Caesar Autrus

"Sir, the Legion is retreating....but they are burning the city, we have to stop them"

- Caesar telling King Daric about what was happening in Evermore  is an Imperial Blade, a Knight-Commander in the order, and a former Penitus Oculatus member. In the Penitus Oculatus he was the second-in-command to Ortius Civello and when his C.O. ordered them to stand down in Daggerfall he followed the order and was later inducted into the Blades along with his comrades. In the Blades he was also the second-in-command to Ortius.

Early Life
Caesar was born to a relatively poor family in Chorrol, his father was a veteran from the 1st Great War that had been injured in the line of duty and thus was discharged. Since his father was a cripple it was his mother that had to work to earn the family money. So Caesar's mother got a job as a maid in the city's inn. It didn't pay much so they stayed in poverty. When Caesar was old enough he enlisted in the Imperial Legion. It didn't take long for his skills to be recognized and he was drafted into the Penitus Oculatus. Once there he rose the ranks until he became a sergeant. Due to his skills he was more used as an agent and a spy than a bodyguard. During his time in the Penitus Oculatus, Caesar served a lot under Ortius Civello. He learned to respect him and became fiercely loyal to him.

Character Form

 * Class: Spellsword
 * Skills: Master Block, Expert One-handed/Heavy Armor, Adept Destruction/Restoration/Speech.
 * Spells: Chain Lightining, Lightining Cloak, Lightning Rune and Lightining Bolt. Close Wounds, Greater Ward, Heal Other.
 * Powers: Voice of the Emperor
 * Equipment: Penitus Oculatus Armor, Imperial Sword and Shield (Initially). Blades Sword, Blades Shield and Full Blades Armor (After being inducted into the Blades).

Return of the Septim Dynasty I
When the Emperor decided to join the battle of Daggerfall and his Penitus Oculatus followed, Caesar went with them. He rode on the same ship as his commanding officer Ortius Civello. When the Imperial Navy arrived in the Breton city and the Emperor and his army disembarked the Penitus when with him. Caesar rode with his fellow comrades during the battle trying to protect the Emperor. The Imperials were fighting outside the city with the Nords while the Usurper was leading his forces through Daggerfall. The two armies were evenly matched. The Emperor ordered the ships to fire on the battlefield. Ortius refused to follow the order and instead ordered the Penitus agents to stand down, most did and Caesar was one of them. The Bretons then joined the battle and turned the tide, the Stormcrown Alliance was winning. The Emperor boarded his ship and ordered a retreat, the battle was over as the Alliance dealt with the remaining Imperial soldiers. Ortius and his men surrendered to the rebels. A Blade walked up to Ortius and talked to him. Ceasar heard his superior tell the Blade about their defection. Ortius then demanded to see King Daric, the Usurper, but the Blade didn't let him, however the King walked over to them anyway. The Blade seemed not to trust Ortius but let Daric decide what became of the Penitus Oculatus that defected from the Empire. The Lieutenant and his men then met with King Daric, however the King couldn't hold a conversation with them as Ortius kept arguing with the Blade. Daric asked him if they would join him or if he and his men had to be imprisoned. Ortius responded by saying that they would join if Daric really was a descendent of Tiber Septim. The Blade tried to convince Ortius but his word alone didn't prove anything. Daric told the Penitus Oculatus about how he and the scholar followed the trail left by Uriel IV and Katariah, during their own investigations, and how they discovered that Katariah was Tiber Septim and Barenziah's granddaughter. The king left no detail out of the story. After hearing that Ortius agreed to help Daric, at least so he could go to Shornhelm and see the documents proving the story himself, but said that he wouldn't be his emperor until Augurius was dead. Caesar wasn't sure about Daric's legitimacy but he would follow Ortius, he always has. Later the Penitus followed Daric's army back to Shornhelm, where Ortius confirmed the Usurper's legitimacy. After that the Blade informed their Lieutenant that King Daric ordered the Penitus deserters to be drafted into the Blades. At first Ortius wasn't pleased and argued, but eventually he agreed to it. Ortius, Caesar and the others followed the Blade, Caccian Vulpin, to Wind Talon Temple, and ancient Blades base located in High Rock. There the Penitus Oculatus agents were trained by Caccian and turned into proper Blades, to serve as Daric Lariat's personal guard. The Blades remained there until they were ordered by Daric to head to Skyrim and aid the Nords in breaking the siege of Whiterun.

The Blades, under the commander of Ortius, head with the Breton army into Skyrim. They stop by Markarth to resupply. There they receive the news that Grandmaster Caccian died, so Ortius takes the role as the new grandmaster. The army continues on its way and arrives in Whiterun in time to attack the Legion and end the siege before the city was taken by the Empire. After they rest up and resupply in Whiterun they headed back to High Rock. By the time they returned King Daric had already headed south to attack Wayrest so the Breton Army and the Blades headed there to meet up with him and the rest of his forces. Once they arrived Ortius met with Daric and was told the plan of attack. The Grandmaster then informed the rest of the Blades. Daric had allied himself with the Forebears, a group of Redguards from Hammerfell, and they would aid in taking the city. At the break of dawn the Bretons marched for the city to distract the Wayrest soldiers before the Forebears arrived. Caesar and the other Blades charged with Daric, led by Ortius, against the enemy force. They killed many of the defending soldiers. When the Forebears arrived with Imperial colors the Wayrest soldiers fought with renewed moral, turning the battle in their favor, but it didn't last long as the Forebears attacked them when they were close enough and aided Daric's men in winning the battle. The Blades went with the rest of the army to the last city that they needed to take before all of High Rock was in Daric's control, Evermore. There Caesar and a few other Blades were ordered to go on a special mission under the command of general Roderic Acques.

