Salaco's Journal (Hardcore)

Restrictions

PLAY RESTRICTIONS
- proceed through the game intro and then leave the cave with NOTHING
- difficulty set to 'master'
- HUD set to 0%
- brightness dropped down 2 notches
- only carry 30% of what game allows
- only carry 30 arrows max
- must fully sheath weapon to use a potion
- must have a hand free to pick anything up
- must not move around crouched for unreasonable amounts of time
- may not harvest unreasonable items (if a dead elk has a garnet don't take it)
- may not activate overpowered/unrealistic perks (like conditioning; heavy armor weighs nothing)
- must sleep for at least 8 hours every day (allowed to make rare exceptions)
- must eat 3 meals a day (allowed to make rare exceptions)
- must always carry clothing (worn under armor)
- may not use smithing or enchanting (must find/purchase all gear)
- may not swim while wearing armor
- may not enter freezing water unless on a horse
- may not use in-game map unless at a known location
- may not fast travel
- may not use exploits
- may not cut wood for money
- if you set off a trap and it injures you then you are dead
- may only use manual saves after sleeping (resting)
- when character dies must load from the most recent save
- if character dies must return to an inn and wait (recover) for 7 days
- must spend 300 gold with the innkeep to cover room and board

- a mercenary's fee is for (1) 24-hour period
- a companion may carry 10% of your carry ability
- when a companion/mercenary dies they are dead, no save loading

- a horse may carry 10% of your own carry ability
- you may not access the 10% that your horse is carrying during combat
- when carrying items back to your horse you may not use sneak or have a weapon drawn
- horse must be fed 5 points of health per day (it is assumed horse will also eat grass)
- if horse dies it is dead, no save loading

Additional restrictions
- May not Pick locks
- May not Use magic except for shouts
- No birthstones to be added to the user
- May not steal, or take from places that aren't his possession

Background

- Salaco was born in the imperial city, his father was a traveling priest who during the Oblivion Crisis spent much of his time blessing the weary. At a young age, Salaco was put through Seminary School, he was to travel the world with his father as a priest.

- Salaco was never given training with a sword, or able to practice with a bow, magic didn't run through his blood line. Salaco was just a typical civilian priest. Growing up wasn't difficult, his mother worked at the church keeping the place tidy while his father preached and traveled when he could, Salaco's father had begun to settle down on his pilgramiges when his son was born. Every so often he would leave but never farther than Anvil or farther north than Burma. His father knew his way around a sword but promised himself that he would never let his son learn in fear that it would be the death of him.

- When Salaco was nearing the end of Seminary school, close to his 17th birthday, his mother grew seriously ill. Sadly the day before his birthday his mother passed away, Salaco was torn apart. His father stopped preaching and took up traveling again, leaving Salaco at home to finish school.

- When graduation came each Priest was given their black robes at a cermony held in the Elven Garden district of the Imperial city, sadly Salaco's father was not at the ceremony instead he was supposedly in Skingrad tending to Skooma addicted beggars and teaching them the way of the Divine's. Salaco returned home and oddly found his father sitting by the fire. Looking for a sign of congragulation he approached his father in his new robe. His father gave him a once over and simply smiled and returned to gazing at the fire. After what seemed like hours of just silence and crackling flames. Salaco's father said to him " We are traveling to Skyrim my dear boy, Talos worshippers have been growing evermore restless and I am needed to spread the words of the other eight. "

- After packing what little Salaco had, him and his father were off to the carriage. Little did Salaco know, this was the begining of a journey that would test his mind, body, and faith.

- Salaco was always close with the Divine Zenithar, the God of Wealth and Commerce, it was through earnest work and honest profit would peace truly be acquired. Zenithar was Salaco's guide through adolescence and would be his guide for the remainder of his life.

Skills

- As a child playing with the other kids who lived in the Elven district Salaco always had a way with words. Whether it was convincing his mother to let him play outside later or convincing an Imperial guard to let him play in the Fountain.
- Salaco also had a knack at hiding. It was as if no one could ever find the child when playing the neighborhood game of Find the Dark Brotherhood Assassin. These were the only two things that Salaco knew besides leading through the Blessed Divines.

Sundas 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201

- The sky's grow murky, no sunlight is breaking it's way through these augmented white walls. My father is still evermore silent on this trip. I have decided to pick up Quill and Parchment to record my records as a traveling Priest. I think that one day i can take these recordings and put them into some sort of Novel. We will have to see where Zenithar takes me, for it is by his will i will achieve greatness in life.

