"I keep fighting because I have to fight"
——Ulfric Stormcloak
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It is said that when Ulfric Stormcloak, who was in his prime, participated in the great war for the first time, his heart was filled with the pursuit of honor and loyalty. Everyone who saw him thought that he was a strong and courageous man. , a very majestic warrior! In fact, if it weren't for a series of events in the future, this powerful son of the Eastern Lord would not have embarked on that unimagined path.
The young and energetic son of the Lord of the Eastern Territory believed that a duel with the enemy on the battlefield was the highest honor for a warrior, so he ignored the dissuasion of many friends-including many people we would later know, and insisted on going to the battlefield. General Jonna, who was in charge of commanding the Skyrim Legion at that time, suggested that the empire should fight its enemies in the south instead of hiding in the mountains and letting the years pass by.
Although General Jonna is nominally in charge of the Skyrim Legion, the lords of the northern provinces have been unruly and authoritative since ancient times. Even she cannot completely make this powerful and reckless son of the Eastern Territory lord obey. So she could only agree to his request and send a troop to the imperial capital to inquire about the emperor's will.
But at the same time, General Jona also said to Ulfric, "We know very little about the war in the south. The enemy has cut off our connection with the imperial capital! I don't think it is wise to attack recklessly at this time. . I have a hunch that maybe the enemy is watching us from the dark corners, expecting us to reveal our flaws."
However, Ulfric did not listen, because at that time he had just returned from learning the way of roaring from Greybeard on Hrothgar Peak, and his heart was filled with confidence and pride. The pursuit of honor and loyalty does not allow him to hide behind and allow the enemy to act cruelly. In his opinion, death on the battlefield is the destination of a warrior.
Therefore, Ulfric led the army of Windhelm and set off. And he didn't say goodbye to his other friends. In hindsight, he was indeed too proud and arrogant. This may be the reason for the subsequent series of tragedies.
"Look! That's the White Gold Tower, the symbol of human kingship. Kings once fought for it. The blood of humans and elves flowed here, and it eventually turned into nothing!" Ulfric comforted the war horse under his crotch. To his friend beside him, Galmar Stonefist said with admiration, "I wouldn't be surprised if someone is willing to pay any price for it!"
Galmar Stonefist wears a thick fur cloak, and his blue eyes gleam with violence and fighting intent. He was originally a wandering warrior in Skyrim, with superb skills and a strong mind. Because General Jona was recruiting troops in Skyrim, he was recruited to become a member of the Empire's Skyrim Legion. And formed a deep friendship with Ulfric. "Then he is just a coward!" The strong and brave Nord said disdainfully, his thick voice carrying a strong sense of shock, "A warrior should fight for honor and then die! Instead of being trapped in a beautiful tower!"
Ulfric agreed with this for a moment, but soon he shook his head, "The Emperor must have his strategy, and the Senate is not all fools," he said, "If the Empire thinks it is necessary to defend Cyrodiil , then we should unite as one and do what we should do! At least, I don’t like those pointed-eared elves even more than those idiots in the empire who only know how to behave like flies!”
Galmar Stonefist laughed rudely. Obviously, he still agrees with the views of his friend and boss.
However, things didn't happen as smoothly as they expected. At that time, the army of the Ancestral China, led by Grand Duke Nayalifen, had defeated the imperial army in the waters of Lake Lumari and Nibenai Bay, and actually controlled the entire southern coastline. By the end of the year, Grand Duke Nayariffin had completed the siege of the imperial capital on three sides. Only the supply channel from the north to Bruma was not blocked.
For some reason, Emperor Titus II gave the order to the northern Skyrim Legion to stay in the Jero Mountains and Bruma at this time.
However, their every move did not escape the omnipresent eyes of Grand Duke Nayalfin. Because the famous artifact "Stone of Valmina" at that time was in the hands of this powerful high elf.
This artifact can observe everything the user wants to observe - this is why the army of the Ancestral China can always know the deployment of the imperial army and seize the opportunity. Together with another artifact, the "Golden Brand", it became the secret weapon of Grand Duke Nayalifen, and helped him repeatedly achieve military exploits in the battle to conquer Cyrodiil!
Combined with the Ancestral China, many gates of annihilation were opened in Cyrodiil, and the conspiracy involved made people tremble with fear.
Because the golden mark is Boethea's artifact, and the Varmina Stone was given to his followers by Varmina, another demon god of annihilation in history.