Roderic and the group of Blades headed to the sewer entrance of Evermore. While they made their way through the sewers they encountered some resistance from creatures that lived there, and some bandits. When they arrived at the exit into the city Roderic told the Blades to get ready and then they charged towards the gates when they entered the city. The Breton covered the Blades while they charged for the gates. A group of Legionnaires attacked the Blades and Roderic headed over to help them fight. After dispatching the imperials the general ordered Caesar to find the lever to open the gates. The Blade climbed up the stairs near the gates and looked for the lever. A guard was there next to the lever, he drew his axe and tried slicing Caesar. The blade dodged and stabbed the guard with his katana. Afterwards he pulled the lever and the gates swung open. Roderic praised Caesar's work. With the gates opened Daric's soldiers started to poor into the city. When the soldiers entered the city the fighting moved to there. Caesar and the Blades joined up with Ortius and Daric and fought alongside them. When King Daric was injured in the battle and Roderic took him back to camp most of the Blades, including Caesar, remained fighting. The Imperial spotted a Khajiit, that had been looking for Roderic, fighting a pyromancer and after he defeated his opponent he told the Khajiit that Roderic had taken Daric back to camp. When the Khajiit left to find the general Caesar continued to fight in Evermore until he saw that the Legion was retreating and that they were burning the city down. The Blade quickly made his way to the forward camp, more specifically to the healer's tent, to warn his superiors. Caesar burst into the healer's tent and told them what the Legion was doing. Daric ordered them to save Evermore before it was burned to the ground. Jo'Khar, the Khajiit, followed Caesar to the city and used ice spells to put out the fires.

The Blades and the other soldiers were also trying to put the fires out, they were also attacking any legionnaires they found trying to burn the city. Caesar was throwing a bucket of water on a burning house when he sees a group of men, important men. He knew because the man in the middle of the group was a fat, old, wealthily dressed, crown wearing. He immediately went running to find Ortius to report this, but he was nowhere to be found. Caesar ran up to Jo'Khar, he said that he found the king. The Blade explained that he was boing escorted out of the city by the Legion. Jo'Khar acknowledged the news and followed Caesar to go after the king. Caesar led the Khajiit to where he last saw the king and his escort, then found tracks showing where they went. The two of them spotted the group, a unit of elite legionnaires led by the general himself were taking the fat king out of Evermore. Caesar said that there were too many to fight head on, he suggested a stealthier approach. Jo'Khar mentioned that he knew a Master Illusion spell that he could use on the legionnaires if they were more clumped together, to maximize its effectiveness. Caesar agreed with that and thought of a plan to get them to close ranks around the king, faking an ambush. He told the khajiit that they needed to attack the group from the roofs but remain hidden so they wouldn't know how many attackers there were. They both agreed on the plan and climbed up to the roofs to get into position. Caesar took out his bow and arrow and fired on the Legionaries, he hit one in the arm and another in the leg. The Khajiit began to fire spells at the group as well. The Legionnaires huddled in a defensive position, trying to see where they attackers were. They raised their shields and wards in the hopes of defending from the attackers. Caesar knew he had to give a signal so he shot an arrow straight up towards the sky, he hoped Jo'Khar would see it as the signal. He cast the Mayhem spell on the soldiers, causing them to start fighting each other. The Blade observed as the group of legionnaires were thrown into chaos. The fat King was right in the middle of the fight, Caesar knew he wouldn't survive. He got out of the shadows and jumped to the streets below, heading towards the King. The Khajiit provided cover to the Imperial and the King, using paralysis on them. Caesar slashes at some legionnaires in his way as he gets closer to the King. He found the King, who was on the ground trying to defend himself from a legionnaire. Caesar stabbed the legionnaire and helped the King up. The two then made their way past the fighting, which was easier than going is as many legionnaires were now dead. They were almost home free but the General kicked Caesar, knocking him and the King down. The Khajiit cast paralysis on the King, Caesar assumed it was so the King didn't escape while he fought the general. The fighting had subsided and only 3 legionnaires remained, all free from the spell's effect. They stood by their general, ready to strike at Jo'Khar and the Blade. The khajiit cast paralyze on the general, the three soldiers charged at Caesar. His superior training from the Blades and the Penitus Oculatus made him a much better fighter than the legionnaires, but numbers outweighed superior training. He struggled to fight all three at once. The Khajiit cast Chain Lightning, however the spell ended up bouncing to Caesar and sent him flying back a few feet. The general's paralysis ran out and he charged at the Khajiit. Jo'Khar jumped on the Imperial general and wraps his hands around his neck. The general managed to stab him twice while the khajiit was holding on to him but Jo'Khar quickly finished him off by breaking his neck.

Caesar had gotten up and was capturing the king, who was struggling. Jo'Khar aided him and bound king Barnand's hands with rope. Once Barnand found out they were taking him to Daric he tried to bribe them, but they didn't listen. Tired of the fat king's pit ramblings Caesar knocked him out and then Jo'Khar helped take him to Daric back at the camp. The enemy soldiers had all either been captured, killed or escaped. The battle was over, and the city was saved from burning down. The khajiit curiously asked Caesar what he thought awaited High Rock, Evermore and them now that the battle was over. They talked while they made their way to Daric's tent. When they arrived at the tent Caesar turned the coward king over to Daric. He waited silently while Daric judged Barnand and sentenced him to the dungeons for this crimes against Evermore. With the city now under King Daric's control they headed back to Shornhelm where the King had his coronation into the High King of the province. Caesar and the other Blades were there by his side and there they remained, serving as his royal guard.

