Aravi in Skyrim, her video story Options

[SubRosa]

Chills danced up and down his spine and tail.
This was a wonderfully Khajiitish description.

The first part told from the pov of Kharjo is a real treat. It is so nice to see the world from our favorite former caravan-guard for a change.

Aravi's awakening was as awkward as I expected. Kharjo is taking no chances I see. Obviously he has realized that it was Aravi who tore everyone in the cave to shreds, not to mention ate them.

If this turns to be a foolish choice, he will probably not live long to regret it."
This sounds exactly like the Kharjo we know from the game. You have recreated him perfectly.

So now everything is out in the open, including Aravi's past in Cyrodiil. He's taking it very well. But then, a man in love tends to be that way. So I am not surprised either. This is certainly a major turning point in their relationship. Which is to say it can finally move forward, as it was basically stuck in place where it was before, because of the secret of Aravi's lycanthropy.


nits:
and the silence of the cave did help calm him at all.
I think you meant did not?

[Acadian]

Wonderful, KC! You really captured both Kharjo and Aravi here!

“I need some clothes Kharjo.”
Exactly the right touch of humor at exactly the right time.

“I’m not a monster.” I hope.’
Powerful stuff!

‘Kharjo considered her words carefully. Then he belted his axe at his waist. Aravi let out breath she didn’t know she was holding.’
This one thinks Kharjo is a keeper! His actions speak volumes.

“Was it worth the price?”
The smile faded. “I… I don’t know.”
A very strong and evocative ending.

[Grits]

I love Kharjo’s thought process that if Aravi couldn’t defeat the creature, he was as good as dead. The videos show Aravi taking the lead, and this really brings it home. It was creepy and very engaging to visualize Kharjo working his way through the cave having just watched Aravi in beastly action. With her blood-soaked condition and fresh meat barf in a steaming pile, he has some hard truth to face. I love how he took care of her so tenderly, even though he had concerns. You bring Kharjo to life so well!

She had just given him quite a show. “I need some clothes Kharjo.”

How funny. I’m sure that modest Aravi does not want to think about how she got cleaned up and wrapped in the cloak in the first place! Like mALX said, it was great to hear for sure from Aravi what the videos have shown about why she’s made these choices. I think Kharjo’s caution is probably part of Aravi’s high opinion of him. He charges in when he needs to, but he is not reckless. His showed that he had real concerns about his safety, but he was right there anyway. Also it was great to have him stand up for himself when she admitted that she lied. Getting this out in the open was such a big step for both of them.

“It’s gone. I didn’t know for sure until you woke me this morning. I always had nightmares after fighting vampires when I had the disease. I didn’t have any last night.” She smiled at the thought.

Yay! But this chapter really showed the price she pays. Yikes, her poor hand!

I really enjoyed this, KC!

[King Coin]

@mALX: Thank you very much mALX! I tried to reveal a little about her and review some of what we already knew, but Kharjo wouldn’t. Thanks again!

@SubRosa: Thanks for spotting that nit, I had dropped another ‘not’ somewhere else too but caught it on my final edit.

Perhaps Kharjo went along too easily with Aravi’s explanations, but I couldn’t have him leave for a while as he is present in the next video. Lol. I rewrote Kharjo’s POV 3-4 times trying to get it right, so it’s good that you enjoyed it. The most important thing for Aravi now is that she doesn’t feel like she needs to hide anything from Kharjo now. She can really trust him with anything. Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: I thought of you when I wrote Aravi getting out of bed and losing her covering. A little humor was needed in that chapter. I am relieved that you think I captured both Kharjo and Aravi. I liked ending with that thought too. On one hand, the vampire is gone. On the other, she must turn into a beast periodically, and she has no control over what it does. Thanks Acadian!

@Grits: Aravi’s always been the better fighter of the pair, and Kharjo has no problem admitting that if she couldn’t handle something then he certainly wouldn’t. Finding Aravi as he did was very damning; I think if he didn’t already have strong feelings for her, it might have gone much differently.

Poor Aravi’s still naked when she wakes up! Best not think about how she got clean or she will be red furred again like in Cyrodiil! The confrontation was difficult to write, so I’m glad you liked. Thanks Grits!

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Some screens tonight. I’ve been away for a few days, only checking PMs, and all of you have postings I need to see. My next video probably won’t be posted for another couple of days while I catch up and see about doing some more writing.

Thinking of home

Aim

Descending

[mALX]

These are all awesome shots! My fave has to be "Thinking of Home" due to her expression in it, but it was a hard toss up !!!

