The Lost Tale Of Eymreil

[Chiletrek]

As the dark space engulfed the group, Kyo, who was next to the newcomer was in a mix of fear and anger. - "I-Is that presence again! I have felt it before." - he said as he started baring his teeth and his eyes started glowing.

Inside that space, Qa'meret witnessed those images without wanting to believe. - "That is not possible, why would I believe images you could easily create using your magic..." - The Minstrel's legs were almost shaking as he witnessed the brutality of the situation. -"... Eric never had that evil in himself." - then, hte Khajiit took the orb from his backpack. - "if this orb is helping cast this illusion, then I should just shatter it!."

[StarfallRaptor]

The hooded figure chuckled.  
"You simply believe that abomination's lies.  How very foolish of you.  You don't even know why he was revived, or why...  You don't even know that the thing that is with you isn't your dear friend.  Merely a shell."
It taunted...

[Nick22]

dru esa's eyes widened in anger. ' how could he do such a thing? she spat
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 we will deal with eric after we get ashnii and Dae out ' Nicula said coldly ' but right now, we have business to attend to. inside, she was shaking. she had considered Eric a friend and now to have this revealed, well to feel betrayed is a minor understatement.
both dar maa and sed nues were understandly horrified. 'how could he? dar maa asked shakily. ' we befriended him, considered him one of us..'
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you are taunting us sed nues said her voice thin. ' leave us be, and show us no more shadows. we will deal with eric once this is over, that we will. bur right now, rescuing our friends is more important than dealing with a traitor.

[Belmont2500]

"T-thank you." Ashnii replied, her voice was a bit raspy,  her fur in disarray, covered in dirt, urine and her own blood. "I fear that my end may be near." The khajiit girl explained. "John, make haste..." she whispered.

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"Unforgivable. Eric will be taken care of for his deception and his...depravity towards.." John trailed off for a bit. "Still, I agree other things must be done first. However..." John looked the stranger in the eye. "If what you said proves to be false, then you will have me to fear." He muttered.

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Feli felt traumatized by what she saw. The pregnant khajiit averted her eyes until the vision was over.

[Nick22]

if you are lying to us, then you will have us to answer to' Nicula replied ' for now, return us to the palace so we can get our friends.'
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 dae was brought to his feet ' come on, up the stairs with you' said the guard impatiently. the count wishes to see you, as your friends, have arrived. " what about ashnii dae responded. " we will have to see what the count wants to do with her. ' ut it was i who insulted him, she did not. punish me for my transgression but she did nothing to deserve such treatment Dae replied ' Very noble words Khajit, but alas they fall on deaf ears. here are some fresh bandages. rebandage yourself then put this on ' the guard said tossing a vest to him. Dae removed the bloodstained banaages then rewrapped his wounds then put on the vest. he strode the door ' up the stairs now, keep going.

[StarfallRaptor]

The hooded figure smirked.
"I have no reason to lie to you.  In fact, I'm merely attempting to aid you.  Your friend is already dead, and there is no reason for you to risk your lives in a foolish attempt to depose the count and countess."
It smirked, holding its hands up as the darkness began to swirl and disperse...
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The second hooded figure shook her head, glancing around and then shaking her head.
"Shh.  This will heal your wounds.  I cannot aid you with your mental scars, but at the least I can mend your physical wounds."
It said gently...

[Chiletrek]

"Even though we have very urgent things to do, I will feel better once Eric and you go as far away from us as you can possibly go." - Qa'Meret told the hooded figure while looking very visibly angry. - "if you really want to help us, there are better ways instead of summoning darkness and speaking in creepy terms, so please begone and let us do our own business as we will deal with Eric later."

At that moment, Qa'meret would see next to him that Kyo's dragon was there floating, baring it's teeth and eyes glowing. Even if Kyo is not there, the little Gaean Rabbit kid has the ability "see" what the dragon see.

[Belmont2500]

It wasn't long before more guards arrived at Ashnii's cell, unlocking the door. "Wake up cat." The guard scowled, kicking her awake. Ashnii glared at him. "Where are you taking me?"

The guard laughed.

"To the last place your inhuman eyes will see of course, the gallows.". The guard grabbed the Khajiit's arm and pulled her up. After words another guard chuckled and felt up her loins. "Feels like this dirty whore had a bit of fun, I'll be sure skin your corpse tonight." He then whispered.

Ashnii hissed before spitting in the guard's face and struggled to get free before a she was struck by another guard's iron gauntlet.

 "A feisty one isn't she?"

"Enough talk, let's get her to the gallows."

"Yes, sir."

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"No...they promised to keep up their end of the bargain." John replied. Drawing his sword and quickly putting the blade to the stranger's neck. "T'is nothing but a lie. If you say Eric is a deceiver than so are you."

