Darscenii

The Hammer Falls

by Darscenii

I had finally opened the long-awaited Elder Scrolls Six. A game that promises to bring you a whole new immersive experience "unlike any other". It even comes with its own VR headset. At least, I think that's what it is. The Player Character starts in suspended animation within a translucent chamber of crystal and bronze, which has lain inert within an ancient Dwemer ruin for over an Age. I must have spent so long designing my character that I fell asleep on the couch. At least, that's what I think happened. Only, when I awoke, I immediately sensed that something wasn't right. Was there a flood? I'm completely drenched! And on my hands and knees. A rough hand falls upon my bare arm and I blinked, wiping away wet goop from my eyes. "Wake up." Says a whispery voice, "Are you alright? You've been asleep for centuries." I look up and gasp, seeing a strange-looking man with very pale skin, a long face and pointed ears. I am plainly not in my living room any longer...