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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine - The Dragon & The Bear

  by Guy Corbett November 1, 2013
  The four Guard Captains rushed down the throne room. Drawing their swords they split into pairs down each side of the long table dividing the room. I stood my ground, back to the doors of the Palace. The sounds of the last battle of the Stormcloaks seeped inside muffled by the huge oak doors. Cries ...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ Dragonborn Waking

  by Guy Corbett March 4, 2013
  Intense cold of the water combined with the laughter of two voices brought me round.  My head pounded at the temple and my vision was still blurred. I went to rub the sore spot but found my hands chained to the wall outstretched either side of me. “Oh the Dragonborn is awake!” The first voice spoke....
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Old men of the Mountain pt.2

  by Guy Corbett January 26, 2013
  The crisp, cold morning breeze that blew off the mountain woke me from my make shift bed by the now dead fire of Darkwater Crossing. I stretched feeling my bones creak against the cold and age. The Miners extended their hospitality for breakfast before I climbed on Drago’s back and started my journe...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Old Men of the Mountain pt.1

  by Guy Corbett April 20, 2012
  Stepping out into the warm Sun I was surprised how strong I felt. Breathing deeply of the fresh morning air I smiled for the first time in an age as two children ran past playing tag. My weeks off mourning had obviously had more of an effect on me than I thought. My armour didn't ache or pinch in th...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ New Beginnings & Loose Ends

  by Guy Corbett April 16, 2012
  I couldn't tell you how much time has passed since that dark night amongst the Towers of Mistwatch. My daughter and I had made our way outside to find Hadvar waiting with a horse and cart. My wife carefully wrapped in the back. We took our time returning to Whiterun. I don't even remember that journ...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Towers in the Mist pt.2

  by Guy Corbett March 21, 2012
  We crept our way up the wide, stone, spiralling and dark steps occasionally broken by a small landing around the inside of the Tower. The air was dank and rancid. That sulphurous stink still seeped in from outside and didn't improve the fragrance. We met little resistance. A couple of bandits patrol...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Towers in the Mist

  by Guy Corbett March 20, 2012
  It took all of the Scouts, including Hadvar, to restrain me and stop me from storming off into the night. As we sat round the camp fire next to the Caravan the dark of the night had crept in, along with some heavy, low lying cloud. I explained why I had to get there as soon as possible, Altan, my fa...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Hunt for Altan pt. 4(spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett March 12, 2012
  It didn't take me long to make my way back up the snow covered road into the valley lined with Pines breaking the mountain range. The road ahead was blocked by the wooden extension of the Fort. The troops location was on the other side of the Fort so I left the road and traversed round through the P...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Hunt for Altan pt. 3(spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett March 8, 2012
  The night was a joyous one. The people of Whiterun certainly know how to celebrate. I was concious that I still had a way to go finding my family so retired at a decent time. Stepping out into the Market the next morning  I was surprised how well the City had fared in the battle. A couple of houses ...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Hunt for Altan pt. 2(spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett March 7, 2012
  First I would just like to apologise for taking so long getting this next part on the blog. I have had a break from writing. I was posting every other day and it took its toll lol Anyway I hope you enjoy. I decided to stick to using carriages to transport me across the plains to Whiterun. I had a b...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Hunt for Altan pt. 1(spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett February 23, 2012
  Strolling back into the entrance hall of Castle Dour once more I could hear Tullius and Rikke arguing. Only this time Rikke was trying to convince Tullius how important a Nordic artefact, The Jagged Crown, was to the cause. If they had it, Elisif's claim to the crown would be more credible once Ulfr...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Reluctant Imperial pt.2 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett February 16, 2012
  The Grey haired General's face erupted in a gigantic smile, laughing he shouted my name again in welcome. Throwing his arms up in the air as he rounded the table he embraced me. Our armour chinked together like two tankards of Mead. I returned the embrace to the shocked look on the Legates face. Her...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Reluctant Imperial pt.1 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett February 9, 2012
  The journey back to Skyrim was a sombre one. My mind constantly wandered to the warmth of my shop. The sturdy counter with all the shelves busting with the finest goods and equipment. The many years watching my daughter grow up in the Imperial city and the smile my wife always bore when I returned h...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ Homecoming pt. 3(spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett February 6, 2012
  Farkas and Aela disappeared out the door in the blink of an eye. As I burst out into the bustling wide street of the Market District I looked to my left spotting the cowled Stalker already vanishing into the shadows of a side street. My two Companions were on them though barging a clear path through...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ Homecoming pt. 2(spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett February 4, 2012
  I awoke to the sounds and snores of my fellow Companions. Moving quietly so as not to wake anyone I made sure to put my armour on out side the room. Up in the main hall of Jorvaskkar I found Farkas and Aela already sat eating breakfast round the hearth. I headed over to join them "Morning, Glad to s...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ Homecoming pt. 1(spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett February 4, 2012
  For the rest of the night I didn't get much sleep. In fact I spent most of it pacing my room trying to formulate a new plan. Against all my believes I knew I would have to let Elisif down. I couldn't get distracted by the problems of Solitude any longer. That would be my first call. The following mo...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Turning of the Tide pt.3 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett February 1, 2012
  My patience had worn out. Trudging back down the road towards Windhelm I cursed Sam with profanities I won't repeat in this journal. He had led me all across Skyrim and back with this nonsense. I promised to wring his neck once I caught up with him. Not long after passing Mix Water Mill for the thir...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Turning of the Tide pt.2 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 30, 2012
  I made it to Whiterun by late afternoon. My legs felt like two iron ingots. All the equipment I salvaged from the Bandits, Bears and wolves on the way had weighed me down. I took advantage of the fat purses of the Merchant's at such a late hour. Feeling much lighter on my feet I found Ysolda in the ...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Turning of the Tide pt. 1 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 29, 2012
  Riding back to Solitude my mind was racked with images of my dreams from the previous nights. In fact I didn't realise I was in the city till a Courier broke my contemplation. "Larz D'Ovakine?" "Yes thats me?" I replied.  "I have a message for you from Falk Firebeard. For your eyes only. Your a hard...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Fang, The Horn & The King pt. 3 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 27, 2012
  The journey from the shrine had been a rough one. My armour now sported an envious array of teeth marks across the breast and back plate. My back was aching from being tossed through the air and once again I had snot frozen in my beard. I wouldn't mind the cold so badly if it didn't make my nose run...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Fang, The Horn & The King pt. 2 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 26, 2012
  The encounter with the Dragon had awakened something inside my Horse. Drago seemed empowered and pounded his hooves along the road towards Whiterun at a mighty gallop.  The Road was quiet and the sun had started to set as I reached a junction in the road. Another Argonian thief ran out of the shadow...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Fang, The Horn & The King pt. 1 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 24, 2012
  My annoucement in the chamber of the Jarl brought everyones attention on me. Falk eyed me for a moment. Hesistantly he replied to my offer "Are you sure Larz? I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you. You have already done more than enough for us. But if your sure have a word with Sybille the C...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ Wolfskull Cave: Last Rites (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 21, 2012
  My elation at securing the boat coupled with my activities back on the Folly had drained me. I barely made it back to the Inn in the centre of Windhelm. I didn't care that I was in the heart of Stormcloak territory, I just wanted to eat and sleep. My dreams of late have come to reinforce the actions...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Pirates of Japhet's Folly pt.2 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 19, 2012
  I arrived back at Windhelm in a stupor. My head was still fuzzy from the amount of mead I was forced to consume. I felt as though I'd forgotten something important Stig had told me.  But somehow I felt better than I should. It had only been a couple of hours since that midday binge and I was already...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Pirates of Japhet's Folly pt.1 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 17, 2012
  Procrastination was a talent of mine. I sat at the inn in Windhelm longer than I wanted to. I wasn't comfortable being in the heart of Stormcloak's capital. Even though Ralof was a honourable ally and ultimately my only friend in Skyrim, I was still a citizen of the Empire and my heart beat for the ...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ Hope by a Heart String (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 14, 2012
  Evidently this was too much. I spent the rest of the afternoon pounding the anvil at the Blacksmith shop. Working the metal removing the bumps and lumps of imperfection had a mind ordering effect on me. I calmed after every hammer stroke reflecting on what the Jarl had told me. As evening approached...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ Lost in Destiny (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 13, 2012
  Leaving Riverwood via the bridge over the river. I looked back at the pretty little village and then up at Bleak Fall, a shudder going down my spine. I was still finding that blasted Draugr dust in my pockets and beard. Rather than feel happy that I was moving my heart ached for my family and my bel...

• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Golden Claw pt.2

  by Guy Corbett January 10, 2012
  Looking back over what happened next, charging forward with my shield raised, I realise that I was far to over confident. Stupid old man running in to the jaws of that oversized arachnid like some Orc on a berserk charge. I came off worse in the first clash even though the Frost Spider was wounded. ...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ The Golden Claw pt. 1 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 7, 2012
  Bleak Fall Barrow from afar is a spectacular vision of nordic architecture, peering out from the cradle of the mountain, through swirling clouds. On the approach I can tell it is not. In fact it felt quite desolate. The Grand staircase led up to the pyramidal arches proceeding along to the entrance ...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ A Date with Destiny 1 (spoilers)

  by Guy Corbett January 7, 2012
  I've lost all track of time. Yesterday I woke with an almighty crimp in my back. For as quaint as the Sleeping Giant maybe, the beds don't offer a bit of support. Not to my old bones anyway. Stretching to revive my stiff muscles I moved through to the hearth and sat to eat a breakfast of honey nut t...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ Now that's Retirement

  by Guy Corbett January 6, 2012
  I awoke suddenly, sitting up covered in a fine film of cold sweat. My head was swimming, surely I didn't consume that much mead around the fire. My vision was blurred and I didn't feel at all rested. It took a few moments before my brain caught up and I recognised where I was. The Stormcloak Rolaf h...
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• Memoirs of Larz D'Ovakine ~ Trader in a Fix

  by Guy Corbett January 5, 2012
  I'm too old for this, its my 65th year next spring and i thought i'd hung my travelling cloak up for good. I've not been out of the Imperial city in a good ten years, and that was just a quick trip to Skingrad to see an old friend. I've not done anything like this since my early days as a Imperial C...
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• The Little Things..........

  by Guy Corbett January 3, 2012
  With Skyrim proudly getting the no. 1 spot over xmas and more and more people talking about how good the experience is i though i'd share a few of the smaller things that makes Skyrim awesome to me. I think my favorite addition to Skyrim over the other TES games is the additions to the combat. Dual ...
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• Roleplayer or Button Basher?

  by Guy Corbett December 23, 2011
  Im quite new to the whole blogging thing and this is one of the first games where i have actually got involved in the wider community by coming on sites like this one (Top job Paul by the way). One of the biggest things that has leapt out at me is just how differently people are playing this game. T...
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• Glitches, Patches and Updates do they work?

  by Guy Corbett December 22, 2011
  Im an avid RPG Player and have played the last three instalments of the elder scrolls thoroughly enjoying all of them. Ive also played through all the other Bethesda creations and now feel i understand the basic problems that arise in such a massive gametype. So starting to play Skyrim i was ready a...
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