- I should start out by printing my name " Salaco Morphiere " I have just turned 17 and finished Seminary school. My father and I are journeying to Skyrim where we are to justify the reasons of why Talos is no god but mere man. I believe that Talos should be worshipped though, is this wrong of me to have such a thought. To preach to these people something of which i do not believe. May Stendarr have Mercy upon me for such a thought.

- Today we have just passed through Falkreath and are on our way traveling through the Mountains towards Riften. I am told that we are to be making a stop in Riverwood tonight and continueing throughout the night towards Helgen. With the roads growing evermore dangerous I pray the Zenithar will guide us. I will pick up Quill at first break of daylight when we reach Helgen.

Morndas, 5:48 AM, 18th of Last Seed, 4E 201

- By the nine, I never thought i would see the day of innocent lives being taken right before my eyese. My father, my beloved father is dead! Stendarr please have mercy on his soul, Arkay please watchover my father in heaven and guide him safely.

- Let me start from the begining, it was eerie out, dark as the color black itself, i could barely see infront of my own hand. We had two imperial guards protecting us and driving the carriage in what i suspect the direction towards Helgen. Arrows came flying down on our carriage. One flew directly next to my leg and another my right arm. Once i did a checked over myself i looked over to my father and an arrow had been driven straight through his chest. He was gasping for air as blood poured from his wound. I dove over to my father and began to weep. I had no idea what to do i was no healer, i had no magical powers to heal him. He was dieing and he knew it, he looked at me and said " Son, I have failed you, by the nine i have failed you, take my ring, it has been blessed by Tiber Septim himself and it has been passed down for generations. Find my bag and take my Sermon book, the words will guide not only you but will have the words to guide anyone who crosses your path seeking guidance. Salaco, I believe you have a great purpose in this life." After a few gurgles of blood and one very gruesome blood bubble foaming from his mouth my father died in my arms.

- It was then that i began to look around to see the two guardsmen dead. I peeked over the side of the carriage to see an Milita group of Stormcloacks. They were advancing and i knew that i wouldn't be able to run. I stepped out of the carriage and got on my knees. The first nord approached and very briefly looked at me before he began to loot the cart of which brought me here. A few more did the same until the biggest Nord of which my eyes have ever laid eyes upon came up to me. He looked directly into my eyes and seemed to be looking into my very soul. I spoke first " Please do not harm me, I am a priest simply traveling to Riften." He stared for what seemed like an hour before speaking and simply said " No. " He rose his axe and without even thinking I closed my eyes and said aloud " May Talos guide me! " His axe dropped. His fellow men turned to look in my direction. He spoke " An Imperial, seeking guidance from my Divine? Now men this is something you don't see everyday... Remove your garments." " You want me to strip?" I told the Blue dressed Giant. " And the ring, you can keep the two books I have little time for reading. " Seeing no other option i did as I was told. Those men stole my fathers ring and the clothes off my back. Then just walked away as if they had done nothing wrong.

- I have nothing to my name, nor nothing for my body. I have my undergarments, a quill, my journal, and my fathers book. I swear I will find those Blue Devils. My father died at the hands of men who I actually felt sorry for, Talos you can take my words and shove them up your ass your men are worthless.

- I need to find shelter, food, water, and some clean clothes but i have no idea where I am. The break of daylight is the only thing helping me to write this. I felt it was needed to record this incase im found dead in the next few hours. If i have life in my hands tonight I will write if i can find a fire or an inn. May Zenithar guide me, because he should know i need it now more than ever.

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Morndas, 7:42 PM, 18th of Last Seed, 4E 201

- Zenithar has truly blessed me, when i first put parchment down and began my journey which i thought was at a fruitful end i began to follow a brick path that i thought would lead me to the nearest city, luckily it did. I gathered plants and ingridients along the way to the unkown and gazed out at the remarkable scenery of the path. I was locked in the massive city for 17 years, finally being able to see country side was much like being born again. It was a feeling much needed, comfort, it was the only comfort i had seeing as how i was stripped down to my undergarments. As i walked the path i was blessed, i knew so because a rabbit jumped out of bushes and landed at my feet, it did not move, just sat at my feet. I raised my hands up, Stendarr have mercy on me for killing such a cute animal but i had not eaten in a while. Once it was dealt with, the legs settled in my stomach.

- Finally after being chased by a wolf down the stone path i came upon the town of Riverwood, it was here that i was greeted with " Where are your clothes? " and " Put your clothes on! " Civilized society at its finest. I asked a townsman who goes by the Name of Sven where the local trader was, he pointed over his shoulder and told me to speak to the man inside.

