Grim Tales - Winters Heart - Fenrir Unbound Book III - Interlude II
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Grim Tales - Winters Heart - Fenrir Unbound Book III - Interlude II
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I did understand why Hircine would do as he did, he may be a god but even the gods feel for their children.... they may not do things like us mortals but they do still want to help if they can..... and I found this very moving.......... great shots and story
I liked the description of Grim running after, and then with, the Stag. I liked Fenrir's private realm, too; interesting that the "cold" there is strong enough to make even Grim and Hircine shiver!
I also liked the bit about Wolfgar's perceptions. As smart as he is, he is still a wolf, after all. It makes sense that he lacks some of the human capacity for abstract thoughts and concepts.
Anyway, nicely done, Jon, both pics and story!
Although maybe that is what you meant by private-realm. Just thought I would clarify. It was a little abstract for Grim and way beyond Wolfgar. As you said he is very smart (he is Fenrir's son just like Grim - only Grim had a human [Mer] mother and Wolfgar had a wolf mother) but still mostly wolf.
Glad you enjoyed the story and images. I have been relaxing. I finished screenshots for the next story last night ... only now I think I will redo half of them as I may go back to Spellweaver armor for Ancano. Damn to wishy-washy! Keep changing my mind on his armor :p
But what must Grim do to break the bonds? As Hircine warned the eye is VERY dangerous.
Can't wait to see what will happen!
Your portrayal of Fenrir and the "Heart of Winter" was epic. Brilliantly written and of course your always wonderful imagery! Really enjoyed this one my friend!
Glad you enjoyed my tale with the family - Hircine, Fenrir, Grim, and Wolfgar make for an interesting pack.
At a minimum I think there will be at least two more stories before I get to Ancano, Grim, and the Eye.
As always, a wonderful story.
I look forward to more.
Things are going to get very interesting, I suspect.
I always enjoy it when Grim and Hircine come together; they so do remind me of two Alpha males from different packs snapping and snarling at each other, only begrudgingly helping one another if they must. A very unique relationship they have and one I enjoy reading. I think both you and Nataly have a gift for writing Princes. You both really grasp that power of immortality and supreme confidence they wield.
Looking forward to the next part and the reunion of Grim with Erik.. and and Av - i'm sure THAT will be an interesting conversation. Plus, it'll be interesting to see where you sort the triangle out (as in Erik, Grim and Avrein... how will three hearts so entwined work out their place with each other? ).
Stunning images as always - the cold, crisp whites and blues help create that feeling of cold.
My only 'complaint' with this chapter is the music... ugh, dubstep. Sorry hon, I just hate that style of music!!
The realm where Fenrir sleeps actually isn't a realm ... it *IS* Fenrir himself, the entire "realm." It his soul, his essence, his divinity. It is like entering someone's dream or mind in a way. It is like a sea of liquid nitrogen - instant death to all those uninvited unless extremely powerful and even then they will be subject to the rules of the owner.
Glad you enjoyed the visit with Hircine. I had so much more I wanted to add but this was suppose to be "short" and I already got some ribbing over that
I will add more in on that later. I have some discussions planned about Dannee, Sanguine, other princes, the Elders, and more. Might come after I wrap up Saarthal. My current plan is to wrap up Fenrirs story now. Then I plan on doing many of the side stories I have building up. This one fit in very well though so I made an exception.
Grim, Erik, and Avrein ... Wolf, Bear, and Hawk. I have been thinking about this since for a long time now and I have two core plot lines (with various flavors) I am trying to decide on. I probably won't decide until I see how the writing goes and which direction all three of them seem to flow to most naturally.
I really liked the images myself. Tobi did such a great job on this ENB. They are going to make for some nice winter wallpapers for myself. I am debating using one of them for my christmas cards this year - Fenrir would make a great Pagan theme.
Looking forward to catching up with Erik and Wolfgar.
So these stories with Fenrir I really enjoy. Took me over a year to finally get to the point in Grim's stories where I can finally focus more on Fenrir and Grim. My goal is to finish the big story arc about Grim and Fenrir by the end of Christmas break in December. It may be even over thanksgiving break. I don't have to much farther to go as Grim will finally have the chance to save his father when he confronts Ancano in the College when Ancano tries to use the eye for himself (I am sticking with the main quest line as I usually do but with my own twists). It will be do or die then.
This chapter was a pleasant surprise, before I saw the shots on Flickr, I was totally positive that the next chapter will be about Saarthal wrap up. And it as very interesting and fascinating to read about Grim's journey in spirit world, aided by his charismatic and enigmatic grandfather Hircine.
For me to see interactions of Grim and Hircine is always a treat. In a way the Old Wolf even acted as a mentor in this chapter, showing Grim would he could do with his divine power but also taunting him... Seeing the chase after White Stag my questions about whether Grim could cope with his divine side and take under control has ceased... truly, he is exceptional person to get control not only on is divine side but also of rage, like in that episode when he finally reached the stag...
The journey of Grim into Heart of Winter was amazing, especially the scene when he decided to look at things as they really are... but it is something mortal mind could barely comprehend, if it can at all. It was sad to see Fenrir in such state, I wouldn't want him to die and hope that Hircine's plan will help him... so Grim could free his father in time. also loved Hircine;s speech about Daedric princes and their capacity to feel emotion. You write Daedric Princes awesomely and I hope to see more of Grim's interactions with his grandfather and maybe other Princes too!
Also it was so great to know that while Grim was absent the help did come in time (kudos to Kynareth for that!) so Grim and Avrein will be fine! I am also looking forward to see how the relationship between Erik, Grim and Avrein will unfold...
Thank you very much for sharing your awesome work!
One thing I didn't mention yet (but will later) is that Hircine also had Grim pull all that divine energy as Hircine knew it would greatly speed up Grim's healing and make sure his legs would have no permanent damage resulting from his breaks. Combined with Kyne's boost the three of them should suffer no serious side-effects except for a few scars. I put my characters through a lot sometimes but I try to compensate for it with some nice benefits.
Hircine does indeed act as a mentor to Grim. He helped show Grim how to handle the Wild Hunt (it may seem like I have forgotten about that but I have not ... but one does not call a Wild Hunt on whim ... once in a mortal lifetime is rare enough let alone more often ... yet as I have hinted with the Wild Magic coming back there is a good chance that Grim will call at least one more Wild Hunt) and now he has shown Grim that he can access his divine power.
However it is important to remember that there is still some risk in doing so. It can be addicting and if Grim does it to often, and to deeply, he may not want to go back to being mortal. I do not think the power will corrupt him - he is to grounded in nature for him to be swayed by power - but he could decide living as one with the natural world is far better than the pain of mortal life. In addition when he is in the spirit realm he has no "flesh and blood" barriers to the divine power and can access it more easily. Hircine also wants Grim to be divine, not mortal, so Hircine has his own motives there.
All that being said I did write this part of the story to indicate Grim took another step up the power grade scale and now has a bit more access to his divine heritage and can access it easier than he has in the past.
Glad you enjoyed the interaction with Hircine - I really enjoy that type of epic story telling with powerful entities. I actually cut a lot. In fact I had about a page where they discussed Sanguine, Dannee, the dragonborn, souls, and other princes. But I decided it would work better in the other tale I have planned (where Hircine asks Grim for help for a change). I hope to do that tale soon after I wrap up Saarthal ... which I started today. With any luck I may have it out by Sunday or even late tonight.
Thanks again for your comment, much appreciated!