(As Kin is Knocked Out - Again)
(No One's P.O.V)
Tullius turns to the guards and starts shouting at them "Don't just stand there! Kill that thing! Guards, get the townspeople to safety!" Ralof turns to Kin lying disorientated on the ground and runs up to him reaching down to shake him "Hey, Nord. Get up! Come on, the gods won't give us another chance!" getting up slowly Kin starts running towards Ralof.
(Kin's P.O.V)
"This way" why was Ralof still screaming I heard him the first time, I felt sluggish as I got up, of course I do. Slowly staggering my way towards the tower Ralof continued shouting "This way, come on!" yes I see you there I know it's that way. "In here!" yes the tower where else am I gonna go. The tower with the dragon on it "Over here!" kind of getting tired of him calling me. I could hear Imperial Soldier's shouting at each other and ….at the dragon, sure. As I fell into the tower I got the notification I've been waiting for all this time.
Intro over, all commands assessable
"Jarl Ulfric! What is that thing? Could the legends be true?" Yes Ralof the legends could be true. As they were talking I started channelling a little [Fire Magic manipulation] towards my hands and up towards the rope holding me. "You're a Mage" those words came out of Ralof's mouth "Yes" I kept my reply short so we could get out of here. "Later, we need to move now" Ulfric had the right idea, ignore me focus on surviving. "Up through the tower, let's go!" I looked at the Stormcloaks lying there, I couldn't help them, I didn't even have a self-healing skill, did I. [System].
You already have so many skills why would we give you more to bod it down
Guess I'll have to buy one or two if I went to a place I could. "We just need to move some of these rocks to clear the way!" I started running up the stairs, pulling the Stormcloak who as in front of the rubble out of the way "Yol...Toor...Shul!" I waited for the flames to subside and Alduin to fade away before looking through the hole, "How did you know that was coming" the whole building was shaking "Just say thank you, couldn't you feel the tower shaking" Ralof seemed to just be grateful I saved one of his friends "See the inn on the other side? Jump through the roof and keep going! Go! We'll follow when we can!" I never understood that, where were you gonna go. Taking a quick jump through onto the roof, I ended up rolling onto the ground floor "Ouch" I could see the poor father laying outside, I would not be able to help him, looking at Alduin [Observe].
Name: Alduin
Class: World Eater (Stats +1000)
Race: Demi-God (Dragon)
Level: ?
Title: The World Eater
I'm guessing I can only see the information because it's something I already know. "Haming, you need to get over here. Now! That a boy. You're doing great. Torolf! Gods... Everyone get back!" so that's the kid's name. "Yol...Toor...Shul!" at least it was a quick death. Hadvar seemed to notice my presence then "Still alive, prisoner? Keep close to me if you want to stay that way. Gunnar, take care of the boy. I have to find General Tullius and join their defence." I do what to stay that way. As we started running one of the Stormcloaks shout at Hadvar "Gods guide you, Hadvar" I know this guy, we both run towards the building ahead of us, staying close to the wall as Alduin lands above us, sending flames down towards the building, did he not notice us. I'm not gonna test or question my luck, I waited for Alduin to finish. Setting fire to the rain, before me and Hadvar ran towards where Tullius and more Imperial Soldiers were "Hadvar! Into the keep, soldier, we're leaving!" did they know about that convoluted route out of here or was there a way from the keep to the outside of Helgen. "It's you and me, prisoner. Stay close!" Don't need to tell me twice. As we get to the keep, we see Ralof standing there, could I try to get them to work together maybe, but I don't have any kind of speech or persuasion skill, and my Charisma wasn't high enough for that either. I did have the stat points from my level, but, nah "Ralof! You damned traitor. Out of our way!" oh look he included me. "We're escaping, Hadvar. You're not stopping us this time." We as in me too or the other Stormcloaks. "Fine. I hope that dragon takes you all to Sovngarde." "You! Come on, into the keep!"
Choice to be made
Follow Ralof or Hadvar
That was an easy decision, Hadvar had far more benefits and if I was forced to join the war, I would rather join the Imperials. Running to the door and heading inside I wait for Hadvar to enter. "Your already loose, did you manage to cut it somewhere on the wreckage" I have to remember this is a real person, or as real as he can be. "I'm a Mage, a bit of fire magic and my binds were burned off" "Well throwing fire around won't help you here mage, so I hope you have at least some experience with hand to hand or bladed combat" again the dialogue will be much more sensible now "I have some experience with hand-to-hand but none in Sword combat, I am a quick learner though" he seemed to be disappointed at that "I'd expect a mage coming to Skyrim to have at least some knowledge of the blade, so be it. Try looking around for any armour and weapons. It will be more useful than the rags you are wearing" these chest always contained the same loot, I doubt my level would make a difference here. While I'm busy looking through the chest's. I bring up the quest I completed before I got here.
