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Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 034 (Remastered) by Foolish-Hearts, literature

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 034 (Remastered)

Chapter 34: "The Impossible Treasure" Part 3 "This is impossible," Sebastian flipped his goggles up onto his forehead and leaned to look at Ruby's facial features, "You're fluent in Falmeri... How is that possible? Because it's not possible." Sage quickly took Ruby's hand and pulled her to her feet. He knew they needed to get out of there before the avid Dwemer scholar with the necklace of Falmer ears could investigate further. "Whoa, whoa, wait!" Seb quickly grabbed Ruby's other hand to stop them, "You knew she was Falmer. That's why you wanted my translations. The shackles- the shackles- the-" "Yes. No. I don't want to answer this. We need to leave." "I have to examine her! I have so many questions... I need blood samples! I- I need to run tests! She's like a genetic time capsule! Do you even know the odds of this!? I never thought... How could I have planned for-... Let me get my tools. I need- I need-" Sage suddenly lunged and grabbed Seb around

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 033 (Remastered) by Foolish-Hearts, literature

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 033 (Remastered)

Chapter 33: "The Impossible Treasure" Part 2 Sebastian, the eccentric and strange Breton, had not stopped talking the entire way up to the Hall of Countenance. His questions were endless. "So, how did you meet her? Better yet, where? And have you noticed anything strange about her red eye? Is that why you call her Ruby? Cute." Sage was beginning to think this might have been a bad idea. He refused to answer any of the rapid questions as he followed Seb who was walking backward to face him. As they entered the dorm room, Sage was relieved to see that there wasn't a proper door that could be closed behind them, just a red tapestry which Sebastian quickly draped across the entry for privacy. The small dorm room was filled with stacks upon stacks of books and scrolls, likely 'borrowed' from the Arcanaeum. The walls were covered with maps and strange diagrams. Chunks of what appeared to be Dwarven scrap metal that had been cleaned and polished were organized into

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 032 (Remastered) by Foolish-Hearts, literature

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 032 (Remastered)

Chapter 32: "The Impossible Treasure" Part 1 Planning ahead, Sage made sure to rent a wagon and horse before heading to Winterhold. Being a small Bosmer, he knew he wouldn't be able to haul an unconscious Altmer up onto a horse securely and ride back to the Sanctuary, even with Ruby's assistance. The air was dry and very cold even though the sky was clear and blue. The wind shuffled the snowdrifts around as Sage stopped the cart just outside of the town. There was a small caravan of Khajiit merchants bundled up in coats and furs around their makeshift tents by the side of the path. They watched as Sage climbed down from the driver's seat and turned to help Ruby. The shawl he had given her to wear to shield her from the cold was slipping off her shoulders. Being a snow elf, the chill didn't much bother her, but Sage's Valenwood blood couldn't wait to find a nice fireplace to warm up. He pulled the shawl up and closed it around her as she beamed at him. "Welcome to

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 031 (Remastered) by Foolish-Hearts, literature

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 031 (Remastered)

Chapter 31: "One Target, Two Assassins, Three Sheets to the Wind" Part 2 Nazir didn't move a muscle as he stared down at Babette's unconscious body on the floor. It was obvious to him what had happened. Drawing attention to his association with her by running to her aid would have been a bad idea. There was still a job to be done. "Ah-ha!" Tripp beamed down at her, "Not so observant, little assassin," he laughed. Nazir was silently fuming, but his facade remained calm and cool. Somehow this Khajiit switched the mugs while dancing on the table. Such a simple case of misdirection and Babette fell for it. Literally. He didn't want to be anywhere near her when she ultimately woke up and figured out what had happened. She may be small, but Babette could throw a tantrum to rival that of a frost troll. "Tricky," Nazir sighed, "She almost had you." "Ah, Tripp is wise," the target said, turning to his new friend, "Many attempts have been made on this one's life.

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Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 030 (Remastered)

Chapter 30: "One Target, Two Assassins, Three Sheets to the Wind" Part 1 Ivarstead was a small village in the western Rift with very little to see or do. It served as a rest stop for pilgrims before ascending up the seven-thousand steps to the monastery of High Hrothgar. The journey to the top of the Throat of the World (the highest point in all of Tamriel) was more entertaining than this boring village. For that, Nazir and Babette's presence there was noticed almost immediately. They had been revising their plan to obtain the Ancient Blood target for over an hour and Nazir was growing impatient as the sun began to set and the cool night air crept in. He shivered as he leaned against the outer wall of the Vilemyr Inn. Babette knelt beside him in the grass as she dug through her pouch of poisons and other nefarious concoctions. "The longer we stand around here," Nazir groaned, "the less likely we can do this without arousing suspicion." "Alright, alright,"

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 029 (Remastered) by Foolish-Hearts, literature

