out his sword and attacked the air. "It's dead." Continued the ranting Nord.

"Sir calm down." Said Tarlen. "And what's that black cross doing upon your far head?" He asked.

"Oh, I can wipe it off." Said the Nord, and as he wiped it off, he said, "What happened? It feels like I was dreaming."

"What?" Asked Tarlen.

"And you were in it. And a bunch of Quarra and Berne Clan Vampires." Said the Nord.

"Excuse me, but just a few moments ago, you were ranting about being attacked by Vampires, and now you forget everything." Said Tarlen.

"The last thing I remember is…ELDINFLAME!" Shouted the Nord.

"Okay, could you please tell me everything that has happened to you, and maybe I can help piece together the middle." Said Tarlen.

"I'm a member of the Imperial Legion, assigned on a very dangerous mission: escort Eldinflame, former Duke of Firewell, around Vvardenfell so the Imperial Legion could keep an eye on him. Have you heard of him?" Said the Nord.

"Eldinflame is on Vvardenfell?" Asked Tarlen.

"You've heard of him." Said the Nord.

"He murdered the Cyrodill Court, and several additional Nobles, most of which weren't corrupt. Why has that murderer been set free?" Asked Tarlen.

"That's classified to the Emperor and his staff. He just told us he's been sent here, and that he freed him. Now anyway, Eldinflame took me into this cave and almost killed me, but though it was to kind merely to kill me. He and his companion, I forget his name, knocked me unconscious, and that's where I went blank." Said the Nord.

"Eldinflame is a Shadow Weaver, correct." Said Tarlen.

"Yes." Responded the Nord.

"Then he must have cast a spell. In Balmora, the Mages Guild and Tribunal Temple detected sources of magic coming from this cave. It was a level nine hundred seventy six spell on the Mages Guild Scale, the highest being a thousand. The Tribunal Temple in Balmora had detected the magic only because it's evil. Estridain in the Mages Guild, who keeps the records of spell usage, wanted me to investigate because spells of this power are rarely used, especially on Vvardenfell. She sent a messenger from Balmora to Peligaid to inform me with the previous instructions, and told me that the Tribunal would likely investigate as well, and could prove difficult. I will report back to Estridain, and you should find Eldinflame." Said Tarlen, as he walked to the door. He pushed the door, but it wouldn't open. He tried the knob, but it wouldn't open either. "The door's stuck."

"Oh, by the Nine Divines! Eldinflame had sealed it!" Shouted the Nord.

"We'll die of starvation if we don't get out!" Shouted Tarlen.

"We'll, lets think about what to do. What's your name?" Asked the Nord.

"Tarlen and you?" Replied Tarlen.

"Kamos." Said the Nord. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Authors Note: Well everyone, I have this to say as a word to the wise: you should watch the Fox how 24! Sorry if I seem publicizing, but its my favorite show! Watch the first season by renting it or buying it! Oh and thanks for the reviews!

To Reviewer: I know you're not reading this (I live with you, of course I would), but Kamos will be fine.

To Zelda Zealot: Clangor will be back around the time Eldinflame gets to Balmora. And a question: would Clangor rather side with a legal tyrant, or a illegal rebellion?

To Elvish Mistress: You're character is really fun to do! Oka-Sheko is a nice guy, but evil, and that's challenging.

To AGDude: I have nothing to say except would you rather have Valdor side with a legal tyrant or an illegal rebellion?

To TomDragonblade: I said your character was coming soon (not to imply that you were disappointed or anything of the sort).

To Zealit: Have I captured your characters worst fears and Nightmares and the offerings of his desires right?

To…: Kea will be a key character, and will come in Balmora.

To Malice Dragon: Thanks for the review, you can still submit a character!

And by the way, include who your favorite character is, and if anyone would like to submit a second character, go ahead, but please make it a female character! This story is lacking in them, although I'm creating a few myself. I talk to much! Anyway, thanks for the reviews!