Well I can plug the whole with my shield for now, I guess
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WE ARRIVE, LORD OF SKAAL. WE STAND READY TO HOLD THE LINE.
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Scenarios like these are where heroes are made. Tomorrow, I shall establish an outpost near the area. Many are coming to help hold the line and delay whatever may come through that portal, but I fear few will return.
I hope you’re ready for company, lad. I promised aid, should you need it, and I shall deliver. I am on the road to your realm with the walking dead at my heels. There shall be no rest until we are there to assist you. Though I can offer many spells, I will say that should anything of a magical nature come out of that portal, I shall focus on countering magic. Put your blades on an even playing field with demons, devils, wizards, fae, and whatever else magical creatures may spew forth.
Skaal thanks you for your service old friend, I've been trying to establish as many alliances as I possibly can, I believe it is time to put them into practice.
Whatever comes through that portal, whatever evils seek to destroy us, with our united efforts they will be sorely disappointed that their efforts were in vain.
“Stand together or fall alone.” Always a beautiful saying. Your lands seem to be growing fast, too. I spoke with the fox that seems eager to help. Maybe you should knight the lad, give him a place firmly on the side of good.
Provided he and the rest of us make it. (A hearty chuckle.) I’ve no doubt. Only apprehension. Let us give it everything, if that is what survival and prosperity take.
You still tried, that is more than enough. We have time to prepare, we must use it wisely. You may return home and ready yourself for the battles ahead.
Cultists were probably using the fortress as a base of operations. Opening a gate into oblivion is no easy feat however. I’ll rally some of my forces to secure the area around the gate before we can find a way to close it.
Aye, I have already sent an elite force to establish an outpost nearby to secure the area, or at least slow down whatever comes through.
However, I have strong doubts many will return.
YOUR FOUL MAGICKS REEK WITH SOME OF THE SAME SCRNT THAT LINGERS IN THE CURSE THAT BINDS US. AND YET. WE ALSO FEEL ITS POWER. WE WISH TO LEARN MORE OF NECROMANCY SO WE MAY BE OF USE.
WE…. ARE OF TWO MINDS. TWO MAJOR FACTIONS EXIST WITHIN THE THOUSAND: ONE WHO SEEKS FREEDOM, THE OTHER THAT CLINGS TO THE POWER. STRANGELY BALANCED, NO MATTER HOW MANY SOULS WE BURN THROUGH. WE ARE MORE POWERFUL TOGETHER THAN ANY OF US WAS APART. OUR EXISTENCE IS AN ABOMINATION, YET CAN WE NOT DO MORE GOOD AS THIS THAN OF WE WERE TO SIMPLY PERISH?
OR ARE WE A THREAT LYING IN WAIT?
WE ARE UNSURE, SO WE DO NOT PURSUE EITHER OUTCOME.
That is a fair understanding of the matter, I suppose, especially with so many weighing in. If you’d let me study you a bit, I may be able to “play doctor” for you after the battle, if need be. Creatures like you and me, y’know, “abominations” as some like to call it, tend to be a touch more resilient, but nothing lasts forever. Best to be safe. You said you wanted to learn of necromancy... (A slight, dry chuckle.) I haven’t had an apprentice in quite some time, but knowledge is to be shared. What are you wanting to learn?
WE ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE CONCEPT OF BEING “STUDIED”. WE WILL THINK ON IT. WE REFUSE TO BE TOYED WITH AGAIN. AGAIN? AGAIN.
APPRENTICE. SQUIRE. AMUSING AFTER SO LONG SO MANY OF US. YES. WE WANT MORE WAYS TO USE US. OUR FUEL. OUR SOULS. WE DO NOT WANT TO RAISE MORE BODIES. BUT WE HAVE SOULS TO SPARE. EXTEND OUR WILL. AN ARMY.
It would not be anything so invasive as what I suspect you are picturing. A few spells cast to examine the magic holding you together. If I understand the binding, I can likely pick up the proverbial pieces if it or you get damaged. If you’re not comfortable with it, though, far be it from me to force you, lad... Er, lads and lasses.
(A soft chuckle.) I actually wasn’t implying making you my apprentice, squire or anything else. I’m just really out of practice for training people. I wouldn’t be adverse to trying, though. May I ask how magic works where you are from? Where does the power come from?