Return of the Septim Dynasty II
In the six months following Daric's coronation Caesar, as well as the other Blades, remained at Shornhelm to protect the High King. It wasn't until Daric decided to send the rest of his army into Hammerfell that Caesar was ordered to go with them and serve under Commander Etienne Geles. A soldier found Caesar and told him to head to meet with Commander Etienne. He went up to an officer and asked if he was Etienne. He replied that he was and asked what Caesar wanted. The Blade introduced himself as the Knight-Brother of the Blades and former Penitus Oculatus member, like all the new Blades were. Etienne told him that to only take orders from him. He then told Caesar about his plan to get one side of Dragonstar to aid them in attacking the other. The commander also shared his B-plan, having Caesar assassinate the monarch of West Dragonstar and have them accuse East Dragonstar for the murder, causing a Civil War. Caesar commended the plan, saying that it was brilliant. Etienne said that this was why he was a commander. He then said that if they were lucky and the scouts cleared the road for them that they'd be able to reach Dragonstar within three weeks, maybe two, as they had just recently exited Shornhelm. The Blade warned that they should be careful when crossing the Western Reach as hostile Reachmen inhabited the area, as well as Orcs that lived in the mountains in between Skyrim and Hammerfell. Etienne agreed, but mentioned that perhaps they could bring up the old Daggerfall Covenant if they got the Orcs to join them. Caesar told him that the Orcs were too fond of Emperor Augurius, as he was the one that reinstated New Orsinium as an Imperial Province to get their support during the Second Great War. He also reminded the commander that it was the Bretons and Redguards that destroyed Nova Orsinium in the beginning of the 4th Era, so he doubted that the Orcs would betray the Empire to join them. Etienne realized that Caesar was right and then asked him if he knew of any passages that they could use to avoid conflict. The Blade suggested that they go straight south from Evermore, as that was a pretty direct path to Dragonstar. However he mentioned that the path would most likely be patrolled by Crown soldiers. He also mentioned that they could go through the mountians and try their luck with the Reachmen and Orcs. The commander said that that they'd need to be effective if they went through Evermore, because if one Crown soldier sees them and makes it to Dragonstar then the city would have its defenses up before they got within miles of it. But they would have to take the risk, as it was the best of the solutions. Caesar agreed and said that all the Breton must do is lead and he would follow. Etienne called his lieutenant and told him to have the army change its course towards Evermore. He also ordered him to send some of their best troops forward, to deal with the Crown patrols that might be ahead of them in the border to Hammerfell.

Etienne and his men arrived in Evermore a week or so later. They headed for the southern passage into Hammerfell. Their plan had worked an their best soldiers took care of the patrols, not letting them warn the city of the incoming army. Before long, after another week, they could see Dragonstar in the distance. Caesar went up to Etienne and asked if he had decided with side of Dragonstar were they going to try to reach out to first. He replied saying that they'd reach out to the east side, the Oligarchy. Since they'd likely vote on it, instead of simply deciding like the monarchist west side would. He said that it'll buy them time and increase their chances of a possible alliance. The commander also mentioned that he hoped they could take the city with as little bloodshed as possible, as not only would they win favor with the locals, but their army would be at full strength. The Blade agreed that the eastern oligarchy would be more reasonable, but mentioned that he had heard stories of their corrupt nature. Etienne said that before the voting starts, he wanted Caesar to infiltrate the city and bribe some of the council members. As it was better to be safe than sorry. He nodded, saying that the noble families of eastern Dragonstar that run the council sure do love gold. A day and a half later the Breton Army reached the outskirts of Dragonstar. They dealt with the Crown patrols and set up camp a few miles from the city. Etienne was in his tent when Caesar walked in. The Blade suggested that only the two of them go into Eastern Dragonstar, as a large group would only attract attention. The commander agreed and said that they shouldn't spoil appearances by bringing visible weapons. He said that if something went wrong they could always just bring a dagger or two each. Etienne then put on his helmet and a cloak, with a dagger hidden underneath it. Caesar also put on a cloak on top of his armor. He left his sword and shield and went to grab a dagger from the quartermaster. When he returned he said for them to go. He told the commander that the Council was said to meet in the big building in the center of town. He suggested that they remain undercover so the guards didn't catch them before they made it to the council building. They exited the command tent and viewed the city. It looked relatively peaceful. The commander said that they could wait until they started getting at each other's throats before they went in. As that'd distract the guards. Caesar said that that would be at night, as he heard that the city was at constant unrest because of revolutionary groups present in both sides of the city. But he said he didn't think the council was present at the Council Building at night. The Commander mentioned that they didn't have to go to the building at night. As he suspected that there'd be a few good places we could stay unnoticed until the next day. The Blade nodded and said that he would follow his lead, saying that they can leave when he deemed it time. The Breton said that they may as well set off now. Since by the time they get to the part of the city they're going to it would be dusk. And he hoped that'll be good enough. Caesar and Etienne left for Dragonstar.

The commander asked the Imperial what he planned on doing after the war's over. Before Caesar could reply the commander mentioned that honest if he didn't know that Caesar was a Blade he would've thought him to be a trader. The Imperial was a bit surprised, asking if he really looked like a trader. He then replied to the commander's question, saying that he was not much more than a soldier. He told the Breton that he was in the Penitus Oculatus before defecting and before that he was in the Legion. He said that after Daric takes the throne from Augurius he would likely still be a Blade. Etienne confirmed that he did have the look of a trader. He then told the Imperial that before joining Daric he was a mercenary, with a simple life...that he didn't miss. Caesar laughed and said that now he knew that if being a Blade didn't work out for him he could always become a trader. The Breton laughed as well saying that there are traders that are richer than kings and that if he knew what to do he could buy a palace. The Blade said that he'd keep that in mind. He looked ahead to the city gates saying that they arrived. Etienne said to let him handle the guards. He walked up to the guards and said that they were weary travelers and came to seek refuge in the city. The guards asked where do they hailed from. The commander said that they hailed from the Reach and they were travelling toward Stros M'Kai. The guard continued to question the two men, asking what side of the Reach they were from. Skyrim's, Hammerfell's, New Orsinium's or High Rock's. He was suspicious and so he gripped his scimitar. Caesar replied before Etienne could, saying New Orsinium. The guard seemed more suspicious, as they didn't look like Orcs. The Blade said that other races lived in Orsinium, just like the other provinces. The other guard asked what was the capital of New Orsinium. The Imperial replied that it was Trinimac's Fall. The first guard asked the second guard if that was correct. He replied that it was, and said to let them through. The duo walk through the gates. Etienne commended the Blade for his quick thinking, saying that it was a good trait, and it was something most of my subordinates lacked. Caesar thanked him, saying that when he was a part of the Penitus Oculatus he used to work as a spy. As they were walking through the city the commander said that they were being followed. He nodded towards a shadow on the ground and told the Blade to take a quick left, head straight down the road until the third junction then turn right to the first building on his left. It was an inn. Etienne told him to rent a room and said that he'd meet him there tomorrow. The Imperial acknowledged the order and left to follow the instructions. He made it to the inn and rented a room. Caesar went up to the room, took off the cloak and started to take off his armor. He finished taking off most of his armor, sat on his bed, dagger in hand, and took a nap.