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 029 (Remastered)

Chapter 29: "Doggie Style" Part 2 "You there! Companion!" a guard shouted out of breath from the top of the steps of Dragonsreach. Vilkas pointed to himself to confirm that he was the one being addressed. Jade, who was climbing the stairs behind him pulled her cowl over her head and quickly turned away, backing down a few steps to avoid being recognized. She pulled the loose fabric up over her nose. "Are you speaking to me?" Vilkas asked and continued toward the guard. "You're the twin, right?" "I suppose," he replied already knowing that his brother had gotten himself into trouble within the few minutes it took to catch up. But to what degree? "Your other half just ran in here and punched a guard in the throat. He shouted something about a distraction as we arrested him," the guard sheathed his blade, "Do you know anything about this?" Jade tried not to laugh. As simple-minded as Farkas was, his spontaneous 'plan' to bust into

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 028 (Remastered) by Foolish-Hearts, literature

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 028 (Remastered)

Chapter 28: "Doggie Style" Part 1 It had been a long while since Jade had spent any time in Whiterun. She would visit occasionally to barter goods and fence some items, but she tried to limit her stay now that she was part of the Dark Brotherhood. After multiple run-ins with the law, she thought it best to avoid being noticed at all. Unfortunately, she couldn't exactly explain that to the Night Mother and expect to get out of her assignment. The fact that Jade owned property within the city probably made it seem like she would be more suited for the job... hopefully, she wouldn't be noticed. The target she was assigned to was known to lodge in Whiterun that time of year. Besides a residence, a transient's only option for lodging would be the Bannered Mare in the Plains District. Though, as it was mid-afternoon, the inn/tavern was near empty. Jade didn't want to draw too much attention to herself by asking around openly so she decided that the next best option would be to

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 027 (Remastered) by Foolish-Hearts, literature

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 027 (Remastered)

Chapter 27: "The Safest City in the Reach" Part 4 "Excellent plan, Mother," Cicero cheered as he skipped to catch up with her, "Smear some blood, fake a scene, distract the guards, our record's clean! Hehehehe!" Mother wiped the blood from her face with her sleeve as she followed the path away from the city. Off to the far left of the gates, there was a small village made up of a few little Dwarven structures repurposed into budget housing. It was likely that the miners stayed in these dwellings while on the job, but noticing the small children and impoverished-looking mothers tending to chores, it was obvious that the less fortunate had taken up residence as well; possibly to be close to the city for safety. "Should we ask around again?" Cicero asked mid-caper, also noting the families going about their work. Mother shook her head knowing exactly where they needed to go. She grabbed a rag from a clothesline as they passed through a yard and handed it to Cicero.

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 026 (Remastered) by Foolish-Hearts, literature

Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood 026 (Remastered)

Chapter 26: "The Safest City in the Reach" Part 3 Dawn was breaking before the heat from the search for the suspects in the triple murder at the inn had slowed. Mother shivered as she continued to hold Cicero's dazed and semi-conscious body up in the waterway below a bridge. He mumbled off and on as his head nodded; his eyes glazed over as he stared into space. The insane amount of energy he had absorbed from the rapid series of kills was ravaging his mind. Once Mother deemed it safe to leave the water, she began tapping Cicero on the cheek. "Wake up, child. We have a job to do now," she said in a low tone. He wasn't snapping out of it. She was becoming concerned. Mother knew the power of the Ebony Blade. She knew how it had gotten into his hand without even having to ask. Though it would be foolish of her to meddle in Daedric affairs, she didn't like how close to home this situation was and worried how it may affect the Uprising. Cicero was also a good man. He always

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TES: Indigo Children 116 by Foolish-Hearts, literature

TES: Indigo Children 116

Chapter 116: “The Dream Date” part 3 “This is Pixie. She had this cute little trot where she’d lift her knees real high, like a dignified princess of ponies,” Eris’s voice echoed through the massive aristocratic stable as she paced along the stalls; each held the projection of a horse she’d met- and named- in her life, “Becky the blind. She’s easily distracted so she wears blinders. Oh! Sausage. His spots remind me of how my mom burns sausages. Dilbert, also known as Dill, I just met him. He likes nose pets. And Pumpkin Cakes here was plowing a field when I met him. Spittle the Terrible! Oh, she’s got a funny story…” Eris paused and rested her hand on the horse’s nose before turning to look up at Kyrin who was sitting on the gate of a stall smiling at her. His blissful and attentive expression caught her off guard. Of course, the boy always seemed to be smiling… well, except when she had overtly tried to destroy his hopes of ever getting to know her. But Eris was not used