Quest Completed
It's time to get good, to entertain the [GOD]'s
You're level is a bit low at the moment, time to level up a bit more
Objective – Get to level 10 [Completed]
Bonus Objective - Get to level 15 [Failed]
Hidden Objective - level a skill to level 20 [Completed]
Rewards – 5700XP, 6412 Credits, [Fast Learner] Skill
Bonus Rewards - 5300 XP, 4200 Credits
Hidden Rewards - 4400 XP, 2 levels in skills level 20 or above
The fast learner skill is what I was mostly after, to add the extra Xp bonus, so Sword fighting and armour skills would get better. The Imperial light helmet in the chest in front of the bed was quickly equipped, this is the first time I'm using that part of the gamer. Two iro swords on the rack added to inventory and number three equipped, I already had one, I should check what's in my inventory at some point. The Imperial light armour, Imperial light boots go on next and I keep the key in my hand, while I was busy snooping around the room, Hadvar seemed to have been trying to open the gate "There should be a key somewhere, how are you already dressed" he turned to me for the last "I'm a fast dresses too" he didn't look like he wanted to except that but as we heard the building start to rumble he knew we also didn't have time for it. "I'm assuming this is the key you're looking for, it was in the chest by the door" holding up the key for him to see, before heading to the door.
Open door (Requires Key)
Y/N
More gaps between notifications. Yes" pulling the chain, the gate lifted out of the way. We head into the room where I would have gone if I had gone with Ralof, the only thing there is the corpse of a Stormcloak, where would they be hiding, the gate is already open, let's just. Heading to the corpse to see what's on it. The war hammer would deal more damage but I want a hand free to throw some spells around. There they were, "Imperials through the gate" they heard us. "Watch yourself" aw, it almost sound like Hadvar was worried, "Seems like there's only two of them, I'll take one you take the other" ok, people instead of zombies let's do this, as the two walks in, I cast a quick [Observe] on both of them.
Name: N/A
Class: Warior
Race: Human(Nord)
Level: 8
Title: Stormcloak Soldier
Age: ?
Base Total
HP: 1200 (1200)
MP: 700 (700)
SP: 1200 (1200)
STR: 25 (25)
VIT: 20 (20)
DEX: 15 (15)
INT: 14 (14)
WIS: 12 (12)
LUK: 18 (18)
CHA: 15 (15)
Drops – [1500] XP, [1500] Credits
There stats are higher then mine, though they did do physical training whereas I didn't well that's fine. As Hadvar looked at the one, I ran in the direction of the other. That seemed to have taken him by surprised both Stormcloaks not expecting me to be the first to charge. As I swung my sword down Hadvar seemed to have also close the distance between him and the other soldier.
SP: 19331926
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 12001172
New skill created
That dealt no damage basically. What the fuck, my unarmed dealt more than that, well, then I'll just have to continue striking, with 10 more swings not giving the soldier time to react I step back
SP: 19261856
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 1172892
The one Hadvar went after seemed to already be down, what the hell, I should have trained more with the one handed skill in the dungeon, I had an iron sword even if I didn't want to use sword birth, or 10 into STR. Let's try this again. The stormcloak seemed to have regained his balance and was gonna hit me. Well nope. My left hand was still free. [Power Strike] hitting him before bringing my sword back down on him.
SP: 18561814
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 892584
Of course power strike somehow did more damage than a sword, while he was still disorientated, I took advantage of his state to start swinging my sword back down on him, I was gonna get this skill to a decent damage rate even if I had to kill all my opponents in here with it.
SP: 18141702
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 584-24
[One-handed Weapon mastery] Lvl: 12
Stormcloak Soldier Defeated – 1206 XP, 993 Credits, Balloon
That took a lot more then I though. "Maybe there is hope for you yet mage" that took longer than expected [One-Handed Weapon mastery] damage calculations.
STR+(One-Handed Weapon mastery LVL%) + Weapon Damage
Well isn't that annoying. Following the path down the stairs, we walk down the hallway, there was two more inside that door. That roof was about to collapse. We head crumbling as the roof started cracking, pieces of rock fell, before the part of the roof in front of us collapsed. Alduin was very busy, what was his goal here, was he after me or the Dragonborn more likely. We never got a concrete reason for his attack on Helgen, which I know of at least.
"There are two of them inside, looks like they're trying to gather supplies" hm things were going very according to script right now. "We can sneak through to get the drop on them" my sneak was not likely to go well, but I could try, the door was already open, a difference compared to last time, as I slowly crouch walked into the room, both of them seemed t notice me "Imperials" yeah, not my smartest idea, that's fine. [Power Strike] swinging my fist towards the one closet to me, a female Stormcloak this time.
SP: 17501715
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 1200930
That's better damage seemed to have gone up by a bit. So maths. While she was busy reorienting herself, I swung the iron sword at her, let's see how this goes.
