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The Last Dragonborn - Chapter 31 -The Embassy Mission Part 2 of 3

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  1. aok
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    Oh crap I LOVED this chapter.
    First you twisted my idea of Vittoria!
    But to see Erikur get what he so desperately deserved was just delightful!!!!
    1. wadelycan
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      Thanks! There has to be some reason why she just runs around all day and only talks about planning her wedding, but luckily the Dark Brotherhood are a bit preoccupied at the moment

      Erikur lost many things in this chapter, not the least of which was his dignity.
  2. PatrickTheDM
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    Very well done Wade, you have such an intricate web going on in this story and you always do the images perfectly. Very good politicking.
    1. wadelycan
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      Thanks! I did wonder what sorts of games all these elitist types would be playing when they got together.
  3. BlackMaid
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    Wade, this was a masterly writing from you again ... so many intrigues as I assume are to find in present reality and in history in such embassies ... all try to make the big deal ... Luc said it with perfect words. Better I can't do it. As ever you have woven a perfect fabric from various lines. You did it with your own virtuosity. All stood up in front of me and I felt myself like the mouse who listened to all the whispers in all the corners ..
    the staging of all the small sceneries was made perfectly ... I think, you spent a lot of time to do it with all the perfect outfits and poses ... when Erikur touched Auriella's leg and she thought it was payed by his purse ... haha ...he is a fool ... the highlight was of course the illusion spell of Auriella and gave me a great laugh ... well done and when I see how Elisif is under the influence of her big friend Byling with the typical poses of Best-friends-Ever... ... and ... not to forget, it is a perfect distraction from Karliah's work in the shadows

    You become better and better with all you skills, my friend ( I remember well your first parts of this epos ) ... and I enjoy it everytime with careful reading and watching ... Thanks a lot for this good entertainment
    1. wadelycan
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      It would be great if you could become a mouse like in Dragon Age Origins, and listen in on all the conversations before continuing on in the quest. Some of this I did while being away playing Mass Effect, but all of these came fairly quickly due to having Halo's work in image form on my PC, and able to quickly scroll through the ones I thought would work to save time in game.

      I still wish I was able to get the draugr to wear the outfit, but I could not do it (he was invisible with only the clothes showing). You are correct, this is the distraction for Karliah which I hope to have done soon. A lot of things came together nicely for these sets, and thanks again for the great comment and encouragement
  4. MarinaHyde
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    Thanks to authors like you, I don't need books anymore. Enjoying your extremely well made set was the perfect start in the afternoon - thank you for this!
    First I thought Bryling would upstage them all as the way you have underlined her personality is simply too good. But the moment Auriella was casting her special spell made my day! Luckily I wasn't drinking while reading...
    I will save all the chapters I have missed for my next train journey - suddenly I'm looking forward to it. You are showing great writing and screenarchery talent, Wade! I could spend months on such a set and it wouldn't be as nearly as amazing as your piece of art. Heartily endorsed!
    1. wadelycan
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      I'm glad this chapter started your day off well

      Bryling certainly made off like a bandit at this years gathering, and Erikur lost ground everywhere. Good thing you were not drinking when Auriella sprung the trap, unlike someone else further down in the comments

      Thank you for the great compliment. My first chapters show how little I knew back then about modding, and I was experimenting with everything out there so I had to rebuild a couple of times but it gets more and more fun as the experience grows.
  5. Gwanuneg
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    You got an interesting story with illustrations. Lovely work!
    1. wadelycan
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      Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it
  6. choeli
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    Excellent read. I've never enjoyed a night at the Thalmor Embassy as much as this one.
    1. wadelycan
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      Thanks! Yeah, it would be nice to have a bunch of events happen and have more interactions before distracting someone to sneak in.
  7. wolfgrimdark
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    PTC001 really summed it up best but will try to add my own thoughts as well. This was superbly done. It was like out of a published fantasy novel with intrigue and high stake games in court. I think you captured a lot of the layers of what would go on in a situation like this. It was truly well done - enjoyed reading the entire thing this afternoon.

    The chit-chat of Elisif and Bryling, the deals over the farm, the obnoxious Erikur, Auri's game playing, the language and emotions, the shots ... all came together. You set the bar a bit higher for yourself with this story Wade.
    1. wadelycan
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      Thanks! I've always wondered what kind of interactions a gathering of upper class people would have in a world like this. Probably even more underhanded than this. I spent some time trying to put the outfit that Auri is wearing onto that draugr but could never make it work, damn shame really

      I didn't really need to put much effort into making Erikur into a terrible person, especially with some of his vanilla dialogue. This was pretty fun to make, and I'm glad I took a look at the modders resources tab in categories, there's some real treasure in there.

  8. ista3
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    Another epic read and awesome works Wade
    1. wadelycan
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      Thanks very much Izzy
  9. PTC001
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    Wade, that is one of your most excellent sets I came across, I haven't read them all, but you gave me a hint in your last post

    The amount of details is tremendous, this is exactly what a night at the Embassy is to be expected, of political games. But starting this all out with the economy, Wall Street à la mediaeval fashion, it's all rigorously believable, what if the farmer-nobles leave? The verbal jousting between the jarls and thane is exceptionally, immensely well done my friend, the concerns being food and taxes, going through marriage rights if required.

    Then this wonderful play on Erikur, it's simply amusing and very creative, still "lore-friendly", you gave me a good laugh, at the same time, how efficient to get the attention of Ondo and win his initial trust, it's brilliant Wade. All this to remove as much as possible all the threats that could get into Karliah's mission, the team work here is complicated, yet simple, everyone has to play a part...and not just rely on a drunk's distraction. Yep, level of intrigue here is huge.

    One of the surprises here is Bryling...a thane with immense power, indicating Elisif is still too young, and she learns a lot here. And I really love the interactions and staging, this is masterfully executed

    Cheers!



    1. wadelycan
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      Thanks! This three part chapter is one of the most fun things I've tried so far. I was interested in all the things that could be happening that the player had nothing to do with, as well as expanding that tiny room into something more fitting that place.

      Such a time of chaos brings the best opportunities, and sometimes those are even for the benefit of both parties. I only gave a paragraph a few chapters ago on how Auriella knew Ondolemar, and that was a one time occurrence that happened decades ago. She knows his ego with keep him around, and hopefully for long enough

      Bryling did quite well for herself, winning an ebony mine and possibly some profitably farms. The last part will only have two things going on, obviously involving Karliah
  10. 0nelazyBattlemaga
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    So, I'm reading along here, amazed at the fine way you are twining this. And then you pull that reverse glamour out and now I have to clean the coffee off my monitor and keyboard. That was so well done. The Thalmor would probably like to chain Erikur in their dungeon but have to play their own political part, so well done. Sorry for focusing on that part. This is a wonderful telling of a multi-faceted tale.
    1. wadelycan
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      It's a win when coffee goes flying out of mouth!

      Thanks for checking it out. I think the Thalmor could find better uses for a rich noble than the dungeon, things that are probably worse.