-I walked into the pawner and he was squabbling with his sister, they were speaking of a solid golden claw! What could you possibly need something like that for, anyhow i sold the ingredients i had found and bought a black robe with all the money i had made. Finally linen was on my naked body again.

- I walked out of the pawners shop only to find a cart filled with cabbage, yes it was not mine but apparently it had been stranded. After a few hours of cart gazing no one came to claim the 6 cabbage. So, Stendarr have mercy on me if it were someones cabbage, i took them with me and put them in my sack.

- I came to the decision that i should have a go at fishing for money, i fished for what i think was 3 or 4 hours cetching a dozen or so Salmon and Histcrap. While fishing i saw a deer on the otherside of the river that ran through riverwood, hence the name riverwood. I ran after it with my fists and continued to bash its ribs, it would run from the river to the town where it was cornered and i gave a final blow to the ribcage. I blessed the body telling Arkay to guide this soul to wherever its afterlife was. Then i took up the hide and venison and had my lunch.

- I then spent the rest of the day traveling up river fishing, i met a fellow fisher and talked for a while. Apparently she had been fishing in these parts all her life, she asked for a blessing and i recited Zenithars blessing and went on my way to sell what i had collected today. Now i sit in the Riverwood inn with 72 coins to my name. I eat and am amount to take my sleep. Zenithar has truly blessed me today.

Tirdas, 7:10 PM, 19th of Last Seed

- Zenithar is truly watching over me, Today i awoke at the hour of 4 and began my journey up river. I ate some cabbage and rabbit legs for breakfest. I came to the camp of my fishing friend and we chatted and she told me how she hunts because the Jarl simply doesn't have the need for all this game. I agree with her. I saw a small isle, not but 30 or 40 paces away and i took my clothes off and swam to it. There was a strange ore on the ground of the isle, seeing as how i had no pickaxe i didn't touch it but examined it for a few minutes. Once i was done i jumped in the water only to find and underwater hole!? I have no words on how to describe it to you but i was bowl shaped and the sides had an incline outside of the bowl. In the belly of it there was an Iron Mace! By the Nine i was oh so happy to find it! I picked it up and swam to the surface only to find that i was being attacked by two fish! I quickly swam to the isle and dried off. After a few momments i examined the mace, my father would have killed me for picking one up.

- It was heavy, cold, and slightly wet. I had no idea how to use such a weapon but it being a mace i just decided to continue to swing it around. After a few practice swings i thought it was time i gave it a real test, the fish. I jumped back in the water and the two fish gathered around i then swam till i was comfartable with standing and holding a weapon and attacked. It was bloody tiring! I continued to throw my arm at the fish until finally they floated to the top of the water. What a rush i thought to myself.

- I lowered my weapon and swam back to my friend, she congragulated me on my find and kill. I thanked her and again gave her Zenithars blessing. I sat down to eat lunch and we talked about her previous hunts.

- Throughout the rest of the day i continued to fish and even had my first run in with a wolf! I threw my arm at the wolf just as I had done with the fish and every hit sounded as if i were breaking bone. Finally i crushed the wolfs skull with my mace and skinned it in the middle of the road.

- The sun was setting and i took myself back to Riverwood to sell todays gatherings. I had enough money to purchase a Hunting Bow! I had no experience with a bow, but aerogantly took the 9 arrows i had and went off in search for game. I found a Deer across the bridge on the NW side of town and fired my first arrow. Talos himself would have been dissapointed. That arrow flew a good 3 or 4 paces away from the deer. I could not easily pick up bow as i could mace. I chased after the deer for a good hour, and it was intense, finally i cornered it by the mountain and finished it off. I skinned it, ate some venison for dinner, and headed back to the Inn for my night rest.

- I have to say im quite pleased with how things are going. While on my way back Faedrnal approached me asking if i could give the Pawnsman sister a letter lieing about Sven's feelings. I told the women the true intentions of the letter and she thanked me. I apporached Sven at the inn before coming in to write this and he paid me 25 gold and said he would love to accompany me to another city. I said i'd tell him when i was leaving.

- Tomorrow im hoping is just as good, Zenithar knows i could use some armor.

