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Post by GX1997 on Jul 24, 2014 23:02:12 GMT -6
"If you wish to waste your time, then very well. You
may enter."
The door to the room quickly opened, but there was no one behind it, and no one inside the room. In fact, the only thing inside was something made up completely of some sort magical energy.
"Welcome to the Midden," the voice said, and it was now clear that it was coming from the same source as the magical energy.
"You usually don't let people in this easily," Lorelei said to the Augur.
"It is not everyday that three newcomers enter the Midden seeking me."
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Post by Neo on Jul 24, 2014 23:33:28 GMT -6
Newcomers, eh? That pretty much proves his suspicions about Lorelei not being the Archmage... But he kinda already figured that. Varren briskly walks around the room, thoroughly searching every nook and cranny, testing every inch of every wall. When he's finally certain there are no secret rooms or hidden passages, he turns to the giant talking ball of energy.
"It seems I was indeed wrong. I apologize. But if I may... Why are you protecting a vampire? You knew for a fact what we seek wasn't here. The only way you could be so certain, is if you know the real location of what we seek. And since, if my guess is correct, your power is Vision and Foresight... Then you must know everything that happens here, in the Midden, and probably even in the College. Maybe beyond. That is quite a dangerous power, especially for a vampire. And yet, here you are, completely unmolested. I assume Cor hasn't even attempted to silence you. And that only leaves two options... Either Cor doesn't know you exist, which I think is highly unlikely, or you're protecting him. And yet... I don't sense any malevolence from you at all. In fact, you seem to be quite neutral. Which brings me to my last question... What do you know, that we do not?"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2014 7:22:14 GMT -6
What awaited them on the outside was a forest of trees. Siegemund let out a breath of relief at this new turn of events. He was sure his legs skin had been torn to the bone due to falling on his knees throughout the underground tunnel. He would have to see some sort of priest or something before he tried any fighting.
"Solid land!"Kira exclaimed. She pranced around in circle for a bit.
"And better air too."Nephle agreed, taking a look around warily. "Why are you looking around so much?" Siegemund asked curiously, doing his best not to limp.
"We're close to the Cyrodiliac border, well, Falkreath is...somewhat." Nephle ended.
"So...we are literally at their doorstep?"Siegemund asked slowly.
"Yes."
He threw his hands in the air. "Let's go kill Sithis's littler puppet then!" He exclaimed. He would have taken off if it wasn't for his leg. "After my legs heals." He sighed.
"Kill? Oh, I want to kill something. Just a simple prick of a knife, cut off their skin, pour spice on the wound and watch them scream. Such fun. Next, we can force her to eat her own skin in soup." Kira giggled.
Siegemund and Nephle shared a horrified look. "Uh, well, we...what?" Siegemund finally babbled. What sort of demon did he pick up. He face palmed when he realized her name. "Look, let's not kill anyone okay? You'll go to one of the inns and hurt NO ONE!" He said clearly.
A loud awwwwww was his response. This obviously wasn't your average girl, or child for that matter...
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Post by GX1997 on Sept 7, 2014 20:37:52 GMT -6
"My powers have grown quite limited during recent years. I no longer see the happenings in the College. I can only see things in part of the Midden. I do not even have knowledge of when you actually entered this place, only when you neared this room." the Augur answered, it's voice almost sorrowful. "You are the first to walk into this room in many years."
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 7, 2014 20:43:23 GMT -6
OhmyGodohmyGodohmyGod...
"Why have your powers weakened?" Avenicci replied as he nearly slipped on the floor. "Magicka problems? Some sort of aging problem? Did someone put a lampshade over your powers?"
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Post by Neo on Sept 7, 2014 20:52:30 GMT -6
Well, I didn't see that one coming... So much for my bluff.
"I would assume it's because of Aetherius," Varren comments casually. "The Dread Lord did quite a number on Mundus. But this poses a problem... Well, more of a mixed blessing really. If the Augur has lost his powers, then that pretty much guarantees Cor's hiding spot is down here. But it also means said hiding place could be anywhere... I have one last idea, but if that falls through, I may have to call in another favor."
Although he's loathe to do so. The idea of being indebted to Nocturnal even further doesn't sit well with him...
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 7, 2014 21:00:00 GMT -6
"From whom?" Avenicci inquired as he touched the energies that was the Augur.
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Post by Neo on Sept 7, 2014 21:04:45 GMT -6
"Oh, no one special," Varren replies cryptically, grinning. "Just my patroness."
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 7, 2014 21:10:37 GMT -6
"Nocturnal?" Avenicci raised a brow as he rested against a wall. "You're a thief, you're grinning, you used patroness, which means a female, you're smart enough not to trust Mephala, so I'd say Nocturnal. Or some insignificant mortal. Probably Nocturnal."
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Post by Neo on Sept 8, 2014 13:27:17 GMT -6
Varren shrugs nonchalantly. "Maybe. But that's for me to know."
He turns to Lorelei. "Is there another exit down here? Maybe something leading outside, past the College's boundaries?"
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Post by GX1997 on Sept 8, 2014 13:49:14 GMT -6
"Yes, there is an exit. It comes out right underneath the College," Lorelei said.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 8, 2014 13:50:55 GMT -6
"Does he live on the ice floes?"
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Post by Neo on Sept 8, 2014 14:08:59 GMT -6
He thought as much... "Then that's where we should search next. Any vampire worth his salt would have an emergency escape route planned, and the likelihood of his hiding place being nearby is high. Would you do me the honor of showing me the way?"
He turns back to the Augur, and gives a polite bow. "Worry not, my glowing friend. Once I kill Sithis, I'm sure your powers will return."
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 8, 2014 14:16:34 GMT -6
"Woah woah woah!" Avenicci flailed a bit as he looked at Varren. "Kill Sithis? That's like killing Magnus! That would be bad, very bad."
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Post by Neo on Sept 17, 2014 16:27:36 GMT -6
Varren shrugs nonchalantly, unconcerned. "Eh, it won't be that bad. After all, Auriel and the other gods were killed and the world didn't come to a grisly end. Rather, it would be much worse, if we simply left Sithis alone. Now that would be unpleasant. Or maybe you know a way to seal him away again? You got Lorkan or Magnus hiding in your basement? No? Then our only option is to kill him."
He suddenly shivers. "You know... I really don't like damp underground hideaways. Now, are we gonna go, or what? As much as I'd love to share my deepest secrets with you, don't we have a vampire to roast?"
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 17, 2014 18:25:20 GMT -6
"Currently my roasting capabilities are mitigated thanks to said vampire." Avenicci explained as he showed off his desiccated hand. "This is what happens when you try to cast a Withering Bolt under whatever soul bind he placed on me."
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Post by GX1997 on Sept 17, 2014 18:48:56 GMT -6
"And you likely won't be able to get rid of the curse any time soon," Lorelei said while looking at Avenicci's hand.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 17, 2014 19:01:16 GMT -6
"I know, I was just trying to point out that I would summon a Xivilai and a Spider Daedra and watch them tear him apart, but I can't because of it."
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Post by Neo on Sept 17, 2014 19:43:05 GMT -6
"Which is why I'm here," Varren points out. "To roast him for you. Anyway... I still think something else is going on. But standing around yakking all day isn't going to get us anywhere."
He not so subtly points towards the exit. "So uh... Who's gonna lead? I have absolutely no idea where I'm going."
And I'm starting to think my attempts to get this party started are intentionally being ignored... Is this what it feels like to NOT be the center of attention for everyone? Huh. It's been a while.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 17, 2014 19:49:15 GMT -6
"I vote the Elf." Avenicci raised his hand.
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