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Semi-selective, independent Elder Scrolls OC

[suncertain]

Independent roleplay blog for Eilyrie Cordelia Verdaine, an Elder Scrolls OC (based in Elder Scrolls Online, but with WIP verses in the other games)!

Semi-selective (mutuals get priority). Will only interact with other adults (18+) and will only ship with 21+.

Written by Arden (25+, they/them, Pacific time). Activity may be sporadic due to university!

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[suncertain]

health stuff happened (all resolved now thankfully) but tomorrow... tomorrow i will try to be back here

[dionsblood]

Np seriously I love hearing OC lore! Is Eilyrie not a very... idk, studious? personality then - I guess, not that she isn’t interested in learning, but is she not necessarily a fan of pouring over books and practising in a practice hall rather than being Out Doing Things? And in her wandering, is she happier being on the move, without a home base, or does she like having a set place of her own to return to? What's her favourite hold and what’s her favourite city of Skyrim? Which are her least favourite lmao. And speaking of religion, how does she practise hers? Does she favour any particular gods or figures? Is it… sort of, more personal to her, a private thing, or more communal, her practice and relationship with religion/gods? Does she give a pass to the 'good' Daedric Princes or is she for daedric abstinence haha

i can whip up a starter for that if you’d like? also for alexandros (it can go on the backburner for now if you just want to start out with the one thread, but ideas here for future reference) meeting at shrines or temples is good for like, seems like the kind of place you’d strike up conversation - or, maybe he interrupts her having to deal with arsey legionaries being difficult about a perceived offence (amorphous crimes like ‘came slightly too close to our camp / looked at us funny / this patrol is boring and we have no healthy hobbies’) - or a dragon hunting party has been arranged by a village after one roosts uncomfortably close by, and they both end up in it?

[suncertain]

yes that's exactly it! she's not one for the theory of things as much as actually doing those things.

putting a read more so i don't clog up the dash lmao

she would like a home to return to, but as of right now she doesn't have one (except in her oblivion verse... and even then it's temporary). she's probably the most fond of falkreath due to the forest, but whiterun is up there with the open plains and pretty parks that it has. least favorite... windhelm, or riften for the sheer corruption

religion is much more personal to her. she's not one to go around proclaiming the glory of stendarr, but she won't shy away from the topic if asked! while she holds all eight divines in high regard, stendarr and mara are the ones she most aligns with. julianos and kynareth are up there too. i'm curious to know the same for your muses!

she's very much for daedric abstinence but she's less likely to give a side-eye to those who worship the "good" daedra. someone following azura or meridia would get wariness from her, whereas someone following mehrunes dagon or vaermina would be either avoided or treated as a threat - but she'd address them all with caution no matter what, given that every single time she's seen mortals dealing with daedra, it's never worked out. (could be fun for a more hostile or antagonistic meeting between any of your muses that do worship daedra)

a starter sounds great! and i like the ideas you have for Alexandros, those could be both fun and funny

[suncertain]

to whoever just grouped with me on eso attempting one of the dlc dungeons and thinking i'd be fine since i can do the other dungeons just fine (and then summarily dealt almost no damage???, meaning we couldnt even finish the dungeon): i am so sorry

[suncertain]

@dionsblood || from here! normally i'd respond in dms but these are good questions and i want to post the answers publicly thank you sm for asking!

Eilyrie is not a fan of college life. she wants to wander, to explore a place before settling down, and she hasn't been able to do that in skyrim. but the lessons are helpful, so she still puts in the work (albeit reluctantly)!

her downtime is exploring. she can't go too far from the college because it would take too long to get back... but once the dragons arrive, i could see her taking way more time away to help defend various towns, and she'd start traveling way farther out in order to do so. as important as education is, it's not as important to her as protecting those in the path of harm. basically she wouldn't skip school normally but she would for this (granted the college would probably understand)

as for a favorite spot, she likes forests but the forests in skyrim are nothing compared to high rock and she will stand by that! so here she likes to hang out by the rivers. no favorite tutor, because she spends as little time in class/with teachers as possible lmao

i like the idea of them meeting up at a celebration like you mentioned! because yeah Eilyrie would go to one if invited, both because it's the Polite Thing To Do and because a lot of people gathered in one place is the prime spot for another dragon attack. she wants to be there for defense/evacuation procedures if necessary

[suncertain]

i did not mean to send that ask and then vanish lmao sorry, and just hit me on dms if you prefer that for chatting, but hell hell yeah, like. if any of my gaggle of muses particularly interests you, and anyway, tell me about eilyre ! for her skyrim verse, is she / how is she liking Skyrim? Does she have any friends or make any friends there?

