It's Druja from the Skingrad guild hall. She kind of does look that way doesn't she?



No I didn't! I think I found it too. Xtudos Neck Seam?

I think that is it, it is in that page full of Vilja downloads, lol. That screen with Druja is the first time I ever noticed it, but it was clearly visible there.

Great screenies! Not only does the armor really bring out the color of Aravi's eyes, but I noted in the second one how fabulous her hair color looks given the color of her cute little nose. And yes, her ears are priceless for their expressiveness!


For mALX, I saw the shadow you mentioned in that vid as well. I have sometimes in game noticed such things and they have turned out to be opticle boo boos or bleedthrough from an NPC upstairs or in the next room.

I think Aravi will be in Elven armor for the rest of Oblivion then! (maybe even when she moves to Skyrim)

I never thought about the hair color and nose but I can see where you are coming from Acadian

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Aravi and Vilja find and investigate the mansion described in the note, after Aravi does a quick favor for Vilja.

The update when the mansion is found: http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9169/qu1c.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNApxdtXCEw
TIME 8:52

after reading the journal: http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4329/qu2x.jpg

The journal (for those interested)

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With her pale skin and white hair, I bet Falanu liked Vilja!

I cannot wait to meet Falanu's mother!

Boring! I love hearing Imoen say that!

I bet that rare wood stake will come in handy!

Aravi thought the note was boring - hilarious !! The vid was great for giving a lot of background on Vilja, I was really surprised how empty the mansion was.

One thing I found fascinating was the journal entries - so glad you decided to post them !!! Those clarify a lot of things !!! Really awesome mod - I am loving this trip through it with Aravi !!!!

This was great. I love the choices you made in deciding what to show us. It felt very natural and unrushed, yet was not overly long. Well done!

I thought is was a nice (and helpful) touch that you circled the 'boring' bits with the mouse that you wanted us to read of long document.

Vilja continues to be just adorable! "You know, you're actually rather cute. I ran across a couple mud crabs the other day, you know. Annoying creatures."

Oh I'm sure you will all enjoy meeting her a lot. I hate strongly dislike her.



I was surprised too. I was expecting enemies in there. If not vampires then undead.



Vilja says some funny things. I've heard her complain about how much mudcrabs are discussed and here she is talking about them!


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The journal found in the mansion says Aravi has to travel back to the Imperial City... Just when she thought she was getting away from there for a change.

Journal update: http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8449/qu3h.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YijiC3hWN-c
TIME: 4:37

After talking to Kendrel: http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/2828/qu4h.jpg

Vilja is hilarious again. I mean, why wouldn’t the vampires want convenient access to the shops?

Vilja is hilarious, vampires wanting to go shopping !!! ROFL !!! That daughter is TALKATIVE !!! GAAAAH! Aravi has a lot of patience !!! ROFL !!! Great vid !!!!

So they found a vampire lair? I love the things Vilja buys! Yup, ya never know when you'll need some bound axes or unlock scrolls to help that skellie key along.

As ever, this was great fun to watch!

I think the vampires of Skingrad want to be able to go shopping with their buddy, the Count!

What other explanation is there?



That patience must come from her high willpower lol


At least it wasn't silverware again. Aravi has 2-3 sets sitting in her home. The scrolls may be useful at least.


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Aravi and Vilja explore the buried temple.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgRzf1Tc0ow


TIME 9:18

I have decided that now, since I fulfill all the requirements, a new quest mod is going to find its way into my game.

It's called Integration: The Stranded Light, and it requires users to have already installed two other mods (Race Balancing Project and Less Annoying Magic Experience) and have the SI Expansion in order to use it. However, if RBP and LAME are anything to go by, I think this one will be worth it.

GAAAAAH! The slo-mo at the end gave a powerful effect to the fight - my eyes were forced to her health meter and I found myself freaking out as it dropped to zero !!!! GAAAAAAH !!!!

Hmm... a back door. I would not have thought of that. Unlike Vilja, I don't think it is nice though!

I love how the floor of the temple seems to be at an angle. It reminds me of the villain's lairs old Batman t.v. show. They always put the camera on an angle when they shot those scenes, to show that the villain's point of view was skewed from reality. It is a bit disoriented after a while though.

More invisible vampires too. I hate those guys. I see these ones drop twice the amount of vampire dust as regular vamps though.

Yikes, 4-1 at the end, and one of them has a paralyze!

By Mara, that was good! Well done throughout, and the end of the segment was simply magnificent! Holy imp chips, gotta find out what happened!

This is the reaction I was looking for!

If it weren't for the requirements I'd strongly consider getting it. However I like the magic the way it is in my game. The RBP sounds interesting though. I will look into that one. As long as it doesn't remove my Khajiit's nighteye I'll probably like what it does.

The slow motion was great, thanks for suggesting it!

Vilja can say some things that are very awkward based on the situation.

I really liked the tilted floor as well. I used to play a game called Far Cry 2 that shipped with a map editor. I always did things like that just because it was so unusual.

That paralyze spell really hurt Aravi. She could have taken them if it weren't for it.

Thanks! I put a lot of time into perfecting that end segment.

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Just a note: I feel like I owe mALX some kudos. She saw that last video like a billion times because I'd change a little bit and and then upload it for feedback. She suggested the slow motion effect for the last video and I don't think I would have turned out nearly as well as it did with out it. Thanks for the help mALX!
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The continuation of the previous video... Starts at the very beginning of the battle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqek3y0gMt8


TIME: 10:32

"Did you want some help?"
Yes!

That four-way beat down on Aravi was just horrific. Good thing you got out of there before it was too late. Then back into the breach once more. But this time better fortified. That was still one jaw-dropping fight!

