Lord Admiral Orthos of the Royal Fleet
26th of Midyear
Stros M’Kai The sound of a hundred cannons all being fired at will was loud enough to temporarily deafen the Lord Admiral, as he stood on the deck of the Royal Flag ship. They had arrived at first light just as the Yokudan scouting ship had arrived as well. They fired upon and sunk the scouting ship, though this alerted the Island. With nothing more than a minute or two to prepare, the island soon felt the full force of cannon and spell.
Orthos knew that his foe had a considerably sized fleet, and because of this he ordered his ships to fire firstly upon the docked ships in harbor, sinking half of them before they could even mobilize. As their ships scrambled to attempt to defend the island, it appeared that the fortress itself had properly set up for a siege, and soon a large flaming boulder from a trebuchet was fired over the walls of the castle. The Lord Adrmial was helpless to do anything as the flaming ball of death sailed through the sky and smashed through the deck of the Altmer warship right next to
The Aldmeris.
The ship burned heavily and many High Elves screamed in pain, leaping from the boat into the great salty waters. Their ship sank within minutes, yet despite their losses they pushed ever closer inland and the Yokudan Fleet appeared close to breaking and scrambling. Yet it was in there most critical time, that a second flaming ball of death rained down from the heavens, and seemed on a course straight for
The Aldmeris when three might Battle-mages from the Arcane Society together cast a ward strong enough to shatter the flaming rock, sending down small flaming stones atop the crew and deck. Fires quickly broke out on the deck, though the damage was much less than it would have been.
Turning to the Battle-Mages, Orthos found two of them still alive, hiding behind the mast both gulping down air and a strange blue liquid. He shouted out over the chaos of the battle;
“Battle-Mages, focus on that damned Trebuchet!” Orthos roared to them, before turning his attention to the waters rapidly filling with burning men and mer and destroyed wood and silks.
It was chaos.
High King Aelid of the Dominion
26th of Midyear
Stormhold, ArgoniaThe young King was in the Altmer Chambers alone in his room. A single elven candle flickered dimly and he sat upon his bed, wary. He could hardly believe the state of affairs in the world recently, and could even less believe the letter In his hand. The Maormer had chosen now to make their appearance to the world, of all time in his history? Aelid wasn’t even sure if his homeland wasn’t burning as he sat on this bed in this strange land, and he could picture fire consuming the beauty and glass of Alinor with chitin ships in the burning harbors.
A knock came at the door, and Aelid was call them in. It was loyal Dobin, of the Kings guard. He smiled nervously and sat down on a wooden chair near the bed. There was a silence between them for a moment, before Dobin spoke.
“Don’t you worry too much about Alinor, Your Grace. I’m sure Lord Regent Orthos has the situation under control, he is a strong and loyal mer to the Dominion. “
“The Maormer would meet with me out at sea, a trap I sense.” Aelid spoke darkly.
“The Maormer are vicious fighters with a history shrouded in mystery, but they are more honorable then that. I would swear you at worse it would be a declaration of war.” Dobin said in an attempt to comfort the High King.
“Perhaps. I suppose I will send a letter back to Alinor, and tell them I will meet with their King Orgnum at Sea on the First Day of Sun’s Height.” The young King said decidedly.
Dobin nodded in agreement, then spoke.
“It seems they cleared Valenwood’s southern waters for us? Appears they at least want to play at being nice. Would it not be wise to give word to Orthos not to fire upon Maormer ships unless done defensively.” and then stood from his seat.
“Aye, you are correct. I will send word to the Lord Regent as well as to my wishes on how our Maormer brethren are treated.” Aelid said with a yawn.
Dobin made for the door wordlessly, and Aelid would agree with his friends lack of speech, as it would be a long day tomorrow.
Hail King of the Maormer,
Warm Wishes from the Summer Isles, King Orgnum of Pyandonea. Long have our people both fought with, and shared with each other. I would hope for both of our peoples sakes this may be a time of prosperity and friendship between the races of mer, as it should be. I would meet with you on the First of Sun’s Height out at sea, so that we may establish diplomatic relations.
Your willingness to aid us in clearing Valenwood’s southern waters has been much appreciated, and if you would ask for some small favor in return, we would grant this to you.
The Aldmeri Dominion wishes Pyandonea Long Days and Cool Nights.
-High King of The Fourth Aldmeri Dominion Aelid Sillonor, Protecter of the Summset Isles, Ruler of Alinor.
Agent Aiden of the Renshi, Servant to the Aldmeri Dominion.
26th of Midyear
Alinor, Summerset Isles, Capital of the Dominion.The Thalmor double agent Aiden waited impatiently in the Arch-Mage’s chambers as the young woman Valina looked in awe at the notes and figures upon the great desk. Though she was young, she had a brilliant mind for things of magicka, even among her people. She could see the many the obstacles that would be present in infusing such raw amounts of ethereal power into a living body, but it appeared Nelron had worked through many of them during his time at the Society.
Aiden had to admit, she thought the young Altmer was cute, but he had to stay focused on his task of feeding any information he could to the Thalmor to earn their trust. His time as her Steward had been boring, and he had done little other than change silk sheets and prepare her baths. He decided now was the time to make his move.
“What are you studying, Arch-Mage?” inquired the young elf..
“Oh, I’m no Arch-Mage, just warming the chair until Nelron returns from his Regency. But he did leave me some fascinating projects to work on in his absence. It appears the things I will need to start such a venture are expensive and rare, though I think I know where I can get most of them. This will take significant funding.” She worried.
“Will it help the Dominion defeat the Empire and unite all of Mer?” He asked.
“Yes, I suppose it could do that, and potentially much, much, more.” She confided.
Actions:
-Letter to Maormer and Dominion on Aelid's Decision.
-The Royal Fleet lead by Lord Admiral Orthos has engaged the Yokudan at Stros M’Kai!
-Arch-Mage Valina is now hard at work on the new arcane infusion project!
-Agent Aiden now has something to report to the Thalmor!
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