no worries! i always keep forgetting i even have this blog now and remember at the end of the day oh yeah that's a thing i have

eilyrie isn't the type of person who likes bitter cold - she channels the sun after all - so it takes her quite a while to warm up (pun not intended but i'm keeping it) to skyrim! so the answer i guess would be 'not at first but it grows on her.' she especially likes some of the plant life there that she doesn't get to see in high rock. the college of winterhold is technically why she went there but it ends up being the least interesting thing about her trip for her lmao

eilyrie is more on the quiet side. at first she's kinda solitary with maybe some acquaintances that she meets at the college, and that's where the verse starts off. but then the dragons start attacking and she's gonna get to know a lot of people very quickly

[suncertain]

despite the fact that ive mentioned my wip verses i never actually... linked to them lmao

so that's fixed now! i'll be updating my pinned post as well with a link to those

[receiptsofwhiskey]

What kind of relationship does your muse want with mine?

❤️ romantic 💛 platonic 💙 family 💜 mentor/mentee 💞 friends with benefits 💕 unrequited love [specify who] 💚 rivals 🖤 enemies

[suncertain]

Warm rays filter through still leaves onto cobblestone paths. With the lack of even a breeze, the morning air is silent save for the slow rhythm of footsteps against rock.

Eilyrie's steps are almost leisurely. It's a cooler morning, but she's not cold in her gear, her few pieces of armor that she decided to leave on for the journey. She hasn't been able to go out and just walk through nature in a while, and this seems like the perfect time to do that.

She isn't expecting to see anyone on her path, but she's still not surprised when she does. Her expression is soft — not quite a smile, but not unwelcoming. "Good morning to you. Where are you heading?"

[euripideez-nuts]

i can almost smell spring

[suncertain]

i am so very terrible at saying hi lmao but forget that, bc hi, i was wondering if you wanted to plot or tbh just to talk OCs bc i fuckin love meeting ppls ocs !

oh don't worry about it i am abysmal at saying hi, but yes absolutely! if you're not okay with me posting this ask publicly just let me know and i'll delete it, but i'm answering publicly for now because this goes for everyone

i also love meeting OCs and am always up for plotting!! you can come screaming into my messages any time (i may or may not respond right away since my summer schedule is unpredictable sometimes, but i will respond eventually!)

[fruitandflowercrowns]

source

[suncertain]

californication, gin tonic, mimosa ! (Helloo!)

cocktail quiz || always accepting!

hi!! thank you so much for the ask!

[ californication ]  what do they think is their greatest achievement in life?

Eilyrie's torn on this. One is becoming a knight. After all, that takes a lot of training and a lot of work, and it's definitely not an achievement to scoff at in her eyes! But the other is that she's always been one to lend a hand and help others. It's been little deeds over the years - defending a wandering trader from bandits, helping with the evacuation of war-torn villages, even gathering supplies for healers when the need arises. Those things, those (to her) unarguably good things, those are her achievements.

[ gin tonic ]  who influenced them the most?

While she did get some influence from her older sister Ysele (especially in terms of her desire to protect those she loves), Eilyrie was a quiet and adventurous child who often went exploring on her own. You could say that the world at large influenced her! She has a deep fondness for nature to this day, one that's a defining aspect of her character. The Wyresses of the Beldama Wyrd in Glenumbra, as well as the Stonelore druids of the Systres, have a lot of her respect and admiration.

[ mimosa ]  which incident shaped them the most?

One of the biggest ones was her sister Ysele leaving the Lion Guard, completely disillusioned with them. Hearing the stories from her sister about what it was like, about the things they were expected to do for the Covenant... yeah, that soured Eilyrie's worldview for a bit. When she became a knight herself, she didn't join the Lion Guard like she'd planned, and thought she'd be safe from all that. Nope. The law and her own morality don't always match up, and as a character that leans lawful good, this is tough.

[poohsources]

🐝  *  ―  𝑪𝑶𝑪𝑲𝑻𝑨𝑰𝑳 𝑸𝑼𝑰𝒁. ( send one or multiple of these to learn a little more about my muse(s). )

