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Coinneach
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Registration Date: 31.01.2007
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Northern Tales - The Price of Inheritance

Many winters ago, two brothers were born in the small town of Dunroverik, the new heirs of the clan chief. Both grew to be strong and brave warriors, masters of the arts of war. But when the eldest, Olaf, left on a sea raid to Akavir in search of glory and booty. Year after year, the family heard nothing of him, and presumed him dead. Eomund, the youngest, had however remained in the area, and became chief when his father passed away. Taking the beautiful Baron's daughter as his bride, he settled down.

But not all was well. After seventeen years of peace, Olaf returned. He had been raiding in Akavir, but had then travelled to Morrowind with a band of mercenaries. Although initially overjoyed with being united at his younger brother, he soon grew jealous, feeling he had been disinherited. Growing more bitter each day, he plotted to take what he thought as rightfully his, including Eomund's bride. Rich from his years abroad, he began to hire more mercenaries in secret, and gathered those loyal to him.

But Eomund too had contacts, and was also rich, so it was not long before he heard of his brother's plot to kill him. Despairing at the thought of his own family betraying him, he was forced to raise his own band to fight off his usurper sibling. After many days of uneasy peace in the town, the two brothers and their respective militias, mercenaries and men finally confronted each other on what would become known as Blood-River Meadow. Both sides had assembled roughly one hundred crack troops, once brothers and neighbours, now ready to fight to the death.

From sunrise to sunset the battle raged, and soon all, including Eomund's three sons, lay dead save for Eomund and Olaf. Fell blows were exchanged, Yet each of Eomund's swordstrokes were blocked by Olaf's great shield Hroshnik. while Olaf could not break the power of Eomund's sword Hrosherik. Exhausted yet determined, wounded yet resilient, they continued on but eventually they fell, exhausted, and died.

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This post has been edited 5 time(s), it was last edited by Coinneach: 25.08.2008 12:55.

24.05.2007 15:52

Alasdair
Jarl of Skyrim

Registration Date: 29.08.2006
Posts: 1,169
Location: Somerset, England

Awsome stuff, I'll add this to the game as soon as I get the chance. Good job!

26.05.2007 13:52

Psychotic
Jarl of Skyrim

Registration Date: 30.07.2006
Posts: 3,420
Location: Sheogorath's Realm

The idea is good, though this should be checked for grammar and spelling errors (by the head of Lit Dev) before it is used in-game. I found a few grammar mistakes, but I don't have enough time to check it all.

Also if I may suggest something: Perhaps you could describe the flow of the battle in more detail since it's something a Nordic writer is likely to do (since Nords love tales of battles and all that).

26.05.2007 22:35

Ja-Kha'jay
Marquise

Registration Date: 15.08.2006
Posts: 1,053
Location: New Zealand

Made a few minor changes, mostly grammer ones. overjoyed is one word not two etc. And agreed with Pyschotic, Nords love to fight so more detail in the battle itself would be essential.

Many winters ago, two brothers were born in the small town of Dunroverik, the new heirs of the clan chief. Both grew to be strong and brave warriors, masters of the arts of war. But when the eldest, Olaf, left on a sea raid to Akavir in search of glory and booty. Year after year, the family heard nothing of him, and presumed him dead. Eomund, the youngest, had however remained in the area, and became chief when his father passed away. Taking the beautiful Count's daughter as his bride, he settled down.

But not all was well. After seventeen years of peace, Olaf returned. He had been raiding in Akavir, but had then travelled to Morrowind with a band of mercenaries. Although initially overjoyed with being united at his younger brother, he soon grew jealous, feeling he had been disinherited. Growing more bitter each day, he plotted to take what he thought as rightfully his, including Eomund's bride. Rich from his years abroad, he began to hire more mercenaries in secret, and gathered those loyal to him.

But Eomund too had contacts, and was also rich, so it was not long before he heard of his brother's plot to kill him. Despairing at the thought of his own family betraying him, he was forced to raise his own band to fight off his usurper sibling. After many days of uneasy peace in the town, the two brothers and their respective militias, mercenaries and men finally confronted each other on what would become known as Blood-River Meadow. Both sides had assembled roughly one hundred crack troops, once brothers and neighbours, now ready to fight to the death.

From sunrise to sunset the battle raged, and soon all, including Eomund's three sons, lay dead save for Eomund and Olaf. Exhausted yet determined, wounded yet resilient, they continued on but eventually they fell, exhausted, and died.

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26.05.2007 22:59

Psychotic
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Good job Ja-Kha'jay! Good job!

One last thing I forgot to add:

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Taking the beautiful Count's daughter as his bride, he settled down.

The Skyrim Holds are ruled by Baron-Kings so is should be "the beautiful Baron's daughter".

26.05.2007 23:05

Coinneach
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Registration Date: 31.01.2007
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Location: Alba

Thanks guys

Sorry for not checking the grammar as well as I should have, so thank you Ja-Kha'jay! Now edited with all new corrections.

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27.05.2007 21:26

Ja-Kha'jay
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Pst the updated text and I can put it in an esp for you, unless you know how already. Good job!

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27.05.2007 21:54

Krisi-_
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Registration Date: 27.06.2006
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quote:

Originally posted by Psychotic
Good job Ja-Kha'jay! Good job!

One last thing I forgot to add:

quote:

Taking the beautiful Count's daughter as his bride, he settled down.

The Skyrim Holds are ruled by Baron-Kings so is should be "the beautiful Baron's daughter".

That would make it about a Hold.. it's about a town.. BTW is a little bit to mixing... Count, Chief and Town. Town makes it Count's domain yet Cheifs generally rule tirbes who got their own villages.. (Not that I'm up to date on SFO(or whatever you use for this project) lore)

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04.08.2007 23:19