SP: 17151698
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 930891
That wasn't that much, annoying, fuck it, another one [Power Strike] because that's my big physical damage dealer.
SP: 16981663
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 891621
Why don't we finish this, sword raised to strike again, I stab forward into her stomach.
Critical Strike
SP: 16631646
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 621578
New Skill Created
That wasn't that much of a boost but good enough, again, how likely is it that I'll get another crit.
Not very
SP: 16461629
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 578539
[One Handed Weapon Mastery] LVL: 23
That was unhelpful [Power strike], then another swing of my sword.
SP: 16291567
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 539196
That was ok, taking another swing and four more in order to end this, why must the damage be so low on the sword.
SP: 15671432
Stormcloak Solider 1 HP: 196-19
Stormcloak Soldier Defeated – 1355 XP, 978 Credits, Ruined Book
You have levelled up +5 stat points, HP, MP, SP healed
That was one of the worse loot drops so far, at least the equipment I got from her would sell nicely, unless I couldn't sell it either, fuck. "take a look around the room, I'm sure there's potions here that would be helpful", yes there is. I'll be honest I don't think I ever took the [Rock Warbler Eggs] when playing this before, something to remember if I manage to end up in a world where Skyrim is a video game. "got everything, then we should go down" we headed down to the torturers chambers, there are four Stormcloaks down there. Two on the Torturer and two on their assistant, Hadvar goes towards one of them by the torturer, so I guess I got the other one. [Power Strike], swinging my fist at one of the ones attacking the assistant to get one of them off of him.
SP: 20161981
Stormcloak Solider 4 HP: 1200900
That's a big amount of damage, let's go [One-Handed Weapon Mastery] with a swing downwards, I'm going for another crit, but considering my low luck. Add 10 to LCK.
SP: 19811954
Stormcloak Solider 4 HP: 900857
I'm worried here, either I have to increase my STR or get a better weapon, [Power Strike], and with two more swings to the stormcloak, I know that's not enough.
SP: 19541892
Stormcloak Solider 4 HP: 857514
Due to strenuous action, STR has gone up by 1
[Power Strike] and five swing of the sword the last Stormcloak was down. Taking a look at the one the assistant was still having trouble with.
Stormcloak Solider 3 HP: 218
Did this count as kill stealing [Power Strike] that was two of them
SP: 18921687
Stormcloak Solider 3 HP: 218-89
Stormcloak Solider 4 HP: 514-18
2 Stormcloak Soldier's Defeated – 2134 XP, 1324 Credits, Potato, Steel Sword
[Unarmed Combat] LVL: 34
Equipping the steel sword, for the 1 point of extra damage it would do. Hadvar and the torturer had dealt with the other two as well "Thank you" that was the assistant "No problem happy to help" the torture and Hadvar were talking on their own now "You fellows happened along just in time. These boys seemed a bit upset at how I've been entertaining their comrades" I'll be honest I would not be happy with you either if I was a Stormcloak. "Don't you even know what's going on? A dragon is attacking Helgen!" his not gonna accept that. "A dragon? Please. Don't make up nonsense." Well there is a dragon so just believe him "Although, come to think of it, I did hear some odd noises coming from over there" let's mix in a bit "we could just leave him, if he doesn't want to come he can stay" "The boy has a point just leave me and go" "Forget the old man. I'll come with you." He assistant want to leave, we can take him and leave the other guy. I don't think he'll care. Hadvar seemed to accept it before looking at one of the cage's "Wait a second. Looks like there's something in this cage." Yes, I'd like whatever the hood and robes can do for me "Don't bother with that. Lost the key ages ago. Poor fellow screamed for weeks." I was already going to the knapsack on the table to get the picks, taking the two lock picks "oh you're already ahead of me" yup. Adding the iron Shield, Iron mace, The book of Dragonborn and iron dagger to my inventory while I was there "Sure, take all my things. Please." Don't mind if I do. Going to the cage, I open up the cage quickly, I'm pretty sure you can't fail this or it could be the game decided to be nice.
New Skill created
Another sparks spell tome to add to my inventory, wait would I gain lightning manipulation skill if I learned it. Let's see. Clicking absorb before the option came up
Requirements not met
Required [Lightning Magic Manipulation]
Of course it wouldn't be that easy, is there some kind of shop I could access or something.
