I'm trying to think of how Ssarak would feel about all this. Obviously he would be none too happy about the nightmare, but that is a power he now knows he has the potential to learn. Still, I doubt many students would be too happy with Satori.
Unless she wanted them to like her, then they would like her.
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Hmm, a response to that will take a bit of thought. I hope to have a response sometime tomorrow, though I do have a long day of classes.
"I have no remorse for preying on those who live their lives preying on others. The slaughter of bandits is actually encouraged by the Imperial government, and most mercenaries are usually just a few steps away from them in terms of 'morality'. They will follow the gold, whether it means saving an orphan or burning down a remote town. The ones we avoid are those who would incur the attention of the Legion. As much as I would appreciate the challenge of fighting their army, they would not give up after one or two battles. I have to make sure that our hunting grounds are not too dangerous to operate in. Your Fighter's guild allies, Legion patrols, and other, more organized groups would attract too much attention if we attacked them. Some lycans would call this cowardice, but it is no different from a fox running from a larger predator, or a rabbit using its fur to camouflage itself against the grass. Protecting one's self from harm is a natural part of life, and there is no shame in doing so. We lycans may be apex hunters, but we are also prey in our own right. The Imperials have no issue with hunting us down, and there some who dedicate their lives to that very pursuit. In this way, we fulfill both aspects of Hircine's sphere: hunter and hunted." Meesei explained. She was aware that Fendros might have reservations about attacking some of those they preyed upon, but for the most part, there was little moral ambiguity, even from an Imperial perspective, about killing most of their targets.
"Upon my own order, there is also one class of individuals that I specifically forbid attacking, regardless of how powerful they may be: scholars. Even if I was raised in a remote village, that does not mean I am ignorant of the plight of scholars and thinkers in Tamriel. Despite the fact that I would despise living in Imperial culture, I do recognize that it has its purposes in the world. The advancement of knowledge is a worthy cause and not one I wish to impede. That is also the reason I have such a considerable distaste for adventurers. Even if they are not out attacking families or extorting farmers like bandits, they do far more harm to this world than people realize. They have no issue with breaking into ancient and untouched ruins and taking their contents for themselves, all in the name of greed. Do you know how much knowledge has been lost to those looters? I would say they are especially worthy to be prey." Meesei said with a hint of her intense passion on the subject in her voice. She [i]really[i] hated adventurers.
"Upon my own order, there is also one class of individuals that I specifically forbid attacking, regardless of how powerful they may be: scholars. Even if I was raised in a remote village, that does not mean I am ignorant of the plight of scholars and thinkers in Tamriel. Despite the fact that I would despise living in Imperial culture, I do recognize that it has its purposes in the world. The advancement of knowledge is a worthy cause and not one I wish to impede. That is also the reason I have such a considerable distaste for adventurers. Even if they are not out attacking families or extorting farmers like bandits, they do far more harm to this world than people realize. They have no issue with breaking into ancient and untouched ruins and taking their contents for themselves, all in the name of greed. Do you know how much knowledge has been lost to those looters? I would say they are especially worthy to be prey." Meesei said with a hint of her intense passion on the subject in her voice. She [i]really[i] hated adventurers.
I have elected to get ESO for PC.
It seems like the only thing I ever say in this OOC is goodnight.
Anyway, goodnight.
Anyway, goodnight.
Fendros' demonstration of his magical abilities, just as he had described, was not too impressive, though given what he had said, his aversion to magic made sense. Those born under the sign of the atronach could make for incredibly deadly mages, given their ability to absorb magic, but their learning curve was considerably higher. If he did not have the training of a dedicated mage, it was sensible that he would gravitate toward other skills.
"Understandable, though you may find it advantageous to learn how to conjure a bound dagger. It is a simple, easy to learn, low cost spell that would be useful if it is ever impractical to drag a carcass all the way back to camp. You can simply skin it right there and use the pelt as a sack for the meat. I have done that many times in the past." Meesei commented. "As for legionnaires, we do see them from time to time, though it is rare. It would be easy enough to kill them, but there is no need to. We rarely stay in one place for long, and even if a forester happens along our camp, it is not as if they would immediately be able to identify what we are. At most, they might suspect us to be bandits, but with no proof, they just tell their superiors to keep an eye out in the area. In case you are wondering, we do not attack the weak and defenseless, like traveling merchants or farmers. We have no need of their goods, and there would be no sport in such kills. Are there other lycans who do? Definitely. We do not. We follow a more honorable code than simple beasts. People cannot run like a deer, or, unless they are trained, fight like a bear. There is nothing to gain from such kills. Bandits, mercenaries, and adventurers, however, they are more...difficult kills, usually moreso than simple creatures."
