Lights out!

I felt like I got lucky with my current quests. However I do have a plan. It's not perfect, but the basics are simple. Gain respect, gain a position of power, gain sick rewards. How to accomplish all that? Well I had a series of events I planned on using to achieve this. The first was to grab the Sheogorath quest before anyone else. I would also stop by the cave where the rueful axe was. Once I got both those, I would make my way to Falkreath and grabbed the quests there. 

I rubbed my neck, the catch to this was simple. I didn't realize how much bigger skyrim was. The Solitude docks were about as big as Solitude in original skyrim. Which made this so much harder. I got up from where I was sitting and moved toward the city gates. However someone bumped into me.

"Whoa there friend. Are you okay?"

I paused for a moment analyzing the guy. It was an Argonian. It was Jaree-Ra, the guy who gave the lights out quest. I smiled, "Hah! Yeah, I just came here to skyrim. I was looking for some work, but Solitude is so big so I don't know where to start."

Jaree-Ra seemed to light up like he had found prey or something. "Oh, then I might have a job for you friend. You see me and my sister have been looking for a new partner for a job. You see it is easy to sell things nobody will miss. You see, my sister Deeja and I are treasure hunters. We like to collect things."

I nodded with with a stupid grin. "Yeah? I'm listening, what's the job. I could use the money."

He spoke almost word for word from what I remember. "I knew you looked like a clever one... With the war, many more ships come through these docks. Loaded with weapons and pay, but few people. And they pass through dangerous waters. We have an interest in one of those boats, the Icerunner. The Solitude Lighthouse will be guiding it in... but if its fire were to go out, the Icerunner would run aground."

This would be perfect, no more than perfect. I made myself look as simple as can be. "Sure, i can do that. Then I'll meet you there right?"

Jaree-Ra smiled, "Of course friend! Then we can drink a pint together once the job is done. Good luck, friend!"

He began walking back to Solitude. I smirked, this was too perfect. "Friend wait up! You didn't tell me when? So perhaps you can show me the city."

Jaree-Ra nodded, "Ah, you are right. The lighthouse must be put out before..." He paused as we walked past a guard. "As I was saying, it must be done within three days. In the mean time, I wouldn't mind showing you the city."

As we got to the gate Jaree-Ra waved to the guard. "Ah, Maxis! Meet my new friend!"

Maxis the guard gave a nod. "I trust you aren't roping them into nothing shady at the docks Jaree."

Jaree-Ra waved off the concerns, "Pshh, I do nothing shady. He is new to skyrim and I am simply guarding him around the city."

Maxis looked at me. "Where you from new guy."

I hesitated to say Atmora. In the lore it had seemingly disappeared. Only Roscrea still interreacted with Tamriel and it was annexed from Solitude. Making that the only reason it still did interacted. I was now realizing my backstory was too crude.

I responded, "it's complicated. I come from overseas."

The man nodded, "A life across the sea? You appear to be a Nord other than those ears."

Jaree-Ra seemed to realize my ears for the first time. I however nodded to Maxis. "Yup, Mostly Nord. My family had ancestors that enslaved some elves to use as... Cattle. Kids spawned from that, and instead of treating them like bastards. They gave them swords and shields and treated them like men. Some of those Mer traits still exist over the generations."

Maxis chuckled, "Sounds interesting I bet you have some stories. Becareful... never got your name."

I smiled, "Vek, Vek Frostwane."

Maxis nodded, "Good day, and Good Luck Vek."

As we entered the city Jaree-Ra gave a laugh. "I didn't even notice your ears. Nords always seem to notice the differences of men."

I smiled, "It is our blood."

Jaree-Ra nodded, but we were stopped by a commotion. I was getting an idea of how the time tables were working. Game events weren't controlled by the players. Roggvir was already headless and a few people were muttering about the 'traitor'.

In my opinion Ulfric was a fool. The Imperial Court clearly didn't like the Thalmor they just buried their feelings as they reprepare for war. The Storm cloaks were definitely being funded by the Thalmor. I scoffed and shook my head.

Jaree-Ra looked over at the headless man. However he made no comment, "You wanted to see Solitude."

I nodded, "Yeah, A Inn would be nice."

Jaree-Ra nodded, "It isn't too far. We are in the merchant districted by the way. Most buildings here are stores. Though there is only one Inn around here."

The Winking Skeever was closer to the center of town then the city gates. Jaree-Ra gave a light smile, "This is the Winking Skeever. I would suggest getting a drink before heading out."

He pointed backwards, "That's the market place, those who don't use their homes as stores sell their wares there." He kept walking on, "This way is the housing area. Few live outside the city, as most live here. The only problem is they build new houses on top of already existing homes." 

He pointed out the stair case leading up the side of one homes. Jaree-Ra smiled, "There's more around the city, like the Bard's College. However I must go find my sister."

He paused, "I should also mention the sewers. Be careful of those, they smell and some have said they heard strange noises down there."

Jaree-Ra made no mention of the noble district or the Castle Dour. I rubbed my chin thinking how I could use Captain Aldis to take care of the Black-blood Marauders himself. I got an idea, Jaree-Ra was walking back to the Winking Skeever. I would require his sister.

Now I just needed to find that old man who gives the Sheogorath quest and I needed to find the time to speak with Captain Aldis.