The next day Caesar woke up and headed out of the inn. He went to where he and Etienne split up. Caesar waited with his back to a wall just watching for the familiar cloaked figure to appear. He saw the commander appear out of a corner and headed to him. He greeted him and asked if they should go to the Council Building now. Etienne said yes. He then said that if they denied them to just run. Not even to look around for him as the word around town was that the council may corrupt, but they were swift in eliminating those they hated. The two made their way to the Council Building. The building was of course guarded so Caesar turned to Etienne and said that he'd handle it as he was an Imperial. He went to the guards. When he reached them he greeted them and told them his name, but said that he was an Ambassador for the Empire. He said that he and Etienne were, and pointed at the commander. He told the guards that they needed to see the council. One of the guards asked if Caesar had an Imperial seal. The Blade showed them his old Penitus Oculatus badge, which he still had kept. The other guard recognized it as a Penitus badge, but mispronounced the order's name. The Imperial corrected him, which made the guard question why Imperials had such hard to pronounce names. Caesar said that he wasn't the one that named it, he just joined it. The guard said for him to go ahead, that the Council was in the main chamber. He told the Blade it was in the back of the building in the second floor. Caesar went back to Etienne and the duo walked into the building. Etienne asked the Imperial if he still had his Penitus Oculatus badge. He replied that there was no reason to throw it out, and even mentioned that he still had his old Penitus armor back in Wind Talon Temple in High Rock. They start climbing the steps to the second floor. The Breton said that it'll come in handy some day, like the badge did that day. He then said that the past leaves scars, but it also leaves gifts. The Blade said that they were wise words. They made it to the council chamber, Caesar told Etienne for him to go first. He opened the doors and walked in, greeting the council then asking if they had interrupted anything. The room was large and open, it had arches on the walls and windows that showed the city bellow. In the center was a crescent moon shaped table and three Redguards sat at it. The eldest one, the one in the middle, looked up at the arrivals. He said that they had interrupted their argument, but that that wasn't bad thing. He said that the other two just loved to argue, saying that he swore they had a thing for each other. The woman, who was on the right, said that that was an outrageous accusation as she wouldn't be caught dead with that pig. The man, who was on the left, laughed and said that he was surprised that now he was a pig, as previously he thought he was an ass. He joked asking if he shape shifted or something. The woman didn't appreciate his joke and told him to drop dead, as the city would surely benefit from it. The eldest man told them to please stop arguing, as they had guests. He then told Etienne and Caesar to sit for them to talk, as he said he was sick of the other two councilors and wanted to hear a fresh voice.

Etienne spoke, saying that they came on behalf of High King Daric Lariat. He said that they wished for East Dragonstar to join their cause, as not only would they gain prosperous trade routes and still have full control of the city once it is fully taken. The elder looked at the other two councilors. The woman said that High King Ennah would have their heads if they betrayed him. The man said that if they sided with them then they could claim western Dragonstar. He said that that benefit alone was worth the risk. The elder stroked his beard and said that the Forebears were losing the war and thus siding with them would be stupid. Caesar said that they were losing because they didn't have a large enough army, but now they do. He said that High King Daric had sent the full Breton Army to assist his allies, the Forebears, in their war. The man mentioned that the Breton army did win in High Rock. The woman retorted, saying that they weren't familiar with the terrain and climate of Hammerfell. He said that they should side with the Bretons and the Forebears. She said that they shouldn't. Everybody turned to the elder, he was still stroking his beard. He said that for trade and all of Western Dragonstar's territories, he thought it may be worth it. However he said that before they accepted the alliance that Etienne and Caesar would have to do something for them. The elder man told them that there was a rebel group in the city, they were called the Setting Suns and they terrorized Eastern Dragonstar at night. He said that they've dealt with groups like that one before but another just seemed to pop up after they ended one. He said that if the Bretons could deal with those rebels then the Council would accept. Caesar whispered to the commander saying that he thought they should agree to help. Etienne said that they would help, he then asked where they should start. The elder said that the Setting Suns were reported to have a base in the lower market, close to the bazaar. The problem was that every time they sent guards there the place was empty. He said that he thinks they have someone on the inside. The man told Frink, the elder, that surely he wouldn't bother their new allies with such a menial task. He said to let the city guard deal with the Suns. Frink said that that was the problem, the city guard couldn't handle them. The old man said someone in the guard must be helping the Suns. The woman agreed, telling Gor, the man, that Frink was right. She said the guards wouldn't be able to solve the problem and maybe Daric's men could. She said that if they did this then they would have her support. The elder said that it was settled, he told Etienne and Caesar go to the lower market and end the Setting Suns. The commander said that it would be done. The duo then walked out of the room. He then told the Imperial for them to deal with these Setting Suns. The Blade asked if he knew the way to the bazaar. The Breton replied that he'd seen a market the other day, he then explained the events of the last night. Caesar understood, then asked if he thought whomever was following them would follow them again. Etienne replied saying that if they could find them, then yes, and he didn't think they're trying to offer them discounted sweetrolls. The Imperial agreed that that was doubtfully why they were being followed.

