The Dead Crusade - Chapter 3

• Posted by Warper February 18, 2015 - 698 views

  *Posted another cuz the other one was short.

  Chapter 3

  In the outskirts of Winterhold, the Jarl’s men began marching towards the cave in which the vampires were said to reside. They had received news of the recent rise of vampires in Skyrim, and were more than eager to eradicate the threat. Fortunately, members of the Dawnguard had joined forces with them in destroying this den, as they had records which indicated that this hideout of vampires was one of the oldest and largest of evil places in all of Tamriel.

  Durak, one of the vampire hunters of the Dawnguard, led the men across, with the commander of the guards at his side.

  “It’s fortunate that we found this hideout before they created an even greater menace.” Durak commented.

  The commander nodded in agreement.

  “I agree. Thank you for notifying us of its location.”

  Durak raised an eyebrow. “I’m sorry, what was that?”

  This time the commander gave a confused look.

  “I was just saying thank you… for telling us of this threat…”

  Durak merely stared at the commander again, his face reflecting his confusion.

  “Uuh… We didn’t notify you. You notified us.”

  “No I’m sure it was your people!” The commander said, now slightly agitated.

  “Our people?” Durak was agitated too now, and felt that something was clearly wrong.

  “There were no members of the Dawnguard that were stationed here. It was also one of your mages that told us of the location of the hideout.”

  “A mage!?” The commander exclaimed.

  “Mages don’t give a damn about Winterhold! They’re holed up in that college of theirs doing gods know what!”

  The two men’s argument could now be heard through the roaring wind, and the guardsmen were also caught in the confusion.

  “I don’t know what in Oblivion is happening right now. Are you sure that there even is a vampire den near here?” The commander questioned.

  “The resources your mage-whoever showed it to us, is genuine. There is a vampire menace near Winterhold. However, whoever rallied us clearly has some ulterior motive.” Durak analyzed.

  The commander didn’t speak for a moment, and instead looked back at his men. If there really was a vampire menace, ignoring it would bring great consequences.

  “We deal with the threat first, then sort the situation out later.” The commander ordered.

  To be continued