Eyesoffire
Anything for that Elusive Feeling
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2011
Daemon Volfenson had finally been given some freedom. After years in the arena to the South he was allowed some time to himself. Initially this would have brought about great peace of mind, he made do with the money he earned. He bought a house in Whiterun, a reputable city within his homeland of Skyrim. His land was clean, fertile. Good enough to be a quiet, simple farmer. The people there seemed to take to him well. They liked him, he was tall, broad-shouldered, strong and very handsome. His face was shapely, angular, his blue eyes and long blonde hair added to his already notable features. Now that he was out of the arena, he was able to grow a beard, he kept it close-cropped, it seemed to accentuate his angular handsomeness.
However this 'simple life' seemed to be merely a fleeting bit of joy. He found himself alone too often, bored with just turning over the soil repeatedly. He sighed when he wanted to go out hunting, only to realize that there was a market just down the road that would cater to the food he required.
For some time he was unsure of what he wanted to do with himself. That was until the reports of disappearing girls began to increase in intensity. People were talking about it in the taverns and marketplaces. Daemon's interest spiked. Here was something out of the ordinary, something routine. However he found that he did not need to go looking in order to do something about this. A letter was sent by Jarl Balgruuf the Greater, one that requested his presence in Dragonsreach.
Not soon after receiving the letter Daemon was there, he had been escorted by Whiterun guard and walked towards Balgruuf, the old man seated on the wooden chair, a dragon's skull looming above them both.
"No doubt you've heard of the crisis, champion." Balgruuf's voice echoed out.
"Daemon Volfenson." Daemon said, bowing a little.
"Indeed." Balgruuf answered. "I have heard of your exploits in the arena, defeating many men and beasts within it. Did you fight in the capital?"
"Sometimes." Was the answer Daemon gave.
"To the point then." Balgruuf said, leaning back. "These children, the ones who are disappearing, we need them back. I will not have my people running in panic. You understand. My guards have posts to attend. I cannot send them off on a chase."
"Why not send the Companions?" Daemon asked.
"They are busy with their work as well. They also bring in the most money to Whiterun. No, I need their income to remain the way it is. I need a single man, one who is not tied down by tradition and occupation. Yet one who has proven himself capable in combat. You are just that man."
Daemon's heart leapt. Here was an opportunity to break from the mundane routine of his new life. He smiled and quickly agreed to the do the work for a fair price. A plan was set, another young girl as bait tonight, he would trail the kidnapper and figure out what was going on.
However this 'simple life' seemed to be merely a fleeting bit of joy. He found himself alone too often, bored with just turning over the soil repeatedly. He sighed when he wanted to go out hunting, only to realize that there was a market just down the road that would cater to the food he required.
For some time he was unsure of what he wanted to do with himself. That was until the reports of disappearing girls began to increase in intensity. People were talking about it in the taverns and marketplaces. Daemon's interest spiked. Here was something out of the ordinary, something routine. However he found that he did not need to go looking in order to do something about this. A letter was sent by Jarl Balgruuf the Greater, one that requested his presence in Dragonsreach.
Not soon after receiving the letter Daemon was there, he had been escorted by Whiterun guard and walked towards Balgruuf, the old man seated on the wooden chair, a dragon's skull looming above them both.
"No doubt you've heard of the crisis, champion." Balgruuf's voice echoed out.
"Daemon Volfenson." Daemon said, bowing a little.
"Indeed." Balgruuf answered. "I have heard of your exploits in the arena, defeating many men and beasts within it. Did you fight in the capital?"
"Sometimes." Was the answer Daemon gave.
"To the point then." Balgruuf said, leaning back. "These children, the ones who are disappearing, we need them back. I will not have my people running in panic. You understand. My guards have posts to attend. I cannot send them off on a chase."
"Why not send the Companions?" Daemon asked.
"They are busy with their work as well. They also bring in the most money to Whiterun. No, I need their income to remain the way it is. I need a single man, one who is not tied down by tradition and occupation. Yet one who has proven himself capable in combat. You are just that man."
Daemon's heart leapt. Here was an opportunity to break from the mundane routine of his new life. He smiled and quickly agreed to the do the work for a fair price. A plan was set, another young girl as bait tonight, he would trail the kidnapper and figure out what was going on.