Riften, Skyrim, Friday Morning

[so_hawkward]

Break week was winding down, so it was probably a good thing that the outdoor marketplace was buzzing, hopefully waking people up to enjoy a pleasant, sunny day. Sure, it was still a little chilly outside, but it was also beautiful everywhere people went, and that had to count for something.

[ Bee & Barb Rooms / Common Room | Riften Marketplace / Hall of the Dead / The Temple of Mara / The Ratway / Mistveil Keep / Riften Jail / Walk Around Riften | Outside Riften Whiterun / Tour the Rift / Adventuring ]

Comments

The Bee and Barb Inn

[so_hawkward]

♣

The Bee and Barb Inn - Rooms

[so_hawkward]

The Bee and Barb is considerably larger than Frostfruit, warmer, and built out of sturdy wood. Its rooms are larger and more lavish as a result, provide a tub of their own - though you'll have to go downstairs to get heated water for it - and even have their own small walled-off bucket-toilet area. Said bucket-toilet actually has a comfortable seat and is cleaned out twice a day, so that's a step up, isn't it?

There are either two twin beds or one queen bed to a room. Minor healing and resistance to frost potions are provided in the room, and the maid makes sure there's lavender flowers in each room, providing a pleasant smell.

[ check here for your room assignments! if threads threaten to go NSFW, please move them to a post in your personal journal. ]

The Bee and Barb Inn - Room 6

[doesnotkneel]

Edward was not leaving his room today. His head still hurt, for a start.

He was currently burying it under his pillow.

The Bee and Barb Inn - Common Room

[so_hawkward]

The Bee and Barb's common room is larger than Frostfruit's, and while it doesn't contain a central fire pit, there are sconces everywhere keeping the place at a comfortable level of heat. It doesn't hurt that Riften is further south than Rorikstead, either.

Serving you is the Argonian Talen-Jei and his equally-lizardlike barkeeper Keerava. Neither peddles in dog meat, but many of the other delicacies of Skyrim are available. The local specialty is cheese. And fish. Lots of fish. Also, Talen-Jei is a connoisseur of cocktails, so if you want something really special to drink, ask him for suggestions!

The Bee and Barb is a popular place, and you'll find many Nords drifting in and out of the common room during the evening.

Re: The Bee and Barb Inn - Common Room

[halfbad.livejournal.com]

Nathan was hoping for a quieter day than yesterday had been. Staying inside seemed like the best way to accomplish that. He took a seat in the a chair with some food and a drink.

Riften

[so_hawkward]

♥

Riften - Marketplace

[so_hawkward]

The thriving marketplace is the very heart of Riften. Here, you can buy weapons and potions from Brand-Shei, food and clothing from Marise Aravel, various odds and ends from Grelka - and pretty jewelry from Madesi.

Re: Riften - Marketplace

[theheadkid.livejournal.com]

Travis was spending some time in the marketplace today. He'd already picked up a few potions and was now giving the weapons a critical look.

No, he knew nothing about weapons except that the blades looked pointy. Such a knowledgeable person, this one.

Re: Riften - Marketplace

[not_a_moonie]

Alana wasn't always much of a shopper, but she loved this marketplace. She spent a long time cooing over the weapons before moving on to jewelry. Homecoming was in the near future; she wondered if she could get away with a circlet for that, or if it was still a little too much.

She was going to need to try on a few more circlets to decide.

Re: Riften - Marketplace

[notaweenie.livejournal.com]

Barry was over by Brand-Shei running one of his scanners against the so called potions. "Glibness? How the fuck do you increase glibness? There's nothing in here," Barry said staring at the tablet. "Seriously? This shit works?

God damn it Barry, it's magic.

Riften - Hall of the Dead

[so_hawkward]

The Nords hold great respect for their gods, and Arkay - the god of funeral rites - is no different. The Hall of the Dead is where the bodies of deceased Nords are kept and rituals are performed. Riften's is a lovely building with many arcs and flags; it's worth a visit to pay some respect.

Riften - The Temple of Mara

[so_hawkward]

Mara is the Goddess of love, and has her home in the temple in Riften. Marriage rites are performed here - in case anyone is having any ideas - but it's also a surprisingly fun place to sit and listen to people gossiping about other people's love lives.

