A couple days after Michael had blown Serana's mind with meta knowledge, he took her and Saeko to the entrance of the Forgotten Vale, yeah, things were easy when you'd already done them before... Even if it was virtually.
"So, we meet the Snow Elf, complete the trials, then kill the vampire Snow Elf...?" Serana asks while letting out a huff as she follows along, her hair looking harried under her hood due to all the 'excitement' she'd been experiencing under Ennura and the other Eredar's care. Without the threat Serana's race usually presented, they were all eager to get to know her, constantly asking questions on various subjects.
Her long lifespan made it easy to get to know them, an Eredar's potential age spanned into the tens of thousands of years. Their similar 'plights' made it easy for them to get along with one another, Serana's stories of the 2nd Era attracting many to come and listen...
Of course, they hadn't let her go until now... They'd taken advantage of Serana's ability to forgo sleep, 'encouraging' her to tell stories for a couple days straight, it was only when Michael called upon her to embark on their quest that she was freed.
Michael shakes his head, "We'll ignore the trials if we can... I'm pretty sure we can just force open the doors instead of doing the whole water ritual thing. If that doesn't work we can always just climb atop the temple, it's falling apart from what the game showed."
"Is there a reason it's just us? I would have thought you'd bring your whole harem with us." Serana drawls, pulling her hood tighter to block the sun.
"First, not a harem. Second, it was us three who started this quest, it's only right we finish it... Though, we might need help dealing with the two dragons..." he shakes his head and accesses his Status to double-check things.
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Name : Michael Tahlin
Rank : Demigod
Stats :
Strength : 190 > 204.2
Agility : 365.4 > 379.7
Intelligence : 257.3 > 276.4
Birthsign : The Mage
Bloodline : Human/Winter Wyvern Hybrid
Familiar : Darth, Dark Monolith Parasite
Abilities :
[Dead God...?] (142) : Allows user to Respawn when killed, suppresses emotions based on number of deaths, makes dead things more receptive to user. Grants more powers and abilities the more deaths the user experiences.
[Spirit Summoner] (Rank 1) : User is able to summon his Spirits, number and duration of summons is determined by Intelligence, Death Affinity, and strength of the summoned Spirit. Can only Summon Spirits a Rank lower than the user.
[Spark of Divinity] (Rank 0.0008 > 0.0007) : On the cusp of greatness.
[The Mage] : Enables user to learn all magic-based skills 20% faster.
[Gandalfr] : Enables user to utilise any weapon at two ranks above their current proficiency while granting them the knowledge necessary to use them. While wielding a weapon, temporarily gain +100% in all stats.
[Vanntalfdir] : Enables user to walk on liquids as if they were solid surfaces, can be activated at will but continuously drains mana to function.
[Wynningbaldr] : Allows user to detect break-points and use mana to exploit them.
[Gift-Blood of Auroth] : The Life-Blood of Auroth the Winter Wyvern inhabits the user granting them the abilities she possessed. Massively increased Ice Affinity, increased Strength and Durability, improved Eye-sight, Ice Breath Attack, and the Will of Auroth.
[Language Comprehension] : Enables user to understand all spoken tongues, and increase the rate of which they learn reading and writing.
[Expert Mana Manipulation] : Allows user more control over his magic, spells, and some abilities. Mana efficiency and control of power is increased.
[Pain Immunity] : Allows user to shut off or mute his sense of pain at will.
[Expert basic Swordsmanship(Two handed swords/One handed swords)] : Determines how skilful the user is when handling swords.
[Adept basic Dagger techniques(Single edge, curved, straight, double edge.)] > [Expert basic Dagger techniques(Single edge, curved, straight, double edge.)] : Determines how skilful the user is when handling daggers.
[Desensitized] : Things of a violent or shocking nature fail to draw a reaction like they used to. Emotions are dulled somewhat and user is more easily able to think and rationalize in high stress situations.