[liliandra nadiar]

Awesome angels and lighting on the shots. Favorite is also 'Thinking of Home'.

[Grits]

Wow, what they said. These are all great!

I especially love Descending, because Aravi is looking to the side. That's something I really miss from Oblivion.

and see about doing some more writing.

Yay!

[SubRosa]

Thinking of Home was definitely my favorite. Aravi has this wonderfully somber look of introspection on her face, that the title is exactly what I think when I look at it.

[Acadian]

Welcome back! We’ve missed you and Aravi. Thanks for the pics! They’re all great, but I really like her aiming in with that bow.

[King Coin]

@mALX: Again I am surprised in your choice! I thought Aim or Descending would be your favorite. Thanks mALX!

@liliandra: Are you saying Aravi’s an angel? Kidding! Thanks for stopping by!

@Grits: I really miss that too, I really liked how that picture turned out. It was a little tricky to get right. Thanks Grits!

@SubRosa: Another tally for the first one. That was the first view I had of Aravi after getting home so of course I had to tie that in with the subject. Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: Did Buffy help you choose the bow one? Thanks for the welcome back Acadian!

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Another batch of screens today!

Aravi’s dress

Sizing up

Starry night

Sword practice in the College of Winterhold
One & Two

This post has been edited by King Coin: Jul 20 2012, 01:37 AM

[SubRosa]

I like Aravi's new dress! The embroidery along the fringes is especially nice. Sizing up is startling. I never realized that Kharjo was so tall!

Two of the sword practice was my favorite of all. I love that look on Aravi's face!

[Acadian]

I like Aravi’s dress as well. The laced up top and colors quite suit her! I like how that helm in the picture with Kharj lets her ears poke through – earrings and all! As I look at the pair of great sword play pictures, I’m struck by how nice the Skyrim armors look. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

[mALX]

These are all great, it would almost be hard to pick a fave - if you hadn't added in "Starry Night" - that has to be my top fave. I love close-up shots of her face, love the different expressions she makes. Awesome shots, all of them !!!

[Grits]

I really enjoyed these! Starry Night has to be my favorite, I just love it. This is such a fun set of screenshots!

[King Coin]

@SubRosa: Kharjo isn’t actually much larger than a regular Khajiit. I adjusted his size to be 1.02 times standard male Khajiit, and Aravi to be .98 times standard female Khajiit. Female Khajiit are already .95, so I believe that makes Aravi .93 and Kharjo 1.02.

I bought a new graphics card and activated the HD graphics packs Bethesda released and I am loving all the detail, especially on the clothing. Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: The dress really does suit her, it’s nice, but not overdone. The mod that lets the ears poke through the helm was such a good idea, she wouldn’t have been able to tolerate smooshing her ears inside. Thanks Acadian!

@mALX: And here I thought you were going to like the second practice picture! I love taking close ups of her face, and the stars made a great backdrop for it. Thanks mALX!

@Grits: This was a varied collection, wasn’t it? I thought you’d like Starry night, thanks Grits!

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The rest of the journey to Winterhold was blessedly quiet after Morthal. Chilly, but quiet.
Aravi’s power has grown significantly since she first tried to gain entrance to the College of Winterhold, and is granted entry this time.

6:06

[Grits]

The Winterhold guards are a charming bunch.

Yay, she’s in!

[mALX]

Aravi's signature head shake was perfectly timed, lol. The basic entry into the College, lol. Has anyone found a desk in that room? She says the bed and desk are yours, I could never find any desk, lol. Great Vid !!

[Acadian]

“Is that fur coming out of your ears?” “No, it’s steam!” mALX is right about the head shake probably being the best response. *sigh*

I could see her ‘You feel chilly’ mod at work.

Congrats to Aravi! I’m so glad that Kharjo was able to come in with her!

[liliandra nadiar]

"Is that fur coming out of your ears?"
"I am a Kahjiit..."
Boobie prize to the guard.

J'Zargo vs Kharjo... Fight!

[Darkness Eternal]

Coin, I have been following this story, you just don't realize it .

Woah, at first I thought Aravi was dead when Kharjo was looking at the decapited body with the spilled entrails.

“The Companions invited me to join the Circle. To become one of them, a condition was to become as they were. Werewolves. I rejected it at first, but then I learned that werewolves were immune to every disease. Including vampirism. So I accepted.”

Rather be a Lycanthrope than a vampire, eh? This was interesting. A feline who transforms into a canina who has the spirit of a wolf and the soul of a dragon . I agree with mALX. You brought depth to them and had them even closer than they already are.