High General Abasi-Kil Ynslea 12th of Midyear --- The fleet finally arrived in Ynslea, after more than a month at sea. The journey was uneventful, they sailed mostly on smooth winds. There were days of storms, but at their first signs, the battlemages made sure the sky was clear. The fleet, consisted of more than one hundred ships, docked loosely around the small island. A group of Ka Po' Tun mercenaries already cleared out the landing area, prior to the fleet's arrival. The natives of the island, pathetic small creatures, hurried back to their villages and left the shores vacant. The high general stretched his upper body, the humanoid part of him, as his serpent tail slithered on the sands. His Tsaesci legions were scattered around the island, taking a much needed shore leave. The Tang Mo quickly made their camps in the forest, where they picked and fed on various native fruits. The Kamal contagion stayed mostly on their ships, few would appear briefly on the island but otherwise mostly unseen. Lastly, five Ka Po' Tun hired blades sat around two boats. One of these boats were clearly Akaviri design, while the other appeared foreign to Abasi-Kil. Accompanied by his general staff, Abasi approached the mercenaries. "Good to see you, general." One of the feline greeted. "We believe this is a well prepared shore, worthy of our payment, hmm?" "As promised," the Tsaesci general answered. Turn to his aide, he retrieved several pouches of gold coins. "Here is your pay. I need to know though, where is my report on Tamriel?" "You have to ask him," one of the mercenaries pointed to the lone tiger sitting beside the foreign looking boat. "He's got your stuff." The general turned and slithered toward the lone tiger. After handing over the gold coins, Abasi learned the tiger's name, Adi Tuah, and all of his exploits... --- A few hours later --- So Tamriel is at war, Abasi thought. The elimination of this "Mane" individual would no doubt cause rifts between factions of Elsweyr. Adi Tuah also spoke of rumors, something of an alliance between human races. Though this would be an obstacle to the invasion, there was little he could do to disrupt it. There was also talks of war between the Dark Elves and Argonians, a war in eastern Tamriel, where the initial landings would take place. Oravos, Abasi grunted. He remembered the elf coming to Akavir, the first time an outsider setting foot since Uriel V. The dunmer was initially viewed with suspicion, but after assisting the races of Akavir in repelling the daedric invasion from Oblivion, Oravos became respected by the Akaviri. Abasi was young back then, only a captain in the army. However, as the king's top swordsman and tactician, Abasi personally met and exchanged tactics with the elf. Slowly, Oravos proved himself as a equally skilled warrior, something no other have done. Now, years after Oravos' departure, the dark elf would probably be a prominent figure in his homeland. From the tales Oravos told, he was a "Nerevarine" amongst his people. Whatever that word meant, Abasi knew it was important. Though they crossed blades on the training ground, it would a shame to cross blades again, on the battlefield. Perhaps, the general thought, they could work together again, just like old times. Taking a piece of parchment and a inked quill, Abasi began to write. [i]Oravos,[/i] [i]I am Abasi-Kil, high general of the Tsaesci Kingdom. Perhaps you would remember me, then again, perhaps you would not. It does not matter in the end, for a storm is coming from the east. We fought the deadra together as allies, and when the storm finally lands, I hope we will once again be allies, not enemies.[/i] --- The general secretly delivered the letter to Adi Tuah, instructing the Ka Po' Tun to once again return to Tamriel, specifically, to Morrowind. Abasi knew the move was controversial, and such controversy would no doubt undermine his authority. The mercenary was surprised at Abasi's request, for he was not a common messenger. But with the gold he was promised, no one could deny such a lucrative opportunity.