Chapter 12 – Epilogue

Cloud Ruler Temple, The Great Hall, the next day

"We cannot go on as we did before Avidius was Emperor. We need someone in charge of our nation, to oversee the restoring of Cyrodiil to its former glory" Jauffre said. In the room were himself, The Divine Avenger and Raminus Polus.

"It is a shame Lando could not be here" The Divine Avenger said. "I believe he would make a fine Emperor"

"Lando has left us" Raminus said. "He told me he had a curse upon his body, that he was dying. He has left Cyrodiil, but I don't know where he has gone"

"Then there is one candidate left" Jauffre said. "Arizan" he said, turning towards The Divine Avenger and addressing him by his real name, "I believe you should be the next Emperor of Cyrodiil. Chancellor Ocato was a fool not to crown you Emperor immediately last time"

"I don't know what to say…" Arizan said. "Other than yes. I will do it!"

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Many miles south, in Anvil, Lando walked along a wooden bridge towards a ship. The skipper stood at the entrance to the boat.

"Another for Summerset Isle? 150 Septims if you will" the skipper said. Then he looked Lando in the face.

"It's you, isn't it?" the elderly skipper said. "The one who ended Avidius' reign of terror?"

Lando nodded.

"Then I grant you free passage to Summerset Isle" the skipper said, ushering Lando on board. "It's the least I can do to thank you!"

"Lando! Wait!" Lando heard Alaina shouting from the harbourside. She ran down the plank.

"I'm coming with you!" she said. "I know what is happening to you. Your father told me. But I want to be with you for the rest of your days"

Lando stood in stunned silence. He still loved Alaina, but he could not forget the events that had occurred the previous week.

He turned to the skipper. "It's a bit cheeky, I know, but can she come on board for free as well?"

The skipper laughed and ushered them both on board.

"Why Summerset Isle, then?" Alaina asked.

"I don't know, I've just always wanted to go there" Lando replied. "Somewhere nice to die, I suppose"

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One more figure boarded the ship before it set sail – Swordsman.

"Lando, just so you know, the snow? It's there because of me" he said to Lando. Lando looked at him disbelievingly.

"It's true. I approached Azura herself and asked her to persuade the Nords to help you. I must say, I was expecting them to send an army, not a blizzard…"

"A Nord army cannot walk on water" Lando replied. "What happened was a much bigger help than any more soldiers could have been. Thank you"

"Where are you going to go now, Morvyn?" Alaina asked the ghost.

"Who knows. I may go and find a ghosthunter who will kill me. I feel I have served my purpose in Tamriel"

"Goodbye, my friend" Lando said to him. "Maybe you should go and find Raminus Polus. I believe you two would make excellent friends"

"Lando, I know you don't have long left, but make the most of it" Swordsman said. "You are a great man, capable of many things. Who knows where fate may lead you in Summerset Isle"

"No, he's staying out of trouble from now on!" Alaina said quickly.

South of Bruma, that night

Raminus walked briskly through the snow, holding the glowing staff in front of him. The snow around him was melting instantly, flowing down the hill into the now-thawed Lake Rumare.

"Don't you have followers to do this for you?" Raminus said. Behind him were three Flame Atronachs, and at the back, surrounded by a ring of fire, was Azura.

The End