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• Kriiahmik, Chapter 1

  by Tenebrous April 8, 2022
  Warning: This story contains foul language and Foul Murder. You've been warned!     -Chapter 1: A Normal Day, Mostly     Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, The Pale, Skyrim     The little girl was not right. Her cheeks were sunken, her skin was pale as frost, her eyes...

• Memoirs of Mundus: The Amulet of the Lich

  by Tenebrous October 15, 2017
  Memoirs of Mundus: The Amulet of the Lich, An Orc Fairy Tale Ian S. McClure   Once upon a time, there was a stronghold in the Jerall Mountains, whose name has been lost thanks to time, and to humans' meddling with our history. Though this stronghold was once mighty, it had fallen on hard tim...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 27: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous July 10, 2017
    Dangerous Haven       Ian S. McClure       The sounds of battle rang, fresh in my ears over the sounds of the sea, as Captain Jimila spat on a corpse. “Damn pirates! Thinking they can put holes in my ship!? We just repaired the last ones!” sh...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 26: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous May 24, 2017
  A Night Out       Ian S. McClure       I hugged my sister, overjoyed. “Lili! You're alright!” I said.       She hugged back, smiling. “Yeah! My leg is all fixed up. Bit sore still, but other than that I'm fine.” She smi...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 25: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous May 23, 2017
  Fall of a False Queen       Ian S. McClure       “Why is it,” Elereth asked, as we approached the refugee camp outside Firsthold, “that Estre always attacks just as we arrive?”       “I'll be damned if I know.&rdq...
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• Cyrodiil's Champions: A Pirate Hero Part 3

  by Tenebrous May 8, 2017
  Reunion with Melgor       Ian S. McClure       The hike up to the City, after a few days hiding out in the wilderness, wasn't eventful, really, but it surely was scenic. Birds were chirping, the wind was blowing... All that crap. I hummed an old song I'd learned...
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• Cryodiil's Champions: A Pirate Hero Part 2

  by Tenebrous April 16, 2017
  The Amulet of Kings       Ian S. McClure       Well, looks like my luck's turned. Maybe.       Spent a couple of days down there, twiddling my thumbs and thinking about fate and such. Impending death tends to do that to a lass. Didn't help tha...
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• Cyrodiil's Champions: ToC

  by Tenebrous April 15, 2017
  Hallo! Here we are with 'Cyrodiil's Champions', a series where I chronicle various different incarnations of the Champion of Cyrodiil, the hero of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion! Each playthrough will be a different character. As usual, feel free to comment and critique, and thanks for reading!: ...
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• Cyrodiil's Champions: A Pirate Hero Part 1

  by Tenebrous April 15, 2017
  Prologue       Ian S. McClure       I'll kill them! I'll kill them all!       They left me for dead, after all. Pretty clear that they didn't believe in 'honor among thieves'. After everything we did together! Us on the Hackwing, we were the t...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 24- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous March 28, 2017
    Holy Ground       Ian S. McClure       "Come on, Father!" I cry, running through the grassy field. I was playing with my toy, a wooden figure of an Altmer warrior. Father says nothing. He is underneath a tree, reading somethi...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 23- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous March 25, 2017
  Jester's Day   Ian S. McClure "This one is telling you, we need more supplies if we wish to reach Torinaan. You must have patience, Elereth." Suhr said calmly, as the gates of Skywatch once again came into view. He was right—in order to reach both that holy site and the city of Firsth...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 22- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous March 18, 2017
  The Invasion of Dawnbreak      Ian S. McClure      “Well, that can't be good.” Lilinastre said sarcastically, as Dawnbreak came into view, flaming. “Wonder if the Canonreeve made it out?”      ...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 21: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous February 25, 2017
  A Campfire Conversation    Ian S. McClure    The birds flew by in the twilight, as Skywatch faded over the horizon. I grinned as I looked around, once again admiring the beauty of Auridon. I looked back at the group, briefly studying them. Elereth was d...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 20: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous February 2, 2017
  The Traitorous Kinlady     Ian S. McClure     I looked at myself in the mirror, making sure I appeared presentable. I was to appear before Queen Ayrenn to receive my new orders soon, and though I knew she cared little, I still had no desire to appear disrespectful. Satisfie...