TES: Indigo Children 115 by Foolish-Hearts, literature

TES: Indigo Children 115

Chapter 115: “The Dream Date” part 2 As Eris took a step, the air around them began to swirl causing the colors of the trees to break free and fill her vision with a vivid spectrum of light. Tiny, glittery particles danced around her as Kyrin led her through a curtain of what could only be described as surrealism. She felt high and disoriented but not afraid. A deep sense of comfort flowed through her; it was radiating up from her hand. She squeezed tightly to the dreamweaver and though she could no longer see him among the filtering hues of light, she could feel a powerful vibe of love and trust. It was as if he were giving her his essence… she was feeling what he was feeling. Gradually, the colorful brightness began to fade into a deep void of blackness. The warm embrace of emotion melted into a cool sensation across her entire body… which she could no longer see. Eris was no longer in a physical form; Her consciousness was free of a vessel. Though she realized she no longer

TES: Indigo Children 114 by Foolish-Hearts, literature

TES: Indigo Children 114

Chapter 114: “The Dream Date” part 1 “I think we’re lost,” Eris groaned as she kicked a snowdrift along the darkened path, “How long have we been walking anyway? I haven’t seen any signs…” Jullien slowly lumbered up beside her and lifted his arm to point toward a wooden post coincidently a few yards away. Eris blinked rapidly, surprised that she had missed it. Moving closer, she could tell it was some sort of road sign, but the words etched into it were illegible. If anything, they appeared to be random scribbles as if written by an illiterate child who didn’t know the alphabet. “Gods, what language is that?” she squinted, “Did we somehow wander out of Skyrim?” Before she could compile a list of further complaints, something bright caught the corner of her eye. Eris glanced back down to the snowy path to see a single orange tiger lily glowing in the darkness. The odd sight startled her at first before she quickly remembered where she had seen it before. “Goggle

TES: Indigo Children 113 by Foolish-Hearts, literature

TES: Indigo Children 113

Chapter 113: “Warm Body, Winter-Heart” “Jullien… my son… my flesh and blood… my pride. First off, I’m not mad at you. I’m just… I’m worried. This sudden decision to leave the dome and the lengthy follow-through are just very out of character for you. I am disappointed that you didn’t come to me to report the break-in rather than try to handle it all yourself. Well, you’ve always been one to finish what you’ve started, no matter how daunting the project, so I suppose it is in your nature in some way… just why her…? Ah-hem. We have been tracking your movements, Len and I. I am beyond relieved that you are still safe and mobile. From our last relay before sending this message, you appear to be at the college, though by the time this reaches you, you may have moved on. I want to reassure you that the damaged tonal device is not a reason to prolong your distance. It is a machine. It can and will be repaired. You, on the other hand, are priceless. I-… I couldn’t handle-…

TES: Indigo Children 112 by Foolish-Hearts, literature

TES: Indigo Children 112

Chapter 112: “Cheese the Day” “Oh my gods, Jullien!” Eris whined as she snapped her neck forward, “How am I supposed to sleep with you lumbering like a drunken three-legged mule!?” She rubbed the back of her head and wiggled about in his arms trying to get comfortable though it seemed rather pointless. Poor Julie had been carrying her dead weight for several hours and his arms were beyond tired. At least before, he didn’t have to worry about how softly he stepped when she was unconscious from the poison… or after being stabbed by the guard… or when he had knocked her out with the tonal device- Okay, so Jullien still felt really bad about all of those situations which he was fully responsible for so of course, he wasn’t going to complain or protest. Not that he would anyway. Jullien carefully readjusted his grip and slowed his pace, trying to be mindful of every step to soften her ride, but not before awkwardly stumbling over a patch of ice. Eris groaned in defeat

TES: Indigo Children 111 by Foolish-Hearts, literature

TES: Indigo Children 111

Chapter 111: “Quest Marker Update” Regaining access to the College of Winterhold was a bit easier than Eris had anticipated. Overnight while she was dealing with Hector, her little tavern massacre had been discovered by some students. With most of the local authorities victims of the spree, the impromptu investigation was unorganized and frantic. Eris was able to use the panic and confusion to slip through unnoticed; pretending to gasp in horror and shake her head, she mumbled, “Oh my, so awful! I can’t believe there’s some big scary killer on the loose! I need to warn my dormmates!” Upon reaching the gates of the college, she sensed the tension of the students as their professors were just getting wind of the slaughter in town. Eris knew that she needed to get Jullien and leave as soon as possible. The last thing she wanted was to be interrogated and have to defend herself against an entire school of magic users. Fortunately, the nerd was