Seeing the troops led by Ulfric trying to enter the imperial capital, Grand Duke Nayalifen mistakenly thought that this was a reinforcement force coming from Bruma in the north (in fact, it was later discovered by the senior officials of the Ancestral China that it was just a reinforcement force. The "alien" troops who were not listened to), so he ordered his army of annihilation to attack the troops of the son of the Lord of the East.
This is a desperate massacre.
According to the later accounts of some survivors, as well as the anger and occasional scattered words of the people involved, it was learned that because the Sons of Skyrim lacked the necessary boats - Ulfric and the others only found three boats at an abandoned ferry. The fishermen usually A small boat used for fishing. After deliberation, the son of the Eastern Lord still stubbornly decided to cross Old Mary Lake by force.
For this reason, he must temporarily separate from his beloved army.
At that time, Galmar Stonefist watched helplessly as his friend and boss boarded the first boat. He was only accompanied by Jolever from the Broken Shield family, Reni from the Cruel Sea family, and Kotil from the Red Reef family. . He himself stayed on the north bank and commanded the remaining troops.
In addition, Ishtar Tombbreaker, Arald Frozen Heart, Toreg Sunkiller, Ilsaled Three Thorns, and Gunnar Oathgiver also boarded the other two ships. Small boat. They would land on the south shore of Old Lake Mary. There are a large number of birds that love tall reeds and shallow ponds nesting there. Since the elves and humans occupied the imperial capital, very few people have wandered here. It is a secluded place that can hide an entire army.
It was then that a group of winged Daedra appeared. At first, Kotil Red Reef noticed a dark cloud spreading rapidly from the southern sky. But then, he realized something was wrong. It moves too fast. The wind direction is northerly.
"Is it a bird?" he muttered.
"No bird can fly that fast!" Ulfric's face was extremely serious. "That's the enemy! The enemy is coming!" he shouted.
Everyone on the shore and the people on the three boats looked southward in fear. That day, the sun in the sky made their eyes burst into tears. Many people said that this was the punishment of the Nine Holy Spirits for their pride. Because these sons of Skyrim went their own way and walked into the evil trap for the sake of false honor.
In the end, Galmar Stonefist discovered that the thing flying in the wind was not a bird, but a group of winged annihilation creatures. The leader of them was the famous demon 'Raven' [1]. He is one of the most powerful minions under Grand Duke Nayalfin. It was he who rescued Grand Duke Nayalfin from being hanged from the White Gold Tower on the 34th day after the Battle of the Red Ring! 【2】
Now, under the orders of Grand Duke Nayalifen, this powerful demon passed through the besieged imperial capital and attacked the army of the son of the lord of the East Territory of Skyrim.
"...At that time, he (Ulfric) heard a vibration in the sky, and immediately shouted a warning: Enemy! Then he used the dragon roar three times in succession. The roar shattered the enemy's body, making it disgustingly shattered. Blocks and blood rained down from the sky, turning the water of old Lake Mary red.
Although Galmar Stonefist on the shore loudly ordered the soldiers to fight back, in the end, the Sons of Skyrim were still defeated by these terrifying enemies! Because their opponents are powerful demons. These powerful annihilation creatures use flames and lightning to crush one person after another. We can only roar at the sky in vain, but sadly find that we cannot cause effective damage to them. !
In the end, only twenty-three out of ten people were able to return to Bruma. "
——"Ulfric, the Bear of the East", an unknown book
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The above is the description of a certain veteran after the war about how they encountered a sneak attack by the Daedra army under the command of Archduke Nayalifen on their way to the imperial capital through most of the sky and northern Cyrodiil. But in fact, that day The battle is much more brutal than in the poems and stories.
Ulfric, who was on the first of the three ships, was one of the first to react. He ordered the helmsman to speed up in an attempt to land on the south shore before the enemy attacked.
But the enemy's speed was too fast, and the two sides encountered each other first when they were still a long way from the shore.
“fus ro dah!”
In the chaos, Ulfric was the first to attack. At that time, the will of the ancestors awakened in his body, and Genai's blessing made him understand the way of roar taught by the graybeards on Hrothgar Peak! As a result, the power of the ancient Nords that shocked all enemies reappeared in the sky of Cyrodiil. The roar destroyed the terrifying forms of the dozens of winged Daedra flying at the front, tearing the sky apart. 【3】, so that the enemy can’t help but feel frightened.