Affinities :
[Death Affinity], [Water Affinity], [Fire Affinity], [Lesser Space Affinity], [Lesser Darkness Affinity], [Supreme Ice Affinity]
Spirits :
Commoner Tier :
Shadow Shaman : Lvl MAX
Slark : Lvl MAX
Riki : Lvl MAX
Hero Tier :
Anti-Mage : Lvl MAX
Lina : Lvl MAX
Winter Wyvern : Lvl MAX
Legend Tier :
Rubick : Lvl MAX
Silencer : Lvl MAX
Kunkka : Lvl MAX
Demigod Tier :
Shadow Fiend : Lvl 14 > MAX
Spectre : Lvl 2
Magic :
Tamrielic
School of Aghanim
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Spirit : Spectre
Level : 2
Abilities :
Spectral Form : User's form is part-ephemeral, allowing the reconnection and even the regrowth of severed limbs or destroyed organs. Passive healing rate is increased but this does not affect healing magic of any sort, positively or negatively.
Spectral Dagger (Rank 1) : Throws a spectral dagger that can track a target while piercing everything between them. Leaves a shadowy trail that allows user to walk through solid surfaces for the duration, while also increasing user's movement speed, anyone hit also leaves a trail for the duration.
Desolate (Rank 0) : Attacks deal bonus damage to any target not in the immediate vicinity of an ally. Damage generated through this ability bypass all armour.
Dispersion (Rank 1) : Part of user's body becomes spectral when struck causing a percentage of the damage done to user to be nullified and reflected at enemies in the vicinity, distance reduces damage dealt.
Spatial Grip (Rank 0) : Magically binds an enemy in shadow chains that lock their body in place for the duration.
Haunt (Rank 0) : Summons spectral ghosts of user to haunt and or attack designated enemies for a limited time. Valid enemies are those user has met before and seen first-hand. User can see what each ghost sees, this can overload user's senses should too many be summoned without preparation. User can swap places with any ghost at any time for the duration.
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He'd managed to max out his Shadow Fiend spirit not long after freeing Serana, the Vampire army had put him on the cusp of completing it, so he'd just cleared a couple bandit camps to reach the endpoint.
Obviously, he'd picked Spectre as his next spirit, mostly due to her skill [Dispersion] which, when combined with [Auroth's Scales] and all his other defensive abilities basically made him unkillable, while also putting his enemies at risk for even daring to attack in the first place.
Haunt was also incredibly overpowered, and while he hadn't known how it would be before he'd chosen the spirit, it certainly met his expectations... In the original game it'd summon an illusion to attack the enemy heroes on a global scale, no matter where they were... Obviously, this would be stupidly broken in reality as he could just summons illusions to kill everyone known and unknown enemy...
He was pretty sure a quarter of Nirn would die as a result but meh, it wasn't like he got that version of the ability anyway. Still, the version he got was good despite the few glaring limitations... He wasn't quite sure how bad the multiple perspective thing would be, but it was bound to be a headache when he got to it.
He'd also rolled for some items too, but the results were so crap it wasn't even worth mentioning... But he will anyway just to complain about it. Two GODDAMN Ironwood Branches, and some Boots of Speed, all almost worthless items compared to what he should've got.
Other than that he hadn't dared try to speak with Shadow Fiend either considering the likely outcome of it... He'd try it after this quest, but he was pretty sure he'd instantly die for his trouble. He just hoped that the demon couldn't steal his soul in the sub-realm or whatever the spirit's worlds were.
He shakes his head and refocuses back on the conversation with the girls, "I'll summon us some help if it looks bad for us, but I think we'll manage on our own."
"Summon some help? I thought Conjuration was impossible now?" Serana asks with a hint of a grudge in her voice. Conjuration had been one of her best schools so it was obvious why she would be upset about it.
He grins, "You'll have to wait and see then."
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"Darkfall Cave... Strange how no one's found the Vale with how easy this place is to reach..." Serana remarks as they step inside.
"Did you forget that you need to dive into an underground rapid that's infested by Frostbite Spiders and other critters to reach the Shrine of Auriel?"
"Hm, well when you put it like that..."
One quick swim and dozens of fried spiders later, the group spots the dimly lit Shrine in the damp cavern, along with the Snow Elf Geleborn sitting beside it in a meditative trance.
...
"Should we wait for him to wake up? Waking an old man can give them a heart attack youknow." Michael states as he approaches the elf.
"I believe that is not needed, stranger." Gelebor says as he stands, gracefully resting a hand on the pommel of his sheathed sword, "I'd introduce myself but, you seem to already know who I am... The only then left now is, who you all are?"
Michael glances at his companions, "Isn't it a bit weird that this ancient guy is perfectly fluent in modern Tamrielic?"
