12-08-2006, 03:10 PM
This is the basic idea from the claim thread:
Additional Background:
Tanvala, Aldaves and Silvryn grew up together in the Slums of Soluthis, a tomboyish girl and two boys who were always competing with each other. As is the way with most stories like this, eventually the boys became interested in girls and vice-versa. The pair competed even more for her affections, until eventually Aldaves taunted Silvryn into stealing fruit from the orchard of one of Soluthis's nobles. He got caught, and was sentenced to ten years service in the national army. After completing his stint, he returned to discover that Aldaves and Tanvala had married. Believing that Aldaves orchestrated his capture to win Tanvala's heart, he allowed himself to become an embittered old man, incapable of seeing how happy his former best friends made each other. Several years ago, Tanvala was killed by highwaymen, leaving both of the old Dunmer shattered. Silvryn nursed his hared even further, blaming Aldaves for both ruining his life and killing the woman he loved.
It's a reasonably simple quest, I hope (Aside from the excessive expositionary paragraph I just posted). Get quest -> Destroy the painting or talk to Aldaves to find out more about the situation -> ?
The problem is I'm not sure where else I can take the quest if the player opts not to destroy the painting. What I'd like to have happen is that Tanvala's spirit really is within the painting, but by her choice, in an attempt to stay with Aldaves. The player's actions cause the spirit to leave the painting briefly, explain to Silvryn why she loved Aldaves more, ask both of them to resume their friendship with each other for her sake, etc. So I need ideas, suggestions, criticism. Throw me whatever you've got.
Quote:Another inhabitant of the Slums asks you to destroy the painting of Tanvala, claiming that her spirit is trapped within it. In fact, the quest-giver loved Tanvala, and was heart-broken after she chose Aldaves over him. When she was killed, he blamed Aldaves for her death, and now wants to take revenge.
Additional Background:
Tanvala, Aldaves and Silvryn grew up together in the Slums of Soluthis, a tomboyish girl and two boys who were always competing with each other. As is the way with most stories like this, eventually the boys became interested in girls and vice-versa. The pair competed even more for her affections, until eventually Aldaves taunted Silvryn into stealing fruit from the orchard of one of Soluthis's nobles. He got caught, and was sentenced to ten years service in the national army. After completing his stint, he returned to discover that Aldaves and Tanvala had married. Believing that Aldaves orchestrated his capture to win Tanvala's heart, he allowed himself to become an embittered old man, incapable of seeing how happy his former best friends made each other. Several years ago, Tanvala was killed by highwaymen, leaving both of the old Dunmer shattered. Silvryn nursed his hared even further, blaming Aldaves for both ruining his life and killing the woman he loved.
It's a reasonably simple quest, I hope (Aside from the excessive expositionary paragraph I just posted). Get quest -> Destroy the painting or talk to Aldaves to find out more about the situation -> ?
The problem is I'm not sure where else I can take the quest if the player opts not to destroy the painting. What I'd like to have happen is that Tanvala's spirit really is within the painting, but by her choice, in an attempt to stay with Aldaves. The player's actions cause the spirit to leave the painting briefly, explain to Silvryn why she loved Aldaves more, ask both of them to resume their friendship with each other for her sake, etc. So I need ideas, suggestions, criticism. Throw me whatever you've got.