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SubRosa linked me to a set of armor over on the BethSoft Forums. Aravi tried a few on. What do you think? Should she wear a set? Should Vilja wear a set?

Aravi in the chain mail version

Aravi in the standard version (quite skimpy, if Aravi does wear some, it will not be this version)

Vilja in the chain mail version, Aravi in the standard

Aravi in the red chain mail version, Vilja in the white/blue version

This post has been edited by King Coin: Oct 29 2011, 05:26 PM

I’m so glad Aravi and Buffy finally got together by the fire for a time.

Those armors look very nice, but honestly I must confess I’m a bit partial to Aravi’s elven cuirass and green greaves. Of the new ones, I think the red with mail set looks best on her – you know, given her hair color and all.

What a nice showcase this vid was for a couple of your mods. The see through windows early on were fabulous. Then the water at the Black Rock Cavern falls was beautiful.

I’ll bet Aravi feels better now after a nice bath and swim. She even washed her clothes! What a neat jump from the top of the falls. She really needed this.

Jumping off the waterfalls, woo hoo!! That is a Nord approved activity. Oh, and it was also handy to wash Aravi’s gear. That water is so beautiful, and I love that you can even see the moss on the rocks. What a nice way to spend a sunny day in the Colovian Highlands.

Good grief, when Vilja said “I’m freezing,” and she was standing there in the water in her gown, I was rolling. Perhaps she was clowning around to cheer her friend. She certainly wasn’t being ditzy. She and Aravi have really become close friends, they were very sweet together.



Hmm, the armors might be a little flashy for Aravi’s style, but maybe she’s ready for a change. As great as they look on her, I still like her old set better. Vilja does like her velvet gowns, maybe she wants some bling on her armor. My favorite of them is the red set.


Great screenshots of Buffy and Aravi by the fire!

Uh oh, I see Aravi picked up poryphic homophobia from those vampires.

I agree with the others about that leap off the waterfall. That was amazing!

As far as the armors go, to be honest, there is something funky with the lighting in the pics you took, that makes it hard to really tell what they look like. I did notice that Aravi was wearing the single greave versions. There are sets with two greaves. Although come to think of it, you might have to open the construction set to change the meshes. I wound up redoing them all from scratch when I reinstalled the mod the other week.

I would think that the black and red would go well with Aravi's hair, and the silver mail version work for Vilja. Granted, Aravi's elven armor looks good on her too. So I suppose it all depends if you want a change. Like you, I never had a use for the original version. It is way to skimpy, like 95% of the other female "armors" out there.

@Acadain: I think the general consensus was ‘don’t change Aravi!’ I like the silver mail set but Vilja looks better with it than Aravi does.
Sorry to have kept Buffy there so long, I hope she enjoyed her extended stay there. I’m sure she met some of her other friends.
A bath and a swim was just what she needed. She feels like she’s almost back to normal.

Thanks Acadian!

@Grits: I actually thought of Jerric after she took that jump!
Lol! Aravi didn’t think of that! [Vilja being a clown] If it was to cheer her up, it worked. Aravi plunged back in just because she knew Vilja would have to go with her!
Aravi will remain in her old armor set. She looks good in them already anyways.

Thanks Grits!

@SubRosa: That disease seems to be reoccurring in Aravi without any help from vampires. It makes me kind of nervous because it’s been happening more frequently.
That jump was fun and I’m happy everyone seemed to enjoy it.

I thought that you were right about the armors so I took some alternate screens and have them posted below. The original black and red armor that Aravi wore in the first set has been replaced. That other set was so shiny that it looked white when it should have been black. I was only able to find the single greave versions. Those were the only ones available in the Best Defense. I don’t know if the other versions are sold elsewhere or what. I do not want to mess around with it in the CS though. If I break something, then I’ll have very little time to make it right.

Thanks SubRosa!

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SubRosa said that the lighting was poor, and I think that perhaps ruddy firelight is a poor choice to show off outfits. So I took more screens in the journal which seems to be the best lighting on demand.

Here is the standard version of the “armor.”

Here is the chainmail version.

Here is a slightly different red chainmail version.

And here is Aravi trying the chainmail version with her green greaves.

I caught this face while taking screenshots.

I think Aravi will stick to her normal elven cuirass and green greaves, but how about Vilja wear the silver chainmail version? She looks pretty good in it.
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After their relaxing swim, Aravi and Vilja explore the Chorrol countryside.

TIME: 7:57

I have not had time to watch the video yet, but those screens look fantastic! I think the black and red looks much better on her than the other two. It complements Aravi's own natural coloring better, IMHO.