Middas, 7PM, 20th of Last Seed, 4E 201

- Zenithar truly walks with me, today i set out to find bandits, word from a passing imperial solider said there were bandits South West of Riverwood. I woke up around 5 A.M and set out to find them. While walking the road i cam across a path that lead up into the woods, i knew that this is where those bandits were hiding. I walked up the hill to find the Guard. I pulled out my iron mace and he drew his steel sword. A moment of mere calculation occured as we both stood and waited for one to make a move. I moved first, still a Novice with swordsmanship i attacked full force with the sound of my mace hitting his fur armor. I prarried to his first blow, i met his armor yet again with another blow and he Powerfully slashed my right arm. It was an unbelieveably powerfull move, i had no armor and i could feel the blood trickling down my arm. So i ran down the hill back over the path I came. I got to the bottom and turned around to watch as the Orc sprinted at me, he was 2 paces away when he yet again tried to slash my head off. I dodged and countered twice hitting him once on the back and again on the arm. I jumped back and barely missed his sword and quickly retaliated with a final blow to the skull. My first kill, and boy did I enjoy watching the blood drip of the edges of my mace.

- I blessed the body to Arkay, then began to search his belongings, I tore his armor off and picked up his steel sword. I fit perfectly into his armor and the steel sword was of fine craftsmanship. I sheathed the weapon and made my way up the path to the Mine entrance.

- I weighed my options and decided to enter the Cave, when inside i noticed that the cave was lit with torches. I grabbed two off the wall and made my way down the hill. Almost at the bottom i stopped, looking down their was a tripwire on the floor, i followed it all the way to the cieling to where there were rocks being held up by some boards. Zenithar is truly watching me. I made my way around it and began to hear talking between two bandits. As i made my way forward I saw the two on the ledge below me. I drew my bow and fired at one right in the chest, most likely collapsing a lung. In no time they spotted me and i knew my odds, two against one, it was time to leave.

- I turned around and began to sprint back the way i came but these bandits were fast, they were right on my heel when i walked on the tripwire. Zenithar has truly been walking with me, The tripwire collapsed and the rocks fell directly on top of not just one but both bandits instantly killing them. By the Nine! I waited just for the last rocks to drip down from the overhang and made my way to loot the boddies.

- Once I was done scavenging i knew i had no chance to move on, I remembered Sven offering me assistance, so i set off to go find him to see if he would like to battle a few Bandits. Along with my sack being overly heavy i needed to sell what i found to the blacksmith.

- I had lunch, a few Salmon, and sold my supplies and Called Sven. We were on our way back to the cave, once inside we made our way back down the mine and i moved the two bodies that were crushed to the side so any passing patrols wouldn't notice them. We made our way down to the small pond and saw both bridges were raised, we looked around to find the Lever and soon enough we did. Once lowered we saw 2 more bandits on the other side. Sven was quick to react and drew his bow striking one, they sprinted at us and the bandits were fast. Sven drew his dagger and i drew my sword and the battle began. Slash after slash our swords met our targets effortlessly while manuvering away from their attacks. The bandits stood no chance.

- Once we looted the bodies i felt as if we had done enough for a day so i sent Sven home and i myself started heading back. Once outside i felt the need to explore a little, it was probably the adreniline coursing through my veins, after all i killed not only my first but my second man today. I traveled South and came across a woman dressed in black Running along the Brick road. I followed her for only a few minutes when right infront of my eyes she casted a spell and disapeered! In what was only a few seconds.
I knew right then i was obviously seeing things and I ate some venison had a bottle of wine and headed back to the inn where i will sleep a while and set off on another adventure. Maybe ill unseal my fathers book tomorrow.

Turdas, 7:53 PM, 21st of Last Seed, 4E 201

- Today I awoke in the morn on the 4th hour, I sleep for 8-9 hours every night for i feel as if my journeys require as such. I awoke with the sudden need to talk to my fishing friend, i slept at the Riverwood inn so i only had to journey about a mile SW of the town. Once i arrived we talked and ate, she told me that i should finish the Mine and clear out the bandits. I picked up my things, blessed her day of fishing with Zenithars blessing and was off.

- I arrived at the Mine and went inside, walking all the way until right after the dungeoun. There were two bandits left. One patroling the bridge with a bow, another sitting eating away with a War Hammer. I hid, it reminded me of the days in the Elven Garden District where I would play Dark Brotherhood Tag with my friends. I stayed hidden until the Archer walked to the other side of the bridge and made my way up to the one eating. I approached as slowly as i could but he spotted me and drew his weapon. I pulled out my steel sword and the fight began. Suddenly the archer caught on and drew his bow. It took a while along with a severe cut to my shoulder but they went down. I looted their boddies and went over to where the man was sitting and finished his lunch. I walked into the storeroom and on the table was a garnet, amethyst, and a ruby! I could hardly believe my eyes. I praised Zenithar and took the loot and was on my way to the exit.

