Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-2165692-20170728144640/@comment-2165692-20171021090557

The Blood seal kept turning until the markings on it became the Akaviri Symbol for Dragonborn. The large stone head lifted as it revealed the entrance to the inner temple.

Alyssa stepped forward and looked up at the Staircase. Delphine walked up next to her and spoke "Go ahead, I believe the Dragonborn should be the first to set foot in this ancient temple." Alyssa then looked at the others behind her. Esbern made a gesture acknowledging it. Nazrei smiled and nodded once.

Alyssa nodded in response as she took the first step up the stairs, and headed through the corridor, into the grand hall of Sky haven temple, as she did, the room opened before her. Delphine and Nazrei followed and began lighting each brazier. Nazrei by causing flames through her shock spell and Delphine by her trusty torch.

Esbern stayed in the hallway as he looked upon the carvings. "Fascinating! Original Akiviri bas-reliefs...almost entirely intact! Amazing...you can see how the Akiviri craftsmen were beginning to embrace the more flowing Nordic style... " he said, Alyssa Shrugged and began looking about. Entering the armory she discovered the unique Katana, Dragonbane.

"We're here for Alduin's Wall, right, Esbern?" Delphine yelled back at him while lighting the braziers, Nazrei moved up above Alduin's wall lighting the area up above.

Esbern looked up the stairs "Yes, of course. We'll have more time to look around later, I suppose." he said and headed up into the Main hall  "Let's see what's up ahead." he looked about the place until he fixated his gaze upon a large carving "Shor's bones! Here it is! Alduin's Wall...so well preserved...I've never seen a finer example of early second era Akiviri sculptural relief... " he said as he walked up to it, Delphine lighting the braziers on each side and Nazrei sitting down just above them, looking down at the carving.

Esbern began his lengthy explanation of the stone carving they now stood before. As Alyssa approached, Two Katanas in her belt.

"Let's see what we have... Look, here is Alduin! This panel goes back to the beginning of time, when Alduin and the Dragon Cult ruled over Skyrim. Here, the humans rebel against their dragon overlords -- the legendary Dragon War. Alduin's defeat is the centerpiece of the Wall. You see, here he is falling from the sky. The Nord Tongues -- masters of the Voice -- are arrayed against him." He looked at the others, "Now I need a bit of concetration, and pay attention. The Akiviri were not a straightforward people. Everything is couched in allegory and mythic symbolism. Yes, yes. This here, coming from the mouths of Nord heroes -- this is the Akiviri symbol for "Shout." But...there's no way to know what Shout is meant. Presumably something rather specific to dragons, or even Alduin himself. Remember, this is where they recorded all they knew of Alduin and his return."

"So we're looking for a Shout, then. Damn it. Have you ever heard of such a thing? A Shout that can knock a dragon out of the sky?" Delphine asked as she looked at Alyssa

"No, I guess I could ask Arngeir." Alyssa said

"I was hoping to avoid having to involve them in all this, but it seems we have no choice." Delphine replied and returned her attention to the wall. Meanwhile Alyssa gave the Katana back to Nazrei as she had acquired Dragonbane. "So we need to go back to High Hrothgar? I'm starting to get tired of these Errand runs." Nazrei stated and headed out the balcony "I'm staying here a while. You go on in the meantime."

Esbern continued his lecture "Look, here. In the third panel. The prophecy that brought the Akiviri to Tamriel in the first place, in search of the Dragonborn. Here are the Akiviri -- the Blades -- you see their distinctive longswords. Now they kneel, their ancient mission fulfilled, as the Last Dragonborn contends with Alduin at the end of time. Are you paying attention, Delphine? You might learn something of your own history." Delphine sits down as she watches.