[ mai tai ]  if they could have any superpower in the world, what would they choose? [ white russian ]  what would they do if they won the lottery? [ grasshopper ]  what / who would they dress up as for halloween? [ tequila sunrise ]  how would they spend their perfect day? [ californication ]  what do they think is their greatest achievement in life? [ caipirinha ]  if they could change one thing about themself, what would it be? [ painkiller ]  what is their greatest regret? [ moscow mule ]  if they could travel through time, where would they go? [ dry martini ]  what is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to them? [ tom collins ]  which living person would they most want to meet? [ greyhound ]  if they could have a dinner with just one person ( dead or alive ) who would they choose? [ planter's punch ]  how long does it take to befriend them? [ sangria ]  do they have any special routines they follow every single day? if yes, which? [ whiskey sour ]  what is the biggest lie they ever told someone? [ zombie ] do they believe in life after death? [ margarita ]  what are their biggest pet peeves? [ mojito ]  what is one goal they are working towards? [ appletini ]  who do they consider the most important person in their life? why? [ cosmopolitan ]  what is their happiest memory ever? [ gin tonic ]  who influenced them the most? [ bloody mary ]  what would they do if they only had one week left to live? [ manhattan ]  where would they like to travel the most? [ old fashioned ]  what would their adult self tell their kid self if they could go back in time? [ blue lagoon ]  how do they typically react when faced with something they fear? [ sidecar ]  what type of person are they most likely drawn to? [ negroni ]  what is one piece of advice they would give others? [ hurricane ]  which song describes them the most? why? [ sex on the beach ]  what do they consider red flags in a relationship? [ mimosa ]  which incident shaped them the most? [ long island iced tea ]  if they had the chance to redo their life, what would they do differently the second time around? [ mint julep ]  which was their dream job as a kid? [ singapore sling ]  how do they react to disappointments? [ alexander ]  what would they do with one million dollars / euros / pounds / whatever currency they use? [ screwdriver ]  which habit do they wish they could get rid of? [ gin fizz ]  do they consider a glass half-full or half-empty? [ aperol spritz ]  which is one thing they still think about a lot? [ piña colada ]  how do they show affection? [ swimming pool ]  what is the most important lesson they've learned in recent years? [ b52 ]  how would they describe themselves in as few words as possible? [ daiquiri ]  do they believe in true love? why or why not?

[happyheidi]

x - x / x - x / x - x 🍃

[mcflymemes]

THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM PROMPTS *  assorted dialogue from the video game, adjust as necessary

you're finally awake.

it would take a month to explain to you how that very question doesn't even make sense.

wait... i know you.

yes yes, what is it? we're all very busy here.

you're someone who can get things done. i like that.

i've been looking for you.

keep your eyes open.

looking to protect yourself, or do some damage?

i am sworn to carry your burdens.

either i'm drunk, or you're naked. possibly both.

i fight... because i must.

then it's true, what everyone is saying?

even with all my preparations, we can't be too careful.

need a ride?

i've had enough of you!

i cannot place it.

everything's for sale, my friend.

another wanderer, here to lick my father's boots. good job.

will you be a hero whose name is remembered in song throughout the ages?

is that fur? coming out of your ears?

giant spiders? what's next, giant snakes?

you picked a bad time to get lost, friend!

well ain't this a surprise!

what are you looking at? i'm not afraid of you, you know.

you were trying to cross the border, right?

everyone is obsessed with death.

what is better, to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?

i look forward to hearing about the next person you murder.

let me guess, someone stole your sweetroll.

no lollygagging.

oh, what am i saying? of course you don't.

i will eat your heart.

perhaps this is also true.

i've been waiting for you to return, to consummate our love!

i've got important things to do. we'll speak another time.

iron sword, huh? what are you killing? butterflies?

the day might come when i am forced to draw my sword for one side or the other.

i'm a weapon in human form.

there's been word of some trouble nearby. i'm on my way to investigate.

that day has not come yet.

you've shown yourself mighty.

i've seen better. well... maybe not.

he's trying to have somebody killed!

your words give voice to that which we all feel.

time to end this little game!

i've been hunting and fishing in these parts for years.

i fight for the men i've held in my arms, dying on foreign soil.

lot of history in these walls. we're trying to make some more.

it's a lucky time to be alive.

i knew you had it in you!

um... actually i was hoping to get the ring back.

now it is up to you to decide what to do with your power and skill.

i used to be an adventurer like you.

the day when words are enough will be the day soldiers like us are no longer needed.

kill well... and often.

i've got my eyes on you.

heard about you and your... honeyed words.

watch the skies.

you're either the bravest person i've ever met... or the biggest fool.

go use your fancy magic somewhere else.

never should have come here!

i fight so that all the fighting i've already done hasn't been for nothing.

may this oath bind me to death and beyond.

family an honor. that's what it means to be one of us.

walk with the shadows.

why the elven blade, huh?

let me guess - you need a drink.

will your name be a curse to future generations?

you do not even know our tongue, do you?

you stink of death, my friend. i salute you.

your future lies before you.

you're hauling around a lot of junk.

you got no clothes. you should get some.

psst. hey! i know who you are.

you'll never find it.

my cousin's out fighting dragons, and what do i get? guard duty.

[sensualdoe]

Gathering buttercups and wild chervil by Tenderheartlamb

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