[StarfallRaptor]

As the guard struck Ashnii, the hooded figure in her cell sprung into action, stepping in and slamming a palm strike into one of the guard's throats, then grabbed the second one, twisting his neck with a sickening crack, dropping him to the ground before drawing a small handheld bow and firing a bolt into the first guard's head.  She offered a hand to Ashnii, keeping her eyes on the doorway.  
"Tch.  Alright, I can't stand by and tolerate this anymore.  They promised me that I'd be aiding the Empire, not allowing someone to be hanged.  Come, we're leaving now."
The figure said, glancing back...
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The hooded figure seemed to blur out of space, reappearing behind the group.
"You should know by now to never trust others.  To do so is to only invite them to deceive you and play with your heart."
It said coldly...

[Nick22]

we haver each other Dru esa replied to him ' if thats all we havem, its better than nothing..
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 the count was seated on his throne and the guards brought dae to him.

[Kor]

"Let's just get here and get our friends and get out of this area.  Hopefully we won't have to deal with the count and all of his court & guards." Chaka said, "But we have to be prepared in case we do." A bit upset with everything that had been going on recently, but trying to relax herself a bit.

[Chiletrek]

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The hooded figure seemed to blur out of space, reappearing behind the group.
"You should know by now to never trust others.  To do so is to only invite them to deceive you and play with your heart."
It said coldly...

Qa'Meret looked at the figure as he sighed. - "Maybe you want to mess with our minds as you must have figured we have had bad experiences in the past." - he then took the black orb from his backpack and left it in the floor in fron oh him. - "But even though I have thought like you before and wanted to remain alone, I realised I am not like that." - he then looked back to where Kyo is, the little Rabbit not knowing what to think because of all these sudden events because of his short age, and then looking back at the figure. - "But if you ask me, I would rather risk myself been hurt again than to be you." - The Khajiit made his usual artistical bow and left the group, walking towards Kyo.

As the Khajiit reached the Rabbit kid, he saw Journey having his own problems. - "Look at all the mess we've got ourselves into. I am sorry because all of what happened." - he said but he stopped as the kid gave him a hug. Qa'Meret smiled. - "we will find a way to get all things right again. Somehow."

[Nick22]

dru essa and dar maa followed after  qamaret, as did nicula and sed nues/ the group headed up a flight of stairs to the count's royal chambers
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 the count glared at dae who was brought before him. ' so khajit, today is your lucky day, your friends have returned' the count said. if they have been successful, then you will be free to go with them. hopefully the time your cell has taught you some manners'
 dae kept quiet, not wishing to show the anger and resentment he felt towards the noble who sat before him.

[Belmont2500]

"Your friends are coming for you. But little do they know, you will cease to live by the time they arrive, in turn we can simply execute every one of them and take the bounty for ourselves. Perhaps I can even give the Prince your pelt." The Countess taunted.


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"Well then, this conversation is over, lest you want your head seperated from your body." John threatened the hooded figure.

[Nick22]

lady, i really dont care what you do with me. ' Dae replied, as he looked at the Countess. ' but your deceit will be revealed.  my friends are not stupid, they already saw how you imprisoned me and ashnii, so i'd wager they are not expecting a warm greeting upon returning from your task.'
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 hold your tongue Khajit' the count interrupted. ' after all, wasn't it your insolence that got you put into the dungeon in the first place?" the count retorted as a guard approached them ' the mercenaries are here your grace..' "Bring them in the count" said.

[Chiletrek]

Qa'meret helped Kyo regain composture. - "Just ignore the robbed guy there and the nasty vision he gave us, we need to recover Ashnii so we make sure she is fine." - the Khajiit then grabbed the kid's hand and walked towards the door, realizing there was no way he could leave him behind this time. "I speak for the group of travellers that would like a meeting with the Count of Dursolas, and to inform him about our sucess in the task he gave us."

Kyo, kept looking at the robbed guy, his eyes ere still glowing red in anger. But Qa'meret presence would not allow him to do something crazy.

[Rex]

[Meanwhile, out of the way of present events…]

Sunset. The harsh light of dusk barely penetrated through the thick canopy of a forest. The animals were silent; transfixed, perhaps, by the gloomy atmosphere. The only sound came from a lone figure, making his way quickly through the underbrush.

He was a ferret of some sort, tall and thin, with a black mask-like marking around his eyes and black fur on his ear tips. His head and neck were otherwise white. He wore a cloak, with the hood down, which obscured his middle and reached down to his knees. He wasn’t wearing any shoes, and his black pants were rolled up half way to his knees. His visible feet and legs were black furred, the former of which had pinkish gray paw pads, the same color as his nose. A tail poked out the bottom of the cloak, a sandy tan color for the most part, ending in a black tip.

