Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-17114085-20180414200018/@comment-17114085-20180504192923

(@Naerion: They all charged ahead together at the pirates, it won't make a difference who Naerion aims at.)

The three pirate rowboats continued to go in opposite directions and each trying to distance themselves from the Malaia.

"This is our only chance." The First Mate said. "Three boats, one or two might be able to make it. It's all up to who they chase."

None of the Bloody Fist seemed to be using bows.

With using Fireballs to target those close to him, Naerion risked the area of effect of the spell's large explosion injuring his own men.

The Bloody Fist had the numbers, but none of them were particularly strong so Naerion's magic was turning the tide of battle to his side's advantage with every Bloody Fist killed.

"Naerion Nelthar? I know him. He was the one that met with King Bodean and forged this deal of ours." Duke Mamireh said. "I also know of his crimes and why the Empire might be interested in him. You say he's after Jarrin Root, then he is likely to meet with Zakhim. His estate is located in the northern part of the Ogre Tooth Mountains. He owns much of the lands there and his Bloody Fist bandits control the area. We have an understanding, him and I, so I don't get involved in his business most of the time. Though selling such a dangerous substance as Jarrin Root to one of Tamriel's most wanted is something I can't overlook."

The Duke called his Magistrate. "Yes, your grace?"

"Didn't you receive a report from the Imperials about some Nelthars heading there? It must be Naerion." Mamireh asked.

"Yes, your grace. The Imperials spotted them at the Screaming Mermaid and passed the information onto our guards. Last I heard the Imperial sent a patrol after the Nelthars to investigate." The Magistrate said. "One of the Penitus Oculatus was leading the search party."

"Penitus Oculatus? You mean that Bosmer that arrived a few days ago after the Crown Prince?" The Duke asked.

The Magistrate confirmed.

Shav shot an Ash Shell spell at the giant bat, creating a crust around it and paralysing it for a few moments. "Go! Now that it is stuck!" He charged another spell.

Lhotun didn't need the Dunmer's advice, he was already charging at the giant bat. He wasn't playing around, as soon as he was in range he used Thrive in Chaos and unleashed a flury of slashes at the bat, each slashing doing more damage than the last.

"Jump back!" Shav shouted.

Lhotun looked over his shoulder, the Dunmer was charging a fire spell. He decided to jump out of the way as his ability ended and the bat broke free.

Shav shot a dual Incinerate spell at the creature, greatly damaging the giant bat.

It screamed in pain as it was burned and fell to the ground.

"We make a good team." Lhotun noted as he cleaned the blood from his swords.

Shav was quiet and looking off to the left.

Lhotun followed his line of sight and spotted someone standing there.

"By Vivec's grace." Deros muttered. He was standing by a secret passage in the cavern. "Shav, you old bastard. It is you."