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Scars of the Past - First Chance

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  1. AaronOfMpls
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    Ah, I remember that guy now! Nice to see him back, the poor thing. He definitely seems like someone they'd rather fight with than against -- and I get the feeling he may be at their side soon. (Seems rather fitting for your tortured souls to get together in some way.)

    I saw a little more of Rae's background was revealed in the early paragraphs; I get the feeling that this he they're running from is her husband. Nice dissection of the briarheart, too, with both words and blades -- not to mention Rae's reluctance to kill at first.

    Well done on the screenshots, too! I'm liking this story more and more. Now on to the next...
  2. Farvat
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    Very good chapter, Very readable and enjoyable. Very nice analysis on the field and Fosworn and her doubts about their nature. Great wok Jess!
  3. aok
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    Heh heh! You gotta love Breskar!
    It was interesting how Araelia pondered what kind of life the Forsworn had before releasing her arrow, another one of your brilliantly written moments that stops and makes you think.
    Amazing as always!
  4. SydneyB
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    Great, Jess
  5. wolfgrimdark
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    Oh nice action in this story Jess - like how you described the various weapon attacks via the name of the attack. The wonderful counterpoints between the combatants and the realistic understanding of chance - slipping in blood, fingers fumbling, etc, - was all well done. I also enjoyed the two sisters fighting in harmony, as one - each complimenting each over very nicely.

    The scene with Breskar was interesting and clearly the sisters did not know what to think of this big man. Of course what he has to do with the story is still a mystery; although he did help them out which says something ... for now at least.

    So some hint that perhaps Araelia was married and it is her ex-husband who did these things to her back at Castle Bravil maybe? Anyhow a good tale and has me wanting to learn more about what is happening - a sigh of good writing!
    1. deleted1123719
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      Thanks hon! I'm just trying to convey that these two girls are ok to good in a battle but are by no means experts. One has a thief's background, the others is more mixed and though they learnt a lot from their mother and subsequently the companions, they're definitely not warriors.

      Breskar's addition does add another layer to the tale but I'm not going to lose sight of the main intrigue of their tale; Araelia's past. More on that soon.

      Thanks again my dear!
  6. Heaventhere
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    Yay Breskar is back .......... how nice to see him but I do wonder what it will mean for the brothers.............wonderful chapter........... forsworn, mean, nasty, evil, ruled by woman who have sold their soul and turned into monsters always scared the beejesus out of me..... and still do .......... Ambroisa will not go and fight them alone ever........ you did show the reason why , the Blairheart is ruled by nothing but rage and blood lust ............. what a way to learn about them for the sisters..... great shots .....
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      Thanks dear! Wow, if even ambrosia won't take on briahearts I know why they creep me out! I do hate hagravens more though... They way they slink about. Shudder.
  7. AmadanBezerk
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    Breskar's back! He's been gone for a while....and if it IS two of the Companions who murdered his family and turned him Lycan, then he just MIGHT have a wee bone to pick with them, and clearly doesn't want these two fresh recruits involved....

    The sisters taking on a Briarheart up close and personal like that, instead of nailing him as hard as possible at a distance....even both of them together....yikes! Briarhearts are pretty tough, and if it wasn't for Breskar, the sisters might have been dummied nastily.
    Now, what awaits them in that cave?
    They're about to find out....

    Endorsed. Thank you kindly, Jess, and cheers, dear!
    1. deleted1123719
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      Thanks dear! I'm thrilled with the way everyone's embraced Breskar's return. It's very sweet. And ugh, briahearts; there's only one thing I hate more... Hagravens. And what's the bet we see one of them before too long
  8. Bowsong
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    Fantastic read Jess- characters and images- so well done! Those Forsworn are tough fought alone- unless you can get to the higher ground and rain hell down on them with a few poisoned arrows.
    Aha... you sly minx... you linked this story to another one! Which is very cool btw- cuz now I have more to discover Who is this handsome 'big man'???
    1. deleted1123719
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      Hehe, yeah I do so enjoy raining down arrows! Unfortunately THEY had he high ground in this battle!

      Thanks dear and I hope you enjoy reading about the big man!
  9. Mizzog
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    WOW! The last two chapters were amazingly written. You gave a few more clues to Araelia's background I think, when she was taking pause thinking about the Forsworn woman she thought about if she had a husband and if he treated her well. I'm thinking the man she is running from back in Cyrodill is her husband. Since she likes fine things, I'm thinking he's one of those nobles that acts perfect in public but secretly is a monster, which is why she has the scars. He done something to her, but that is still hidden from us.

    As for Bresker, I never knew of him till now. I had to go read his back story and I was shocked! I can't believe you used the brothers like that!!! While I don't picture them as that vicious and cruel I do find the way that you portrayed them in the story very unique. I like it, yet feel conflicted if that makes sense. It was very well written and I like the appearance of him in this story. It will make for some interesting twists and turns

    Loving the direction of this story and looking forward to the next chapter
    1. deleted1123719
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      Thanks Mizz and I must apologise!! I did say once or twice that my feelings to the Companions are kind of confused and Breskar's story is the reason why!! But, if you go back and read his tale you'll see that the brothers weren't the first to draw blood. Sure they threatened Breskar's family in an attempt to get him to stop making weapons for the Silver Hand, but it was Breskar that struck first (as I probably would've done in his place). That prompted them to shift into their werewolf forms and attack. Plus his tale was written a few (game) years ago so the brothers would've been younger and more hot-tempered. Maybe before Kodlak got to be a good influence on them.

      Anyway, it's not a black and white situation (as I never like to write). Breskar (in his mind) loathes the companions because of what Vilkas and Farkas did, but he's not wholly innocent in the situation either. So when (if) they meet again it'll be interesting....

      As for the sisters, well, their involvement with Bres will come to light soon and their backstory will continue to be fleshed out in little tidbits here and there (see my response to Nataly about why I'm doing it like this).

      Thanks for the comments and praise hon; I'm glad you're enjoying it (even if it was a shock to read about Breskar's background)
  10. Anataron
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    Once more absolutely stunning work, my dear Jess. Amazing writing (love the dialogue between Breskar and your Sisters; aswell as the Detail you put into the fight between the sisters and the forsworn aswell as Breskars appearance) , and beautiful screenshots!
    1. deleted1123719
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      Thanks dear! I always find action sequences challenging; challenge to write and then an even greater challenge to shoot. I end up wiping out the people I'm tyring to 'photograph' before I get some good shots of them!! Thanks again hon.