Chapter 24
The Psijic Order was busy. For the first time in a long period of boring ages, they were met with a challenge that threatened all of Tamriel. Dragons were appearing, a civil war erupted in Skyrim, and a deadly magic artifact was found in the deeps of Saarthal. However, this was one of the most interesting findings so far: A mortal attempting to take godhood. A few eras ago, the Order would have laughed at the notion, and would have disregarded the danger as something 'not worth looking into.' Trying to stay neutral to worldly events while researching the arcane in peace, over the ages, time had taught them it was almost impossible to live in the world without the burden of responsibility of the world. All great organizations were sought out for their potential and power, and the Psijic Order was no exception. Mages were recruited to fight in wars, artifacts were abused, and magic secrets were exposed.
Aicmon was one of the few that believed that the Psijic Order should act accordingly to worldly crises, albeit they posed a threat to Tamriel, and not limited to a piece of land.
'After all, what use is power if not demonstrated?' He thought.
With a giant pile of books about the Tribunal beside him, Aicmon was in the middle of writing information and theories of the new Vivec's abilities. He was struggling to find out how this would work. With not much revealed about this new threat, he wondered how he would stand against him.
"Aicmon." A raspy voice called from behind him. It was old Sanydil.
"Sanydil." Aicmon nodded a greeting to him.
Sanydil took his time walking towards him, slowly on his cane. The cane was actually a magic staff, designed by him, capable of summoning a powerful frost giant, however only three times. Sanydil had one last time to summon it.
"The others are ready to get to Vivec immediately." Sanydil stated.
"You've found out where he is? How did you find out quickly?" Aicmon asked.
"Our leader has… Pulled a great deal of favors. From various guilds and organizations. We've reached a conclusion that Vivec currently resides in Solstheim."
"Which organizations?"
Sanydil frowned before answering.
"It wounds me to admit that the thieves' guild was involved… Also the dark brotherhood."
Aicmon snorted.
"That's a first."
"That is." Sanydil agreed.
Aicmon began writing a letter of Vivec's location for Nirn.
"We go by portal. It's taken us hours to stabilize it, so make sure to be there on time, before it collapses on itself." Sanydil announced, and he began walking away.
Aicmon shoved the letter into the messenger box, and stood up from his chair.
End of Chapter 24