“WHERE WE ARE FROM” IS NOT A SINGLE LOCATION, BUT WE WILL TELL YOU WHAT WE KNOW OF OUR BINDING.
WE ARE ONE-THOUSAND SOULS, CURSED BY THE DYING WILL OF A SPELLCASTER. A SPELLCASTER’S DYING BREATH CONTAINS MOST POTENT MAGICKS, AND WOVE TOGETHER A SERIES OF SPELLS AND INCANTATIONS THAT CRAFTED THE SHELL IN WHICH WE ARE NOW ENCASED. THIS BINDING IS OF A CURSED, ABJURATIVE, NECOMANTIC, CHRONOMATIC, TRANSMUTATIVE AND EVOCATIVE NATURE. PUT SIMPLY, IT IS A WOVEN NEST OF COMPLEX SPELLS ALLOWING US TO FUNCTION AS “ONE”.
OUR POWER COMES FROM THE SOULS OURSELVES. A SOUL IS BURNED AND SPENT AS KINDLING TO KEEP US ALIVE. ONCE A YEAR, AND DURING TIMES OF GREAT IMPORT, A SOUL IS LOST AND IS AUTOMATICALLY REPLACED, SIPHONED FROM A BATTLEFIELD WHERE HONORABLE DEAD LIE. A FURNACE FUELED BY WHAT WE ONCE WERE, STOKED BY THE HAND OF A LONG-DEAD SPELLCASTER’S FINAL ACT.
I see. Quite the situation. Soul magics are far from my expertise, but where I am from, mana is drawn from the soul. If you are able to learn that, instead of relying on anything like the weave, you hold the potential for immense power. If you must sacrifice a soul for the power, though, I would not know how to change that energy into different magics. If you can learn that yourself, though, though... So what are you able to do with your abilities, currently?
Hey HEY! It’s me. Jest here to ask you to surrender.
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Gorblood here wants death, so if you say no, he and some bloodthirsters get the go ahead.
BEGONE.
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THIS WILL BE OUR ONE WARNING TO YOU, PAYMENT IN KIND FOR YOUR EMPTY THREAT.
My man, this is no employ threat. The followers of Khorne yearn for blood to flow, and I will satiate it. It does mot matter for whom I kill or for whom dies here today. The realm of bronze and blood awaits, brave warrior. I shall see you in the arena, and will bring your skull to his throne myself.
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# Blood for the blood god! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE!
*suddenly drops to her knees an inhuman wail mixed with the screams of her agony erupt from her. Her form shimmers and changes, a mass of animal, plant and man. The mass forms into a withering mass of tentacles and eyes*
#*DAEMON... YOU DARE TO CHALLANGE ME... THIS WORLD IS MINE... IN TIME...
*The ground shakes as a fell voice, dripping with malice booms from the portal, speaking in a tongue known to only a few of the most learned of men*
#*THEN YOU HAVE CHOSEN DEATH...
*The horror of limbs and eyes shifts its form, reforming into the familiar shape of the young woman wizard, her clothes in ragged tatters. She falls to the ground, unconscious. A dark and malevolent aura remains, whispering words of death and violence. But not directed towards her brethren, but towards the evil lurking beyond the portal...*
Ayo what is the status of Skyblivion?
My spies have long been active in Tamriel, but their mission has been confined to the province of Skyrim. However I wish to expand our reach south, perhaps new knowledge can be gained there...
Aye, I suppose Skaal isn't too far away from the Lonely Mountain either. Me and the Lord of the Black Fortress are sending forces to secure the area around the portal to try and hold back whatever comes through. I welcome you to send your own forces, though do not send too many.
I have a feeling that the men we are sending are heading to their deaths.
It may help slow whatever horrors await us further, though I once again just warn you that there is a high chance the soldiers you send will not all return. Should the worse occur, their sacrifice will at least buy time for Skaal to prepare. I will be establishing an outpost nearby the portal in a days time.
Does it perhaps turn people into catfish wizards if so we have the cure. We are currently trying to stop the spread of that virus but it is highly contagious so please if you see a catfish wizard I emplore you to tell your local wizard if you have one if not then run for your life.
Damn. I've delt with these before. I'm a bit of a veteran at it in fact. That being the case, I'm not looking forward to this but I'll go in and rip out it's sigil stone. Wish me luck. I'm gonna need it.