The loud sound even reached the Jero Mountains in the north, and the thunderous roar made the soldiers in the entire barracks couldn't help but raise their heads and look south. Discussing in fear, what happened in the south.
The voice woke up a commander from his thoughts. She walked out of the tent and sighed: "Ulfric Stormcloak encountered the enemy he hit. Isn't this what I predicted? But I only hope, My prophecy was not successful, because the Nords are also part of the empire, and their blood should not be lost in vain!"
The commander is none other than General Jona. She summoned another officer who would become famous in the future and said to him: "Corporal Riki, I have an order for you. Please ride on your fastest horse and go to the area from the Red Ring Road to Old Lake Mary. I hope you will Bring back as many Eastern Territory Knights as possible.”
It is said that the female officer named Corporal Rikki was originally one of Ulfric's friends, but in the end their fates led to two completely different destinies. But at that time, Corporal Riki didn't say much. Instead, she mounted the fastest horse she could find and headed straight to the Red Ring Road in the south.
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The roar also reached the imperial capital on the south bank of Lake Mary.
When Emperor Titus II heard this mighty and majestic roar, a look of surprise appeared on his dry face that had been gradually consumed by the war. He asked around him: "Is this the legendary Talos coming again? I seem to hear When His voice came from the sky, Gods, have you not given up on your empire?"
But he replied: "Your Majesty, Talos is the patron saint of the empire, and he will always protect mankind! But regarding the loud noise, Master Aniboa Sarn of the Empire's Offen University explained that it was just Nord People's ancient magic! Combined with the information from the Blade Warriors, it is very likely that the group of demon army that flew over the imperial capital had a fight with some people! And the most likely thing is..."
The emperor heard the hidden meaning of the words left and right, and his surprised expression became calm again, even a little inhumane. The emperor pushed aside and opened a window in a secret room deep in the palace. The cold winter wind blew past his face with a determined expression.
In the distance, the holy and majestic figure of the White Gold Tower occupied the emperor's full attention. After a long time, he spoke: "Order General Deficia, Speaker Count Sarn, Master Aniboa, and Ms. Teran Arminius to appear in court."
After listening for a while, he added one more sentence: "Let Yisiben see me."
At that time, General Dephisia, Speaker Earl Sarn, Master Aniboa, and Ms. Teran Arminise were all loyal assistant ministers of the emperor. Among them, General Dephysia commanded the Eighth Army of the Imperial Capital. The most powerful legion in the hands of the emperor at that time. Ms. Aminis is the chief priest of the Empire's Saint Zu'e and keeps many secrets in the Empire's library.
As for Isbon, he is the leader and leader of the Blade Guard generation.
No one knows what plans the emperor has in mind, but judging from many signs afterwards, the decision to abandon the imperial capital was made at this meeting.
On the other side, the battle between the Nords also reached a fever pitch.
Although Ulfric Stormcloak fired three powerful Tums in succession as a mortal, the number of enemies completely exceeded the expectations of the son of the Lord of the East at that time. The small boat he was riding in was intercepted by a winged man. Daedra was overturned, and he himself fell into the cold old Lake Mary.
The heavy armor and icy water made it almost impossible for Ulfric to breathe, and the algae and tall reeds at the bottom of the lake tangled his feet, although the loyal Rennie Cruel Sea and Jolever of the Broken Shield family jumped into the water. They tried to rescue him, but the demon Revan, who came to destroy this Nord army on the orders of Grand Duke Nayalifen, laughed and launched an attack from the air. Eventually, Ulfric was captured.
At that time, the demon recognized the Tum from the son of the Lord of the East, and thought that he might have information that his master was interested in, so he grabbed Ulfric and disappeared into the sky.
Galmar Stonefist and the others were angry and anxious, but there was nothing they could do. Because there are no battle mages among the Nords, they carry very few bows and arrows, only a few longbows [4]. And the small boat carrying the son of the Lord of the East sailed too far from the shore. So, in the end, the team of the Children of Skyrim was scattered by the group of winged Daedra, and Galmar Stonefist and others were seriously injured and almost died.
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[1] This is a humanized name. His true name has been lost over the long years. Only masters who are proficient in summoning and the true master of this powerful demon know his true name!
【2】This is the content of the storyline of "The Elder Scrolls: Legends".
【3】It should have broken the clouds in the sky.
[4] It is said that Ulfric did not expect that they would encounter an attack from the air.
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