Return to Bleak Falls Barrow

After arriving back at Riften, I hired a carriage driver to take us to Whiterun.

Arriving within a few hours, we headed into the city.

Inigo comments

"This place is like a sensory enema."

Then we headed up to Jorrvaskr.

Inside, Inigo comments

"I have rarely seen a place so full of fighting spirit!"

I walked over to Vilkas to turn in the contract.

"I rescued the captive."

"So I hear. You've brought honor to the Companions and yourself. Who's this here?"

"Oh, this is Inigo.. I had some trouble getting through the bandits to the captive the first time around so I had him come help. He's a great fighter and we were able to take them out swiftly."

"Ah, I see. Then I suppose he can have half of your pay then."

Inigo: "No. I insist you give it to him. I am in debt to him and he deserves it."

Vilkas: "Very well then.. Here."

Vilkas walks away and I say to Inigo

"Inigo, you can have your half. It's fine."

"No, that is your money, I owe it to you. I cannot take what is not mine."

I sighed and kept the money. Inigo then says

"So. I suppose I should return to Riften now then?"

"Actually no.. I have something I could use your help with."

I then proceeded to tell him about my involvement in the dragon attack on Helgen, my escape, and how the Jarl's court wizard wants me to retrieve the Dragonstone from Bleak Falls Barrow.

"So.. Here we are. Bleak Falls Barrow.."

"I am ready when you are, my friend."

"Hey, Inigo.. Remember when you said you hoped it's not a dank crypt full of zombies..?"

"Why.."

"Because that's sort of why I needed your help.. I was almost killed by Draugr last time I was here."

"Oh...well.. um.. I suppose It won't be so bad with the two of us.. I can be brave! Yeah, who's scared of a few nasty zombies in some old creepy nordic ruin.. Heh heh..."

"Thanks, Inigo. Let's go."

"Right behind you..."

As we finish talking, two skeletons walked towards us.

As we exit the Barrow, I reflected upon what had happened with that strange etched wall in the final room.. I felt like I had taken in some deeper understanding of it's meaning, even though I still wasn't sure exactly what it translated to. Then I turned to Inigo and said

"Well, that was some adventure, huh?"

Inigo is wide-eyed and shaking as he says

"Yeah.. it sure was.. Heh, heh.."

"I want to thank you, Inigo. I couldn't have done it without you, you know. I know you had to be brave and face your fear to do this with me."

"It is no problem, my friend. I am with you, all the way. Let's just get that Dragonstone to Whiterun."

The closest town from where we came out was Falkreath, so we stopped there to rest for the night before heading back to Whiterun.

Before entering the town, Inigo stopped me and said

"We should probably drop that Dragonstone off in Whiterun as soon as possible. I have a horrible feeling it attracts the undead."

I gave him a nod and told him we'll leave for Whiterun in the morning.

Outside the gate, a guard asked me if I had seen a dog outside town.

"No, some wolves but no dogs."

"Damn, that's a shame. The Blacksmith is offering a reward for anyone who can catch a dog that was seen outside the town."

Then we headed into the Inn to rent some beds.

And we turned in for the night. Tommorow was going to be a big day, I could tell.

(DAY OVERVIEW)

Stats:

Level 12

Health: 160

Stamina: 150

Gear:

Banded Steel Plate Armor

Orcish Battleaxe

Skyforge Steel Sword w/ Banded Iron Shield

Crossbow w/ Steel Bolts