I just needed to have Meesei give a clear statement of the goals Fendros would need to work for. We can skip to the end of the session from here, if you like.
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"Indeed. A ward is the cornerstone of any magical defense." Meesei added, stepping up closer to Fendros. "Just always keep in mind that blocking spells is only half of your defensive strength. You must not only block, but absorb magicka to reach your greatest potential. It is a skill that both I and Sabine possess, but with training, you will be able to absorb magicka far more effectively than either of us. I think we can touch on those more advanced techniques." She explained.
Once Meesei had observed Fendros' ward long enough to determine that he would be able to maintain it, she extended out her hand towards him and charged flames into it. "Be ready, and pay close attention." She warned before letting out a weak stream of fire into his ward. "Magicka is the basis of any spell, so it is the common link between all spells. Once you are familiar enough with it, you can learn to shape it, no matter the form it takes. You will need to learn how to take it back into its natural form, then direct it into yourself. Pay close attention to the energy of these flames; you need to separate the heat energy from the magical energy in your mind, see how it interacts with your ward. From there, you need only mimic what your body does naturally."
Once Meesei had observed Fendros' ward long enough to determine that he would be able to maintain it, she extended out her hand towards him and charged flames into it. "Be ready, and pay close attention." She warned before letting out a weak stream of fire into his ward. "Magicka is the basis of any spell, so it is the common link between all spells. Once you are familiar enough with it, you can learn to shape it, no matter the form it takes. You will need to learn how to take it back into its natural form, then direct it into yourself. Pay close attention to the energy of these flames; you need to separate the heat energy from the magical energy in your mind, see how it interacts with your ward. From there, you need only mimic what your body does naturally."
Meesei brought herself up to her feet, somewhat more leisurely than the others. She took a few moments to stretch out her muscles after having been sitting on the ground for an extended time. "I would just like to make sure that we have some well-established goals for your progress. I feel that just learning to 'deal with magic' is somewhat vague."
Meesei stepped away from the campfire towards a more clear area, indicating that she was at least going to be starting the lesson. "So, as we settled on before, the purpose of this training is to make sure you are someone who can hold and maintain the title of Champion, should that ever become necessary. That means you need to be able to best anyone who wants to challenge you, whether they be a pure warrior, a pure mage, or anyone in between. Both I and Lorag are confident in your ability to handle yourself in a physical confrontation. You are strong and certainly skilled with a blade, and you have been trained by a master archer. The greatest skill you need to be able to develop is to be able to deal with magic on your own, without the assistance of your pack. I do so with my own spellcasting ability, but that does not necessarily mean you need to become a mage yourself. Those without magical talent can and have been Hircine's Champion before, likely more often than not. You need only be able to handle a mage."
"To that end." Meesei continued as she placed any bags or satchels she was carrying aside. "I would propose training to take advantage of one of your greatest assets. Your birthsign gives you the natural ability to absorb magicka. You are already more resistant than usual to magic, but not immune. You need to learn to enhance your own natural spell absorption ability, which should be easier for you. With that, you will not only be restoring your own magicka reserves more efficiently when in combat with a mage, you will be greatly resistant to any magical effects. Spells will simply not harm you to near as much of a degree. Not to mention, you can use that talent with spell absorption to greatly enhance wards. You will be able to channel incoming magicka through a ward and into yourself, which in turn will make your ward stronger. Combine those abilities to a sufficient degree, and you will be a menage to any magic user that meets you in combat. Once you reach your potential, even I will have difficulties besting you. Perhaps you could even try to earn my title?" Meesei chuckled.
Meesei stepped away from the campfire towards a more clear area, indicating that she was at least going to be starting the lesson. "So, as we settled on before, the purpose of this training is to make sure you are someone who can hold and maintain the title of Champion, should that ever become necessary. That means you need to be able to best anyone who wants to challenge you, whether they be a pure warrior, a pure mage, or anyone in between. Both I and Lorag are confident in your ability to handle yourself in a physical confrontation. You are strong and certainly skilled with a blade, and you have been trained by a master archer. The greatest skill you need to be able to develop is to be able to deal with magic on your own, without the assistance of your pack. I do so with my own spellcasting ability, but that does not necessarily mean you need to become a mage yourself. Those without magical talent can and have been Hircine's Champion before, likely more often than not. You need only be able to handle a mage."
