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Corpus Tamrielicum - The Imperial Library

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[35.7] {LORD WOODBORNE'S PRIVATE JOURNAL VII}<br />

[35] {Lord Woodborne's Private Journal}<br />

[35.7] {Lord Woodborne's Private Journal VII}<br />

Lord Woodborne's private journal.<br />

Page 7 from childhood<br />

I know that Gothryd would not refuse his aid, but I must bide my time to ask. After all,<br />

Elysana is still heiress of Wayrest and I am her bethrothed. So it should be that when Eadwyre<br />

dies (which he is bound to do, sooner rather than later) I will be king. If it weren't for that<br />

bitch queen and her brats, I would and could be patient. Never trust a dark elf the old saying<br />

goes, for you cannot read truth in their eyes. If Barenziah has her way, Helseth will be heir<br />

and Elysana will be married off to some far- off kingdom. Morgiah is already promised to the<br />

heir of Firsthold, but they keep her around to spread the poison against Elysana, and<br />

especially, me. Barenziah doesn't trust me, this I can tell. I will deal with her just as I did with<br />

Lysandus. <strong>The</strong> fool should have agreed to support me. Gortwog and his orcs almost saved<br />

him. I'll deal with those sub-humans once I sit upon the throne of Wayrest. First it is<br />

important to solidify my power base. I can (almost certainly) rely on Gothryd to support my<br />

bid for the throne, if Helseth is made heir. I have a spy network equalling Eadwyre, Gothryd,<br />

Akorith-i, or the Emperor. Perhaps the Necromancers and the Underking's networks are more<br />

extensive, but I doubt it. <strong>The</strong> problem is raw physical power. I do not have a standing army. I<br />

need the gold to raise 1<br />

1 <strong>The</strong> text ends as abrupt.<br />

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