Saturday, April 12, 2014
Day 173 - Saved
As of today, four days after the attack, I have had no signs of the vampire disease. I feel completely relieved. I should stop by the shrine in the morning and drop some more coins into that donation bucket.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Day 170 - When Vampires Attack!
I just had the scare of my life last night. I was returning to town after an overnight trip to Riverwood (long story which included breaking up a love triangle and diving into a local barrow for some stolen goods) when vampires slipped through the gate behind me and attacked the city guards. At first I wasn't sure what was going on – they looked so normal from afar – but when one jumped at me, I knew he wasn't right. Those glowing red eyes and strange teeth scared me.
I drew my sword and smashed in his head….but not before he bit me.
The moment the city guard saw the bite mark, they all turned a sickly pale color.
"You best be getting yourself to the temple," one said.
"Why? Am I going to get sick? Am I going to look like one of those monsters?" I asked, my voice climbing with each word.
"There's a chance you might," one of them said, "but if you hurry, the priests in the temple might be able to fend it off. Hurry now! Run!"
I turned and dashed for the temple, mowing over any unfortunate soul standing between me and that building. The lone priest on duty looked up as I ran in and paled at the sight of the bite.
"Hurry," he said, leading me to the shrine, "Lay your hands on the shrine and pray, my child. I will be back in a moment with something to clean the wound."
Though I had never been religious before, I prayed like I really meant it tonight. There was no way I would want to become a vampire.
A moment after I began to pray, the shrine began to glow and a bright, warm light encompassed me, invading every pore of my skin. A feeling of total peace washed over me and I knew everything would be okay.
The priest came back as promised and cleaned the wound before slathering a good deal of sticky medicine on my hand.
"Stay here as long as you want, my child," he said, "Donations are taken at the door."
I stayed for another half hour before rising and heading home, dropping 10 septums in the donation bucket as I left the temple. Even then, the sight of those red eyes haunted my dreams and made me toss and turn all night.
I really hope that priest was right and that I'm not going to turn into a vampire. My mother would kill me!
I drew my sword and smashed in his head….but not before he bit me.
The moment the city guard saw the bite mark, they all turned a sickly pale color.
"You best be getting yourself to the temple," one said.
"Why? Am I going to get sick? Am I going to look like one of those monsters?" I asked, my voice climbing with each word.
"There's a chance you might," one of them said, "but if you hurry, the priests in the temple might be able to fend it off. Hurry now! Run!"
I turned and dashed for the temple, mowing over any unfortunate soul standing between me and that building. The lone priest on duty looked up as I ran in and paled at the sight of the bite.
"Hurry," he said, leading me to the shrine, "Lay your hands on the shrine and pray, my child. I will be back in a moment with something to clean the wound."
Though I had never been religious before, I prayed like I really meant it tonight. There was no way I would want to become a vampire.
A moment after I began to pray, the shrine began to glow and a bright, warm light encompassed me, invading every pore of my skin. A feeling of total peace washed over me and I knew everything would be okay.
The priest came back as promised and cleaned the wound before slathering a good deal of sticky medicine on my hand.
"Stay here as long as you want, my child," he said, "Donations are taken at the door."
I stayed for another half hour before rising and heading home, dropping 10 septums in the donation bucket as I left the temple. Even then, the sight of those red eyes haunted my dreams and made me toss and turn all night.
I really hope that priest was right and that I'm not going to turn into a vampire. My mother would kill me!
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Day 166 - Letter From Ma
I found a letter from Ma waiting for me at the tavern this afternoon. My hands shook as I tore open the seal and read what was inside:
Dearest Patrycia:
I'm glad that you are doing okay and settling in well in Whiterun. I understand why you had to leave. Not everyone can stand your aunt. Anyway, as you said the night before you're left, you are almost 20. It's time for you to find your own way in this world.
Please let me know how you are doing. If you're ever in Riften, please stop by and say hi. Your brother and I miss you.
Love,
Your mother
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