John
Autumnwatch Tower, nestled in the Jerall Mountains. One large tower, with a smaller tower to the right of it, and a staircase, leading up the mountain a ways, to a large stone slab, with a dragon motif. The area feels... Empty, but also as though there are eyes watching you
Monique
*Latkir arrives and pulls out the letter that Uma left and looks at it comparing it to the tower*"Looks like the place."*Latkir says rubbing his head a bit as he casts a small healing spell to ease the pain as he approaches the large tower*
John
There area is seemingly empty, not a soul around, you can hear a bird call in the distance and some rocks fall off the nearby mountain
Monique
"That damn mystery man definitely sent me on a wild goose chase."*He mumbles quietly to himself as he steps into the largest tower and looks around as he unsheathes his sword just in case*
John
As you enter you notice 2 things, on the left side of the entrance is a stone statue, a tall figure, a mer, it seems, wearing stone armor, similar to that of the man who lead you here, it holds a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. On the other side of the entrance is a corpse, it doesn't smell, so it is quite new, there are 2 arrows sticking out of him, and a wound on his neck
Monique
*Latkir looks to the statue and smirks thinking to himself to avoid talking as he sees the corpse.'Maybe it's not a wild goose chase' The falmer walks over to the corpse and pulls one of the arrows out to examine the arrowhead*
John
The arrow is elven in make, but darker in color, a dark brass, similar to that which the man wore
Monique
*Latkir places the arrow back down beside the corpse as it was in good condition and he was no archer, he knew they were close due to the blatant statue. He looks at the wound on the corpses neck and if nothing of interest he moves onto the statue*
John
The wound seems to be a bruise, with some splitting in certain spots, a bit of blood coming out of but not much. Whatever hit him was long and blunt. There's a few flakes of dust in the area as well, white stone, almost like marble. As you get up to inspect the statue further you notice the stone that comprises the statue... Is white
Monique
*Latkor laughs out loud giving up on the slight subtlety he thought he had and removes his amulet to show his true appearance since the man prior was able to see through it anyways'Damn Alyieds thinking their all special with their white gold, so obvious now that I see this material up close.' Latkir thinks as he looks around for a way to move forward, up, or down.*
John
There's a staircase at the other side of the tower, leading up to the next floor
Monique
*Latkir walks up the staircase and looks around upon reaching the new floor broadsword still in hand.*
John
You can feel something move behind you. And as you reach the second floor you can see a few more of the statues, one bears a spear, one an axe, and the last a crossbow.
Monique
*With the feeling of movement behind him he puts his blade to one wall and turns the other direction in an attempt to stop whatever it is going around him without being seen or felt. If nothing he shrugs and continues on walking to the spear*"Been a while since I've seen one of these spears. I will never understand why they don't use spears anymore"*He mumbles quietly to himself*
John
The statue from the door now stands at the foot of the stairs, pose somewhat different, it's arms rest at its sides. When you inspect the spear wielding statue you swear you can see it *Move* Just slightly. It feels like the statue behind you moves closer
Monique
"Okay I've done my basic research, I ain't tryna get killed by these tomb guardians, or at least that's what I think they are... Whatever they are I am not dying with a hangover, this is not the way I go out."*Latkir says as he backs against a wall to keep his eyes on them in hopes they do not obliterate him as he looks at the four 'statues'*"These things are creepy, I know one of you are just out of sight laughing as you watch this."
John
You move up the stairs, looking at the 4 statues, the one with a crossbow fires, the bolt embedding itself in the shield of the sword wielding on on the steps, it looks like the bolt is hollow, with something in it
Monique
"This is definitely how I die, ehhhh worth it I'm curious."*Latkir walks to the bolt, pulls it out and breaks the bolt to see what's inside while keeping an eye on the statue with the shield that is directly in front of him*
John
It's a leaf of paper, on which it reads "State your name and intentions." In oddly neat handwriting. You swear you can see a glint from one of the tower's windows
Monique
"My name is Latkir Agarloth, and in all honesty curiosity. I had nothing better to do and found my way here after somewhat of an encounter."*Latkir says trying to avoid mentioning the other alyied in case he was not suppose to make contact as he knows how these hidden cultures usually go*
John
It's as if you can feel the very *Shadows* Roll their eyes. An arrow whizzes by, landing next to the bolt, another piece of paper it ties around the arrow
Monique
*Latkir grabs the price of paper and reads it*
John
There's nothing really to read, as on the paper is just a single thing, and arrow point up, or down, now that you think of it, maybe left or right, it's sincerely not a very helpful note
Monique
*Latkir looks around at his surroundings looking towards the ceiling then all around him trying to find what the note could have been leading to*
John
You figure it either came from up the stairs toward the rooftop or through the window across from the stairs
Monique
*Latkir thinks for a second before going to the window across from the stairs and knocking lightly on it.*
John
Seeing as this tower is *Old* Your hand goes through it, as there's no glass. You can see something reflecting in the distance, could just be the snow or some ore, or it could be your archer, either way it's too far to tell
Monique
*Thinking back to the glint he saw prior he steps through the window and looks around stepping towards the figuire*
John
A brick comes loose from the tower as you climb onto the windowsill, you can see the other tower to your left, along with the mountain, with a better angle you can see snow glinting on the side of the mountain. If there was an archer they aren't there anymore
Monique
*Latkir sighs and quickly jogs up to the top of the tower and looks at the other tower then the mountain to see if theirs anything of note*
John
As you move up a figure in dark-colored armor stands there, face covered and sword drawn. "So, Latkir Agarloth with unknown intentions. I ask again, why are you here. You clearly aren't the usual type to come here, so I want to know why you're here. NOW."