I think to get more than the single greave (and it looks like single pauldron) versions, you have to use the construction set to edit the meshes the cuirass and greaves use. The ones they are using have an "L" in their name. I imagine for "Left". I replaced all of those instances with meshes without that "L" in the name, and I get armor that looks like this and this. It just depends on which version you like better.

Ok, watched it. Black Rock Caverns! I made the mistake of going in there once with a 2nd level character, whose only offensive spell was a 5 point Absorb Health. Aravi made the right decision in going out again!

I loved Vilja's remark about the bandits always being in the same old places!

A giant spider! Ewww! Use your giant flyswatter spell! And then the summoned scamp shoots Vilja! Now that was priceless!



This post has been edited by SubRosa: Oct 31 2011, 09:14 PM

Oh, I like it better in these pictures, less contrast between the mail and the plates. Vilja will look great in the chainmail version, the blue stones will match her eyes. Of course, Aravi should get the nearly-naked version for special events. She could enchant it with a frost shield to keep her safe and warm, like her hunting cuirass. Then she’ll have something to wear when Vilja criticizes her outfit!


I love the little head shake when Aravi leaves the cavern. Not worth it! From Vilja’s comments it sounds like she might be having bad dreams of Aravi dying and leaving her all alone in some dungeon. Maybe new armor is a good idea!

Oh my gosh, I can just imagine Aravi flying onto that rock when she saw the spider. When Aravi shot her scamp, I nearly spit out my tea! Do NOT mess with Aravi’s friend!

Those mountaintop views are fabulous. I just get a blue haze, so it’s great to see the landscape. Cloud Top in a lightning storm right next to a fried body is not the best place to be. Another wise tactical withdrawal from Aravi.

What a fun ramble around the countryside.

When you get that haze, open up the console and type in: FW 38EEE. That forces clear weather. You should be able to see a lot further.

Fabulous screens! I agree with your assessment. The silver with chain looks great on Vilja, and keep Aravi in her normal elven or perhaps the red chain.

How comforting to see Aravi exercising some prudence. With her newfound fear of shooting humanoids with her bow, perhaps exiting that cave was wise.

I’m with Grits on the scamp. I was both delighted and laughing to see Aravi loose an angry arrow into the stupid little Daedra!

Do you think I’m fat in this outfit?

As soon as they get to the Oak & Crosier, Aravi sends Vilja in by the fire to talk with Buffy. Attagirl, Aravi. Talk to the nice calm Talasma and let the two blondes jabber away.

Just a wonderful vid. Good friends, wise choices, beautiful countryside and a nice inn to spend the night.

Lucky thing Vilja gave Aravi that "Cure Disease" potion, Aravi needed it right away! Vilja is the one that perpetuates the rumor about blondes being ditzy, ROFL !! Uh oh, Aravi's got another disease.

Vilja standing IN the water with her dress on and saying she is cold was hilarious, lol.

Really loved this vid, some much needed quiet time after all Aravi has been through with those nightmares.

I like the first screen armor on Aravi ... is Vilja's hair different when she puts on the armor or is that the helmet? Looks like she let her hair down !! Lol.

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Uh oh, here is some new screens with different armor !!! Hold on, the stuff I said above goes for the first set of screens you posted. Below is for the second set of screens :

Aravi's expression looks like she wishes you'd make up your mind, ROFL !!! Vilja did look good in that armor. If Aravi chooses armor - I liked the first screen on the first post of screens you posted best.

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Next vid:


Hey, why did Aravi go in Black Rock and then leave it? Could it be because she already met the Resident Ghost from it over at the Fortress? Lol.

What beautiful scenes from the top of that mountain !! Maxical is very much a ridge-runner, she always has been. (something she may get from me, lol).

I liked these last two vids. It seems like Aravi and Vilja are getting along much better - possibly because Vilja has been sober and so sweet lately !!

Awesome vids !!!

Great vids. At first I didn't like the voice mods but then I saw what the character looked like and thought it fit perfectly. Aravi is pretty brave for fighting vampires. But I suppose thats because the disease is cured easier on pc. I'm stuck with the crappy ps3 port . Good job!

@SubRosa: I have to agree with you, the black and red does look better on her. I think she’ll keep her old armor though. It was a fun experiment and Vilja has some new armor now. What I liked best about the Silverlight armor was that it kept a reasonable bust size. So few armors do that.

That actually sounds very easy to do. I wonder if I can just use TES4Edit to modify the armor.

Aravi was curious about the Caverns right up until she saw it was occupied, likely by bandits. With her new reservations about using her bow, she decided to leave rather than continue.

Thanks SubRosa!

