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Black Wolf Company - The Temptation of Hircine - P2

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  1. wolfgrimdark
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    I have been badly amiss in not mentioning the fun little Hunting Grounds by Kewin568 mod I have been using for the Hunting Grounds related stories so adding it a bit belatedly :p

    Note: Hircine, however, is my own mod

    Also sorry for all the long comments ... I am rather passionate about my writing and sometimes get carried away with explaining things! I just like really developing a highly detailed story so spend a lot of time thinking about this stuff.
  2. deleted6889352
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    Great second part of the temptation of Hircine!
    That's what I thought Hircine wanted to provide the form of werewolf to Erik, for make him one of his hunter. But I really did not think it was going to be in reality, a test for Erik! Maybe I'm wrong but I feel that Hircine would still enjoyed Erik accept ...

    It was a great game of seduction that Hircine to play, I really appreciate this very sensual and intense description, it represents very well the Daedra. it's really well written and when Erik to put an end to this game of seduction it was a radical change of atmosphere, I do not know how to explain, but it's so well done and so immersive.
    We can feel that Erik was uncomfortable, but he remained respectful until the end. I was a little afraid that Erik finish by yield, but he was extremely noble and his loyalty for Grim is unquestionable, preferring to suffer death rather than betray his friend, like Grim, Erik is a great man. If he accepted, I do not know what would have been the reaction of Grim but I think it would have caused a lot of problems ...
    I understand Erik is not looking forward to tell about that to Grim
    Powerful chapter Jon with a great quality text and beautiful pictures, I love the lost expression of Erik on the second shot and Hircine is awesome!
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Oh I think Hircine would enjoy Erik as one of his "children" very much however he is after bigger prey this time, namely Grim, and that means keeping Grim somewhat on his good side (as long as it is not to inconvenient for Hircine). Besides Hircine's blood is in Grim so its all a big family anyhow

      Erik is a good lad and loyal. Also I try to remember the Nords belief in an after life (and there seems to be ample proof that there is one) and better to go to Sovngarde with honor and loyalty then to betray a trusted friend. I think that fits the theme and ideals of the time.

      So pleased you liked the shots and how I depicted Lord Hircine Thank you for the comments Franck!
  3. Heaventhere
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    Really great chapter........ am not surprised that Erik said no to this offer....... and nor was I surprised by his reaction to Grim grandfather...... Hircine is a very powerful and very sexual and it must have been hell to not be in control of that for Erik as he is a man of honor that would be like cheating for him...... even though he was not able to do any different....... I did love how he knew that Hircine would be using him to get at Grim if he did take the offer and therefore for his sake turned it down....... does not sound like things would have gone well if he had said yes.......

    I do wonder what this ring will do and how Grim is going to feel that Erik has a gift like this from Hircine. Time will tell and I did have a laugh at the last statement and him not looking forward to telling Grim lol........

    Awesome shots and great chapter....... looking forward to the next one
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Many thanks Shelley! In Eriks mind he wanted to be a good ally and not a liability to Grim ... yet if he took Hircines offer it would create a divide between them which is what he was trying to avoid in the first place. I think Grim will be okay once he gets over the shock

      I have the lore for the ring all wrapped up and think it will be very fitting and accurate sounding. I just finished all the shots I need for Chapter 3 and have lots of notes. Just have to find time to sit down and write it now

      But Grims meeting with Nocturnal comes first ...
  4. greenbms
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    Wow now that's a wonderful chapter! Erik being led along by Hircine like that and still passing each test even when he was sure it wasn't a test! Erik is a strong and faithful man, have to respect that! Really love how Hircine just "looks" powerful in your shots, and even a bit alien, like a being from another realm ought to look!
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Aye Erik is a good lad (they do exist - both in games and real life ... if hard to find). As for Hircine - I took the default model from Bethseda then revamped it in the CK to make him look more alpha and dominant. Glad you liked how he turned out!
  5. cila81
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    Great story and beautiful shots, my friend
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Many thanks Cila, glad you liked'em!
  6. Shutt3r
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    Just incredible how much work and love you've put in this story and the matching pictures.
    Outstanding!
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Probably a bit over-detailed with my characters I suspect :-) Glad you liked the story and shots Shutt3r!
  7. SydneyB
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    Great story and shots, Jon!
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Thank you kindly Sydney!
  8. deleted1123719
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    I don't think you need to offer any explanations or apologies dear (for the opening scenes or for making Hircine "less dark" than the lore might imply). Everything about this tale works perfectly with the Tamriel of Grim's universe. It would have been odd and out of place to have Hircine be all dire and diabolical (he IS Grim's grandfather afterall). Plus, I find that all Daedric Prince's should be seductive and dismissing of something like sex... it just seems true to their natures.

    A great chapter and I kind of knew that Erik wouldn't accept Hircine's offer but was still immensely pleased to see him turn it down. I do wonder what Hircine's augmentation of the Black Company ring will mean for Erik... a limited once a day shift to werbeast form? Hmm, will be keen to see the next chapter.

    I had to chuckle at Erik being such a dolt to call Hircine's gift tainted... RIGHT TO THE PRINCE's FACE! Talk about wanting to have you ass handed to you! I can just see grim chuckling when Erik tells him that bit!

    And now Erik has his very own little wolf pup to care for... And a playmate for Wolfgar too!
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Thanks Jess! Aye I figured you knew me well enough to know which way I would go. It wasn't that I couldn't do that with Erik - he is still very young, some pride, wants recognition, and hence it would off been acceptable for his character to take the offer ... except if he did it would not be consistent to just dismiss it as no consequence. So if I went that path (and I thought it over a lot) he would have to change from being the noble and kind soul he is to something rougher and darker. Likewise I would have had to acknowledge the affect on his relationship to Grim. There are many cool aspects to it though - Erik becoming Hircines personal avatar on Nirn in a way. But I have a certain path I am following to both their personalities and relationship so I didn't want to take another direction. Another character and story some day I would like to write about a person who accepts Hircines offer though.

      The ring is a pretty special gift from Hircine even though he made light of it as "nothing special" ... well a Daedric Prince doesn't put his own blood into a ring for a mere mortal and just have it be a trinket

      Grunt I am still playing with. I suspect Fenrir nugded Grunt along to keep an eye on Erik at the Hunting Grounds ... only turns out Erik did just fine on his own. Whether they return Grunt to his family or adopt him I am still debating - more of a mechanics issue right now.

      And yes Erik ... his exposure to Princes, other than Molag Bal, got him just a tiny bit to comfortable with them. Probably comes from being with Grim to much. He won't make that mistake around Hircine again!
  9. HRTBRK2
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    You are truly a master storyteller and photographer, my friend - excellent job as always!
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Many, many thanks for the kind comment!
  10. articocean
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    Grim, Erik the Awesome One and Hircine are something that I can't missed.
    Erik loyalty to Grim is irreplaceable, and that's why I always love him.

    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Woot, thank you for the comment and visiting Artic - glad you like my vision of Erik He is a sweetheart!
  11. AnnaMary
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    Wow... This magnificent work is beyond all imaginable and unimaginable high feelings and compliments... (^_______^)       
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Ah thank you very much for the sweet comment AnnaMary!