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A Good Man Goes To War, TOC

Posted by ilanisilver March 29, 2018 - Filed in TSC: ToC - 2,421 views

“Man breathed its first breath on the sacred mountain; the last kiss waited atop its summit as well.”

Cast through time ages ago, Alduin returns to Nirn. Paarthurnax waits on Monahven, and a Dragonborn waits in the wings.

Skyrim has forgotten its history and heritage, and denied its magical roots. Can Farkas discover (and accept) who he is in time to save his beloved motherland?

As a true son of Kyne, he’s bound to give it his best shot.

The title, A Good Man Goes To War, was taken from a poem by Steven Moffat. It's from the Doctor Who series, the eleventh doctor to be specific. Lots of things drew me to this poem, from the Companions' loyalty to Skyrim and their neutrality, to Farkas's live-and-let-live. kind-hearted personality, to Paarthurnax's obstinate drive to be "good." And other things, but - spoilers, sweetie.

Anyway, at its simplest, this is the story of two sets of brothers. The fate of Skyrim will rise or fall based on their journeys, their discoveries, the people they meet along the way, and those they've loved from the beginning. Lots of romance and intrigue. Surprise characters pop up along the way, and just FYI, things are...a little different here. The blurb states that Skyrim has forgotten its history and heritage - very few in Skyrim know dragons ever existed, and fewer still know anything about a dragonborn or that Nords can speak with the Voice. It's all almost completely erased from history. Why this is so will come out as the story unfolds. Rated for sex and Skyrim-typical violence.

Night will fall and drown the sun when a good man goes to war.
Friendship dies and true love lies, night will fall and the dark will rise
When a good man goes to war.
Demons run, but count the cost. The battle's won, but the child is lost.

1. Resolution, Part One

2. Resolution, Part Two

3. Mercy

4. Recognition

5. Valor

6 Loathing

7. Questions

8. Persuasion

9. Alteration

10. Awakening

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SpottedFawn · March 31, 2018

Oohh nice pictures. I like this spiffy new TOC!

I'm in the same boat as Paws, xD I tend to be sporadic in my reading but not due to lack of interest. Usually it's lack of time and my ability to concentrate is... Well let's just say there's ro... more
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  Oohh nice pictures. I like this spiffy new TOC!
  
  I'm in the same boat as Paws, xD I tend to be sporadic in my reading but not due to lack of interest. Usually it's lack of time and my ability to concentrate is... Well let's just say there's room for impro... more
  
  · April 1, 2018
  
  Thanks! I’ve tried to give a little more personality to all the chapters. It was fun finding art that goes along with the action. I’m trying to remember that, and not obsess this time, but it’s tough.
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    Thanks! I’ve tried to give a little more personality to all the chapters. It was fun finding art that goes along with the action. I’m trying to remember that, and not obsess this time, but it’s tough.
    
    · April 1, 2018
    
    *shakes finger at Ilani* I watching you, no obsessing. At any rate, very glad this is up again. Now, forgive if I don't read like right away. I put in 100k words for this years Camp like the moron that I am, so.... That's a lot. But I will read.
    
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    *shakes finger at Ilani* I watching you, no obsessing. At any rate, very glad this is up again. Now, forgive if I don't read like right away. I put in 100k words for this years Camp like the moron that I am, so.... That's a lot. But I will read.
    
    · April 1, 2018
    
    I'm not going to lie, it's tough. Especially when I know something's wrong wtih my first chapter. I can't put my finger on what it is, just feels off somehow. I did a big revise last night, but haven't loaded it yet, so we'll see if, when I read it again ... more
Paws · March 30, 2018

I didn't know Steven Moffat had written for Doctor Who. That intrigues me, I became a fan after watching Sherlock, although that could have been Mark Gatiss' influence on the writing of those episodes to be fair. Or Andrew Scott as Moriarty... Take your p... more

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  I didn't know Steven Moffat had written for Doctor Who. That intrigues me, I became a fan after watching Sherlock, although that could have been Mark Gatiss' influence on the writing of those episodes to be fair. Or Andrew Scott as Moriarty... Take your p... more
  
  · March 31, 2018
  
  Also, Andrew Scott as Moriarty was amazing. And I think Benedict Cumberbatch deserves some credit, his Sherlock was tremendously fun to watch!
  
  I believe Moffat is responsible for the majority of Eleven's episodes (which span 2-3 seasons, I th... more
  
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    Also, Andrew Scott as Moriarty was amazing. And I think Benedict Cumberbatch deserves some credit, his Sherlock was tremendously fun to watch!
    
    I believe Moffat is responsible for the majority of Eleven's episodes (which span 2-3 seasons, I think?) and I ... more
    
    · April 1, 2018
    
    Agree with you about Scott, the chemistry between him and Cumberbatch was phenomenal. I prefer Johnny Lee Miller's take on Sherlock, though. Andrew Scott and Miller could do with a scene together to make it truly perfect.
    
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    Agree with you about Scott, the chemistry between him and Cumberbatch was phenomenal. I prefer Johnny Lee Miller's take on Sherlock, though. Andrew Scott and Miller could do with a scene together to make it truly perfect.
    
    · April 1, 2018
    
    THANK YOU!!!!!! Jonny Lee Miller is amazing, and I'm really tired of people crapping on his Sherlock.
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  I didn't know Steven Moffat had written for Doctor Who. That intrigues me, I became a fan after watching Sherlock, although that could have been Mark Gatiss' influence on the writing of those episodes to be fair. Or Andrew Scott as Moriarty... Take your p... more
  
  · March 30, 2018
  
  Damn and blast, I misspelled his name. Yes, loved Sherlock too. I’ve still not seen the last season, wanted to stretch it all out as long as I could! Doctor Who, yeah. Nine was my favorite doctor, but Eleven’s storylines just buried everything else.... more
  
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    Damn and blast, I misspelled his name. Yes, loved Sherlock too. I’ve still not seen the last season, wanted to stretch it all out as long as I could! Doctor Who, yeah. Nine was my favorite doctor, but Eleven’s storylines just buried everything else.... more
    
    · April 1, 2018
    
    Eh, you're making me curious about seaon eleven of Doctor Who. Stop it I haven't watched the show since Christopher Eccleston.
    
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    Paws
    Eh, you're making me curious about seaon eleven of Doctor Who. Stop it I haven't watched the show since Christopher Eccleston.
    
    · April 1, 2018
    
    Eccleston remains my favorite doctor, hands down. You should totally watch it, though. it's binge-worthy.