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Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

I don't think I'm really looking for that sort of top-down mechanics style of game. I'm in the mood for something more "action-y". Kind of like Witcher 3, which I think I'll get the expansions for.

Though, I could also go for a Civ game.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Also, I have about $50 in my steam wallet, any game recommendations?

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

So I kept refreshing the site frequently to see if anything was going on, since I was bored. Then, all of the sudden, it tells me you posted an hour ago. I feel like I jumped forward in time an hour.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Marcaille huffed lightly. "I am not entirely sure that I even remember the details of how your sister described you. No, I made my judgments based on your accomplishments. Lycanthropy is...notoriously difficult to work with among mages and alchemists. Just the same as vampirism. They are afflictions that are bound up in the magic of Daedra, which is not easy to manipulate. Even if you don't recognize it, it does take talent to work with it. Without extensive training, it takes a certain kind of intuition to make discoveries where lycanthrpy is concerned. Your creation has certainly been troublesome, but that does not diminish the difficulty to create it. I'm eager to see your methods. Who knows, with your assistance, I may not be forced to cure myself of lycanthopy after all."

Looking away a moment, Marcaille gave a somewhat amused grin as she took a few steps over to a nearby table. There were all sorts of bottles and magical trinkets on the table, since she did not keep her chambers terribly clean, but the stone chairs had cushions on them to make them reasonably comfortable. "But, if you did just get here, you probably don't want to worry about all of this right now, do you? Have a seat, if you like. If we are all going to be working together, we should get to know each other better."

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Kaleeth sat herself up straight, but stayed seated for the moment. She had an upbeat grin on her face as she looked around the courtyard. "I think I will.I don't want to have to go out again without something to protect me. Do you want to come with me? I'm sure they will watch Newt for a while." Kaleeth asked, motioning towards the parents of one of Newt's friends, who were having an "outdoor" lunch in the courtyard. Kaleeth wouldn't describe them as close friends, but they were acquainted and friendly with one another.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Rukeewei almost jumped with Ariel's touch. "Oh, my name is, um, Rukeewei." It went without saying that he was nervous. The knowledge that most of those around him were lycans was bad enough, but seeing a genuine witch, who was making no effort to hide that fact, was like something out of a story he would have been read as a hatchling. A cautionary tale to keep him from wandering away from his parents.

Regardless of Rukeewei's reaction, Marcaille was far more interested in Ariel. "Well, at any rate, I suppose Sabine is showing you around the city? These are my quarters, but if you ever feel the need to collaborate, I am sure we would be able to work better together. Though, I imagine the Champion will grant you your own personal laboratory, if you ask for it. She is dedicating every resource she can to finding an antidote to the poison, as well she should. Until then, I suppose you can make use of my resources. You are already...familiar with many of these implements, correct?"

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Kaleeth leisurely nodded her head. "Yes, one of the Nords that moved here from the Riften clan. It wasn't too long before we left. He made the offer during lunch one day. Honestly, the way he talked, I think he just wants to impress the Champion. But since Meesei never needs anything forged, he asked me instead. I didn't have time then, but...I haven't been feeling as safe since I lost my armor. The hide and leather doesn't feel tough enough, and I don't think I'm good enough just to be fast with my shield. Those beast tamers have been raising chaurus, right? Maybe he can make something out of their shells, like the Falmer do? That might be too different from what I had before."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

As the group stepped into the room, the raven flew down from atop the bookshelf and happened to set down behind the wall to their left. Seconds later, Marcaille emerged from behind the wall wearing a plain grey and black dress with her hands clasped together, looking over Ariel curiously. The door behind them suddenly started to close, as if on its own.

"Sabine, I see you've returned from your journey. And I do not need to ask who this is; I can see the resemblance. Ariel, you must be. Your sister has mentioned you before. It is a pleasure to meet an alchemical prodigy as yourself. It is rare to meet one as young as you who could accomplish something as impressive as the suppression gas. I was a sister of Glenmoril Wyrd, so we always had a particularly close relationship with Hircine, but even I did not create such a thing." Marcaille said in a somewhat protracted greeting before turning her gaze towards Rukeewei. "Hmm, but I do not recognize you. Who might you be?"

