dear_mun | Entries tagged with canon: elder scrolls

I’ll thank you not to involve me in whatever your latest scheme entails. I gather even my brother has managed to disentangle himself from it, as well he should. We both have serious matters to attend to in our own realm- happy or otherwise.

You do recall there is a civil war in progress, don’t you? A war concerning which it has suited you to be entirely ambiguous, and for far longer than is reasonable. I can hardly remain stationed in Skyrim forever. Haven’t you given any thought to the matter of resolving it?

I thought as much. After the wedding, perhaps.

dovahkitty

Yes, I'm back, as if you never intended to pick up the old version ever again. Oh...you didn't, did you? Too much for the old thing to handle? Eventually this adventure will bloat out of control, too.

[Annoyed tail flick.]

Yes, well...here I am, and here we are. Back at the beginning again. I trust the core decisions will remain the same. My domestic life, which side of the civil war I land on... The Thieves' Guild was an accident, will that be the same?

I wonder what won't be?

wayofvoice

Drem yol lok, peliik. Much time has passed since we have spoken.

[A low fond rumble of a laugh.]

I had thought you would find younger voices to carry your passions; dii tey lost vod. Yet we both know that an old dov such as myself will never turn down an opportunity to talk. However, drem, patience. There is no need to rush. The new year may bring many surprises with it, and it is best to make sure the high winds carrying you now will persist.

Ha, but that is not what you wished to hear, is it, peliik?

A will such as yours is not a thing easily stopped. Ful nii los. For now, pursue other things. I am going nowhere; let us enjoy this chance to speak.

auspex_caelo

I hope you find this worth it.

[ That is all. ]

auspex_caelo

Mundane,

Rest assured that I understand your decision to make my affairs a secondary priority. My goals are much less immediate. Nevertheless, I remind you we have a great deal of groundwork to put in place. Felix’s handiwork is more than satisfactory, but I require the time and opportunity to establish my own contacts – and gather my own information.

Of course I am eager to settle the nonsense between myself and my brother. That it has been allowed to continue for so long is a… regrettable oversight. However, I think even that can wait until I have had the chance to attend to my own duties. (How else will I learn what he’s up to, besides?)

As for his feathered accomplices, you need not be concerned. I believe I have found the means to keep them safely occupied for the duration of their stay with us.

auspex_caelo

And why should I be angry, mundane? My brother is performing his role admirably for someone intent on making himself difficult. In fact, his ignorance of what his role is begins to seem more help than hindrance.

Yes, yes, naturally I’ll tell him in due time. Perhaps when he stops running off to dally with plane-walking foreigners, for example.

…Enough. I’ll handle family matters in my own fashion, thank you. Perhaps instead we could finally discuss the details of my other plans.

[TOTALLY NOT BOTHERED AT ALL.]

strengthen

Drem yol lok, mal gein. Greetings, little one.

[The old dragon rumbles off a laugh before he speaks further.] You are brave to defy Alduin's wishes. He has not been quiet with his krastov, his disgust for my being here.

Nonetheless, I am glad we may finally speak. Tiid lost rahn zey naal, it has been a long time since I have held tinvaak with any beyond the Dovahkiin. You say there may be others who wish to speak with me. [Paarthurnax's large head turns to peer into the void that is Dear Mun, as if to speak to those who might hold any interest in him.] Lov nid faas, approach me without fear.

I welcome all. Speak, and I will listen. Ferviit. I would like to hear of other suleyksejun. Realms.

[Just be warned: he's quite the talker. At this, another chuckle rumbles in the dragon's throat; his attention returns to his mun.]

Geh. You are not wrong. I hold a great love for tinvaak.

destruir

[It's your responsibility to do as I command, Alduin says. You're a tiny insignificant being which makes you my servant, he says. Roar, roar, roar. Nag, nag, nag. Apparently when a dragon gets bored, they just complain a lot. Exhibit A:]

I see you are considering Paarthurnax over me, mal aar, because you assume he will be easier to deal with. Easier to interact with lesser creatures. His so-called "kindness" is weakness! That vax, that traitor, will die if you bring him. Naal dii rax, rok fen dir! By my teeth, he will die!

[Good grief. Calm down, Grumpy Gus. I'm just saying, it's really annoying when the majority of people around here are humans and you just try to eat them instead of talking.]

Watch your insolent tongue, joor. [A huff as smoke unfurls from his nostrils, a warning of the fire roiling in his throat that he is prepared to unleash.] They are not worth my time. You are hardly worth my time.

[And this is why Paarthurnax is starting to look like a better idea in terms of... you know, actually getting to meme and stuff.]

You have been warned of the consequences for treachery, mal aar.

drehnifusbahi

Well, at least you waited to pull this until after Alduin had been dealt with.