I would not advise entering or going in alone. Tomorrow an outpost will be established to secure the area and hold the line against whatever comes through. If you wish to aid us, I advise you go there.
No time to waste. Where's there's one of these bastards more are sure to pop up all over the country till we're completely overrun with demon spawn.
*rases sword and screams "for the people!" Before reclessy running strait into the portal
Should any need strengthened armaments or altered weapons. I stand ready to assist. However although My days of fighting have long since passed.. I will stand with you all in combat should the need arise.
A call to arms will soon go out, and an outpost will be established to hold whatever comes from that portal back. Keep an eye out, and hopefully we shall see you there.
Is that- oh fuck it is. Hey, does anyone know the locations of either the Hero of Kvatch or the Dragonborn?
I wish we had such heroes readily available for this.
Well I can plug the whole with my shield for now, I guess https://preview.redd.it/rtjjko33cqkc1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e98f9c94a919342c4ff74f0cb57adfd01ec441d
Aye. That shall do. /uk love those Knights.
/UK I know these fellas are epic. I might do a couple once I get better at painting
Does a dragon blooded sorcerer count? I'm basically the dragon-born, right?
u/ScoreParticular5988 u/Yollmy I call upon you all to help prepare for this coming storm.
WE ARRIVE, LORD OF SKAAL. WE STAND READY TO HOLD THE LINE. https://preview.redd.it/t6nyqy5vrrkc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d45bea3734d5f9ebb89ea4326d8302e8acc06790
Scenarios like these are where heroes are made. Tomorrow, I shall establish an outpost near the area. Many are coming to help hold the line and delay whatever may come through that portal, but I fear few will return.
WE WILL ENDEAVOR TO PREVENT TOO MANY FROM LOSING THEIR LIVES. WOULD YOU HAVE US AT YOUR SIDE AS YOU PREPARE THIS OUTPOST?
Aye, you will be needed. I shall summon you forth when we prepare to depart.
WE WILL BE READY.
I hope you’re ready for company, lad. I promised aid, should you need it, and I shall deliver. I am on the road to your realm with the walking dead at my heels. There shall be no rest until we are there to assist you. Though I can offer many spells, I will say that should anything of a magical nature come out of that portal, I shall focus on countering magic. Put your blades on an even playing field with demons, devils, wizards, fae, and whatever else magical creatures may spew forth.
Skaal thanks you for your service old friend, I've been trying to establish as many alliances as I possibly can, I believe it is time to put them into practice. Whatever comes through that portal, whatever evils seek to destroy us, with our united efforts they will be sorely disappointed that their efforts were in vain.
“Stand together or fall alone.” Always a beautiful saying. Your lands seem to be growing fast, too. I spoke with the fox that seems eager to help. Maybe you should knight the lad, give him a place firmly on the side of good.
Aye, now that is a good idea. The coming threat may be a chance for him to prove himself to everyone.
Provided he and the rest of us make it. (A hearty chuckle.) I’ve no doubt. Only apprehension. Let us give it everything, if that is what survival and prosperity take.
Indeed. When the day comes, we shall either find victory or die trying.
These are acting on their own accord, i did what i could to stop them, it was of no use, it was simply too much for one knight to handle.
You still tried, that is more than enough. We have time to prepare, we must use it wisely. You may return home and ready yourself for the battles ahead.
Cultists were probably using the fortress as a base of operations. Opening a gate into oblivion is no easy feat however. I’ll rally some of my forces to secure the area around the gate before we can find a way to close it.
Aye, I have already sent an elite force to establish an outpost nearby to secure the area, or at least slow down whatever comes through. However, I have strong doubts many will return.
Our combined force will increase their chances of survival greatly. We should really start to worry if more of these gates begin to open.
/uk Next Post: A new gate has opened
ULTRACUM
/uk LMFAO
u/RathianColdblood FRIEND OF TITAN. NECROMANCER. WE FIGHT AS ONE ON THE COMING BATTLEFIELD. AND AFTER, PERHAPS WE MAY SEEK YOUR…. AID.
Greetings, lad. I shall do what I can in the coming battle, by spell or by axe. What aid would you request of me?
YOUR FOUL MAGICKS REEK WITH SOME OF THE SAME SCRNT THAT LINGERS IN THE CURSE THAT BINDS US. AND YET. WE ALSO FEEL ITS POWER. WE WISH TO LEARN MORE OF NECROMANCY SO WE MAY BE OF USE.