"To that end." Meesei continued as she placed any bags or satchels she was carrying aside. "I would propose training to take advantage of one of your greatest assets. Your birthsign gives you the natural ability to absorb magicka. You are already more resistant than usual to magic, but not immune. You need to learn to enhance your own natural spell absorption ability, which should be easier for you. With that, you will not only be restoring your own magicka reserves more efficiently when in combat with a mage, you will be greatly resistant to any magical effects. Spells will simply not harm you to near as much of a degree. Not to mention, you can use that talent with spell absorption to greatly enhance wards. You will be able to channel incoming magicka through a ward and into yourself, which in turn will make your ward stronger. Combine those abilities to a sufficient degree, and you will be a menage to any magic user that meets you in combat. Once you reach your potential, even I will have difficulties besting you. Perhaps you could even try to earn my title?" Meesei chuckled.
There are a few points in particular that I would like for Meesei to make.
Meesei hummed a moment. "Perhaps I do not wish to be satisfied? A complacent hunter shall never improve." She remarked.
Sabine's comment was certainly realistic, and honestly, the most probable outcome. The lycan clans had gone through great pains to remain undetected through the years, so even if there were those in the world that would want to remember them, they had simply not heard the story of their struggles. Of course, Meesei also doubted that there would be many who would provide an unbiased perspective on lycans. Regardless, there were some possibilities that were at least probable enough to consider. "That is most likely true, though it is no guarantee. Our struggles have involved others aside from our clans. I doubt Molag Bal's followers will be writing any history books about us, but there are non-lycan worshipers of Hircine, and everything about us will be recorded in Apocrypha. Not to mention, representatives of the Empire and Dominion have been working with us for years. They will keep their records secret, but who knows what shall happen in the far future? Perhaps in a few decades or centuries, a historian may dig up those records? And if we help overthrow the Thalmor, perhaps we will even be able to have actual, open sanctuaries for our kind? If that ever happened, our stories would not necessarily need to remain secret. Although, that is all merely speculation. Optimistic speculation at that."
it was not long before Meesei had finished her dinner and was ready to begin their training. She had gone through only half a bottle of ale so far, but it would perhaps be best to save that for after their practice regardless. Fendros is particular would require his concentration. "At any rate, are you ready, Fendros? I believe we can identify some definite goals today."
Sabine's comment was certainly realistic, and honestly, the most probable outcome. The lycan clans had gone through great pains to remain undetected through the years, so even if there were those in the world that would want to remember them, they had simply not heard the story of their struggles. Of course, Meesei also doubted that there would be many who would provide an unbiased perspective on lycans. Regardless, there were some possibilities that were at least probable enough to consider. "That is most likely true, though it is no guarantee. Our struggles have involved others aside from our clans. I doubt Molag Bal's followers will be writing any history books about us, but there are non-lycan worshipers of Hircine, and everything about us will be recorded in Apocrypha. Not to mention, representatives of the Empire and Dominion have been working with us for years. They will keep their records secret, but who knows what shall happen in the far future? Perhaps in a few decades or centuries, a historian may dig up those records? And if we help overthrow the Thalmor, perhaps we will even be able to have actual, open sanctuaries for our kind? If that ever happened, our stories would not necessarily need to remain secret. Although, that is all merely speculation. Optimistic speculation at that."
it was not long before Meesei had finished her dinner and was ready to begin their training. She had gone through only half a bottle of ale so far, but it would perhaps be best to save that for after their practice regardless. Fendros is particular would require his concentration. "At any rate, are you ready, Fendros? I believe we can identify some definite goals today."
