I recently finished the Thieves Guild arc, but wanted a little bit of a Brynjolf story. This has more than satisfied my wish for a good story. Oh, the complexity of plot, and the foreshadowing, and the gradual development of character, and the subtle nods to other Skyrim plots... Music to my picky ears. Thank you for spending such obvious time and effort to make this and incredibly delightful story!

Hoping you continue soon!

Is this it? Is Mena the Dovahkiin? I would really like to know, seeing as I got lost a few times in this story. If so, will you do the play through of the main questline?

The answer to Brynjolf's question - Not bloody likely! Please update soon : )

Wow u seriously need to update more often though ;) 3

You capture Nocturnal's voice so well... I can hear her in my head: haughty, arrogant, yet amused by the mortals bound to her. Mena's pleasing of her was no small feat. I like the comparison Karliah makes of Nocturnal and a mother pushing her children to be their best. It's true, though Nocturnal expects nothing but the best from her children.

Oh boy, Kematu comes with news... I can't wait to see how Mena reacts. I must confess though; I've never completed that quest in Skyrim (I very much have to get back there).

I can't wait to see what's coming up! :)

What? I never reviewed this chapter? I could have swore that I did... that's what mommy brain does. :p

It's good to see Mena up and about, even if it's slow progress. Of course, time waits for no one, so it's back to defending the Sepulchre. Hopefully, she'll be recovered (somewhat) by then. Of course, I've jumped ahead and read the next chapter, so I know. ;)

Karliah has had streaks of luck before-good and bad; with luck, Ondolemar hasn't put two and two together and figured out who was speaking. That could be bad news of the Thalmor decide to cause trouble.

Onward to the next chapter! :)

That is a nice tie in to Whiterun's Redgaurd. I had wondered if she would factor in. I have enjoyed this story thus far. Please update soon : )

Hey! So good to have the story renewed! :D Great job and keep writing!

Stupid saadia

Hehe, bring on the fun.

Let's hope Saadia doesn't get away with it.

this was AMAZING. usually, I'm not a big fanfic fan... But this one was beautifully thought out and written! Keep it up and don't keep me waiting too long for the next chapter ! ;)

I loved the image of the three dragons and this: "...cried to each other in voices that held all the grief and the fire of the world..." really does conjure up the wild majesty of dragons. Circling as if to call Mena back to herself, to give her the strength she needed to return to herself.

And the last line: "Her hand curled into his, like a tired child seeking comfort, and she slept again." Beautiful in its imagery as well.

Wonderful update!

Don't worry Bryn, Mena's fine.

It sounds like a bad joke "so Ondolemar, two thieves, and a dragon all walk into a bar..."
But really, wonderfully written as always. :) it's good to hear from you again. I really can't wait to see how this story ends -you tell it so well :)
Keep it up :)