What Happens In Solstheim

Chapter 16

"Now this is the way to start a morning." Teldryn mentioned as they were on the back of Odahviing once again, soaring above the hills and plains on their way to Whiterun.

"I thought waking up next to me is the way to start a morning." She raised an eyebrow and glared playfully at him.

"Ah, nothing comes close to that." He grinned, placing a kiss on her shoulder.

Teldryn honestly thought that they would stay at the College a little longer since her family was there. However, Farah told him that her home and family were two separate places. It didn't make sense to him at first, but then clicked after a moment: the College wasn't home without her sister. It was a heartbreaking thought, but she kept the rest of the conversations light and fun. He was also surprised at how easily she said goodbye to her mage family, although she promised them that she would visit more from now on.

On the other hand, Teldryn didn't mind staying there longer. He would've liked to learn more about conjuration and destruction magic while they were there. Phinis gave him a spell tome as a gift, saying that it would teach him to conjure a storm atronach after he studied it. Faralda also taught him a few tricks on dual casting and said that Farah would teach him more once he grew accustomed to it. Everything about the College was great, everything except the weather. It snowed the whole time. He couldn't see himself staying there forever in that cold. And therefore he was thrilled when they flew into a warmer part of Skyrim: Whiterun Hold.

Farah let Odahviing land in a secluded area where he wouldn't send anyone running and screaming for the hills. The last thing they needed was a bunch of guards attacking her dragon charging her with a bounty for having an 'exotic pet'. From Whiterun they took the road to Riverwood, which would eventually take them to Lakeview Manor.

Teldryn loved Riverwood, "Riverwood looks peaceful. If I has to settle in Skyrim, this is the place I'd choose."

"Then you're going to love my home." Farah smiled brightly.

They remained in the small town for a bit just for him to have a look around. The people there knew Farah since the beginning of her journey after becoming Dragonborn. She was a regular at the Sleeping Giant Inn, since that's where she and Delphine had their secret meetings. Lucan and his sister Camilla considered themselves in dept with her for returning their golden claw. Both Faendal and Sven were friendly towards her for solving their little love triangle. And last but not least, she was a regular customer at Alvor's forge, since she came to him first with his nephew Hadvar after Alduin attacked Helgen.

Farah introduced Teldryn to Alvor, since she knew he was good at forging armor and maybe the Dunmer and the blacksmith could get along. And they did. Alvor wasn't the 'Skyrim belongs to the Nords' type - he was on the Legion's side. After Teldryn showed him his chitin armor, Alvor was amazed. Farah had to literally drag her Dark Elf from the Nord if they wanted to be home before sunset.

The two took the path down the river to get to Lakeview, since Farah was confident to bet that it was the most beautiful part in the whole Skyrim. And Teldryn agreed with her. They passed Pine Watch around late noon and Lakeview finally came into view through the pine trees. Farah immediately felt the comforts of home and a big smile played across her face.

"And this is Lakeview, my pride and joy." Farah held out her arms towards the house.

Teldryn was awestruck at the size of the building. It was easily as big as a longhouse and not even a jar's house could compete with it in size. But his trance was broken when the door of the manor opened and a Nord stepped out.

The man froze when seeing them, the tankard of ale dropping from his hands before he exclaimed, "By the Nine, you're back!"

"Hello, Gunjar." Farah greeted warmly.