And I suppose I should be thankful that you didn't go with "nerdvahkiin" for a username after all. Though I'm still not entirely sure about this one...

shoutingmatch

I suppose it's not so bad. But my appearance matters not one bit. I'm fearsome and unbelievably powerful regardless.

Now, let us find a challenge worthy of a Dragonborn, shall we?

auspex_caelo

Yes, I have noticed what - who - has joined us in here. No, I do not require an explanation. When the signs point to Daedra, I can deduce the situation with all the accuracy it requires. Obviously I am unamused. As the matter is beyond my reach, however, I will content myself with expecting appropriate compensation. And the culprit returned in one piece.

So that I may put him to proper use, naturally.

As an additional note, if you cannot find Sir Yolande a companion both capable of dispatching vampires and acceptable to her sensibilities, she had best avoid towns for some time. Lately her fortunes seem to be unhealthy for bystanders.

destruir

Mey se aan joor... Fool of a mortal!

[Yes, I remember what that means. You called me that last time, too. ...Alduin simply growls - a deeply disdainful rumble - and promptly casts aside his mun's comment. He doesn't have time for this. There's a world to dominate!]

Again, you dare to try and cage me. Again, you will fail. If any here is a slave, it is you. Not only to me, but to the shackles of your pitiful fate as a lesser being.

[But then there's a pause, wherein another rumble follows. Only this time, it's thoughtful.]

Mal aar. Little servant. You say there are other worlds beyond my own and more of my kind. Show them to me. [It's a demand. An expectation. His curiosity has been piqued and he has his own plans. This certainly is not any kind of cooperation, and he'll toast anyone who suggests otherwise.]

godofschemes

How I savored that wretch of Boethiah's submission to me. And so very close to Harkon's demise. The irony is not lost on me.

It will be most amusing to see him broken at the hands of the very champion he sired, and by the Mace of the Daedric Lord to whom he swore allegiance. A shame he was not more useful to me. Fitting that he will die by one who is.

conjuredskies

I don’t need to steal your notes. This is all about Abagarlas, isn’t it? I saw that coming months ago.

No no, my questions are important things like ‘Do I get to summon an Auroran? Will it try to kill me? If yes, will it be really trying or just this-is-a-formality trying? Should I pack medicine against astral vapors? Will I ever get the hang of custom familiars? Should we do something about all those dragons Farengar has accidentally kidnapped?’

[Awkward pause]

…Do we have to go to Solitude?

auspex_caelo

Any attempt to find a face for me was destined to be futile. I confess that your struggle has amused me: after all, appearance will always be malleable. It’s enough not to look like a child or a knight.

But since we are here at last, I trust you will confine yourself to worthwhile interruptions of my duties. Should you feel the need to waste anyone’s time, you have our mutual friend to call upon. When you find means to further the Empire’s interests, I will be waiting eagerly.

pansophical

I do hope you are aware of who it is you invited into your mind, my mundane. To hide something from one who possesses all knowledge, past, present, and future, is... inadvisable. Oh, but that much you know, don't you?

But don't fret. It is a warning, nothing more. You are free to plot and plan as you wish. And as you do, I am more than content to sit back, as they say. Meddling would get me nothing of value.

You'll find that many mortal affairs become ever so dull once you have observed them for long enough. But in this case, for a loyal servant of mine, I may make an exception.

[A dark chuckle.]

You object to the term? Yes. Many have in the past. But it changes nothing.

Any and all seekers of knowledge serve me. Voluntarily or otherwise. You are no different.

maiqknowsmuch

M'aiq was a muse once. His friend was known as 'mundane.' They were not very interesting!

augmentedflames

Huh? What do you want? These ruins won't explore themselves, you know.

I wonder if this is how a summoned Atronach feels. Must ask one next time, if I can get them to stick around and chat after they finish vanquishing skeletons. If I'm fast enough...

Oh, are you still here? Persistent, I'll give you that. You can wait over there until I'm finished with these tomes, and then we'll see if there's anything I can do. Should be.

ruledbyseptims

Tell you what, you make it so I don't have to walk all the way to Markarth again, and you've got a deal.

I can't promise I'll make it worth your while, but that's a risk you'll have to take. It's just like climbing into Draugr infested mines. Plenty of death, undeath, the occasional mystic artifact -- Divines, why do I keep running into them?-- but there's coin lining their pockets if you know where to look.

conjuredskies

Hey, no getting stuck in the past. Not- ah, not that I don’t appreciate the visit home. Even if it is just to gather information for your sinister plots. But I need you to concentrate on important things now, like finding interesting work or, you know, keeping my foot out of my mouth. I mean, if you’re going to have me take an avalanche to the brains, the least you could do is keep them intact.

Besides. Lovely as it might be, that’s… not exactly the Cyrodiil I know. Something for you to keep in mind while you're running around staring at the carpets.

Dear Mun . . .

I think we have issues.

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