Monique
*Latkir steps back and sheaths his own sword*"I don't want a fight with your organization, or you. Okay I'll be honest I want to learn. I foun-One of your scouts found me while I was out bandit hunting. We got ambushed and we helped each other, if you are worried about him telling me anything, all he done was showed me some of your stones and explained what they do, along with leaving a drawing of this tower and exposing this amulet."*Latkir pulls out his amulet and puts it on showing the figure as he appears as a Dunmer before taking it back off quickly and going to his normal appearance without the amulet*"I would like to learn more about these stones, or anything possible for me to learn. If possible I might be able to help or something to prove myself worthy of any knowledge I could learn from your group."
John
"Were the Dwemer not good enough for you, Falmer?" He says, quite rudely, "Now you come to us begging for scraps?" The statues move closer, "Clearly the dead bandit wasn't good enough to dissuade prying eyes."
Monique
"Okay, I apologize sir, but I have never even met a Dwemer, I'm not begging for scraps I do not need your help, I simply want to learn. Are you going to hold me accountable for the actions of those who came before me who I had no control over? Do you really think one dead bandit is enough to drive someone away, subtlety is a much better option, what is with you Alyieds and towers anyways?"*Latkir says mentally preparing himself to be attacked as he does not know their plans, preparing to jump out of the way*
John
He laughs, "We aren't even located in these towers!" He says, "This is just a location we keep clear for our own protection." He chuckles at the subtlety statement, "Perhaps we should string up some art torture pieces around, a nice blood fountain maybe?" He points the sword at Latkir's throat, "Now, hand over the note you mentioned."
Monique
*Latkir gulps slightly with the blade at his throat and hands him the note before saying*"Would be slightly better than the current décor no offense meant."
John
"Yeah but it'd anger the locals." He says, taking the note from his hands and looking at it... "*Gravia Haelia Kynd!*" He mutters angrily in Ayleidoon, "Only he would be so foolish, and they made *Him* Captain. And he's lead an outsider, who isn't even one of us, here!"
Monique
"Bah... Damn nords can't have anything with them around."*He watches the mad as he reads the note and tries to take a step away from the blade*"If it makes you feel any better, your the only non falmer as of now to have seen me without the amulet, not taking into account your captain seeing through it, it could have been a lot worse, I could have been an imperial or thalmor, tho I don't think your captain would have gave me the note if so."
John
"I doubt the scout-captain saw through it, he just knew you had one with... Whatever effect that was." He says, "If you were you would be dead." He says flatly
Monique
"But what if I... Nevermind prolly better for my health if I don't. Well then shit, could necklaces just be worn as jewelry? You never saw anything then I'm a Dunmer."*Latkir says with a chuckle jokingly debating on putting the amulet back on but from what he has gathered this man will tell them all he is falmer.*"But anyways, I should probably be serious, what is your next question for me?"
John
"My guess is that he figured you just aren't a Dunmer, you definitely don't act like one of the accursed." He says. "You ask that question as if you're being interviewed, and not interrogated for trespassing."
Monique
*Latkir raises an eyebrow and tilts his head slightly**"Thats what this was, interrogation? Oh thank the lord, I thought alyied interrogation would just be torture. No offense but I wasn't really taught much about your kind, due to the fact your race were thought to have been extinct for over an era, but hey arn't we all just extinct anyways. If your interrogating me put down the blade and make it a civil conversation so I stop having the urge to lie."
John
"The sword is to keep you from lying, if you know what's good for you. And if you were to find the entrance and go inside, trust me, there'd be torture. You might end up as an art piece, too."
Monique
"Well then, let's hurry and get the interrogation for going somewhere that I thought I was invited to, over with. I'm not just quite ready yet to turn into the piece of art I am, give me a century or two."
John
"Mhm. And what makes you think you were invited in, the picture is just of the towers, maybe he didn't like you and wanted you to die to one of our statues."