[OOC] Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

[Muttonhawk]

All done.

[EliteCommander]

I need to be going to bed now. The next confrontation should be interesting, though.

[Muttonhawk]

Yup, it's been a fun writing afternoon. G'night!

[EliteCommander]

So, after this thing with the cultists is resolved, where do you want to go, or rather, what do you want to have them do? I have more story ideas in the future, but I feel it is time to do one of your ideas. I personally would like to go somewhere far from Black Marsh, perhaps in the western half of Tamriel? I rarely ever go there.

[Muttonhawk]

So after having a sleep and a think, here's what we might do if you're up for it. Give me your thoughts:

Perhaps Meesei gets a vision from Hircine for the pack's next task. Another pack has been seduced into Clavicus Vile's service in the area around Chorrol. I have some ideas for it, but it wouldn't be a terribly long or complicated episode. More of a stop gap to get us partway across the continent. More importantly, on the way there, we could run into Fendros' siblings. I have some more in-depth things outlined there if that happens.

As for after Chorrol, if we wanted to keep heading west, we've got a few options in either Valenwood, western Cyrodiil, Hammerfell, or High-Rock. Valenwood could be interesting, mostly because I've not really read up on their lore. The Thalmor might present some challenge, though. Western Cyrodiil (Anvil, etc.) could be a spot for a plot point, but if anything it would really be a stop over on our way to High-Rock or Hammerfell via boat (rather than scaling the mountains they have lining those places). Hammerfell would be an interesting change of scenery, but hunting there could be more difficult than even Black Marsh. As for High-Rock, again, I'm not read up on the lore. Could be nice, given that it's far removed from big geopolitical stuff, while still being open-ended enough to have just about anything happen there.

As for what business we would actually have in those places, I think I'd need to spend some more time brainstorming. I was thinking, like I mentioned a few months ago, perhaps we could have need to join up with one or more packs with clashing dynamics. It would be an exercise in leadership for Meesei, and a prelude to a big confrontation in this daedric war. Going so far as to invade Clavicus-Vile's plane itself might be a little over-the-top, but I think by then the RP will have driven enough miles to allow for something that big. If you can think of anything else to do with a multiple-pack situation, please tell me.

Right now most of my other ideas revolve around characters. For instance, given that it seems like the only known therapeutic counsellors on this plane are the Hist, Ahnasha and Fendros are going to have a rough ride over the next few months. The trauma they've been through might drive them to some compulsive behaviour. For Janius, he's already gone through a lot of change in being responsible for Kaleeth. He'll realise this after a while, and when he does, I have some small events that could happen. Now Sabine, Sabine I've been intending to try and develop for a while now, since she had her anxiety dealt with, but I think I've only met with some success. I'd like to line up some pitfalls for her that make use of her state of mind. It will shift her relationship with Meesei, but not for the worse, I believe. I won't give away too much, because most of this stuff is probably only going to come up with opportunity, and it's not set in stone.

[EliteCommander]

We could head to Chorrol, though I am wondering where you would intend to have the pack run into Fendros' siblings. Cheydinhal is far out of the way of any direct route. The fastest way to get into Cyrodiil would be to take a ship to the Imperial City. From there, it is about an equal distance to anywhere in the province. Even along a land route, though, they wouldn't really be passing through Cheydinhal. Would you want to have them encounter his siblings someplace else?

[Muttonhawk]

Okay, looking at a map, I realise that I have my city placements mixed up. I actually meant Bruma, not Chorrol. Still, you're right, the quickest way there is by boat to the Imperial City unless we travel over land. Perhaps there is a gathering of winemakers in Bruma for some occasion and we might run into them in or around the city itself.

[EliteCommander]

Alright. You could also have them in the Imperial City for a similar reason, if you wanted. It is the cultural center of the Empire.

[Muttonhawk]

Actually, that's probably a better idea.

[EliteCommander]

I think it is safe to say that the effects of these events will be felt for quite a long time.

At any rate, it is pretty late here. Goodnight.

[Muttonhawk]

Excuse me, I think I need to look at videos of puppies and kittens for a few minutes.

G'night!

[EliteCommander]

Yeah, I think I may hold off on physically and mentally scarring tragedies for a while.

[EliteCommander]

My internet cut out earlier today, so I wasn't able to respond. I'll probably make a shorter post now, but then I'll need to go to bed.

[Muttonhawk]

Shit happens. I got lots of study done instead :)

G'night!

[EliteCommander]

Alright, posted. Goodnight.

[EliteCommander]

Internet has been out all day again, but luckily, it came back on earlier than midnight this time.

[Muttonhawk]

Study means this will probably be the only post for me for the next several hours. Sorry.

[EliteCommander]

Currently, my internet is out yet again at home, so depending on if it comes back on, I may or may not be able to respond again today.

[EliteCommander]

I was correct in that my ISP did not repair it. I would post now, but I have a test to study for. I'll post before going home, though.

[Muttonhawk]

Cool, cool. I Hope your service provider doesn't sit on their arse for too long. I've heard interesting things about ISP monopoly in the US.