His name was Aaron, and he was on the move. The inside pockets of his cloak were weighed down by a book and a bag of coins, both of which he recently relieved from their previous owner. As one could probably guess by his attire and choice of words, he was a thief. He had put his talents to use retrieving an object that was rightfully his- the book, of course. The money was an extra. Consider it a service fee.

Suddenly, the ferret stopped and, brushing his cloak out of the way, revealed a set of five throwing knives, carefully attached to the garment’s interior. It also revealed more of his figure, as Aaron didn’t happen to be wearing a shirt, either. Much like his feet, his hands were also padded. Black fur covered his arm from his hands to his elbows, the same tan as his tail took over from there. Said tan covered from the base of his neck down, broken only around his pelvis, where black fur reached up to a point on his stomach. A rope tied his pants around his waist.

He had stopped because he heard a noise behind him. The ferret grabbed two of his knives, wielding them blade down. He spun around, towards the source of the sound, and raised his weapons.

“Alright, come out. I know you’re there,” he called.

[Wocky]

Rustle rustle…rustle rustle... The sound of a leafy shrub behind him being disturbed a couple of seconds after Aaron called out. and after that, a   thin figure stepped out of the bushes,  a harsh contrast of  bright red and Snowy white. The feline had a  toothy griiinnnn on her face as her tail raised in the air behind her, swishing about with enthusiasm. She placed her bare feet together and performed some poor imitation of a military salute.

" You found me, meow! " She spoke in a cheerful, singsong voice, either completely oblivious to, or completely un-intimidated by, the dangerous weapons presented before her. her voice somehow managed to be soft, and yet loud at the same time. " I thought I was really  quiet that time! you have big ears! "

 The childish snigger that followed serve to emphasise the childish demeanour of the young adult before Aaron, indeed she looked a lot older than she sounded,  she was at least in her late teens. the young woman, or girl, depending on your perspective, was a humanoid cat. one might mistake her for a Khajiit, if not for the fact that her  p fur was monochrome white. A big, scruffy mess of hair  sat upon her head,  spiky, loose, and reaching to about her neck and shoulders. in fact,  her entire appearance was a mess. Scruffy, unkempt fur, and a one-piece red  garment  which looked like it would have been once a beautiful, expensive Asian Qipao dress,  was now a shadow of its former self, the  material torn  and ripped all over,  the white floral pattern faded  into obscurity, and the brilliant silky shine marred by scuffs and grazes.

 Either she was  an extremely enthusiastic explorer,or much more likely she was a homeless wanderer. If one was able to look past her terrible dishevelled appearance, they would see a  happy face, with  big, bright golden eyes and  a scar- shaped  streak of black  fur striking across her left eye. Her red dress was sleeveless, and two drapes of long flowing material were set  in front of and behind  her legs, reaching below knee level. So her arms, legs and feet were pretty much somewhat visible at all times. at first glance, she may seem feeble, thin and lithe,  but to those with good eyes, the presence of a subtle hint of  developed muscle tone in her thighs  suggest there was more to her than might first appear.

She stood straight with her feet spread apart  as she held her  cheesy salute. " Now it's your turn to hide,  Meow!  Go!"

[Rex]

Aaron growled, returning his weapons to his cloak. The damned cat was still following him. She was, ironically to the ferret, almost as bad as a lost puppy in that regard. In some measure, he was impressed that she was able to keep on his trail in these conditions. She was a lot more skilled than she looked. On the other hand, he really didn’t need a tag along, and the cat really didn’t seem to understand this, regardless of how often he brought it up.

The ferret’s ears twitched at the cat’s comment towards them, her demeanor only serving to annoy him more. She was apparently considering this all to be a game. Aaron failed to see how, given the circumstances of their meeting.  Or the fact that he was quite ready just a moment ago to actually attack her.

“Listen, kid, it’s almost night,” Aaron sighed. Getting angry with this cat was a complete waste of energy. “Don’t you have somewhere to be? It’s dangerous to be out after dark, you know. Not all thieves are as virtuous as me!”

[Wocky]

Sukki blinked, her smile fading into a look of thoughtfulness. " Night? Mmm… Nope, no where to be! " She said, her smile returning immediately as she spread her arms out wide as if to say 'ta da'. "Night is good, I can see better than anyone at night! It's true, meow! "

She tilted her head. Not that little bit that you see people doing when they're curious. But she tilted completely, so she was looking at him with her head resting lazily on her shoulder. " But thieves are bad, you don't seem bad! You can't trick Sukki! Where are you going? And why are you so slow? If you're going somewhere, you should run! Much faster! You're like a tortoise-snail! This is you! "

She held her hands out in front of her, a little bit like a zombie, as she started ambling forward in slow motion. "Liiiike thiiisssss, soooooo slooooooooowwww..."