Meesei could read Sabine's reaction perfectly, so she could tell that her words had been just as alarming as they had been convincing. Even among the others, the uncomfortable silence was telling. Nevertheless, Meesei maintained a smile, and offered her bottle of ale to Sabine. "I do not mean to sour the mood, I just wish to make sure that none of us squander any opportunities in any ways we might regret. We may very well succeed against Vile, but if there is anything I have determined from the last few days, it is that, even at the best of times, life can be unpredictable. So, perhaps it is best just to embrace that chaos from time to time. We are certainly going to cause some chaos for Vile when we invade his realm."
Once it was her turn, Ahnasha gladly accepted the wine before giving a chuckle. "Yeah, we're probably going to throw him completely off-guard. Daedra can be arrogant, Vile especially. He probably thinks us mortals to be too weak and afraid to do something so bold. That alone might give us a chance. He won't be prepared. Who knows, maybe we can convince Molag Bal to throw a whole Daedric army in with us? Maybe tell him that we heard Vile insult his horns, or...whatever Molab Bal has. And if we actually destroy Vile, even if it's just for a few centuries...well, we'd have to be the greatest heroes in Tamriel."
"Hmm, I do not think I would go that far." Meesei grinned. "After all, the Nereverine alone killed at least two or three gods by himself. We would only have one to our names."
Once it was her turn, Ahnasha gladly accepted the wine before giving a chuckle. "Yeah, we're probably going to throw him completely off-guard. Daedra can be arrogant, Vile especially. He probably thinks us mortals to be too weak and afraid to do something so bold. That alone might give us a chance. He won't be prepared. Who knows, maybe we can convince Molag Bal to throw a whole Daedric army in with us? Maybe tell him that we heard Vile insult his horns, or...whatever Molab Bal has. And if we actually destroy Vile, even if it's just for a few centuries...well, we'd have to be the greatest heroes in Tamriel."
"Hmm, I do not think I would go that far." Meesei grinned. "After all, the Nereverine alone killed at least two or three gods by himself. We would only have one to our names."
Meesei gave a brief, somewhat amused huff. "I think you may be asking the wrong questions, Sabine. Or at least asking them for the wrong reasons. I would expect a few weeks before Saras' agents give us a more solid starting point to begin our search for the axe, but you should not see that as a limitation. If anything, you should see it as a reason to hurry. How much time do we all have to live in Tamriel? Not just us specifically, but people in general? I do not believe you should be content in waiting until afterwards, as there may not be an afterwards. We will do everything we can, but there is always the possibility we may fail. I do not wish to think about the possibility, but...Vile may take Tamriel. Or if not him, the Thalmor may destroy it. The time we have now is precious, and we should not waste any of it."
Despite the somewhat sobering nature of her words, Meesei's look towards Sabine was compassionate. "You should do what you believe will make you happy. Do not worry about whether or not it will be convenient. We now have the means to work around most of those issues. I can teach you to use portals, and even if you cannot, I will personally teleport you anywhere in Tamriel that you would like to go, should you need it. And if we do succeed, if we do stop Vile, then you will have even more time to enjoy whatever relationship you build."
Despite the somewhat sobering nature of her words, Meesei's look towards Sabine was compassionate. "You should do what you believe will make you happy. Do not worry about whether or not it will be convenient. We now have the means to work around most of those issues. I can teach you to use portals, and even if you cannot, I will personally teleport you anywhere in Tamriel that you would like to go, should you need it. And if we do succeed, if we do stop Vile, then you will have even more time to enjoy whatever relationship you build."
Meesei chuckled. "I think Fendros might be a few years away yet from being able to learn anything as complex as a portal. You have a much stronger foundation to build up to that form of magic, Sabine. Fendros would have to work from the ground up. Though, Ahnasha...you would be in a good position to learn, with your knowledge of conjuration. You can easily teleport Daedra between worlds at will. My portals have some of the same concepts. No, you just have a very particular form of magic that you need to concentrate on for the moment, Fendros. But we can get to that after dinner.
As much as she wanted to be open to her pack, still had to remain tight-lipped for Lunise's sake. "As I said before, I have to stay quiet on his or her identity until I can convince them that there is no risk with informing my pack. I can say that he or she gives me that wonderful kind of romantic affection that I have been missing for years. I simply wish we could be together openly. I know that you all would keep anything I say a secret if I asked you to, but I want to respect my partner's wishes regardless."
