The meeting was joined by most members of Meesei's pack. Sabine was specifically there as a part of the research teams, but Fendros and Ahnasha had joined proceedings to see what was to be presented. Ahnasha had been following the research into the local resources in case they would help her own projects and Fendros just wanted to keep up with the clan decisions. Janius was absent as he was minding the children today.

After the explanation, Oswall reluctantly leaned across the table and took up the shard in one hand. His face twisted as he turned the shard and scrutinised its surface. "So what we have is a material that contains magical power, cannot be destroyed..."

"As far as we have been able to test, Oswall," Darahil clarified.

"Yes, yes, indestructible," Oswall continued. "And there is no way to shape it or get at its power without one of these forges?" Oswall's eyes peered up from the shard to Meesei. "I have a few questions. Is there any indication of where to find the ruins that have these forges? Do we know how to work them, or what they are even capable of?"

Again, Darahil spoke over his habitual crossed arms. "It may help if we, as a council, decide what applications of this Aetherium would be most important to our clan. Knowing what we are looking for would help in making decisions of risk, as well as provide an objective for our scholars."

Vera picked this time to speak up. "That was what I was about to ask, actually. I mean, it's obvious that an indestructible material could be used for anything, from weapons, to tools, to building materials, to...anything. If I'm honest, this could benefit all of Tamriel, not just us lycans. If we weren't in this war and in hiding from civilisation, such a thing could be for the good of every nation on the continent." Vera exhaled through her nose and closed her eyes. "That said, we need to come first, especially with how swiftly we need to bring the war to a close. But, back to the matter at hand..." Vera turned to look at Meesei. "This magical power you mentioned. What else do we know about it? Do we know what it could be used for?"