Skyrim, The Bloodlust Within

The Power Of A Vampire Lord

Harkon finished his question with a warming smile as he awaited my answer. My face had grown into a wide grin as he said those words. I knew that from this moment on, there was no turning back. But what else did I have to live for? I had no goals, no family, as far as I was concerned, the Vampires in this Castle would be my family soon enough.

I had reached the peak of my skills, archery and the art of moving unseen were my best features. I was also very good with a dagger and sword. Other arts in magic and fighting allowed me to be whatever I wanted. I could heal myself and others at a fast rate, my strength and knowledge had allowed me to survive for many years, and as Harkon said, I was a brave cub.

Lifting my eyes to meet Harkon's, I hold out my hand and lock my handshake with his.

"I am honoured to become a Vampire Lord" I say, my eyes beaming with excitement as I shook his hand.

"Very well" He said, retracting his hand.

"Stand back" He said, and I did as he asked.

Before me, Harkon started to shake, hunched over he held his hands inwards and held his throat, next, dark red veins started to crawl over his face, skin and clothes. A red coloured aura emitted from his body, and soon he was engulfed in it. Suddenly, a creature burst from his skin, Harkon shot his arms out and held his head high, tattered wings erupted from his back and his face changed and reconstructed into that of a Vampire Lord. The red mist was now gone, and Harkon's new form was like nothing I had ever seen before.

His skin was a murky green colour, his face looked very much like a bat's, though the ears had been elongated and reached around the side of his head, his eyes were just an empty blackness, and his face was pulled back into a snarl, revealing sharp fangs and teeth. His head was completed with a crown, that had various red gems attuned to it, and golden spikes coming from either side, before resting on his shoulders with the same golden handles to support itself.

Lower down a golden and ruby stoned chestplate covered his upper chest, and golden chains and spikes reached around his back and attached to the crown around the back. Another piece of plate centered lower down was attached to the main one, which supported the upper rib-cage. His body was muscular, and so were his arms, his hands ended in vicious and long looking talons, which looked as if they would tear their way through anything.

Moving down his body, his waist and lower area was covered with a long piece of darkened cloth, adorned with golden patterns and rubies that twisted around one another and ended in two snake-like tails. These were supported by the same golden spikes that were seen on the chestplate and another two pieces of cloth fell behind him into a tattered cloth. His feet were webbed and clawed. Lastly he wore a dark blood red cape, which was attached to the back of the crown.

"This is the power that I offer you!" Harkon announced. "You will be able to control mortals at your command, summon and raise armies to fight at your word, you will have the power that few can behold!" He said, grinning and showing his fangs. "So, what will it be?" He asked.

I look him in those cold eyes, those dark and void filled eyes that would show no mercy in killing anyone, or anything that stood in their way, and said...

"I will accept your gift and become a Vampire Lord" I said, my smile widening and my eyes flashing with excitement.

Harkon's face grew even more with anticipation, and said

"Be still" Before he walked forward and grabbed me by the head, and sunk his fangs into my neck...

... I opened my eyes sometime later, my vision was blurred and I was laying on the floor. Feeling my way around, I could tell that the floor was cobblestone, as it was cold and raised. Slowly I got up and leaned up against the wall beside me. After I had waited for my vision to return, I found that I was in small room, it seems as though it must have been cut off from the main parts of the castle, as windows centered at the back of the room let little light in from the world outside.

Focusing even more, I noticed that Harkon was at the back of the room, stood by an alter that looked to be the face of a Vampire Lord, but with horns and a razor sharp maw, that blood flowed from into a basin.

"Awake at last, good. The power is growing within you, and now you must learn to wield it" Harkon said from where he was standing.

Once I had regained control over my body and senses, I proceeded to walk up the stone steps to where he was standing.

"What happened?" I asked, "How did I get here?"

Harkon smiled, "It isn't uncommon to ask questions after such an experience, but my blood is potent.  At first, the body is overwhelmed by it, after my bite, you collapsed and fell into a deep slumber. Now your flesh has acclimated to the new blood that courses through your veins. I assure you, no harm was done. In truth, your strength surprises me. Not all mortals can withstand my embrace"

I nod and thank him for the gift, before saying 

"I am ready to learn about my new powers" I said with a smile.

Harkon looked to be pleased about the way I was acting, and continued to speak.

"With my guidance you will become a deadly instrument, striking terror into the hears of mortals wherever you tread. Now, listen to my words and do as I instruct, the true power of the ancient blood is found in the form of the Vampire Lord. Assume the mantle of the Vampire Lord, and we will continue"

I look at him in the eyes and ask

"How do I transform?" I ask.

"Focus and try and release the beast that is in your blood, use all your strength and will to turn, I am sure you shall do well" He said, stepping back from me. 

I nod and close my eyes, focusing I am able to unlock a hidden part inside my mind, it was very much like opening a door, to find what is inside, you must have a key, and the thought of the Vampire Lord had been unlocked, and now the blood began to rapidly course through my body.

I hunched over and gripped my throat, the same blood red veins began to appear over my entire body, and the red mist had begun to wrap itself around me. Shaking I suddenly opened up my arms and held my head high. I could feel the wings erupt from my back, my body structure changing and reforming, bones and muscle tore and rejoined, my face contorted and changed, fangs and sharp teeth pushed through my gums and my body grew in size.

It was painless, and it only lasted a few seconds, and now I was hovering in the air, and looking down on Harkon with my blackened eyes...