Though surprised, he will be pleased to see another Summoned with transformation abilities. Alucard is the second wolf he's met recently! It appears he senses something of Ikorr in Alucard, though out of politeness he will not ask.
Sten would confirm what the Elders have said about the wood thus far. Due to the great difference in climate between Solvunn and Nocwich, their usage of herbs and plants don't correspond completely. He adds that ingredients to speed up decomposition is used often in Solvunn's rituals in cases where the Old Gods prefer offerings that require it.
The transformative rituals they use are to enhance their internal sight or other powers during the full moon. It allows them to change into their wolf form in a manner that's much more potent and grow closer to the natural world. From the description Sten gives, Alucard can surmise that basically, the werewolves occasionally take herbal concoctions in the woods and transform while in an altered mental state. Seers and oracles such as Lady Elin may partake, for example.
The Lunae do not believe in the gods the way Solvunn does. For them, the "gods" are influences that make up elements of the world such as the sun, the ocean, and thunderstorms. They don't make offerings or ask for blessings.
If there are further questions or any particular interactions you'd like to play out, we can offer you an NPC thread with Sten.
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Sten would confirm what the Elders have said about the wood thus far. Due to the great difference in climate between Solvunn and Nocwich, their usage of herbs and plants don't correspond completely. He adds that ingredients to speed up decomposition is used often in Solvunn's rituals in cases where the Old Gods prefer offerings that require it.
The transformative rituals they use are to enhance their internal sight or other powers during the full moon. It allows them to change into their wolf form in a manner that's much more potent and grow closer to the natural world. From the description Sten gives, Alucard can surmise that basically, the werewolves occasionally take herbal concoctions in the woods and transform while in an altered mental state. Seers and oracles such as Lady Elin may partake, for example.
The Lunae do not believe in the gods the way Solvunn does. For them, the "gods" are influences that make up elements of the world such as the sun, the ocean, and thunderstorms. They don't make offerings or ask for blessings.
If there are further questions or any particular interactions you'd like to play out, we can offer you an NPC thread with Sten.