- I came out near riverwood and walked into town, sold what i had looted, and talked to the Blacksmith. He told me where Whiterun was and i felt the need to go. I took my clothes off and jumped into the river to do some fishing along with following the river down to the city.

- I caught a dozen or so fish when i finally arrived at the bottom of the river. I got out and blessed the fish of which i just caught and made my way toward the giant walls of which i speculated was Whiterun. I passed a meadery and some farms, but came across a farm where a giant was smashing men! I walked up to find these were no ordinary men but skilled fighters. The giant did not stand a chance, afterward a woman approached me and informed me of the Companions guild. I took note of then told her i was a priest and did not fight for money. She apoligized and we went our seperate ways.

- I made my way into Whiterun, the guards had the city on lockdown but let me in after i talked him into it. I made my way over to the inn and listened around to hear if anyone had heard of any stormcloak patrols or bandits nearby. A woman spoke of a bandit group hiding out on the West side of Whiterun. I soon set off to find the group.

- I found the group and there was one cutting firewood and another drinking skooma. I thought this would be a time to redeem myself with my bow. I drew the hunting bow and took aim, just before i let go i prayed to Arkay to bless this arrow and this mans life for which i'm about to take. The arrow hit him directly on the back shoulder. He stumbled and regained balance until i let go of another arrow that met his stomach. He drew his bow and was about to shoot until my third arrow pierced his chest and he went down. The second guard took 2 arrows and a couple of swings with my sword , he also returned to the dust from which he was made. I looted a banded iron shield, an iron helmet, some arrows of which i have a full bushel now, and some skooma for a rainy day.

- There was a horse next to a carriage and i stole the horse and made my way back to Riverwood. I reached riverwood after an hour or two ride and went to the blacksmith to sell my loot. The sun began to set and i decided to go tell my Fisher friend of my excursion. Once i arrived we talked and she told me one of my wounds apparently had been infected with Rockjoint. I knew i needed to consult a healer or shrine. So i took off my clothes and jumped in the river, i followed it all the way down to the bottom as the sun began to set.

- I reached the Undercroft of Whiterun and began to Worship Arkay, i confided in him and we consulted for an hour or so, i prayed for the souls of which i took earlier. The head priest came out and greeted me, he then asked if i could do him a favor and retrieve his necklace from the undercroft. I did so, there were 3 skeletons down their of which proved to be no problem at all. I found 2 necklaces, i prayed to Arkay for giving me one and returned the other to the priest. He paid me 100 gold and i walked back over to the shrine. After a few minutes Arkay healed my wound and infection, i thanked him and made my way to the inn.

- Theres a beautiful bard singing tonight as i sit in my room. I'm going to open my fathers book in the morning and read a few pages, but for now i must rest.

Fredas, 7 PM, 22nd of Last Seed, 4E 201

- I awoke from the Whiterun Inn and decided that i was to go find these old ruins NW of Whiterun I heard some travelers talk about by the fire last night. They talked about how there were half a dozen bandits guarding a large chest. They also discussed something about a forge? I fell asleep before i could hear anymore.

- I had my breakfest and bid the staff goodbye. I made my way outside Whiterun's vast walls and began my journey to the vast plains that surround Whiterun. The cover of night was still over me, i made my way quickly through the fields. Until finally on the horizon i saw what the men must have been talking about last night.

- I knew i wasn't going to be able to just walk in and take half a dozen bandits on at once. I decided to sit up on the hill above the small creek and watch. All i could see was one archer 70 or so paces on my left by what looked like the Ruins outpost. I also noticed a deer to my right. I couldn't resist, i drew my bow and fired at the deer. Direct hit, the arrow pierced his rib cage greatly injuring the animal, but it could still run fast as ever. It took off in the direction of the bandit, nearly knocking him over. The bandit couldn't resist either, he took chase of the game and followed him into the unkown. That took care of 1...

- Sunlight was begining to pierce over the land, i knew night was no longer on my side and sneaking was of little help to me now. I looked up at the vast staircase and then over at the small cooking pit. I made sure to pick up some food for lunch and than started my climb. At the top i snuck over to one of the doorways and looked in. This man of which i saw was unarmed, i was about to get up and call at the man when he drew fire into his hands! His hands were on fire! I had no idea what to do, do i help the man or should i take my leave? I quickly found out this was magic?! Can you believe it magic! He shot a stream of fire in my direction. I knew right then i stood no chance up close to this mage. I stood up and began to run, out of the mages ruin, not only did he follow me but two archers took up chase too. I made it to the bottom of the steps when i turned around and fired my first arrow, it sang through the air and hit the mage in the chest. Flames of fire were chasing after me and i again took haste to the hills. Finally once enough space was between us again i fired two arrows and they both met their target beautfiully. With the mage down the two archers returned to their ruin.

