Dragonborn: The Legacy 32 – Explosions

Chapter 32 - Rowan et al 25E 20, 8 Last Seed

Rowan and Dolff took a few days to enjoy being married, and though she dreaded the coming journey, she was happier than she had ever been. Farkas and Vilkas took some time to get reacquainted before Vilkas and Athis returned to Jorrvaskr, with the promise that they would stay in touch. Ben spent his time working on extra magic protection gear for himself and the other Dragonborns, especially for fire, in anticipation of whatever assault the Coat of Storms might throw at them.

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Dragonborn: The Legacy 30 – All Grown Up

Chapter 30 - Ben and Selene 45E 20, 26 Sun’s Height
Ben took the time to enchant a black hood to give himself some protection from the sun; and he, Rowan, and their parents set out for Riften the next day. Since Odahviing couldn’t carry four people, Selene and Brynjolf borrowed horses. Ben teased his father, who was in his mid-fifties, about such a long journey on horseback.

“Are you sure your bones can handle the ride, old man?”

“I can still kick your arse, little boy, especially during the day. You’re in a weakened state till sundown, so you’d better watch your mouth. I haven’t turned you over my knee since you were ten, but that doesn’t mean I won’t still do it.”

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Dragonborn: The Legacy 29 – Nocturnal’s Demand

Chapter 29 - Selene, Brynjolf and Karliah5E 20, 21 Sun’s Height
Selene was in a place of shadow, and she could barely see two feet in front of her face, but she was as comfortable as if she were in her own home. She would find her way with her sense of smell, and the Shadows would guide and protect her. But tonight, it seemed they were more interested in speaking with her than keeping her hidden.

“Selene,” the Shadows whispered repeatedly.

She tried to make her way through the darkness, but they called her name insistently, some of them tugging gently on her arm or cape. “What?” she demanded finally.

“Come to us. Embrace the Shadows. Embrace Nocturnal. Seek her out in the Hall.”

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Skyrim Tarot – Page of Swords

Swords - P REVISEDThe Page of Swords is vigilant and perceptive, passionate, and enthusiastic, someone with lots of plans for the future. The card encourages vigilance and intellectual development but warns against repeating gossip.

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Skyrim Tarot – Seven of Swords

Swords - 7The Seven of Swords represents cunning, deceit, stealth. It could warn of a con artist or trickster, someone who resorts to subterfuge to achieve a goal. It suggests uncertainty or a plan that may fail.

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