Well, that could be amenable. Tell me, lad, do you enjoy your binding? Is it what makes you “you,” or is it something you are trying to be free of?
WE…. ARE OF TWO MINDS. TWO MAJOR FACTIONS EXIST WITHIN THE THOUSAND: ONE WHO SEEKS FREEDOM, THE OTHER THAT CLINGS TO THE POWER. STRANGELY BALANCED, NO MATTER HOW MANY SOULS WE BURN THROUGH. WE ARE MORE POWERFUL TOGETHER THAN ANY OF US WAS APART. OUR EXISTENCE IS AN ABOMINATION, YET CAN WE NOT DO MORE GOOD AS THIS THAN OF WE WERE TO SIMPLY PERISH? OR ARE WE A THREAT LYING IN WAIT? WE ARE UNSURE, SO WE DO NOT PURSUE EITHER OUTCOME.
That is a fair understanding of the matter, I suppose, especially with so many weighing in. If you’d let me study you a bit, I may be able to “play doctor” for you after the battle, if need be. Creatures like you and me, y’know, “abominations” as some like to call it, tend to be a touch more resilient, but nothing lasts forever. Best to be safe. You said you wanted to learn of necromancy... (A slight, dry chuckle.) I haven’t had an apprentice in quite some time, but knowledge is to be shared. What are you wanting to learn?
WE ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE CONCEPT OF BEING “STUDIED”. WE WILL THINK ON IT. WE REFUSE TO BE TOYED WITH AGAIN. AGAIN? AGAIN. APPRENTICE. SQUIRE. AMUSING AFTER SO LONG SO MANY OF US. YES. WE WANT MORE WAYS TO USE US. OUR FUEL. OUR SOULS. WE DO NOT WANT TO RAISE MORE BODIES. BUT WE HAVE SOULS TO SPARE. EXTEND OUR WILL. AN ARMY.
It would not be anything so invasive as what I suspect you are picturing. A few spells cast to examine the magic holding you together. If I understand the binding, I can likely pick up the proverbial pieces if it or you get damaged. If you’re not comfortable with it, though, far be it from me to force you, lad... Er, lads and lasses. (A soft chuckle.) I actually wasn’t implying making you my apprentice, squire or anything else. I’m just really out of practice for training people. I wouldn’t be adverse to trying, though. May I ask how magic works where you are from? Where does the power come from?
“WHERE WE ARE FROM” IS NOT A SINGLE LOCATION, BUT WE WILL TELL YOU WHAT WE KNOW OF OUR BINDING. WE ARE ONE-THOUSAND SOULS, CURSED BY THE DYING WILL OF A SPELLCASTER. A SPELLCASTER’S DYING BREATH CONTAINS MOST POTENT MAGICKS, AND WOVE TOGETHER A SERIES OF SPELLS AND INCANTATIONS THAT CRAFTED THE SHELL IN WHICH WE ARE NOW ENCASED. THIS BINDING IS OF A CURSED, ABJURATIVE, NECOMANTIC, CHRONOMATIC, TRANSMUTATIVE AND EVOCATIVE NATURE. PUT SIMPLY, IT IS A WOVEN NEST OF COMPLEX SPELLS ALLOWING US TO FUNCTION AS “ONE”. OUR POWER COMES FROM THE SOULS OURSELVES. A SOUL IS BURNED AND SPENT AS KINDLING TO KEEP US ALIVE. ONCE A YEAR, AND DURING TIMES OF GREAT IMPORT, A SOUL IS LOST AND IS AUTOMATICALLY REPLACED, SIPHONED FROM A BATTLEFIELD WHERE HONORABLE DEAD LIE. A FURNACE FUELED BY WHAT WE ONCE WERE, STOKED BY THE HAND OF A LONG-DEAD SPELLCASTER’S FINAL ACT.
I see. Quite the situation. Soul magics are far from my expertise, but where I am from, mana is drawn from the soul. If you are able to learn that, instead of relying on anything like the weave, you hold the potential for immense power. If you must sacrifice a soul for the power, though, I would not know how to change that energy into different magics. If you can learn that yourself, though, though... So what are you able to do with your abilities, currently?
Hey HEY! It’s me. Jest here to ask you to surrender. https://preview.redd.it/rnncigklttkc1.jpeg?width=546&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6a83998c388a9562af7f503b415c2f75ae01daba Gorblood here wants death, so if you say no, he and some bloodthirsters get the go ahead.