- I looted the body and gave it Arkays blessing, for he is now with Arkay. I slowly crept back to the ruin where the two archers were walking back up the steps. I fired arrow after arrow, and arrow after arrow flew buzzing past my ear. Once the first archer went down, i took 2 arrows to the chest. My heart was pounding, death was close and i needed to get its grasp off me. I ran for cover while another arrow pierced my leg. The color was going from my eyes and tunnel vision set in. I found cover with little health, and drew back my last arrow. I waited until another arrow pierced my protection and popped up and shot the arrow. It sang a beautiful tune as time slowed down and i watched it fly towards its victim. A simple song of death.

- Once the archer fell i blessed their bodies praying to Arkay and made my way back up the stairs towards the chest, next to the chest was the Forge I had heard the travelers talk about. I paid little attention to it. Inside the chest, which by the nine was unlocked, I looted a scroll a potion and a Staff of Courage. I had little use for everything except the potion. So with a heavy sack i made my way back to sell these items in Whiterun.

- I had 1500 gold to my name, i felt like a wealthy man. I have truly been blessed by Zenithar, if it weren't for him watching over me i would have been done long ago. I bought my first horse which according to the Owner, the horse's name was Alice. It suits her well, I rode Alice back to Riverwood to talk to my friend the Fisher. We discussed deeper into the reason of why she became a hunter, and also the fact she had spotted some bandit camp just West of her.

- I went out in search of the camp and found it not far off the road about a mile from the Fisher. The camp from what i could see had 3 inhabitants. As soon as i was close enough they drew their weapons and told me to scurry off. I did as what i was told as because the sun was still high. I waited until the sun began to set and began to gather my supplies. I picked up my bow and drew my first arrow. I let go of the thick string and set the arrow off on its journey, its journey ended quickly as it struck the first bandit. I drew my sword and Banded Iron shield ( which i picked up from a bandit in Whiterun ) and killed the first two with little dificulty. The third, an archer, hid in the blanket of the tree's. He fired arrow after arrow and each one barely missing me. After a couple of his shots his arrows began to meet his target, but with each shot i was closer to finding him. Health low i finally saw where the arrows were coming from and charged. The archer had a quick death, though he didn't deserve it. I looted a full set of iron armor, except for gauntlets. Banded iron armor suited me well.

- After i cleaned up the place i decided to retrieve my horse from the road and let it graze on the grass. On my way down the path i watched as a traveling orc passed by rudely not even acknolwedging me nor Alice. The orc looked at me and drew his mace, but he didn't progress towards me, instead a bandit chief had just turned coming down the brick road heading back to his camp, my camp.

- If it weren't for the passing Orc I can tell you now my journey would have ended right there. Zenithar truly watches over me for the Orc was a very skilled fighter and the Chief stood no chance. I let the Orc loot the body for it was his kill.

- Now i have decided to stay a while at this camp, i found a treasure map laying around and might pick it up in the morning, but for now i will sit by the fire and watch the stars.

Loredas, 7 PM, 23rd of Last Seed, 4E 201

- I awoke to the sight of beautiful Auroras in the sky. My father is smiling down upon me, I spent the morning praying. Ate some salmon and started off the day with hunting. I hunted some wolf and fox, came back to camp and tanned their leather. Then laid them out to dry for the day.

- I decided to Open my fathers book today, i read the first 3 pages and it described some sort of Shout? I didn't read in depth but from what I did read apparently there is information in these pages for me to somehow be able to Yell at people and soothe them.

- I put the book down and decided to scout a mile radius around my camp. To the North was Riverwood & My fishing friend. To the East was forest of game and fishing areas. South was the road which led to somewhere, that i have not yet discovered, but to the West, to the west were large crumbling walls. I looked from afar, crumbling walls and what looked as if burnt bodies were put on spikes. How gruesome my sight was. I had to get closer though, these were my neighbors.

- With a closer look I discovered that there was bandits that had ransacked and taken over whatever was left of this place. I knew I had to get inside but I had to go back to camp to get supplies.

Inventory

- Im going to write what supplies and such i have gathered for inventory just for a rainy day.

