As some of you know, I was brutally mauled by plotbunnies a few weeks ago and have been on something of a Skyrim writing binge (alternative links). Well, the story that started it all is done at about 16,000 words (~30 pages), and I would like to make sure it doesn't suck before putting it out to the Internet at large. I haven't written anything with a plot that wasn't PPC-related in a long time, so I am feeling a tad insecure. ^_^;

My ideal beta would be fairly familiar with TES lore, since I'm not, and though I've done a fair bit of research, there's always a chance that I missed something relevant. Failing that, the story takes place on Solstheim after the main quest of the Dragonborn expansion, so familiarity with all that would be helpful. Failing that, if you don't mind reading a fic in a setting you don't know, I would be interested to know how approachable the story is to someone who hasn't played the games. I don't want to tediously tell fans what they already know, but I also don't want to leave out the kind of descriptive detail that anyone should expect from a good adventure story. {= )

I'm not looking for SPaG checks (though that's always good) so much as feedback about flow, pacing, theme, characterization, fight choreography, etc.: what works, what doesn't, why, and how it could be better.

There are spoilers for the Dragonborn main quest and the side quests "Filial Bonds" and "Retaking Thirsk"; also the Skyrim Companions questline. Oh, and the conclusion of the main quest, but it's not like y'all don't know the PC wins in the end, right?

If you didn't... um... sorry? >.>;

~Neshomeh