"Understandable, though you may find it advantageous to learn how to conjure a bound dagger. It is a simple, easy to learn, low cost spell that would be useful if it is ever impractical to drag a carcass all the way back to camp. You can simply skin it right there and use the pelt as a sack for the meat. I have done that many times in the past." Meesei commented. "As for legionnaires, we do see them from time to time, though it is rare. It would be easy enough to kill them, but there is no need to. We rarely stay in one place for long, and even if a forester happens along our camp, it is not as if they would immediately be able to identify what we are. At most, they might suspect us to be bandits, but with no proof, they just tell their superiors to keep an eye out in the area. In case you are wondering, we do not attack the weak and defenseless, like traveling merchants or farmers. We have no need of their goods, and there would be no sport in such kills. Are there other lycans who do? Definitely. We do not. We follow a more honorable code than simple beasts. People cannot run like a deer, or, unless they are trained, fight like a bear. There is nothing to gain from such kills. Bandits, mercenaries, and adventurers, however, they are more...difficult kills, usually moreso than simple creatures."
Meesei listened, getting a bit of a better idea of Fendros' motivations. She almost chuckled, as his desires seemed to match every stereotype of the young and naive adventurer, seeking fame and glory sufficient enough to put his name down in history. Still, for the dedicated and skilful, it was not a complete impossibility. As a lycan, attaining fame and recognition would still be possible...just not in the same circles as Fendros was used to. The power that went along with that fame, however, would be much easier for him to attain.
"Well, from the moment I hatched, I was trained to take my father's place as shaman, so yes, I did want it." Meesei answered. "I am grateful to have been born in that position, as it opened me up to mysteries of magic. We spent the majority of most days training, which likely would have made my brothers and sisters jealous, were it not for the fact that they had their own paths. I do have to admit that it was rather easy for me to transition into the style of living of the pack, as Argonian villages are very communal in nature. Argonian children, at least in my clan, were raised by the community, so the attention my father gave me did not garner too much envy from my siblings. As I indicated before, though, I did eventually change my mind. When my father died, I took over his responsibilities, and in the middle of a crisis too. Our hunters could not find prey, so I went to the one whose is the master of that sphere. I am glad to have found my lord Hircine, but I will not pretend it was easy to leave my family. I understand the issues you are going through now, as I went through them myself. My ancestors were perhaps not as exciting as yours, still, there is some history with them. There have been no great wars in my clan since the last era, with the Oblivion crisis. In that war, the Hist called every Argonian into action, from the cities to the deepest of marshes. Most answered the call and defended our home. Quite well, I might add. Black Marsh suffered very little from that war, which in turn gave it the strength to declare its independence. The following invasion of Morrowind was more...politically motivated, and many clans had returned to their lands in the marshes, mine included. My clan did not participate in that war, not that they were particularly needed. Between the Empire failing in its duties to protect Morrowind during the Oblivion crisis, and the eruption of Red Mountain, the odds were never stacked in the Dunmer people's favor."
Meesei chuckled. "I suppose I am going off on a tangent, though. All-in-all, though it pained me to leave those I knew and cared about, I trusted Hircine in his word that I would find family once more, and that has turned out to be true. Even if we are not related by blood, I feel closer to my pack than I ever did with my family. All that being said, however, there are still a lot of lessons I took to heart from them, particularly from my father in regards to magic. He taught me not only how to cast spells, but how to ask my own questions and do my own research. Curiosity and a desire to learn are the greatest traits any mage can gave. What of you? Dunmer culture generally has a great respect for magic, have you had any interest in the arcane arts?"
"Well, from the moment I hatched, I was trained to take my father's place as shaman, so yes, I did want it." Meesei answered. "I am grateful to have been born in that position, as it opened me up to mysteries of magic. We spent the majority of most days training, which likely would have made my brothers and sisters jealous, were it not for the fact that they had their own paths. I do have to admit that it was rather easy for me to transition into the style of living of the pack, as Argonian villages are very communal in nature. Argonian children, at least in my clan, were raised by the community, so the attention my father gave me did not garner too much envy from my siblings. As I indicated before, though, I did eventually change my mind. When my father died, I took over his responsibilities, and in the middle of a crisis too. Our hunters could not find prey, so I went to the one whose is the master of that sphere. I am glad to have found my lord Hircine, but I will not pretend it was easy to leave my family. I understand the issues you are going through now, as I went through them myself. My ancestors were perhaps not as exciting as yours, still, there is some history with them. There have been no great wars in my clan since the last era, with the Oblivion crisis. In that war, the Hist called every Argonian into action, from the cities to the deepest of marshes. Most answered the call and defended our home. Quite well, I might add. Black Marsh suffered very little from that war, which in turn gave it the strength to declare its independence. The following invasion of Morrowind was more...politically motivated, and many clans had returned to their lands in the marshes, mine included. My clan did not participate in that war, not that they were particularly needed. Between the Empire failing in its duties to protect Morrowind during the Oblivion crisis, and the eruption of Red Mountain, the odds were never stacked in the Dunmer people's favor."