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After finally being able to stow away their belongings, and have a nice meal and bath, Kaleeth and Janius had agreed to help Newt find his other friends in the clan. Eventually, they found a few in one of the smaller courtyards, so Kaleeth and Janius decided to relax on a nearby stone bench while the children played. It was not particularly comfortable itself, but Kaleeth was still content leaning up to Janius and resting her head on his shoulder.

"I wonder how long we'll have here this time, before something else...takes us away. I can't complain about this last trip though; It was nice to return to Black Marsh. I wish we could have seen my family, but there is always later, I guess. I just hope the next thing isn't too dangerous. Maybe I should see if that blacksmith would still make me armor?" Kaleeth commented. Although, she had not actually mentioned anything about a blacksmith to him before.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

For the most part, Rukeewei stayed silent, and somewhat distant as Sabine guided them around the city. He was not accustomed to such a style of living and would have a hard time getting used to the idea of being able to use any good or service without any real payment, even if it was all rationed. He wondered how they kept track of it all. Given the size of the clan, he felt that it would be more efficient to just use gold, or something similar, to make rationing easier. Regardless, he did at least give greetings to the people they met while being sure not to give any hints to his overall nervousness.

A few seconds after Sabine knocked on the metal door, it slowly opened on its own, possibly under the influence of magic. It was certainly odd, but just as much of a clear invitation as a verbal answer. The quarters that Marcaille had been granted were, by her request, were much more spacious than those of pretty much anyone else in the clan. She wanted to have the space to perform any research or experimentation she desired at any time, and given her role in the clan, Meesei had granted almost every request. The chamber had obviously not been used as quarters by the Dwemer, as there was a fountain in the very center of the room that was connected to the city's water pipes. It produced the low, but constant noise of flowing water, but since water was needed universally for potions, it was quite convenient for an alchemist. The ceiling was tall, and there were two stone walls to the left and right of the entryway that extended from the wall to about halfway across the room, which divided the room into thirds. Marcaille had placed her bed on the far left of the room, though it was obscured behind a wall, an alchemy workstation in the center, and an enchanting work station to the far right. She had a small library worth of books spread between two bookshelves, as well as a large collection of ingredients and magical trinkets that would perhaps not be unfamiliar for a Breton witch. Interestingly, a large raven sat near the top of one of the tall bookshelves. Ravens, of course, not being a creature that lived underground in Skyrim.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Marcaille would be in her private chamber. Though, they might not see her immediately upon entering...

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

"It loos safe...hopefully." Rukeewei muttered under his breath as they were disembarking the carriage. At this point, the surprise of each new, spectacular sight was starting to be lessened, since he was beginning to expect everything to be so exotic. Interestingly, it was not the Dwarven architecture or mechanical guards that impressed him the most as they climbed up the stairway and made their way towards the main courtyard. What caught his attention was that the Silent City felt much more...familiar than he was expecting. Dwarven buildings aside, it was not at all what he was expecting out of a settlement of lycanthropes. It was not some camp in the wilderness, but rather an organized settlement with proper buildings and homes. It felt crowded, with people walking through actual streets between buildings, or congregating and conversing in the courtyard. It felt like an actual city, albeit on a smaller scale than something like Thorn. It would certainly not hurt his chances of adjusting.

Meesei could not help but to smile as they reached the courtyard. After months away, they were home once more. "We have been improving the city ever since we first arrived. It was ruins and rubble when we first found it. Now it looks positively clean; even better than when we left, actually. The work did not cease while we were away. Unfortunately, I have some business I should really deal with, as I often do among the clan. I should inform the council of our return and schedule a meeting to update one another on everything that has transpired. I will see about getting them their own room in the Dwemer war quarters, near our rooms. Until then, you can stay temporarily with one of us. Sabine, you should show your sister and Rukeewei through the city, show them the important places, and perhaps introduce Ariel to Marcaille. I imagine our first meeting with the council will be more productive if our alchemists are able to confer with one another beforehand."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Sorry for being slow tonight. I went ahead and did a short timeskip for Meesei's group, since they are out of sync with the other scene anyway.