Farmers Tale

by
Rilnii Linali

1st Entry

My name is Rilnii. I am a farmer in Corgrad Wastes of the Summerset
Isle. I have lived here  nearly 100
years and mastered the craft of Farming.
I have been married once but with no children. Ones regrets grow louder
the closer one is faced with death, you see, the beautiful  blue skies have been corrupted by those damn
Daedra. I haven't gone outside to check the crops for fear of being captured.
I've seen Rala peering out her window as well. We never talked much,  but our eyes were fixed on each other if
only for a moment. I wondered if she saw the fear in me as I saw in her.

2nd Entry

I have blown out all the candles. Locked the door. I have plenty of food
ready for the  coming days. I am a
farmer after all. I am worried about the others though. I could teleport  some of my goods near their front door but I
doubt they would open it. No sign of any foul spawn, not sure if that is a blessing
or a curse.

3rd Entry

I saw Rala today. She scrambled out of her house to my garden and was
stumbling to gather something, anything. I teleported a basket full of food for
her with a note I wrote the  other day.
She smiled and dashed back to her house. Strange how horrific events can
make  bonds between two that would have
had no reason before. I hope she is well.

4th Entry

I was pondering how the Dremora were able to corrupt the sky, now I wish
I never had such  thoughts. They have
portals that seem to build rapidly out of dirt and rock from the ground.  Daedric magic to split open the space
within. I can imagine were it leads to, they may be two way, but the purpose is
one sided. It looks like they are planning an invasion.

5th Entry

Rala came over today. At first I thought it was because she ran out of
food. But I know that  is not the
reason. She was crying and shaking. I felt bad for her, but it felt nice too.

6th entry

We were watching again today. The portal seems so close even though it
is on Eton Nir. We thought that maybe there were more. We can't see into the
forest. We should come up with a
strategy, but where do we go? Where is safe?

7th Entry

Last night I put my arm around Rala as we lay in bed. I know now it is
not circumstance. I do love her. In the home that I have built and a land
blazed red. The world looks like it will end, I am at peace.

8th Entry

Same day, was a rumble outside, saw the Dremora throwing fireballs at
the houses. I know teleportation is forbidden but if we stay here we will die.
Rala has packed the supplies and I have taught her the practice. She is smart
and fast.

Day 7

We made it, well sort of. We are at the base of one of the redwoods in
the forest near by.  Teleportation is
very flashy and there is another portal just over the ridge. We heard the
bellows of those foul creatures, the Dremora must have been killing the
wildlife there, Rala was crying. I wanted to do something, but I am just a
farmer. My knowledge of soil and seasons will be quite useless in battle. Rala
said she had some experience with the blade, how much experience? And we did
not bring any weapons other then a bread knife and I only know a  handful of Alteration spells. Might keep us
alive longer, worst case we can hide underwater for a very long time.

Day 8

Woke up and Rala was gone, no sign of struggle, just some rations
missing. I am worried. I will scan the perimeter to see if there are any signs.
I will leave a message for her as  well.

2nd Entry Day 8

The Dremora were laying dead at the portal. Found a bow and some arrows.
So heavy and I am not a very good shot, but they look like they would hurt.
Found a pile with a note on it, she has gone in, left me some enchanted loot.
Chameleon ring, Ageis ring and some strong healing potions.

She is in there. Alone. Fighting those beasts.

I will protect her.....

Day 9

Didn't go in after all. Rala came out, arms full, few cuts and bruises.
I'm pretty  impressed. We made camp for
the night and I heard all about these portals. Rala said there had to be a way
of closing them but couldn't sort it out. We decided to call it a night, after
she promised she wouldn't go off like that again.

Day 15

Figured it out. Rala did. There an orb at the top of the spire. Only the
one with the lava  in the base. Got
pretty good at the bow too, doesn't feel heavy any more. When the portal  closes the orb castes an enchant, can't
quite figure it out. It is like the realm collapses around us. This will need
further investigating.

Month 2

Rala. Rilnii decided he no longer was interested in this, but I think it
should still go on, I am pregnant after all. I'm not far and should still be
able to close some of those gate things. We know we can't save the word. but we
can make it a better place.

We have been closing separate gates at the same time last few days. Got
pretty good at it. decided that we will do one last one then build our new home
over one of the closed gates, they shouldn't sprout up again on the same spot I
think. The next one we have our eyes on has a nice view of the river.  I think it used to be called Riverview, Not
much there now as that gate destroyed it all, but we will make it our home and
Rilnii's knowledge of soil will be great for getting things started.

Month 4

Rilnii has finished the cabin and the soil has actually started to creep
back with his  hand. I've been tending
the far garden and look forward to it being closer to home. The Dremora look
very scary and so do those gates, but they have all been cleaned out of the
area.

I think our fighting days are over.

We have met others in our time to get where we  are. We have told them about the gates. Many are too afraid to
fight, but they will spread the word that it can be done and no magic is
needed. I think it is time to settle down and build our family.