Of course there is
I'll find out about that later, for now, 25 Septim's converted to credits, 1 to 1 who knew, two minor magic potions, I know that's not how it's pronounced here and the novice hood and robes. I equipped the hood, while leaving the robes in my inventory. There was still a few more to go, and the spiders, why did it have to be spiders, does [Gamers Mind] fight phobia's. I hope so. "if you are done, we can start leaving" the assistant was ready to leave "There's no way out that way, you know. The torturer was rather bleak. We headed out towards the rest of the keep, I ignored the skeletons for no, did not need the bone meal and I just wanted to get out of here. Oh yeah the cave, "There are too much of them for a direct attack" ten of them in total, 3 archers by the oil spill, fireball, the rest are spread about the room. Add 10 point to luck. "I have an idea" I turn towards Hadvar and the assistant. "What" I sheath the sword, so glad the inventory added a scabbard when I equipped the sword. [Duel Casting] bitches. "[Fireball]" the other two looked at me like I was an idiot. Both of the fireballs hit the oil slick that was luck at work, the three archers were dead on impact, but the other seven were alerted to our presence.
MP:
Swipe away, sword out the others seemed surprised that it worked, but they were both already springing into action. Why did the assistant only have a dagger that was stupid, at last Hadvar had a sword, the first three was on us, and the others were on their way? "FUCK" that was pain full. Mute notification [Power Strike]. Swinging at the one who damaged me, hopefully I would be healed when this was all over. Swinging my sword down on the other next to him the one who was approaching me first. The assistant was dealing with two more of them and Hadvar was busy with the last three. When the one I hit with power strike was coming back, I swung another sword strike at him. The second one was already back [Power Strike]. I need to get better at one handed but [Power Strike]. One of them just went down, that made everything easier [Power Strike], the one left staggered far back at that attack. Swinging my sword six times onto the opponent, this was supposed to be the tutorial I guess. With two more swings of the sword and the last opponent were down. Hadvar had already dealt with his three, what the fuck, and the assistant was almost dying, side characters at least he took out one of his opponents and left me a kill to seal, [Power Strike] the one left. Please bring up the notifications I missed.
MP: 23402300
6 Stormcloaks Defeated – 7380 XP, 5373 Credits, garlic, Potato Sack, Minor mana Potion
Critical strike
[One-Handed Weapon mastery]: 34
You've levelled up +5 stat points, HP, SP, MP maxed
I'm ignoring what the dead bodies have on hem, this is trouble and a headache and I do not remember unbound being this long, also did I get a quest for it. No I did not, how do I even have a headache. Let's just go, I pull the lever to bring down the bridge. As all three of us crossed it, the roof suddenly came down on the bridge behind us, annoying is annoying. We come into the cave with the frostbit spiders, I feel like I'm missing something. Three small frostbite spiders drop from the roof, along with two slightly bigger ones. [Observe].
Race: Frostbite Spider (Small)
HP: 200 (200)
Race: Frostbite Spider (medium)
HP: 2200 (2200)
The three small frostbite spiders would be out in one shot each, the bigger ones might be a problem "Spiders had to be spiders" Hadvar doesn't like spiders apparently. [Duel Casting] [Fireball]. With that two of them were already out, the assistant was dealing with the third one and Hadvar was trying not to get hit by the two bigger ones.
2 small frostbit spiders defeated – 300 XP, 200 Credits, Frostbite Venom X2, Dentures, 1 STR Crystal
The third small one was taken out by the assistant; Hadvar was still busy trying to kill the two big ones
Medium Frostbite Spider 1 HP: 768/1200
Medium Frostbite Spider 2 HP: 756/1200
[Duel Casting] LVL: 56
Looks like he needs some help, [Duel Casting] at the Spider that was going to Strike Hadvar.
Critical strike
Medium Frostbite Spider 1 HP: 768208
Medium Frostbite Spider 2 HP: 756420
that was luck once again. How likely am I to crit.
37% chance of landing a critical strike
Well I'm taking the last one. [Duel Casting].
Medium Frostbite Spider 1 HP: 2080
Medium Frostbite Spider 2 HP: 420-4
1 Medium Frostbite Spider Defeated – 1500 XP, 1000 Credits, Frostbite Venom X2,
After we killed the spiders we headed out towards the rest of the cave. There's a fire, hmm, a potion, mostly still useless for me. The dagger has about the same use. "we should keep quit, if we're lucky we can sneak past her" [Observe].
HP: 1200 (1200)
I could take her, but sneak needed to be levelled up anyway. [Sneak]. We seemed to walk for hours but it was only a minute, before we were past the bear and out of the cave, luckily.
[Sneak] LVL: 13
That was nice "I'm surprise but we could use a man like you at Empire, ever given any thought to becoming an imperial" "If you are interested head to Solitude and talk to general Tullius"
New quest created
Not touching the civil war with a ten foot pole any time soon, "you should head to Riverwood, just down the river, my uncle Alvor is the blacksmith there, he could help you out" "thank you, I'll see you some other time" with that I start heading of, this was just the calm before the storm. Get it.
Yes, sadly I do
New Quest Created
Before the storm
Talk to Alvor in Riverwood
Objective – get to Riverwood
Objective 2 - Talk to Alvor
Accept
Y/N
Ok, let's go.