@Grits: She’ll definitely have to enchant the nearly naked version with frost shield if she’s going wear it. I think she will hang onto the set now that you mention a case that she could wear it.

In the cavern she realized she wasn’t ready to fight yet. I’m very glad she decided to turn around and enjoy the countryside instead.

Aravi shares that hatred of those damn things with me. Then the scamp… that was priceless like SubRosa said.
She wanted to sprint down the mountain when the lightning started!

Thanks Grits!

@Acadian: Aravi shall remain in her regular armor. Vilja will have a shiny new set to wear though!
She’s still very uncomfortable about shooting people with her bow, but as you saw, gross spiders and stupid daedra are fair game.

Oh no, Vilja’s started the “Am I fat?” phase again.
I think Vilja could out talk even Buffy! Watch out!

Thanks Acadian!

@mALX: She needed that potion so fast! Aravi thought it was funny too seeing her standing in the pond getting her dress all wet. I’m glad you liked it, Aravi need some time out in the sun and away from all the death and darkness.

When Vilja wears the armor she wears the helmet. So no, her hair doesn’t change.
I just liked how her eyes were looking to the side instead of looking straight ahead in that one screen.

She didn’t meet the ghost from the fort, but she was still uneasy about fighting humanoids. Plus she came out to Chorrol to get away from death.
Aravi loves hiking up those mountains too. Now if only the weather will behave.

Thanks mALX!

@Feralikazam: Hello!

I’m glad you saw how the voice fit. I tried it because I was sick of having a silent character. It took a little time to get used to and now I love it. Of all things Aravi could have done, I don’t know why she decided to fight vampires. It’s no easy task, because even when the vampires are dead the fight isn’t over. She gets terrible nightmares, and the disease becomes more difficult to get rid of. She hasn’t become a full blown vampire yet, but she has had a few close calls.

Thanks for stopping by!

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The quest Aravi receives from the Order.

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Aravi and Vilja leave Chorrol after Aravi has a scare.
TIME: 3:48
They arrive in the Imperial City. Aravi doesn’t feel good.
TIME: 7:32

Uh oh. Sick again? This is not good! Good choice on the strawberry vs. sweetroll, since Vilja is worried about getting fat.

Holy smokes, Aravi’s really si—Oooh, silver belly chain, nice! – sick. Is she getting the disease without being exposed now, or maybe it’s just coming back? Yikes.

Aravi’s little head shake when Vilja trotted off to lead the way somewhere was hilarious. I had a feeling she was um, not going to follow Vilja. She was kind of in a tough spot, either let Vilja lead or deal with her pouting on top of everything else.

It’s a nice day for a walk to Cheydinhal. I hope that blonde woman doesn’t show up somewhere along the way, that would be disturbing. (The one who said Aravi looks like a vampire, not Vilja.)

I don't think Aravi fits in with the people of the city anymore! Not when she scaring people by looking like a vampire! Cure Disease potions don't seem to be getting rid of the porpyhic homophobia either. This looks bad. Bad enough to head out into a thunderstorm, that mysteriously vanished as soon as she stepped out the door of the inn! Go to love Oblivion's weather in separate cells.

Don't you ever get tired of listening to Aravi gasping all the time? It sounds like she cannot control herself around Vilja! I would get rid of that mod in a second.

Buffy's Apartment looks really nice! I especially liked the touch of the statue of Mara on the mantle and the Mage starsign tapestry.

This post has been edited by SubRosa: Nov 2 2011, 05:47 PM

Oh no! Now people are beginning to think Aravi is a vampire! Time to leave Chorrol. She really wasn’t comfortable in The Imperial City either. And I vividly remember why she shook her head and bypassed the Wawnut Inn. How horrible for Aravi to have such awful memories of Nerussa's inn. Gosh, I know that Teresa's memories there are ever so much nicer!

I’m glad Aravi found some comfort by staying at Buffy’s apartment. As you can see, there is plenty of room to share. I was relieved to see, the next morning, Aravi stock back up on cure disease pote-tshuns (that’s Vilja-speak) and some root of the man-drake. What fun to put Vilja in the lead. Love Aravi’s little perfectly-delivered head shakes.

After the fireside chat between Buffy and Aravi the other night up at the Oak & Crosier, then reading that parchment detailing the horrific events near Cheydinhal, Buffy is very concerned for Aravi’s physical and emotional state. She and Superian rode straight to Harlun’s Watch. Tracking of clues led her south by southeast to the likely lair of those foul vampires. She cleared outside and will stay there on watch until Aravi arrives - Screenshot

As ever, KC, I am in awe of how your mastery of this media allows Aravi’s beautiful personality to burst from the screen.