They turned around the corner and saw a busy market with a bunch of people buying and selling things. Merchants were yelling discounts and how their merchandise was the best on that side of Hammerfell. Caesar pointed out that this was most likely the bazaar. The commander said to look for any sewer grates or trapdoors, he then started to looking around. The Blade began doing the same. Etienne called Caesar over, saying he found the trapdoor. When he saw it the Blade said that he would go first and jumped down the trapdoor. He began casting a very weak lightning spell just to create some light in the darkness. He also drew the dagger he had on his boot. The Breton asked the Blade if he could see anyone. Caesar replied that he couldn't see anyone, but that down there it looked like a passage to somewhere. He sniffed the air and then said that he thought that it may be part of the sewers. He then helped Etienne down the trapdoor and asked if they should follow it. The commander said for them to follow it, but for the Imperial to remain on his guard. Etienne then drew his concealed dagger. The two continue down the hallway. The only light source was the blue lightning in Caesar's hand. They made a turn and ended up in the sewers. The Blade remarked that he was right, the passage did connect to the sewer. They heard some splashes a few feet in front of them but it was too dark to see what made them. Caesar decided to follow it and they end up in a large underground complex. The Breton whispered to him, telling him to look for any type of doorway or opening, and to look down every grate he saw. The Blade began searching the complex, he heard some noises and saw movement in his surrounding. He pointed out that they were being surrounded. Etienne remarked that this was awkward and activated his Flame Cloak. The Imperial asked why it was awkward. He then looked around following the sounds and the movements trying to locate those surrounding them. Etienne said that he knew what he meant and then pressed himself against a wall, hoping that it was a wall. An arrow goes flying past Caesar, only missing by millimeters. He saw a shadow a distance away and casted lightning bolt at it. The blue light from the bolt momentarily illuminated the room showing half a dozen men around Caesar and the Commander. The Blade cursed the fact that they were outnumbered. The bolt missed. The man Caesar almost hit lit a torch and the room partly illuminated. A gruff looking Redguard said that the spell was close. He suggested to the duo that they don't move, as half a dozen arrows were pointed at them right now. He asked them why they were there and if they were working for the guards or the council. He also pointed out that they didn't look like locals as he examined them.

The Imperial turned to Etienne, as if to wait for him to say something. The commander said that they used to be sweetroll merchants, but now they're treasure hunters of a sort. The Redguard laughed, saying that it was rich that he tried to pass himself off as a sweetroll merchant. He then looked at the Breton and asked if he took him for a fool, saying that it was obvious that they were sent to find them. With the group of mostly Redguards there was an Argonian, who held a steady hand on his sword, ready to draw it. The Redguard looked over to the Argonian then back to the strangers. He assume that the duo's silence meant that he was right, and that they were sent to find them. He pointed out that as they could see it wasn't a good choice. The Setting Sun leader then turned to his men and ordered them to subdue them and take them to the hideout, and said to make sure to put a bag over their heads first so they didn't find out the location of their base. Five Suns started to walk towards Caesar and Etienne with their weapons drawn. Caesar charged a chain lightning spell and said that it looked like they'd have to fight them all. He looked at the dagger he held in his hand wishing that he had kept his katana. The Argonian was with the 5 Suns, he started slowly walking towards the Imperial and the Breton. Then suddenly, he stabbed two of the Setting Suns in front of him and shouted For Daric!. He ran over to where the duo were standing and briefly said that he would explain later. Caesar looked at the Argonian and asked which side he was on. He then cast the chain lightning hitting the two remaining Suns. The Argonian revealed that he was sent by one of Daric's generals to infiltrate the Setting Suns and gather intel in Hammerfell as a whole but that was a while back, before Daric had taken all of High Rock. He said that his name was Skaal-ti and that he was supposed to keep an eye out in Hammerfell so the Stormcrown Alliance would know if the Legion decided to march north from there. Caesar introduced the duo to the Argonian, mentioning their names and respective ranks. He told Skaal-ti that they were trying to end the Suns so the local government allied with them. He mentioned that the Suns apparently had an inside man on the guards or something like that, so that was why the Council sent them. He looked around to the four dead Suns and then asked the Argonian if he knew where their base was. Skaal-ti said that he had only been with the Setting Suns and as they were wary of strangers they didn't trust him with the location. But he thought their best hope was to follow any leads they find. The Blade said for them to search around, as they obviously had some sort of base around there somewhere. They split up and started searching. A while later the Argonian called them over. He told them that there was a lever there. When he pulled the lever a small ladder came down from the ceiling. He said he would go check it out. Skaal-ti walked up the ladder and left the duo down there. He then told them that he thought it was up there.

Caesar and Etienne followed Skaal-ti up the ladder. They made it to the base. There was a big cistern and in the center stood the gruff Redguard. He spoke, saying that Skaal-ti really disappointed him because of the betrayal. But he said that it was too bad for them as he knew the Argonian was not one of them from the beginning. Five archers stood behind him and pointed their arrows at the three intruders. The Setting Sun leader said that no one crosses the Suns and lives. Etienne muttered to Caesar that his Chain Lightning would be useful right about now. The Imperial charged the Chain lightning, he said that he wouldn't be able to hit them all, just two. He told the commander and Skaal-ti to get ready. Caesar cast the Chain Lightning spell and it hit two of the archers. The three remaining archers fired onto the three intruders, one of the arrows hit Caesar on his left shoulder. Etienne charged ahead and attacked one of the archers, only after stabbing him did the Breton notice the arrow in his thigh. Caesar cast another Chain Lightning spell at the remaining archers. With his magicka now empty he couldn't heal his shoulder, but he did pull out the arrow. Speaking to the Redguard leader of the Suns he said it's over and to surrender now. The leader replied that they would never surrender, they would be victorious. He said that the west would conquer the east. He then drew his scimitar and yelled. A dozen other Suns appeared from the sides of the cistern and charged at the intruders. Caesar looked around for a better weapon than the dagger he was using, he picked up a scimitar from one of the archers and charged at the Suns. Etienne plunged his dagger into a Setting Sun and took his weapon, decapitating another soon after. He asked the leader if he was sure he didn't want to surrender. The Leader slashed at the Breton, asking if that answered his question. Caesar sliced a Sun. Then three suns ganged up on him so Caesar was forced to stay on the defensive while his magicka recharged. Skaal-ti backed away from the fight and casted his 'The Shadow Stone' power and became invisible. Etienne blocked most of the attack but receives a cut down his forearm. He thought it could've been worse. The leader continued slashing at the commander, he activated his Adrenaline Rush ability and was able to use many power attacks at the Breton. Caesar held his own against the three Suns that surrounded him. His magicka had partly refilled so he cast lightning bolt at one of the suns. Etienne held up his sword to block the attacks from the Redguard. After withstanding many hits, the sword shatters in two. He then charged a Firebolt spell. The Leader kept on fighting the commander.

