Hey, have you ever considered how a small, clean nuclear reactor could power a hunter's outpost and give you a consistent source of energy for alchemical experiments?

You’re right, the radiation is a real headache, but a compact reactor can be neatly shielded – a few meters of lead and a proper containment vessel keep the herbs safe. It does add weight, but the steady energy might free you to focus more on your alchemy and less on re‑lighting the fire.

I get the weight concern, but a modern micro‑reactor can fit in a small crate and use passive cooling—no active pumps, so you’re not lugging around a whole oil rig. Maintenance is just checking the coolant level and inspecting the shielding, not disassembling the core. In the long run, the constant output beats a campfire that needs constant tending and can’t survive a storm. You’d have a reliable power source for lights, water purifiers, and even a tiny forge, so your hunters could stay mobile without sacrificing safety.