- Banded Iron Armor

- Iron Gauntlets, Iron Boots, Iron Helmet

- Iron Banded Shield

- Steel Dagger

- Steel Sword

- Enough food for 2 weeks

- A weeks supply of Wine

- Hunting Bow

- Full quiver of Arrows ( 30 )

- 1 Black Robe

- 1 Glowing Black Robe

- A pair of Clothes

- Fur Armor, Boots, and Gauntlets

- A purple book

- Quill, Parchment, And Fathers Book

- This was all stored in a sack that the Bandits before me had left in one of their tents. My sack however that I carry on my back currently can only hold 92 Pounds, my horse can carry 30 on his saddle. I gathered Full Iron and my Steel dagger. It was in the fight to come that I had learned the type of swordsman I am.

- I favor the dagger, it is swift, and with enough force can pierce just as well as a sword. Maybe one day I can learn how to silently stab someone with it, but for now I favor it over sword and Axe.

- I saddled up on Alice and set off to the Large crumbling walls. I arrived to be greeted by two bandits, I know i'm getting stronger because 1 bandit fell with 5 fast slices of my dagger before he could hit me once. I felt strong... powerful, adreniline was coursing through my veins. So much so that when the Mage jumped out of his hiding spot shooting streams of ice in my direction, i had no fear. I simply ran up to the man grabbed his shoulder and inserted my dagger into his chest. I turned around for the last bandit, he was no where to be seen. I began to worry, what if he ran for reinforcement. What if he turned invisible just like the Lady from a few days ago. None of the worries that came to my head were true. The bandit lay under the hoof of Alice, Alice was a skilled kicker surprisingly. I chuckled and stroked her mane and fed her an apple.

- Doing as I usually did, I stacked the boddies in a pile and recited Arkay's blessing. Poor souls stood no chance, but hopefully will find peace in the afterlife. I went deeper into the crumbling walls, all that was seen is crumbled buildings and broken chunks of walls. These walls used to make me feel so safe, Im sure the stormcloacks were the ones who did this. It looked like their barbarian work.

- As i continued deeper I found a Tower still left standing, heading inside i found a potion on the table. Potions, these will surely come in handy in the fights to come. Putting it in my sack I began to hear footsteps, creeping footsteps. I drew my dagger and shield and turned around to a bandit coming down the spiral staircase. He charged and bashed me with his shield and threw his mace into my chest. I praried and bashed him with mine and quickly retaliated with 6 or 7 quick slashes. I shouldn't be giving these bandits such a quick death, perhaps i shall pick up a bigger weapon soon.

- Heading up to the top i found a chest with some gold which i then thanked Zenithar for. I headed back to Alice to relish in the small fortune i had just acquired. When saddled up we set back off to camp.

- For the remainder of the day I hunted and tanned leather of which will lay out for the rest of the night. Tonight I dine a wealthy man, Sweet roll and Black-Briar mead. Venison and rabbit leg, ahh what a glorious day. Tomorrow i want to learn a thing or two about these potions. I think i should learn how to make some, for the battles to come can only get harder from here.

Current Character Info

Level 5 130 Health + 10 with Amulet of Arkay; 110 Stamina; 100 Magicka

Perks

1 spent on Overdraw

1 spent on Armsman

1 Spent on Juggernaut

1 Spent on Haggling

Sundas, 8:06 PM, 24th of Last Seed, 4E 201

- I awoke to the sound of crickets, it was the fourth hour of the day. My father always told me nothing good happend at night, so i find myself a nice warm bed around 8 PM to sleep. Tonight i write from the inn of Falkreath, i remember a little of this place when the Carriage i took to skyrim passed through here. These people are friendly and relaxed.

- Anyway I awoke and scouted some more of the area around my camp, i didn't notice this before but there was a Talos shrine not but 30 paces from my campfire, I have no idea how i missed it. I wandered up there to find two dead civilians and a Thalmor mage dead. I took the civilians bodies and laid them next to eachother and recited a blessing of Arkay. I took the robes from the Thalmor and planned to sell them.

- Now me and Talos have had our squabbles, but something about the morning air made me want to worship him. I spent some time at the shrine and sat on the bench to begin to read more of my fathers book. I can't believe my eyes, my father had been lieing to me for years, never would i have guessed this. As i flipped through the pages of this " Shout " i mentioned earlier I came upon a black page. The only thing on the page was a handprint, a black Handprint with the thumb circled. One word written in bold black letters at the top, " Listener ". My mind raced to find an explanation for this to be in my fathers book but before i could come up with an excuse my hand flipped through the page. There were just dates and names, dates and names throughout half of the book! Each date was 7 days apart from the other. Each name was crossed out with red ink, creepy.