Caesar switched to the offensive now that he killed one of the three Suns attacking him. He slashed at one of the two and stabbed the other. There were six Suns remaining, two went to help out their boss while the other four charged at the Blade. Caesar blocked the attacks with his sword but he was getting ganged up on an some blows hit him, slicing at his armor. The robe he had been wearing over his armor was now completely ripped and fell off him. The leader was pulled back, and as Skaal-ti appeared behind him the Argonian's blade slid across his throat. Right after he slashed the other two suns helping their boss from behind. He then quickly switched his view to the Suns attacking Caesar. Skaal-ti switched to his bow and shot one arrow after another, killing two of the four, and the third arrow was blocked by a shield. The Sun came charging at him. Caesar stabbed the sun that was still fighting him and then sliced him in the chest. Afterwards he went after the Sun that was charging at Skaal-ti. The Argonian rolled over and let Caesar kill the charging sun. He thanked the Blade afterwards and asked if they should get going. Caesar knelled down next to the dead sun. He pointed out that they had high quality equipment for rebels, so someone had to be financing them. He then got up and said that they should get out of there, saying that they needed to see the Council to tell them they dealt with the Setting Suns. Caesar, Etienne and Skaal-ti made it to the Council Chamber.

When they entered the eldest councilor greeted them and asked if they were successful in completing the task. Etienne said that they did and told the councilors that now they had more reason to attack the monarchy on the west side of Dragonstar. He told them that the Setting Suns were the best financed rebel group he'd ever seen. But not only that, he told them how their leader said "the west will conquer the east". The commander came to the conclusion that the Council's rival had been plotting against them for months, if not years. The elder said that he feared as much. He said that the Suns were too well organized to be just an ordinary rebel group, he figured the King of the West was financing them. The old Redguard then said that now that they were taken care of the Council and East Dragonstar would side with him. He told the commander to expect their guards to aid them in taking the city in their name. Caesar then asked Etienne when should they strike.

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Skaal-ti Tailshadow suggested that he observe them while hidden. He said it might give them a strategic advantage to have eyes on the enemy. Caesar agreed with the plan, telling the Commander that the Argonian could infiltrate West Dragonstar and help them from the inside. Etienne told them to go, but not to get them killed. He then told the Blade and asked how he thought their Redguard friends were doing. The Imperial said he wasn't sure, since last time they heard from them they had lost Taneth and King Cluson had taken over command from his missing cousin. He asked if they should head back to the army camp outside the city. Etienne agreed and the two of them departed from the city. The two made it back to camp. Caesar immediately went to get his katana and his shield. He told the commander that he missed his weapons, the dagger he was using when they were in the sewers was not as reliable as his Blades Katana and Shield, which were high quality equipment. Etienne said he preferred his greatsword. He picked up his Ebony Greatsword with a golden engraved hilt. Caesar looked at the blade, noting that it was an impressive weapon. He asked his commander if he could retire to his tent, but to send for him if they were going to attack. He left and went to his tent when he was dismissed.

A few hours later one of Etienne's lieutenants came into Caesar's tent. The Blade asked him what was it. He told the Imperial that the Commander was starting the assault, he was told to get him. Caesar got his weapons, telling the lieutenant that he would be there shortly. He put on his armor and went to meet up with Commander Etienne. He met with the Commander on a hill overlooking the city. Etienne ordered Caesar to lead the first attack. To bring up ladders to scale the walls. If Skaal-ti didn't open the gate, he'd have to do it. The Commander said he would lead the second attack and told Caesar that no matter what he should not damage the walls. That would leave them open. Caesar nodded, said they would attack on Etienne's command. He told the Breton to give them the signal when it was time. He would organize the men in the meantime. The Blade left the Commander and headed to where the soldiers he was assigned to where camped. As dusk fell, the Lieutenant from before met with Caesar and told him the commander wished the attack to begin immediately. Caesar went to his men. They readied themselves and the warriors gathered the ladders. The Blade ordered the warriors to raise their shields. All the warriors held their shields above their heads. He ordered the archers and mages to ready for supporting fire. The mages and archers readied themselves. He ordered them forward, to the wall. He lead them there. They were mostly hidden, in the dark, until they were about a mile from the wall. However it seemed they were spotted because the city's alarms were sounded. Redguard archers soon fired down on them from the battlements. Caesar held up his shield to block the arrows and ordered the archers and mages to fire at will, to aim for the enemy archers.

Caesar yelled to his subordinate to double time their current speed, for they were almost at the wall. A few of his men had died due to the arrows being fired at them, others were injured. The mages and archers had a hard time shooting and running and as such most of the enemy archers were still alive. More of Caesar's men died due to the arrows. He yelled encouraging words to his men to keep them motivated. A soldier that was holding a ladder died and Caesar took his place, grabbing structure and carrying it to the wall. He yelled for the archers and mages to fire immediatly. The first two ladders made it to the wall. The Breton soldiers started putting them up. Redguard archers fired down at the soldiers with the ladder, a few of them grabbed a ladder and pushed it down. One of the ladders fell and killed the two soldiers that were climbing it. Caesar made it to the wall and started to put his ladder up. He ordered the archers and mages to give them some supporting fire while the warriors climbed up the ladders. He held the ladder while a soldier started climbing it. Caesar climbed the ladder up the wall. The first few of his men had made it up and most of the ladders had reached the side of the wall. Another of the ladders fell though. He fought the archers and advanced. He looked down at the city, the guards had organized and were marching towards the gate. He knew his men couldn't take all those guards alone, he needed Commander Etienne's reinforcements. The Blade ordered the warriors to push the archers back. It was then that he heard a loud noise and asked what it was. One of the soldiers yelled in reply, the gates were opening. Caesar ordered the remainder of his men whom were still outside, to head in through the open gates. He was surprised that Skaal-ti actually pulled off his mission.

