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A Breton among Dremora
Xaurax, of course, was more than pleased to have Dianne start in the kitchens with him. He told her, "Since you're going to be on class break soon, you can come over and start after your laundry duties are done for the day. Don't worry. I won't work you too hard. Mortals are fragile and all." Seeing her expression, he added, "I'm joking. I know you ( Read more... ) -
A Breton Amongst Dremora
Much to Dianne's pleasure, Prince Daeinde was happy to approve her request, on the basis that she not neglect her other duties. "I don't have to tell you how disappointed Boss Zebgeb would be if you slacked in his laundry crew," he told her. "He's had nothing but high praise for you since you started ( Read more... ) -
A Breton Amongst Dremora
Nor long after their return from Black Marsh, Master Vaaesith announced that there would be exams, followed by a two week long break. The announcement of exams had been met with groans. The subsequent announcement of a break had been met with cheers and joy. "I strongly recommend that before you begin your studies you take a break for a few days. ( Read more... ) -
A Breton Amongst Dremora
There was indeed a great deal to be done at camp, not the least of which was setting up for dinner. Dianne was assigned to help with cooking. The carcass had already been butchered and cleaned, which was just fine by her. An unappetizing scent from the tanning vat they'd set up was almost, but not quite, enough to knock her appetite down to zero. ( Read more... ) -
A Breton Amongst Dremora
Dianne saw it immediately, but it wasn't at all what she was expecting. This wasn't a seam of ebony, nor was it glass. This seam was was bone-white, discolored here and there by mineral run-off and soil layers. It was long and straight, and there were others like it. Some long and straight, others curved. Dianne knew at once what it was. On Earth, ( Read more... ) -
A Breton Amongst Dremora
Dianne slept like a dead log, which surprised her. her mind had been awhirl after what Rnayu had imparted, and she'd fully expected to lie awake half the night, tossing and turning and feeling like a rotisserie chicken. But she had slept well. Which was fortunate, since shortly before dawn Ranyu came to wake her ( Read more... ) -
A Breton Amongst Dremora
Me? Is he serious? The Master's words amazed Dianne. She'd never felt herself to be much of anything, especially back on Earth. She had--still had--an illness. She didn't think of herself as strong or smart or anything like that. How could she possibly be worthy ( Read more... ) -
A Breton Amongst Dremora
Skinning was gross, but interesting at the same time. The animal had bled out during the fight, and its exsanguination had both helped and hindered skinning efforts. Helped, because there was less blood to contend with. Hindered, because now that the corpse was cold and had no blood ensuring things would stay soft and moist, it would be harder to ( Read more... ) -
A Breton Amongst Dremora
Great. Just great ( Read more... ) -
A Breton Amongst Dremora
This definitely wasn't Dianne's cup of tea. Between the stink, the bugs, and all the inherent dangers, not to mention the dismal ugliness of the place, she had to wonder why any Argonians would bother with Black Marsh. Then again, she wasn't an Argonian. She suspected that the biting insects found their hides too tough to get a good sting in, and ( Read more... )