The Death Knight

[I)eadnerzhul]

Well, I decided to write this story for a "Your character's backround" thread on some Oblivion forum, and, I must say I'm quite proud. It's different than my other stories with the fact that it's first person, and is basically just a retelling of a story by my character. This is a minor Warcraft cross-over with the fact that it features a blade similar in style to frostmourne so... yeah. I hope you enjoy it! (NOTE: Knowing basic lore/facts about Oblivion is advised before reading!)

It has been a short time since my arrival in Cyrodiil. I had come to seek my fortune and to start my life over again, after imprisonment for my 'crime'... if you could call stealing petty fruits and vegetables a CRIME...! Upon completing my long and arduous sentence, I was escorted to the Warden. He had given me simple rags to cover my nearly-bare and bony body and a bag of a few coins. He then pointed towards the door, and, I exited. Two guards escorted me out, and, upon exiting the Imperial City Prison, they plummeted me to the ground and spit on me. 'Pathetic whelp!', they said, mockingly... I grit my teeth with anger as I promised myself that ONE DAY... I would have my revenge...

That day came sooner than expected. A few days later, while I was wandering the forests of Southern Cyrodiil, I happened upon an encampment. I stumbled over to find a pot of stew roasting over an open fire. 'Food!', I said excitedly as I reached for the ladle. But before I could gulp it down, a blade slithered across my neck. I looked up to find bandits staring me in the face with angry, hurtful eyes. They were going to try and steal whatever gold the Warden had issued me... 'No!' I shouted. 'I have HAD it with the abuse. No longer shall I sit and hide in the shadows and be mugged and tortured!' I elbowed one of the bandits and grabbed his sword, and the a fight to the death ensued. Each strike they made at me I parried and counterattacked, killing them one by one...

Rising from the bloodstained ground, I tossed the blade to the ground. I looked up the sky and let loose a howl that would scare even the strongest Daedra Lord! It pierced those within earshot, and the nearby animals had fled in fear. At that moment, I saw where my destiny lay. In the distance, up a tall hill, stood an ancient doorway to a large cavern. I walked towards it, and slowly, I began to notice a change in the weather. Everything suddenly grew colder...

The door was frozen. Every part was covered with ice. I touched it gently and trembled in the cold... And it all went black.

After what seemed like an eternity later I awoke, and before me rested a mighty helm and blade. They... called to me. They asked me to hold them. To bear them... and so I did. I placed the helm on my head gripped the sword with both hands. And then... I changed. My skin began to pale, my eyes began to glow, and the cold... the cold felt... good. I was no longer some wandering peasant. I was no longer some weakling that would suffer beneath the feet of others. I am the Death Knight, and my will... shall be DONE!

I hope you enjoyed it. As with any other story I write (or type) I ask that you review and share your personal interests and nitpicks you have.

 

[Airandius]

This story owns ^^ you could actualy use this as an intro for a campagin or something.
It's realy good and I can see why you are proud of it!
Could you continue this Death Knight's story? I would love him to kill and torture people that gave him a hard life. ^^

Anyway, it's a very good story and I like it. =

Btw, I think you had a typo at: and the a fight to the death ensued. (It's at the part where he fights the bandits.)

 

[I)eadnerzhul]

Thank you! I'll probably add on later, but for the time being.. I'll leave it alone.

 

[Alkser]

Great story! I like it very much!

 

[Gausslander]

How do you:

a) How do you have 1,013 posts?
b) How come this is the only post of yours I've ever seen?

 

[I)eadnerzhul]

I rarely post stories anymore. But I usually reply to other posts around here, and in the Off-topic forum or Map Development/Idea Factory. Most of my threads are very old but... why exactly are you asking?

 

[rober artua]

I rarely post stories anymore. But I usually reply to other posts around here, and in the Off-topic forum or Map Development/Idea Factory. Most of my threads are very old but... why exactly are you asking?

Maybe because it is almost impossible to have so low rank and so much posts
As you can see I have only 143 posts and my rank is double to yours But who cares . These ranks are just made for fun and they can be earned very fast if you post some stuff for ppl like I do sometimes

Anyway your story is very good . I hope you will be writing more of these kind

 

[The_wand_mirror]

maybe Because It Is Almost Impossible To Have So Low Rank And So Much Posts
As You Can See I Have Only 143 Posts And My Rank Is Double To Yours But Who Cares . These Ranks Are Just Made For Fun And They Can Be Earned Very Fast If You Post Some Stuff For Ppl Like I Do Sometimes

Anyway Your Story Is Very Good . I Hope You Will Be Writing More Of These Kind

R(ank)ep?

 

[I)eadnerzhul]

Yeah, why not.

 

[GhostG45]

Haha, this actually reminds me more of an Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind story than an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion...

At least the part at the beginning about the "crimes" he committed and what not. I should probably post some of my writings sometime.

Very nice job