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[ominae]

Zow was at ease, to increase his concentration. He heard whatever it was speak again, and he began to think to himself some more. They speak 'english' (?) so that allready eliminates many possible creatures. It sounded like people, but that does not regard them as friend. We will only know, once we 'bump' into them.

[OOC] Going by Kheskeim's suggestion [/OOC]

"I volunteer to lead, perhaps I can spot whatever it is, before they spot us. Then how about Hadrio is behind me, followed by Ismail, Garrick, Ulf, Darian, then Wulfgar. I might have to use my spear, if things get too close, but it might be necessary in order to scout. I can allways retreat back, and get Hadrio to jump over me, to take the front" Zow whispered to the members behind him.

"Let me know, if you aprove, I'll need to prepare before we move out".

[Kheskeim]

Ulf nodded approvingly to Zow and Hadrio and said, "If anyone is worthy of respect, it's you two; rely safely on all the protection and support we can offer you from behind." He held his staff in his left hand for a second and mumbled some words while clasping Zow's shoulder.

Seems we have had a bit of succes in making this a group after all, Ulf thought almost out loud and smiled a secret smile to himself. Didn't know you had it in you old man.

Ulf adjusted his cloak and got a couple of restore magic and health potions ready, if need became dire. Staff in right hand he concentrated his energi and felt his arcane sphere; it was fully powered now, he was as ready as he could be. He looked at Wulfgar, who he had learned to not only respect but also wanted to protect at all cost. He was around the same age as Ulf had been, when he had been forced to flee his home, family and indeed country; and here was Wulfgar in a situation like it. He could die today, for a noble cause but nevertheless. No, nothing would get to Wulfgar if they hadn't already dealt with Ulf; he was going to make sure of that!

"Yer alright and ready Wulfgar?" he asked as he gave the young man a friendly nod.

Wulfgar looked a bit nervous. "Yes... I am", he replied. He motioned for the back of the formation.

Ulf smiled teeth almost white because of the night sight. "Good son, we're going to need all the courage and fighting spirit we can get on this day. Stand up for what yer believe in and stand up for yer friends. That's what my father used to say, may his soul rest among his fathers, if he is no more among us."
"Stay close to me", he whispered at last to Wulfgar.

Ulf turned to look at Garrick, Ismail and Darian. They looked ready to him.

[ooc: Wulfgar takes the back, I took a bit of his reins with Morgoth's permission]

[Masurao]

"I'll go before you, good Ulf," Garrick said as they started to form a line to enter the tunnel. "You need to be careful with your magickal energies, lest you run out of potions. Also, I might offer our friends much-needed magickal healing, if the going gets really tough."

Heading over to Zow, Garrick handed him a slim vial, with a glowing liquid within. "This is a shield potion, I think you'll find more immediate use for it than I will in the middle. It is rather powerful, but it will not last you more than a minute and for your own safety presume it will last shorter."

"Now, people, let us get this circus show on the road and make those Daedra regret they ever crossed the threshold of Oblivion!" Garrick finally said in a hushed yell, so as not to alert anyone to their presence.

[Kheskeim]

"Zow... were those two voices from the same person?", Ulf pondered out loud. "If one was giving an order to another, and then another gives an order to yet another, aren't we supposed to follow the first one, who gave an order? That leaves out the left tunnel..." Ulf sighs. "I am nay good at guessing games, there must be better clues than this... there has to be."

Ulf looked at the ground around the tunnel heading north with the stream. Maybe one should waste another detect enchantment spell here...

Ulf cast a high powered detect enchant spell and looked first to the north, then if no clues gave away anything, in all other directions.
Whatever device they use for this foul box of theirs, it has to be powerful or the one holding on to it at least has to...!

[Malchik]

OOC> There were two voices. The first you heard approaching you along the central tunnel saying it was on its way to the ceremony and sending another (or others) elsewhere to collect the rest. They moved in different directions thereafter, left and right. Then a second voice from the left tunnel is telling people to come to the ceremony. I think that should be enough info.

[Kheskeim]

OOC> There were two voices. The first you heard approaching you along the central tunnel saying it was on its way to the ceremony and sending another (or others) elsewhere to collect the rest. They moved in different directions thereafter, left and right. Then a second voice from the left tunnel is telling people to come to the ceremony. I think that should be enough info.

ooc: right, that settles it

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Ulf turned to the others and said "There is no doubt in my mind anymore; we have to go by the right tunnel. Zow, Hadrio, please lead the way and everyone remember to have any helpful spells or potions ready, if we suddenly find ourselves in the place of the ceremony."

Ulf was going to shield up with his scroll of third barrier shield and fire shield. Then he would shield Wulfgar too. Sipping his brandy he said: "This may be the last I see to you my love, better aid me well or we won’t kiss again."

Wulfgar looked at Ulf and nodded while biting his teeth together. He motioned for the right passage too.

[y2kewel]

Darian kept his eyes forward scanning for threats and the others discussed what to do.

“Personally I’m all for going after what appears to be the leader.” He whispered to the others over his shoulder. “The best way to kill a snake is to cut off its head, but what ever you all decide is fine with me.” He shrugged as he continued searching in front of him. “Just one thing, if you hear me tell you to get down, please do so or you might end up with an arrow in the back of your head.” He paused a moment to think about how that sounded. “These tight confines make it difficult for me to alter my aim.” He explained.

[Kheskeim]

"Indeed Darian, indeed!", Ulf boomed a bit although while trying to keep down his voice; he had his difficulties after finding conclusions like this. "We better hurry too, or we will be in the middle of two groups of enemies. I'm affraid it's too late to catch the leader of the two though, but then again he is not the one we're after here."

Ulf looked down the right tunnel and sniffed. "Even me nose thinks I am right. If that isn't the smell of burned oil, I am but a drunken alit."

[y2kewel]

Darian gave Ulf a simple nod in way of thanks. His palms itched as he gripped his bow tighter. Part of him was nervous at what lie ahead, though another part of him was excited at it as well. It had been a long time since he had such a challenging hunt. While the kill would be quite satisfying, it was the stalking that he considered the better sport.

His focus became razor sharp as his arms and breathing steadied. ‘It’s time to get down to business.” He thought as he prepared to enter the hall.

[Kheskeim]

Ulf looked at Darian and almost dazed off. "Darian friend, is that your amulet shining so much, I can't see a thing with the night sight on, when I look at you?"
"Or maybe it's just the brandy that poured into my vision as a small goddess of blurring. Did I really drink that much..." Ulf removed his pack for a second or two and grapped some dried fish in there. "Hmpf.. forgot to eat. Been away from Skyrim for too damn long I have. How much Nord is a Nord that forgets to eat?", Ulf rambled on while he chewed the fish.
"Ah that's better", he exclaimed, "and now for a little nap." Ulf began sat down but was immediately stopped by an arm holding him up on his feet.