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Chapter 5: Call the Voices
"Yes, we are the Knights of Tamriel and this is important to all her citizens. The Aldermeri Dominion comes for Skyrim in force, we have only a short while to prepare." I said in my 'serious' tone as I handed the eldest the papers.
He read them quickly, then passed the papers to the others. They also read, "Very well, we shall lead you to Paarthurnax, our leader. He dwells at the top of The Throat of the World. We will be along shortly."
We then stood around looking at the bland castle. Its stone was as damp as I had ever seen walls. It shone with the light. After a few minutes, the Greybeards came out in armour similar to ours. They all had grey with crimson strips along the shoulders.
"Come with us and we shall show you to Paarthurnax." They were surprisingly swift walkers for their frail forms and advanced age. We left out into a large courtyard with an oddly placed gate, a tower and a largely shrouded archway to the path up. As we walked, I couldn't help but think of how these Nords were able to build all of this, did they have assistance from the Falmer, or was their order much larger than this.
Arriving to the archway on of the armoured greybeards opened a small sit at the mouth. "Lak… Vah… Koor!" a wave of energy followed the booming voice; all three of us were startled but continued the long walk to the top.
All the way, the greybeards were shouting at the wind which parted in response. After the hours of walking, I thought I might be deaf, my ears hurt like a sword carving into me, always there. I looked over to my companions and saw they had similar problems.
We crossed the threshold and what I saw now horrified me. I huge dragon sat upon a wall similar to all those in ancient Nord ruins. In a booming voice it said, "Arngeir, Borri, Wulfgar, Einarth, Falmer, Argonian and Dovahkiin. Why do you interrupt my thoughts?"
"Paarthurnax, we have received troubling news, the Aldermeri Dominion comes for the Knights of Tamriel, which includes us and you. We must act if we are to survive. We humbly request for you to unite some dragons under your voice."
"How much of a threat are the elves to the Knights?" asked Paarthurnax.
"It is a large danger. They possess the knowledge to counter our tactics. We need as much allies as we can get, also, if you can bait the World Eater to a trap, the Dovahkiin can destroy him."
"I agree to your proposal, but Alduin will not be able to die. It is similar to a daedric prince. He inhabits Sovangarde, you will need the dragon Ohdaviin to take you there. He is one of Alduin's lieutenants, he will know the way."
"Will you be able to persuade his allegiance?"
"Unfortunately, no. But you can go to the city Whiterun, to Dragonsreach and persuade the Jarl to allow your use of the device used by Olaf One-Eye. I shall now take my leave and gather forces for your command. If in dire need shout my name to the skies and I shall come."
With on beat of his giant wings he was above the clouds. "We must travel to Whiterun, Greybeards, go and report to the Lord-Knight, you trained him, Heralthic Stormcaller." Commanded Elspeth in her beautiful voice.
The journey down was fairly fast, we could already see dragons traveling to the Throat of the World. Paarthurnax had quite a skill. After we got to Ivarstead the Greybeards caught a carriage to Winterhold. I overheard two civilians talking. "Those armoured lizards are in for it now, those guards are going to have their hides."
Immediately I saw a guard, then another and before long there was an entire squad of them. "You three halt! You all are accused of murder of three Thalmor Justicar and the defacing of the Vilmyr Inn. What say you in your defence?" yelled the lead guard who wore a cloak.
I whispered to Therisca, "What hold are we in?"
"I think it's the Rift." He replied quietly.
"Draw swords!" I yelled told my companions as I drew Advocate.
"If that is your choice, you shall die for those crimes!" They drew their own weapons and charged. The first two men attacked me, Advocate activated and threw them all back, one exploded suddenly. Blood sprayed all over the other guards. They all stood up and foolishly attacked again. The same effect followed by a burning slash across the captain's chest. In the corner of my eye I saw the familiar shine of Dragos stabbing into the heavily armed soldier, causing blood to pool on the ground.
The remaining two ran for the hills in vain as Elspeth launched two fire balls into each of their backs. "Riften is under Imperial control at the moment, if things go well for us, the Nords will have their own lands. With trade agreements or the like." I said when we continued to walk, citizens all but running away from us.
"Yes, if the power controlling Riften changes, there will be no bounty on our heads." Replied my Egg-Brother. We then crossed the nearby bridge to find Sir Jorald with Phantom and three other horses.
"Dovahkiin, we received word from a Dragon named Dinokdok saying of your need to get to Whiterun, I was sent to aid you in the case things go wrong for us. Having a Nord with you may help diplomatically." He stated as we stopped in front of him.
"Very well, Sir Jorald, you may accompany us to Dragonsreach." I replied as I mounted Phantom, Elspeth mounted a beautiful white horse, Therisca a brown-white horse and Jorald a brown horse. We then all set off at a canter; Phantom is definitely a difficult horse to ride. Much faster than others.
In about half an hour we had Dragonsreach in sight. When we arrived at the gates, for the second time I had travelled here, a guard stopped us, "Stop, Whiterun is closed to all for the reason of a recent increase in dragon activity."
"I am the Thane of this city, I advise you unlock that gate." He looked slightly terrified at me and my companions. But still he persisted like a Black Horse Courier salesman.
"How can I know that, I can't even see your face! Remove your helm!" I complied and upon seeing my face he ran to the gate and opened it. It really feels good to be Thane. Upon entering I saw a whole guard battalion, fifty soldiers in all, training as one, all doing the same drill at the same exact moment.
We continued up to the keep. Upon reaching the gates the guards stoped me again, I only had to pop my visor and they moved aside. Jarl Balguuf the Greater sat lazily upon his throne as usual. When I approached him he already knew who I was.
"Ah, thane. What is it you want?" he asked in his thick Nordic accent.
"I wish to use the device Olaf One-Eye used against the dragon." I replied as I pointed toward the skull above his throne.
"A bold request. But you have shown your worth, only if this does not endanger the people of Whiterun." I nodded to this and continued up the stairs.
"Guards, I advise you all to leave!" ordered Jorald. The guards dispersed and we began the preparations.
"Jorald, I have not seen you in combat, therefore you will need to activate the trap. Elspeth, draw him in and down. Therisca, your with me." I felt like vomiting when a walked to the balcony, I always had a problem with anticipation. When everyone was set I called to the skies as loud as I could, "Oh…Dah…Viin!" after a short while the strong and familiar beating of wings came. Ohdahviin was here.
Authors note: A slightly shorter chapter but eh. If your confused with the guards thing I have two reasons. 1: Needed at least one gory fight. 2: Riften is always changing in who holds it and, as in game, wipes all crimes when the holder changes, also, Vorus thinks if killing your enemies is a crime, killing unjust guards isn't, he has strange ideals. Anyhow, Ohdahviin is present and rather angry. When I uploaded this chapter I had 126 views and no reviews. Please do review; it will be awesome to have some. This chapter's reward shall be… LINK TO DOVAHKIINS HIDEOUT (a great Skyrim mod) COMPLETELY FREE FOR YOU!
P.S. The heading is a reference to a song of ice and fire (Game of Thrones)'call the banners'. Also I apologise for my late upload, internet was down!