Meesei chuckled. "I suppose I am going off on a tangent, though. All-in-all, though it pained me to leave those I knew and cared about, I trusted Hircine in his word that I would find family once more, and that has turned out to be true. Even if we are not related by blood, I feel closer to my pack than I ever did with my family. All that being said, however, there are still a lot of lessons I took to heart from them, particularly from my father in regards to magic. He taught me not only how to cast spells, but how to ask my own questions and do my own research. Curiosity and a desire to learn are the greatest traits any mage can gave. What of you? Dunmer culture generally has a great respect for magic, have you had any interest in the arcane arts?"
Meesei grinned, looking over to Fendros next to her. "To some it is, but I disagree. I find that uncooked meat is just so much more tender. Heating it like that sucks out all the juices. Of course, if you are vulnerable to disease, then losing that bit of flavor is well worth not having to put up nausea, vomiting, and all sorts of other sicknesses. Janius is a relatively new lycan, though, and he was raised in much the same way as you were. He's not Dunmer, obviously, but he was raised in a wealthy Imperial family. You two probably have a lot in common."
Meesei leaned back a bit, getting into a more comfortable position. "As for my questions, well, other than that you know a bit about hunting, and your parents make wine, I know almost nothing about you. If you wanted to tell someone else the things you find important about yourself, what would you tell them? Skills, hobbies, goals, other things you like. One of my best skills and favorite hobbies is magic, but I'll let you answer first."
Meesei leaned back a bit, getting into a more comfortable position. "As for my questions, well, other than that you know a bit about hunting, and your parents make wine, I know almost nothing about you. If you wanted to tell someone else the things you find important about yourself, what would you tell them? Skills, hobbies, goals, other things you like. One of my best skills and favorite hobbies is magic, but I'll let you answer first."
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Also, Leon, where are your Good Attributes at? I can't find them in either sheet. Oo
They have no good attributes, they are terrible, evil people!
"My stake? I believe you have already caught a glimpse of what that is. When we were tracking this ogre, you enjoyed it, did you not? Don't bother denying it, for I know it is true. For a lycan, the hunt is invigorating in a way that cannot be described in words. It can only be experienced, as you just did. The blood pumping through your veins as you chase down your prey, the feeling of sinking your teeth into the soft flesh around the neck, it fulfills a part of us that lesser mortals may only experience a fraction of. Through every hunt, we increase our strength, chase faster and stronger prey, build our power. We are the apex of they cycles that drive our natural world. In that respect, I live for myself, to increase my own power, but for our pack, we also live for each other in a way beyond even those in my village could understand. The replacement I trained to take over as Shaman is competent enough to keep them alive, and they will be perfectly content with it. They have no aspirations to improve themselves, not like we do. Everything we do in our pack is for the betterment of each other, the strength of our group.We strengthen each other just as much as we strengthen ourselves. As I have said before, that is the reason we want you here. As inexperienced as you are, your potential is obvious. There is much you can learn from us and, in time, we may even learn from you." Meesei said, taking a seat on the nearby boulder and motioned to the empty space next to her.
"Have a seat, rest for a moment. The first kill is an exciting one, and it can bring up a lot of emotion. Transformations can also be exhausting, especially for new lycans. It will take a few hours to drag this back to camp, so you will need your energy. In the meantime, I will keep answering any questions you have, whether it be about our lifestyle, how to properly skin a creature, or all of the different jokes Lorag has played on Ahnasha over the years. Anything. I also have a few questions for you, if you don't mind." Meesei said, wanting to diffuse some of the emotion she had brought up in him. Even though their pack had discipline and definite hierarchy, they were still all a family, and she could not expect to bring him into that family if they could not first be friends. He needed to be comfortable around them, which, given his situation, would be a difficult task. Still, having a simple conversation about that didn't involve trying to change his entire world view would help.
"Have a seat, rest for a moment. The first kill is an exciting one, and it can bring up a lot of emotion. Transformations can also be exhausting, especially for new lycans. It will take a few hours to drag this back to camp, so you will need your energy. In the meantime, I will keep answering any questions you have, whether it be about our lifestyle, how to properly skin a creature, or all of the different jokes Lorag has played on Ahnasha over the years. Anything. I also have a few questions for you, if you don't mind." Meesei said, wanting to diffuse some of the emotion she had brought up in him. Even though their pack had discipline and definite hierarchy, they were still all a family, and she could not expect to bring him into that family if they could not first be friends. He needed to be comfortable around them, which, given his situation, would be a difficult task. Still, having a simple conversation about that didn't involve trying to change his entire world view would help.
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