Serana shrugs, "The language hasn't really changed much, some words are archaic now but it's bearable." she shakes her head and focuses on Gelebor, "I am Serana, of the Volkihar clan. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Knight-Paladin Gelebor."
Saeko gives a shallow bow of her head, "Saeko Busujima, Ansei."
Gelebor's brows rise at that, "Ansei? How fortuitous to have one of your skills in our midst. Your expertise will likely be needed if everything progresses as I suspect."
"You know of the Ansei?" Saeko asks, curious.
He nods, "People seem to forget that this land isn't all that far from the deserts to the West, while I didn't meet any Ansei personally, tales of their strength found us. Had I not any duties to attend, I would have journeys out to test their skill for myself." he shakes his head, "But that time is now long lost." he solemnly says before turning to Michael.
"Michael Tahlin, let's forget the titles and get a move on? We're not in a rush or anything but I'll like to solve this sooner than later." he remarks.
Gelebor nods, "Forgive me, it's just been so long since I've had someone to converse with. I had started to think I'd forgotten to speak entirely." he smiles, "You're here for the trials, are you not? To complete them and face my brother?"
Michael, much to the Paladin's surprise, shakes his head. "We only need to reach the Vale, we'll gain access to the temple from there without the trials."
Gelebor frowns, "Are you sure? Not completing the trials before entering the Inner-Sanctum is highly against tradition... Auriel may not even see fit to bless you for your troubles, I don't know what's become of my brother, but I suspect such blessings would aid you."
Huh, completing the trials allows Auriel, or Akatosh, to bless you... Was this why Vyrthur was so easy to beat?
"It's fine, I doubt one of my companions here would appreciate the blessing anyway." he says as Serana uncomfortably folds her arms. "
"I see. Well then, if my words won't dissuade you then I'll leave the matter here. Let me warn you however, the journey to the Vale has been completely infested by my corrupted brethren, they stalk after corner of the underground passages so you'll have to fight an army just to reach the Vale itself... Are you prepared?"
"We are, open the way so we can solve your problems for you already." Michael impatiently states.
Gelebor lets out an exasperated sigh but nods nonetheless, he raises his hands and soon a rumbling begins, allowing the symbol of Auriel nearby to raise and reveal the magical passageway that leads to Darkfall Passage. "I wish you all luck, the journey will be perilous but I have faith in those sent by Auriel to do what I cannot. May the light of-" he pauses as he looks up and finds no one standing before him, the group having left as he spoke... "Hm... Rude..."
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As soon as the trio step through the magical door they're besieged by the Falmer. They seemed to be waiting by the entrance to ambush anyone who dared to come through, though, thankfully there were only a few guarding it...
They are annihilated.
Serana was an incredibly powerful mage despite her speciality in Conjuration.
Saeko was probably the best swordsman in Tamriel.
And the less said about Michale the better.
They couldn't actually even damage him... His scales, Dispersion, and other abilities make him all but immune to whatever they threw at him. Frankly speaking, the bone and carapace weapons the Falmer were using were almost comical in their ineffectiveness...
Michael also took the chance to test out some spells too, sound-based spells that'd take advantage of the Falmer's blindness... Needless to say, they got through Darkfall Passage very easily.
Saeko flicks the blood from her blade as the trio steps into the sunlight of the Forgotten Vale, cold winds chilling them more than a breeze in Winterhold. "We should build ourselves another tower here..."
Serana nods, "It's beautiful. Shame that snake is here, makes me want to floor it and never look back."
"Well, you can think about living here once he becomes dust in the wind."
*Thud!*
*Thud!*
*THUD!*
The trio look over just as a hairy-looking giant appears from behind a nearby hill. A Frost Giant...
"Hey, isn't this thing like, one of the last Frost Giants around?" Michael points out as it spots them and starts quickly advancing.
"Probably? People used to hunt them for the pelts and horn from what I recall." Serana remarks as she readies her spells.
Michael grins, "So then, I can safely say I caused their extinction if I kill this one?"
...
"Why would you even want that?"
"Because it's cool... Michael Giants Bane... Not as good as Michael Dragonslayer but it'll do." he shrugs and draws his weapon, only to then realise that Saeko was already on the target. "She's stealing my kill!?"
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