Holy crap! I freaked out right away when the Khajiit said Aravi had frightened her - then when the other girl said that - GAAAAH !!! The other girl had a message about vampires, did you see what she had to say and just edit it from the vid? She is not a regular NPC either, could have something to do with the mod.

Oh, I like how Aravi shook her head when she saw the Wawnut Inn - I don't blame her !!! Looks like she's given Vilja the slip, lol. I agree with Grits too, I laughed when Aravi shook her head and then took her time leaving - the feeling was that Vilja may be leading herself to the surprise destination. Also agree that it was better than listening to sulking and pouting if Aravi had said any other answer, lol.

The second vid worried me a lot - not only did Aravi have the vampire disease again even without sleeping - but she was darting around quickly like vampires do !!! URK !!! Awesome Vids, and kind of cliffhanging with that second one !!! Glad she bought more cure disease and mandrake root !!!

This post has been edited by mALX: Nov 3 2011, 02:58 AM

Jerric is on his way through Cheydinhal. He’s stopping for a well-balanced meal.

Artemisia is trying to get there, but it looks like she will be delayed.

@Grits: The vampire disease has been coming back on its own for a while now… just not that fast before.

Vilja was in one of her moods again on the way to the Imperial City. She was constantly asking Aravi loaded questions. Aravi was glad to be rid of her for a while.
Silver belly chain just for you.
Nice screen of Jerric! I was expecting a few more bottles though. Maybe they are all on the floor already empty?

Thanks Grits!

@SubRosa: It must have been a joke or typo, but I must correct you, Aravi doesn’t have homophobia!!

The disease keeps reoccurring. She has had to keep a good supply of mandrake or potions to keep ahead of it, or else wake up as one of them.
Aravi actually waited over by the fire for the storm to die out and kept away from the others in the room. I edited out most of it for time. I should have left more in though.

I like the fatigue mod, but yes sometimes the gasping gets annoying. She had a lot of drain fatigue effects on her due to the vampire disease.
Looks like Artemisia really got sidetracked. That red Silverlight armor looks like it fits in around there in the Deadlands.

Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: That was the first time people have actually been scared of Aravi. She was terrified too.

She would have stopped at the Wawnut Inn, but you understand why she looked for lodging elsewhere. Buffy’s apartment was perfect. She was lucky Buffy was out of town and they let her inside again.
Vilja was in a bad mood again. Aravi let her go off to who knows where and waited for her to show up again outside the Imperial City.

I thank you and Buffy for your concern for Aravi. She feels much better knowing Buffy’s looked over the area already. Buffy and Superian are looking great as usual.

Thanks Acadian and thanks for the wonderful compliments!

@mALX: Aravi thought the inn keeper was acting strange, but didn’t really think a lot of it until the other woman said something. Aravi didn’t ask her about vampires she was too ready to get out of there.

That woman may be involved with a quest later on in that mod.

I’m glad you very much understand why Aravi slipped away from Vilja. You know exactly how rude she can be. Aravi had some nervous energy in anticipation of this next quest. That’s why she’s been darting here and there.

Thanks mALX!

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I try to keep my episodes under ten minutes and usually go for less than that as well with my quick posting pace, but I could not get this one any shorter.
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Aravi and Vilja arrive at Fort Naso, where they suspect the vampires have made their home.
TIME: 7:31

Aravi finishes them off.
TIME: 5:06

I loved how you ran that free cam back to the entrance where Aravi and Vilja were !!! Vilja looks really cool in the new armor !! GAAAH! Aravi missed the chest and the coffin for loot !! Boy did your Patriarch have better loot than mine did, lol.

That Dremora scared me, I couldn't figure out where it could have come from !! Was it a conjured thing or a vampire?

GAAAH! The vid ended before I could see the other vampire's loot !! Lol.

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Holy cow, that place was filled with them! I was surprised Aravi didn't get another journal entry saying she had gotten them all, is it possible there were more in there? That vid had me holding my breath right from the start !! AWESOME VIDS !!!!!


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Maxical heard that Aravi was following a lead about a sect of gross vampire perverts holed up in Ft. Naso.

Hoping to learn more about Aravi's vampire killing tactics, Maxical volunteers Alix the Mouse to help Aravi so she can observe Aravi's methods.



Maxical ran to the top ledge to watch while Alix took care of the wolves:


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"Hey Alix, look what I found on this skeleton up here!"



Maxical & Alix found an unfriendly...GAAAAH! What's that on Maxical's back? Be careful Alix !!!!

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Alix is quaking as Maxical makes her first kill with the bow she found on a skeleton outside the Fort !!!


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