TES: Indigo Children 110 by Foolish-Hearts, literature

TES: Indigo Children 110

Chapter 110: “Please Stay” It wasn’t the faint sounds of the guards gossiping around the corner or the incessant dripping of foul water somewhere that was keeping Nell awake. It wasn’t even the hay-filled bed that was as hard as a rock or the putrid scent of something decaying in the cell beside her. It was the frigid stagnant air. She had trained herself to use her genetic aversion to the cold to keep her alert and moving… but that was exactly the issue. She needed rest, and within the cramped jail cell, she was unable to move about freely to keep warm. Doing push-ups and squats only sufficed for a short while as her energy burned out. Nell couldn’t remember the last time she’d eaten and the meager food offered by the guards was practically unidentifiable and likely unkosher. As her eyes wandered around the dark cell searching for any chance of escape, a long shadow spilled through the bars. Not moving an inch from her seat on the edge of the bed, Nell cut her eyes to the

TES: Indigo Children 109 by Foolish-Hearts, literature

TES: Indigo Children 109

Chapter 109: “Controlled Chaos” part 3 *Content warning. Please check the description below* Perched in the shadowy treetops, Xacc tried desperately to regulate his anxious breathing while keeping his muscles tense and ready to spring. He stared down at his victims in the small clearing below and quickly ran through several plans of attack all while fighting off his conscience about harming an innocent. Using mind over matter, he tried to convince himself that it really was all just a show and he was about to hit the stage. The girls were his stage hands and prop managers and the victims were his co-stars. It was time to get into character. Xacc’s skin was beginning to burn as he channeled his focus. Like his father, he was an excellent understudy and learned fast. Applying his knowledge from his previous adrenaline training, he was beginning to understand what to expect from his body and was quickly learning how to maintain it. So the trick now was what to do with it all.

TES: Indigo Children 108 by Foolish-Hearts, literature

TES: Indigo Children 108

Chapter 108: “Controlled Chaos” part 2 Xacc knelt silently behind the twisted barrier of trees as he watched Nepeta slowly lower her staff with the grace of a music conductor. The gesture was followed by a sudden shift in the temperature as the air rapidly became so cold that his face hurt. Xacc tucked his arms into his cloak and glanced over at Haze who was barely visible in the shadows of the flowing branches. She had her eyes closed and was raking her fingers through the air slowly. The movement reminded him of sewing; like she was pretending to pull thread through an invisible fabric. Her gestures appeared to coincide with the twisting and pulling of the plants around them. While both Haze and Nepe worked to set the proverbial stage, the cries of panic from the unfortunate victims seemed to fade in Xacc’s ears as his understanding of the ‘show’ finally came into focus. He’d wondered why his father longed to be this so-called Legendary Beast if he was already so powerful

TES: Indigo Children 107 by Foolish-Hearts, literature

TES: Indigo Children 107

Chapter 107: “Controlled Chaos” part 1 After the civil war between the Stormcloaks and Imperial Legion had been settled, former soldier Silas had spent his retirement along the banks of the rivers in the southern Rift, fishing and living off the land in peace. He was never one to enjoy violence or battle and even chose fishing over hunting to avoid the added guilt of the kill. His time in the Legion was spent mostly on standby but he’d seen and heard enough of the battlefield to regret his momentary patriotism of signing up to fight. But that was over twenty years ago. Silas had grown up and found his place in the wilderness where it was quiet and still. During the winters, he’d set up various ice fishing holes around his camp and tend to them throughout the day. At night, he settled into his modest fishing shack beside a small campfire and enjoyed reading from books he’d collected on his rare trips into town. Though striving for solitude, Silas was occasionally

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Artist // Hobbyist // Digital Art

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Hi! I am known online as Digital_Replicant across most platforms~ But you may call me Digi (or Foolish! Whichever works for you!)

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This account is mainly for my Elder Scrolls stories, "Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood" and its sequel, "TES: Indigo Children". I'm very active on here and post new chapters regularly and new art several times a week. The stories are mostly dramatic/humorous social conflict and lore-friendly, but I do use headcanon and lore bending ideas for the sake of entertainment. If this bothers you, you don't need to tell me. Just don't read it. For a quick synopsis of the first story Dark Brotherhood: Ancient Blood, just click the thumbnail below!

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PROMPTOBER! Now that the Dream Date chapters have concluded, I'll be changing gears for a bit. With "Promptober" around the corner, I'll be balancing a new set of challenges through the next month. New chapters of Indigo Children will, once again, slow down temporarily (for the last time for a long while. I hope to buckle down after this and keep content flowing more regularly again). Through October I'm going to be participating in my own 31-day challenge which I hope to keep simple enough that I can still get other things done. The list is specific to me and the order isn't solid, so I won't be sharing it (plus, I think it'd be more fun to keep each day/prompt a surprise considering the topic. It's not TES/story related!) OATHBREAKER I reached the point in the remastering of Ancient Blood where I will be inserting the first backstory. There are several things that need to be done for it including: Remastering the cover piece Several NEW pieces of chapter art New scenes (perhaps