The squirrels would be taking copious notes of any Fandom weddings, thank you very much.

Re: Riften - The Temple of Mara

[flickofthewrist]

Flick didn't plan on getting married, thank you, but he'd gladly be someone's witness. He was already in the building and all and relaxing on one of the benches so he'd be a very rapt audience.

Re: Riften - The Temple of Mara

[ultimatehottie.livejournal.com]

Johnny wasn't particularly religious, but this was a goddess he could get behind. Not like that. He was curious how this stuff went and was maybe hoping to meet a nice bridesmaid for a vacation fling, if he could manage it.

Riften - The Ratway

[so_hawkward]

No one in Riften is going to just point you here, but the Ratway is an important part of the city's infrastructure. It's a complex maze of tunnels underneath the city that can be accessed through doorways in the lower areas of the canal. Here, you'll find the Ragged Flagon, the pub that is a popular destination for most of Riften's thieves and mercenaries.

Riften - Mistveil Keep

[so_hawkward]

Mistveil Keep is the home of the local Jarl, the leader of Riften. It's a beautiful keep that hosts wonderful tapestries as well as the Court Wizard, Wylandriah, who will enchant items for you for a fee.

Re: Riften - Mistveil Keep

[not_every_mage]

Anders was still sore from his adventure yesterday, but he managed to rouse himself into exploring the city anyhow. He ended up at the Keep, chatting with Wylandriah about the arcane arts, ways to improve his potions and where her lost slippers might have gotten to.

All in all, it was a few hours well-spent.

Riften - Jail

[so_hawkward]

... Please don't end up here. :(

Riften - Walk Around Riften

[so_hawkward]

Riften is a lovely city with many trees. There's much to see here that doesn't really require you to do anything but walk - such as the boardwalk that overlooks the lake and the forest on the other side.

Outside Riften

[so_hawkward]

Due to an event taking place tonight, the excursions have been moved to the morning. Get up early and see the sights of the Rift and beyond!

Outside Riften - Whiterun

[so_hawkward]

Another one of Skyrim's larger cities, Whiterun is considered in many ways the heart of the province. While it is a large city, it retains the air of smaller settlements such as Rorikstead. There is a great deal of grass and trees here, and small brooks that run along the pathways in some parts of the city.

Whiterun is composed of three districts; there is the Plains district, where many merchants sell their wares on the marketplace, the Wind distrct with its legendary mead hall Jorrvaskr and the ancient, sacred tree Gildergreen, and the high-up Cloud district that is a home to the ruler's castle of Dragonsreach.

Jorrvaskr especially is worth a visit. It is the oldest building in Skyrim, a home to the mysterious Skyforge and the mercenary company known as the Companions. It is built out of the timbers of a ship and reflects that proudly. There is a hall in which to eat and a hall meant for training in various disciplines of the art of war. The Companions won't mind if you pick up a sword or an axe or a bow and practice your art. They might even come and watch you.

Outside Riften - Tour the Rift

[so_hawkward]

If you'd rather see more of the hold of which Riften is the capital, there are some guides here that will take you around the Rift. This hold is home to many ancient towers (only some of which are currently being occupied by bandits, honest), great forests and beautiful rivers.

The tour rests at Clearspring Tarn and the small village of Shor's Stone, but also loops past the ancient temple-slash-tomb of Arcwind Point. Your guides repeatedly tell you to avoid wandering off the path, as there are many dangers, ranging from bandits to trolls.

Wander off at your own risk.

Outside Riften - Adventuring

[so_hawkward]

While there are no giants near Riften, there are certainly dragons, and the many forts in the area are host to bandits. Even walking in the forests can turn out badly thanks to the local wildlife, such as bears, wolves, and Frostbite Spiders.

OOC - Trip Friday Morning

[so_hawkward]

Woo, we made it to Friday! Go Team Us! If anything needs fixing... well, it will get fixed when I regain consciousness.

Re: OOC - Trip Friday Morning

[throughaphase]

I dare someone to get married. Try to figure out the legality of that when you get back to Fandom!