The Argonian and an Orc made their way over to Caesar. He first heard Skaal-ti call to him. They ran over to him and reported the success of their mission. The Argonian introduced his Orc friend, Gorum gro-Balg. Gorum greeted the Imperial. Caesar pointed to the remaining archers still on the wall and ordered Skaal-ti to aid him to help him clear them out. He drew his katana and charged at the archers. Below them on the streets, Etienne's reinforcements had arrived and were aiding Caesar's men against the city guards. Caesar slashed and sliced at the enemy Archers. Both Gorum and Skaal-ti used their bows to shoot at them. The Imperial lead his men after the last of the archers on the wall. Afterwards he spotted Etienne and his army fighting in the city. He expressed his relief, since his own men were starting to lose the battle before they got reinforcements. The soldiers on the battlements finished off the last of the archers. Caesar looked down at the city bellow, where the Commander and his men were engaging the enemy guards. Then he looked at the wall and told his subordinates that he had an idea, and for them to follow him. He lead his men through the wall to the opposite side of the city. They killed any guards they found along the way. Caesar and his men got down from the walls, they were now behind the enemy soldiers. The Blade told them they were going to flank them and said for no one to say a word. They approached the guards, who were too busy fighting Etienne's men to notice them. When they were close enough Caesar ordered them to attack and charged at the guards. The Argonian and the Orc remained as archers, firing accurate shots at the enemy. The guards were surrounded, Caesar's men attacking from the back and Etienne's men from the front. The Blade unleashed a fury of slashes, slices, dices, stabs, cuts, chops and bashes at the guards. They cut through the guards. The Dragonstar defenders were at a major disadvantage and were being slaughtered by the Bretons. Etienne decapticated one of the guards. His sword was covered in blood. He told Caesar that they needed to find the monarch. After stabbing a guard then kicked him off his sword, the Blade pointed to the large palace in the middle of the city and told him he must be in the palace. The Commander and two of his soldiers broke off from the battle and started heading towards the palace. Caesar followed him, motioning for Skaal-ti and Gorum to come aswell. They went with him.

The group headed to the Palace. There the Elite guard still protected the King. The Blade asked Etienne what he planned to do to the king. The commander said it depended on what he planned to do to them. The group climbed the stairs up to the entrance of the Palace. The Elite Guards pointed their lances at the intruders. Seeing that they were part of the invading forces they blocked the doors. The captain of the king's guards ordered his men to protect the king. Etienne attempted to persuade the guards to stand down, telling them that their lives were worth more than their duty. He said their king would rather kill his opponents from the shadows than face them honorably. The guard captain asked for the Breton to elaborate on his comment. Caesar kept his katana ready. Etienne told the guards that their king was funding the group of rebels in East Dragonstar to usurp the council, rather than attack them head on. He said the king did not care how the public thought of him, he only wanted power. He asked if he would you serve a false king who worked from the shadows. The commander told them he wouldn't. The Captain and his men lowered their weapons, for Redguards valued honor just as much as the Nords and the Orcs. He asked for evidence of their king's involvement, or if they were just supposed to believe him. The commander told them that sadly they didn't, but they could just watch their king confess when they confronted him. The captain raised his spear again, saying he could not let them do that. By his honor and his oaths to the king, he was sworn to protect his life no matter what. As where his men. The other guards raised their weapons. Caesar said that they had no other choice, they had to fight. He lifted his Shield and crouched, pointing his sword forward and covering his body with his shield. Etienne drew his greatsword. He tried to expose the weak point of the spears. The Elite Guards kept their spears and Halberds pointed at the Bretons. Caesar approached slowly with his shield covering his body. The commander approached slowly. As he got closer, he swung upwards with his sword, attempting to break the spear. He managed to break that guard's spear. The guard moved back and drew his scimitar. Caesar lunged at a guard. He used his shield to push his spear up and then broke it with his katana. Before the guard could back away the Blade kicked him down and then stabbed him in the chest.

Etienne ordered his other troops to replicate his attack. Breaking the spears would give them a huge advantage. Skaal-ti and the Orc switched to their melee weapons, following the commander's example. In close quarters combat Caesar was excellent, he bashed the Redguards and slashed at them. After a while the elite guards were defeated. Etienne and his men went inside the Palace. There was a long hallway with a large set of doors at the end. Caesar deduced that is must be the throne room. The commander ordered the Blade and Skaal-ti to watch their backs. He slowly made his way towards the large set of doors and opened them. Caesar followed the order and turned around. He watched their six as they approached the doors. Etienne held his greatsword in one hand and pushed the door open with the other. The King was sitting on his throne. His guards move in front of him to protect him from the Bretons. The Blade turned forwards, facing the King and his guards. He asked if they were going to kill him. Etienne asked his opinion, but Caesar said that it didn't matter because he was not in charge. The Breton thought it best to take him alive, since the council would want him. Caesar nodded and approached the guards, holding up his shield. Etienne with Caesar on one side and Skaal-ti on the other approached the king. He ordered the monarch to surrender and they would bring him no harm. He gave his word. The King said he would not surrender his city, or his throne. He stood up and drew his scimitar. He said that if they wanted it, they needed to come and take it. Caesar bashed one of the guard's spears and broke it then he cast lightning bolt at the guard. Etienne slashed at one of the guards. Skaal-ti shot at another. The King lunged at the Breton Commander. He swung his scimitar at him. The Blade sliced at a guard and stabbed another, while the Argonian killed the first of them with an arrow to the chest. Etienne blocked the attack with his greatsword and took a defensive stance. The King activated his Adrenaline Rush ability and began to power attack the Commander. Caesar slashed another guard in the chest, saving Skaal-ti from his blow. Etienne raises his sword to block the attacks. He received a few cuts, nothing serious except for one across the chest.