Meesei took a drink from her ale, then shifted her eyes in Sabine's direction. "Of course, you have no such restrictions. You have already disclosed his name. Karl, you said? I cannot say I know him personally, but I have no doubt seen him around. If you wanted to whisk him away for a romantic retreat to a remote beach, I could give you a portal." She grinned. "But in all seriousness, do you think you will speak to him about it?"
As much as she wanted to be open to her pack, still had to remain tight-lipped for Lunise's sake. "As I said before, I have to stay quiet on his or her identity until I can convince them that there is no risk with informing my pack. I can say that he or she gives me that wonderful kind of romantic affection that I have been missing for years. I simply wish we could be together openly. I know that you all would keep anything I say a secret if I asked you to, but I want to respect my partner's wishes regardless."
Meesei took a drink from her ale, then shifted her eyes in Sabine's direction. "Of course, you have no such restrictions. You have already disclosed his name. Karl, you said? I cannot say I know him personally, but I have no doubt seen him around. If you wanted to whisk him away for a romantic retreat to a remote beach, I could give you a portal." She grinned. "But in all seriousness, do you think you will speak to him about it?"
"Well, learn to open portals, and you can speak to him whenever you like. Provided you work up the courage to talk to him about it." Meesei responded as she was serving herself from the food she had made. She took a moment to uncork one of the bottles of ale she had brought with her. It was nothing exceptionally strong, so she had little concern in helping herself to it.
"With all the places we have been, there is a plethora of exotic locations to visit. Plenty of romantic places to visit. You could have dinner from a master Breton chef in Daggerfall, admire the architecture and city life of Stros M'kai, and spend some intimate time together in Eastmarch's hot springs all in the same evening. I have actually used the ability somewhat recently. When I could get away from my responsibilities, I had a nice, romantic evening in an isolated, idyllic cove. Just the two of us. I have to admit, I had not realized how much I missed that kind of attention." She added.
"With all the places we have been, there is a plethora of exotic locations to visit. Plenty of romantic places to visit. You could have dinner from a master Breton chef in Daggerfall, admire the architecture and city life of Stros M'kai, and spend some intimate time together in Eastmarch's hot springs all in the same evening. I have actually used the ability somewhat recently. When I could get away from my responsibilities, I had a nice, romantic evening in an isolated, idyllic cove. Just the two of us. I have to admit, I had not realized how much I missed that kind of attention." She added.
Meesei remained coy, though she had an answer in mind that would hopefully accomplish her purpose for bringing it up. "All I can say is that I would expect me to be taking some time for myself a bit more frequently than before. Of course, I would like to tell you all everything about it. I trust you all more than any other being in any plane of existence, but I also wish to respect the requests of a certain other person. My position does still complicate matters, and it is safer to keep it a secret. I will try to make the case for being more freely open to at least my pack, though." Meesei explained. The food was finished by this point, so she took the time to serve everyone.
Ahnasha, meanwhile, was grinning widely. "Never thought I would see the day. I thought you had married yourself to your work by this point, which was a shame, since your work is such an abusive lover. Figures that you'd be keeping it a secret, though. I almost think you're just trying to keep us in suspense. Well, hopefully you can convince this mystery lover to trust us; you could teleport us all somewhere nice for a...couples' vacation."
Ahnasha's eyes moved to Sabine. "And speaking of couples, don't think you're going to escape this without giving anything else away. Who is this man you mentioned? What does he look like? He needs to be handsome to deserve someone like you."
Ahnasha, meanwhile, was grinning widely. "Never thought I would see the day. I thought you had married yourself to your work by this point, which was a shame, since your work is such an abusive lover. Figures that you'd be keeping it a secret, though. I almost think you're just trying to keep us in suspense. Well, hopefully you can convince this mystery lover to trust us; you could teleport us all somewhere nice for a...couples' vacation."
Ahnasha's eyes moved to Sabine. "And speaking of couples, don't think you're going to escape this without giving anything else away. Who is this man you mentioned? What does he look like? He needs to be handsome to deserve someone like you."
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