• Agents of the Queen Part 19: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous January 7, 2017
  Death and Unlife     Ian S. McClure     As soon as I entered the ruins, the infamous Veiled Keep, I was greeted by two mer, Heritance members. “Hail, sir. The Veiled Queen is meeting with the council.” one said, removing his helm. “I'd recommend you get th...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 18: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous December 1, 2016
  Unveiling the Veiled Heritance     Ian S. McClure     I woke up today early. Taking care to not awaken my sleeping Bosmer partner, I got dressed, and made for the door. Unfortunately, I was apparently not silent enough.     “Morning, Ardolan.” Eler...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 17: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous November 18, 2016
  The Defiance Festival     Ian S. McClure     “I can't believe it, Ardolan!” Lilinastre said excitedly. “We've arrived just in time for the Defiance Festival!”     Indeed, the city of Skwatch was in a most festive mood. Everywhere, one co...
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• Huntress of Drakes Part 2- A Skyrim tale

  by Tenebrous October 10, 2016
  The Smith's Request   Ian S. McClure   We walked in silence at first, the snow crunching beneath our armored boots. Hadvar seemed content to revel in his surroundings, a faint smile on his face as he led the way to Riverwood; our destination. Eventually however, he broke the quiet. &ld...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 16: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous October 8, 2016
  A Veil Over Mathiisen     Ian S. McClure     “Ah, hello friends!” Razum-dar said as my group arrived, his customary grin on his face. “This one was just thinking of you all. Don't be alarmed—Raz threat-assesses all new assets to the Eyes, yes?”...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 15: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous October 1, 2016
  Curing the Incurable     Ian S. McClure     The night breeze blew throughout Auridon, soft and cool. I stared at our meager fire, and at the resting forms of Suhr, Lilinastre and the boy Verolias. I myself could not sleep on this night—my dreams had taken me back to t...
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• Agents of the Queen: An Elder Scrolls Online tale (ToC)

  by Tenebrous September 28, 2016
    Hallo! This is my series, 'Agents of the Queen', following the events of the Aldmeri Dominion storylines of Elder Scrolls Online, from the eyes of the warrior Ardolan Larethbinder and his companions. The story will be split into multiple parts, each following a different area of the Domini...
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• Memoirs of Mundus: Carnage Aplenty

  by Tenebrous June 27, 2016
  Carnage Aplenty   Ian S. McClure   Oh, the night is young,   The wizards are many!   I'll sing a song—   Before carnage aplenty!     I have been called many things,   From warrior to farmer of corn,   These days, the peasants and ki...

• Agents of the Queen Part 14: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous June 26, 2016
  The Beasts of Ondil   Ian S. McClure   “Excuse me,” said a small, timid voice. “I need your help.”   I frowned, turning to the source of the voice: an Altmer child, perhaps seven years old, whose face was as dirty as the clothes he wore. He carried a pack...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 13: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous June 24, 2016
  Corruption of the Ancestors   Ian S. McClure   The aristocratic Altmer turned to face me, frowning, as the large crowd of nobles milled about in the afternoon sun outside the ruins of Tanzelwil. I recognized him—he was Prince Naemon, brother of Queen Ayrenn. After a little while ...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 12: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous June 21, 2016
  The Path to Tanzelwil   Ian S. McClure   The cool morning breeze blew through Vulkhel Guard, mostly unnoticed by the sleeping people within. It was quite early, and yet I wished to be off as soon as possible, hence why Elereth and I had awoken at the crack of dawn to leave to Tanzelwil...
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• Memoirs of Mundus- Bloodmoon Rising

  by Tenebrous June 20, 2016
  Bloodmoon Rising   Ian S. McClure     I have seen the Bloodmoon rising,   As werewolves snarl and maim.   The pack's song of howling,   Echoing without aim.     I have run through reddened night,   Leaving my camp behind.   Irrefuta...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 11: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous June 19, 2016
  Issues with Security   Ian S. McClure   I finished changing into my normal clothes, which once again fit me normally. Curinure had made good on his promise to resolve my transformation issues, and now I had returned to my ordinary self. I neatly organized the women’s clothing I h...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 10: An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous June 17, 2016
  A Brief Time as Synia   Ian S. McClure   We had arrived at the city of Vulkhel Guard—a beautiful place, where the cultivated gardens of Summerset flora meshed with the distinctive Elven architecture—around three days after I wrote the last entry. Immediately, the sailors be...
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• Memoirs of Mundus- The Sugar Pilgrimage