The Imperial left the guards for the other soldiers. He went over to help his commander. He bashed at the King, staggering him while Etienne slashed at the king's legs. The King fell over due to the wound. Caesar went over to his commader and asked him if he was alright. The Breton replied that no, since it was a pretty deep cut. He complimented the king's sword, then warned the Blade of an attack from behind him. His voice was shaky as he spoke. Gorum and Skaal-ti continued to fight alongside the soldiers against the remaining guards. Caesar turned around just in time to raise his shield, protecting himself and Etienne. The commander unsheathed his dagger and threw it at a guard. The Imperial got up, thanking the commander for the warning. The Bretons had killed the last of the Redguard guards. He looked at the king who was on the floor in pain, then asked if they should drag the overthrown king to East Dragonstar. The commander nodded and said he would survey what happened outside the palace. Caesar motioned for his men to grab the King. He then followed Etienne outside, the Breton soldiers dragged the King. He saw that the Breton Army had defeated the West guards. He told Etienne that they should head over to the Eastern Council to inform them of their success. The Redguard King called the Council fools for siding with Daric Lariat, saying that the High King and the Emperor would have their heads. Etienne shrugged off the king's comment. The Bretons took the King to the east side of Dragonstar. As they were leaving Eastern guards were already arriving in the West to garrison the city now that it had been taken over. The group soon arrived at the council chamber. The commander told the councilors that they had brought their rival to them. The Breton soldiers threw the King in front of the Council's table. The Eldest councilor opened a vote on what to do with the king afted he acknowledged the Redguard monarch. The male councilor voted on killing the king, right then and there. The female councilor voted to imprison the King for his crimes against Dragonstar, like funding the Setting Suns. The two turned to the elder. He agreed with the woman, saying that killing him would be premature. He said that the King could still be useful to them when they formally took control of West Dragonstar.

Etienne told the council that for their cooperation they would enjoy prosperous trade with High Rock. He asked for their troops to be allowed tor est there before they continued. The eldest councilor said that their doors were always opened to friends. He ordered the guards to take the King to his new room. Caesar bowed to the Councilors and then walked out of the room with the other Bretons. He went to the Gorum's tavern in West Dragonstar and had a few drinks. A Redguard handed him a letter from the council, it had been sent by King Bodean. The rest of the soldiers were also relaxing there for the night after the battle. While the Blade was drinking one of the soldiers told him that the Commander had called him to his tent. When he arrived, he asked the commander why he was called. Etienne informed him that he was now promoted to General, by Daric. He handed Caesar the letter he had received from the High King. He then told the Blade that they were going to Skaven and that he was called to the tent in order to discuss the comming siege. The Imperial congratulated him and then handed him the letter from King Bodean. He told the general that the Redguard king was also marching on Skaven. If they took the city then Sentinel would be cut off from the Empire and would be easy pickings for them. Etienne said that it was good news. A join attack would be far better than a lone assault. Caeser asked if they would be leaving soon. The general said that once the soldiers were ready they'd be heading out. The Imperial nodded and asked the general if he would like to have a drink wiht him and the men at Gorum's tavern over in West Dragonstar. He agreed. Caesar entered the tavern and sat at a table. He ordered a round of drinks for the soldiers, saying it was on the general. They all started to laugh and cheer. Etienne told them to drink up, they deserved it. Caesar drank like the others and celebrated the victory.

The tavern cleared out as the drunken soldiers tried to make it back to camp. Caesar was in the Command Tent with Ethan. He had a hangover. They discussed strategy for the rest of the day. The Bretons, after getting over their hangovers, left Dragonstar behind. They started their journey to Skaven where they would meet with King Bodean and his men. They arrived in the outskirts of Skaven and made camp east of the city. Caesar waited with the army for the general to lead them alongside the Forebears. They had agreed to attack at dawn. The Blade went to their general and told him that the sun would dawn in an hour, he suggested that they get ready. Etienne agreed and ordered the army to get ready for the siege. As the sun came up the Forebears began their attack, the Breton general ordered his army to do so as well. The two armies attacked the city, the Forebears from the southwest and the Bretons from the east. They surrounded the city of Skaven. With their combined numbers the Skaven soldiers were outmatched 2 to 1. The Forebears brought a few catapults along and they were firing onto the city's walls. Etienne ordered the support troops to bring up ladders to climb the walls on. Caesar was with the ladders on the east side of the wall. He blocked some arrows with his shield then cast Chain Lightning at the enemy archers. Skaal-ti followed Caesar to the ladders on the east side of the wall. Skaal-ti and Gorum were holding the ladders helping the other soldiers get up. Caesar climbed the ladder that the Argonian was holding. The Forebear catapults had broken through the wall after many volleys of rocks thrown over almost an hour. Caesar made it to the top of the wall, the Argonian and the Orc followed him up. The Blade slashed at the enemy soldiers. One by one they fell before him. Caesar saw the General climbing the ladder so he stood by it and killed any enemy soldier that tried to come near it. Etienne reached the top of the ladder and drew his greatsword, slashing and stabbing any Crowns who were close enough. Caesar pointed at a tower nearby and said that it was through there that they would get down onto the streets. Then suddenly an arrow pierced his left shoulder. He yelled and dropped his shield.

Etienne ordered everyone to get down, telling Caesar to stay there. The Imperial broke the shaft of the arrow off, saying he could handle it. His arm hurt so bad that he didn't pick up his shield. Etienne seemingly believed Caesar. He started making his way to the tower, being careful not to be shot. Gorum handed a healing potion to Caesar. Skaal-ti kept his head down, while Gorum kept his shield up, preparing for possible incoming projectiles. Caesar drank the potion and thanked the Orc, the bleeding seemed to stop. He grabbed his katana with both hands and followed Etienne to the tower, with the others close behind. The Breton opened the door of the tower and entered. Caesar and the others followed him. He said to head down the stairs to reach the street. From behind the door to the tower appeared a Redguard soldier and he lunged at the General with his Scimitar. He said the Breton wouldn't make it out of there alive. The scimitar hit Etienne's back armor plate, knocking the general over but not doing much else. Caesar stood in between the General and the Redguard as the General got back up. He, however, had a handicap, his hurt shoulder and the fact he usually used a shield. He distracted the Redguard but was unable to injure him. Etienne, slowly and carefully, got up and slashed at the Redguard. He ordered everyone else to push ahead, he'd take care of the Redguard soldier.

Trivia

 * Initially Caesar was meant to be a full warrior, this is why he never used any spells in Part 1. But once he came back in Part 2 he was given some destruction and restoration spells and he no longer used a bow.