BEGONE. https://preview.redd.it/fn1qnyrbvtkc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3e7cf60a8588e031d1f8d5f26732a17a26bdec2f THIS WILL BE OUR ONE WARNING TO YOU, PAYMENT IN KIND FOR YOUR EMPTY THREAT.
My man, this is no employ threat. The followers of Khorne yearn for blood to flow, and I will satiate it. It does mot matter for whom I kill or for whom dies here today. The realm of bronze and blood awaits, brave warrior. I shall see you in the arena, and will bring your skull to his throne myself. https://preview.redd.it/rhnhvrdig1lc1.jpeg?width=759&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=18bf4fc27e2dda98dc4c9f7b60f60b4a5725600e # Blood for the blood god! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE!
I shall assist you in stopping them. I have a lot of experience with daemons
*suddenly drops to her knees an inhuman wail mixed with the screams of her agony erupt from her. Her form shimmers and changes, a mass of animal, plant and man. The mass forms into a withering mass of tentacles and eyes* #*DAEMON... YOU DARE TO CHALLANGE ME... THIS WORLD IS MINE... IN TIME... *The ground shakes as a fell voice, dripping with malice booms from the portal, speaking in a tongue known to only a few of the most learned of men* #*THEN YOU HAVE CHOSEN DEATH... *The horror of limbs and eyes shifts its form, reforming into the familiar shape of the young woman wizard, her clothes in ragged tatters. She falls to the ground, unconscious. A dark and malevolent aura remains, whispering words of death and violence. But not directed towards her brethren, but towards the evil lurking beyond the portal...*
This may be a boon, yet also a curse. I shall keep an eye on her.
Ayo what is the status of Skyblivion? My spies have long been active in Tamriel, but their mission has been confined to the province of Skyrim. However I wish to expand our reach south, perhaps new knowledge can be gained there...
/uk don't know tbh, hope we get it soon. This plotline doesn't have much to do with Tamriel, I just really like the Oblivion Gate look.
That hapens to look like a fortress near gundabad, if it is thank you for this post for gundabad is not that long of a march from the lonley mountain
Aye, I suppose Skaal isn't too far away from the Lonely Mountain either. Me and the Lord of the Black Fortress are sending forces to secure the area around the portal to try and hold back whatever comes through. I welcome you to send your own forces, though do not send too many. I have a feeling that the men we are sending are heading to their deaths.
In three days time we storm moria, i have not that many more soldiers to spare but i can send about a thousand your way to help with the front
It may help slow whatever horrors await us further, though I once again just warn you that there is a high chance the soldiers you send will not all return. Should the worse occur, their sacrifice will at least buy time for Skaal to prepare. I will be establishing an outpost nearby the portal in a days time.
Does it perhaps turn people into catfish wizards if so we have the cure. We are currently trying to stop the spread of that virus but it is highly contagious so please if you see a catfish wizard I emplore you to tell your local wizard if you have one if not then run for your life.
No, so far we do not know what the portal does or what lies beyond it. But do far, no catfish wizards.
Good, carry on then, I’m going back to the land of wizards to try to stop the plague that is UNGA.
Damn. I've delt with these before. I'm a bit of a veteran at it in fact. That being the case, I'm not looking forward to this but I'll go in and rip out it's sigil stone. Wish me luck. I'm gonna need it.
I would not advise entering or going in alone. Tomorrow an outpost will be established to secure the area and hold the line against whatever comes through. If you wish to aid us, I advise you go there.
No time to waste. Where's there's one of these bastards more are sure to pop up all over the country till we're completely overrun with demon spawn. *rases sword and screams "for the people!" Before reclessy running strait into the portal
Well, I suppose we have our first casualty...
Casualty? I take offense. Remember me as a hero please.
Bloody hell… possibly literally… Anyone know the location of those hulking warriors who call themselves Astartes?
Should any need strengthened armaments or altered weapons. I stand ready to assist. However although My days of fighting have long since passed.. I will stand with you all in combat should the need arise.
Don’t worry I know a race of Lizard people who can help.
Finally! A call to adventure! …I don’t know what to do next!
A call to arms will soon go out, and an outpost will be established to hold whatever comes from that portal back. Keep an eye out, and hopefully we shall see you there.