  by Tenebrous June 16, 2016
  The Sugar Pilgrimage   Ian McClure   Far back in the mists of time, when Azurah had but recently shared her secrets with the Khajiit, there lived a prophet, a true cat blessed by Jone and Jode to be able to scry into the foggy future that had yet to come. This prophet- whose name has b...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 9- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous June 14, 2016
  Voyage of the Prowler   Ian S. McClure   “Would you people hurry it up? I’d prefer to reach Vulkhel Guard before earning the title of ‘dro’!” Quartermaster Oblan shouted as the sailors of the Prowler walked aboard. He grumbled, sipping at his moon-sugar ru...
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• Huntress of Drakes Part 1- A Skyrim tale

  by Tenebrous June 11, 2016
  Another Refugee Ian S. McClure I awoke to cold, biting winds and the strange sensation of being jostled out of slumber. I found myself in a carriage. Immediately, a feeling of dread and sorrow overtook me, for I knew I was being driven to my death. And what a horrible way to die awaited me! Fa...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 8- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous June 7, 2016
  The Battle for Mistral   Ian S. McClure   The bells rang, Khajiit citizens running for shelter as the soldiers- guardsmen of Mistral and Dominion marines alike- prepared as best they could. I found Elereth amidst the chaos- stringing her bow with a grave expression.   “Ard...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 7- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous March 18, 2016
  Coming Storm   Ian S. McClure   I don't have much time to write, I'm afraid. Even now, the streets of Mistral are vacant, save for the soldiers and guards preparing for the inevitable battle ahead. Yet, it is important that I catalog my experiences, and so I have found a quiet place to...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 6- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous February 14, 2016
  Maormer Machinations   Ian S. McClure   The road to Mistral was scenic, but all too short. Soon after departing from the Temple of the Mourning Springs, Elereth and I saw the glittering port city off in the distance. My ruined armor was in my pack- unusable after getting blasted by Uld...
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• Memoirs of Mundus- Hollow Victories

  by Tenebrous January 16, 2016
  Hollow Victories Ian S. McClure “Have you seen Khari? He's missing!”. I looked up from my paperwork, eyeing the Khajiit woman with my silver eyes. She was short, clad in purple clothes in the style of her people. Her large green eyes looked imploringly to me. I sighed- clearly I'd have to talk with ...
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• Memoirs of Mundus- The Adoring Fan

  by Tenebrous January 12, 2016
  The Adoring Fan   Ian S. McClure   “By Azura, By Azura, By Azura! The Grand Champion! Standing here! In front of me!”.   Annoyance. That is what I thought upon seeing the Bosmeri youth, as I rolled my eyes and sighed beneath my opulent white beard. Oh, perhaps I woul...
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• Memoirs of Mundus- Preface

  by Tenebrous January 9, 2016
  Preface   Ian S. McClure   I am acutely aware that the scope of my studies is at best an enigma to the large majority of the people of Tamriel. Indeed, I am uncertain this collection of memories will ever see the light of publication. I know that I may sound quite mad, but I believe I ...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 5- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous January 8, 2016
  An Undead Wardrobe   Ian S. McClure   The camp was in ruins- overturned and broken tents accompanied the unlit, cold pile of logs and the abandoned academic texts. We had a long journey to get to the Temple of the Mourning Springs- it was, of course, on the opposite side of the island ...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 4- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous December 31, 2015
  The Sea Vipers' Plot   Ian S. McClure   Upon arriving at the Shattered Shoals, we were treated with a sight both beautiful and devastating, for the golden, sun-lit sands were marred by the wrecks of ships and the corpses of soldiers. Elereth and I contemplated this in silence, until we...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 3- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous December 12, 2015
  Cats, Rats, and Thunderbugs   Ian S. McClure   I know I had previously written that the next entry would be after our arrival at the Shattered Shoals, but today's events are important enough to warrant a place in this journal. After leaving the fort of Eagle's Strand, Elereth and I tra...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 2- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous December 9, 2015
  The Request of Razum-dar   Ian S. McClure   The first thing I noticed upon my arrival at Eagle's Strand was chaos. Ruined ships and wounded soldiers abounded in the warm sands of the beach- but of what army, I could not say. My people, the Altmer, bore the same armor as Bosmer and Khaj...
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• Agents of the Queen Part 1- An Elder Scrolls Online tale

  by Tenebrous December 5, 2015
  Arrival at the Roost   Ian S. McClure   The nature of reality in our fair land of Tamriel is cruel and oftentimes short. One can only hope that Aetherius is more tranquil, for to be mortal and alive is to be in constant danger of wars, of assassins, of banditry, of the very land itself...
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