- I knew what the book meant, it had something to do with the Dark brotherhood, but why did my father have it. I put the thought in the back of my mind to ponder on at a later note. I put the book away and took off adventureing due West. I spent my time hunting Elk and Fox, found some bandits hiding at a mountain top and skillfully took them down with my Dagger, i am getting alot better with it. I watched two mages fight to the death too, i snuck away towards the end of the battle for fear one had seen me spectating.

- The remainder of the day was spent following the path until I finally arrived here to Falkreath, I sold my game and the armor from the Bandits. Overall today was decent, Zenithar guide me tomorrow. I have a heavy gut feeling im going to need it.

Morndas, 8:25 PM, 25th of Last Seed, 4E 201

- I awoke at the Falkreath inn, throughout the night I listened to travelers talk about bandits in the abandoned castle 30 or so Paces from Whiterun. I left a tip of coin on my pillow and headed out the door towards Alice. Alice and I have a growing bond, im starting to feel the best beneath my loins. The road was clear to Whiterun until I reached the Guard Outpost not too far from the city. A traveling Thalmor group walked past me as I rode by. I glanced over my shoulder as I passed to see them staring directly at me. I paid no mind to it though, I am new here and they have no idea who I am.

- The walls of this Castle were gigantic, and it seemed they had 15 archers posted around the entire roof. I knew walking straight in was not the route of action I needed to take. I wandered around the Castle searching for some other way inside, and by Talos's backside I found it.

- I had to crawl through the sewer, dung covered the roof of the crawlspace. Pieces of dung fell like raindrops and I gagged a few times. Crawling out of the toilet I found myself in front of some traps. Needless to say my sneaking is better 10 fold. It is surprising to see how easy it is for me to sneak, sneaking is just easy for me i guess.

- I cleared the castle with few scratches until it was only the Boss upstairs left. I knew he was going to be difficult. I snuck over to the stairs and shot an arrow at the back wall to make a noise to draw the Chief out. My plan worked flawlessly, he was drawn out and cornered. My first arrow pierced his spine while my second pierced his neck. Before the second arrow could meet his target I had dagger in hand sprinting dangerously fast towards the half dead man. I slowly inserted my dagger into his heart. I was enjoying this, by the Nine, I am begining to scare myself with how much excitement I have when I drain a body of blood. I looted the Chiefs personal belongings and made my way out the way I came in fear of the dozens of guards that were posted outside.

- I took way towards Whiterun to sell my little treasures. I finally have a reasonable sum of money to my name. 3000 Gold pounds, a house would be nice soon. For the sack at camp is decaying and I fear leaving the sack for a random thief might take it. I then made my way back to camp from whiterun taking a slight detour. Instead of taking a right at the river to Riverwood I went straight over the bridge and came to a camp. I walked up the hill and was greeted by two bandits. I fought one with my dagger while the other was shooting arrows dead at me. Each of my slashes cut deeper and deeper, but every second I spent on the bouncer the archer would have more time to take aim and shoot. His first arrow pierced my knee and his second my heel. I finally cut the bouncers throat just in time to turn around and have an arrow buzz right past my ear. I jumped to dodge one arrow and sprinted dead at the archer. His throat was slit seconds later. I piled the bodies in my usual manner and recited Arkay's blessing. I also repented to the excitement I had been feeling while taking their lives.

- The bouncer inside was blind, I easily manipulated him into thinking i was a fellow sinner of his. I made my way through the cave swiftly and discreetly, shadows seemed to follow me. Finally I reached the door to the balcony at the top. Before I went out i noticed a small potion sitting in the corner of the dresser, i picked up the potion to discover it was a poison. Dabbing the few drops of poison left on my arrow I advanced outside to the chief of this establishment. I drew back my bow and hid in the shadows, i watched as the man held his gaze on the horizon of the Midday sun. I let go of the string and watched as the arrow play a symphony of death. I ripped off his steel armor and claimed it as my prize. The rest of the loot was put in my sack and I headed down the cliff towards Alice.

- I headed back towards Riverwood, it was their I sold my loot and then took haste towards my camp as the sun set. Back at camp I dressed back into my Black robes and ate cheese and drank wine watching the sun set. Something doesn't feel right... But my bed is calling me so i will take heed to it.

Tirdas, 8:49 PM, 26th of Last Seed, 4E 201

- I have vowed not to take another man's life for a week. Im scared, scared to the bone because of the fact that I enjoy killing. The dagger slowly being inserted into a man's heart has peaked my intrest, but I will not let it.

- In the meantime I will spend my days hunting and gathering food for my pilgrimage, my route will be from Riften to Solitude, stopping at Whiterun for a night. I will spend a week on the road spreading the words of the divines. May Zenitahr watch over me, and may Hiricine give me luck for the hunt.