Nerevar's Quest - Part 3

I agreed to join the guild. They recommended I go elsewhere to find duties instead, and Balmora was the closest location. I guess I'm going there after all. They also told me about some trouble on the island of Solstheim. I might have to check it out.










As the sun was setting, I decided to stop in Pelagiad as Balmora was still a way's off.




Inside the inn I found Nels, but he didn't have much to say.




I bought a room and got my first sleep on dry land in quite some time.




I set out early in the morning, and soon it began to rain.





I encountered a large rat,and killed it with some more of my fire spell. On its corpse I found my first alchemical ingredient. I've been a bit rusty, so I'm eager to brew up some new potions.




I snuck past another rat and moved along towards Balmora.




I passed a large fort on the way, and in the morning fog I saw the town of Balmora built around a flowing river.




A local of my own kind directed me to the guild hall for the town.



Inside I took some useful supplies from the chest available to all members, and then asked about duties. I was directed to a low ranking Khajiit named Ajira.




She told me she needed some mushrooms to finish a report. I didn't like the idea of doing her work for her, but as her inferior in the guild I accepted.






I followed the river out of town south as instructed, and came to the wooden bridge. I found a way over the steep hills near a camp.





Now in the swamps, I quickly found a couple of the ingredients I needed. All that was left were a couple varieties that grew on trees.



It wasn't long before I found those too, and quickly retraced my steps towards town.






I made it back to town and went to see Ajira.




She returned the favor with some healing potions and then gave me another task - to sabotage another member's report. It seemed she was competing for the promotion.





I passed my victim on the way upstairs, and then placed the fake soul gem in her desk as I was asked. It felt nice to be sneaky again. Slipping past rats just doesn't have the same thrill.





Ajira thanked me, although she didn't have a reward this time. I went to see the guild steward though, and she promoted me all the way to journeyman for my efforts. I think I might fit in here.

Nerevar's Quest - Part 2

I left the lighthouse and decided to see what that trader had in stock.



I sold him the shoes I couldn't wear and bought a cuirass to protect myself a bit.



The road went in two directions. I've heard of Vivec, the largest city on the island, so I decided to go there. In any case, it's the same direction as Balmora.




Another fork, but I kept towards Vivec and Balmora.




I spotted a small creature and decided to sneak past it.




At first I succeeded, but it spotted me as I tried to read the signposts and I was forced to dispatch it with my knife and a simple fire spell.



This time, the fork led me away from Balmora. I'll go there some day, maybe.



On the road I met a man named Nels. He claimed to be dangerous, but seemed very interested in me. He asked kindly for a kiss, and I gave it to him not wanting trouble. I figure I should avoid trouble from guys who like to kiss giant lizards.






I kept walking, going past various creatures including a farm of large, floating, squid creatures. Very strange. I eventually came to Vivec. The city is constructed on several platforms sitting on the water, with the closest one being the Foreign Quarter. I decided to see what was at the top.



I walked up the tunnels that lead to higher levels.



I saw a nice view of some other platforms.




I went up some stairs and entered the plaza. I spotted a building for the local chapter of the Mages' Guild and decided to check it out.




I met a woman who thought I would fit in, and asked me if I wanted to join. I contemplated my decision. So what do you think, guys? Should I join the Mages' Guild?