"This is nice, don't you think so?"
Aravi shakes her head!

Yes, a lot of people tend to be put off by Integration because of the requirements, but what it does is essentially provide a series of questlines that serve to link together the story-arcs and lore of Daggerfall, Morrowind, and the Shivering Isles, and help to keep Oblivion from feeling so disconnected from the rest of the series.

I'll see if I can post up some vids of it myself, perhaps? I've got to finish up the second stage of Kvatch Rebuilt first, but once I feel up to it, I'll probably be making some recordings of what to expect from Integration.

That way, you don't have to fuss over things, because I would actually highly recommend you start a new game if you install RBP, as it changes a lot.

Aravi's revenge! This was superb! From the wonderful little touches of humor with Vilja to Aravi changing her tactics based on what she learned the hard way. Simply a joy to watch!

Powerful battle scene! WHEW!!! And boy was that place loaded with loot !!!! AWESOME VID !!!! The best to date, I think - huge the way you edited it !!!!

Whew, Aravi prevailed! Vilja sounded especially air-headed in this one. Loved Aravi’s little head shake. Fun to watch!

Thank you!
Like I said, Vilja can say some very awkward things
“This is nice”
You like the dead bodies and blood everywhere?

I'm glad you liked the fight at the beginning. I put a lot of effort into getting that to come out right. It makes me happy to know it worked!

If I restart my character (which I've done before) I'll be sure to add RBP to my game.

Thanks! Once she pulled herself together it was a lot easier to take them out. It was also nice that they spread out some for her.

Thank you! Even if you don't know it, you were a huge help putting those last two videos together!

Thank you! There is no doubt now that Vilja is a natural blonde

I was kind of surprised that the head shake was so popular. A comment like that from Vilja couldn't be ignored in this situation at all.
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Aravi and Vilja go back to the Tiber Septim hotel to tell Kendrel of her father's demise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7cDqN5v3eQ

TIME: 8:29
Kendrel likes to talk.

"Good on you if you save the day!"

Good job, Aravi! It is too bad about Kendrel's father, but she seems to have a destiny as a Slayer Huntress that she must attend to.

I enjoyed this KC production!

That head shake of Aravi's was hilarious, I loved it !!


On this vid - Did they make Kendral talkative and emotive or what? GAAAH !!! And she takes over this spot (which although creepy, is at least loaded with loot and furniture) - and gives you her family mansion that was a big creepy EMPTY place !!! (gee, thanks Kendral !!) ROFL !!!! I was surprised how quickly (and seemingly relatively easy) the Master died, a lot easier than his underlings or so it seemed !!! Did someone use those wooden stakes on him? Another great addition !!!!

Yep, that little questline is done and now it's on to other things. We'll take a short break from hunting vampires.

She was staying to kill any vampires that wander in. Not sure how long she will stay there. The Master was by himself verses an angry Dunmer and Kahjiit, and a clueless Nord that kills whatever attack the Khajiit.
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Aravi caves and goes with Vilja to Cheydinhal to talk to Falanu's mother.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_u4I4ithUs

TIME: 5:50

GAAAAH !!! I thought her nightmares were over !! Vilja can sure be sweet when she wants Aravi to do something for her, ROFL !!! She is sometimes sweet with Maxical too now, I noticed her personality regarding Maxical went from 30 to 90, then before I quit playing it dropped down to 70 because Maxical ticked her off, lol.

I wish you would have asked that old woman about Vilja, I was dying to know what she would say !!! ROFL !!

I really enjoyed this vid a LOT !!!

Ugh, what an awful dream about her parents! Poor Aravi.

Whoa, that was one hard-looking woman. Vilja is never satisfied! It seems that “Shutting Vilja Up” (nice!!) might be an optimistic title. Maybe it should be “…For Now.”

Oh, I worry about those dreams!

I'm with mALX. You must tell us what the Dunmer says when you ask her about Vilja.

Methinks Vilja has Aravi wrapped around her Nordic finger, but she is adorable!

The nightmares persist, but at least she had a night or two away from them right?
Vilja really can be sweet at times, even when personal gain isn't on the table lol.
I'll be sure to have her ask about Vilja next time.

You had me laughing! You are correct at the title being overly optimistic. That was just a little frustration leaking though

Poor Aravi doesn't get very many restful nights does she?

Vilja seems like she's worth all the annoyances and expenses
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NOTE: I've been using a different resolution for the last video and the next few videos. While it saves me a ton of time uploading, I am very disappointed with the video quality and will not be using it anymore. It didn't look this bad in Media Player. Sorry for the poor quality, but I do not have the original clips anymore else I would have uploaded new ones.
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At Vilja's insistence, Aravi goes back to talk to Falanu's mother about more ingredients. Then they leave Cheydinhal on another vampire quest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ItkeMZBUZk
TIME: 3:56
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRX5sKx-H18
TIME: 4:54

Poor Aravi is still having problems sorting out if she is becoming a vampire.

Argh! You have to show us what Flanu's mother thinks of Vilja! You are teasing us! Lol.

"All right all ready, Vilja!" Fabulous how well your speak on cue command works - so very perfect for vids!

I chuckled when Aravi hopped up on a rock to see where she was going. Short ones have to do that (or stand up tall in the saddle).

And a great swim to wash the blood off. Then another to rinse off the fish guts. Then still another to get the crab cuck off.

So, Vilja's taking them to Chorrol next? Be careful at Hackdirt!

That is so odd that the shopkeeper was treating her like a full blown vampire after days without feeding - and she only had the vampire disease, which usually they can't see. Maybe these ancient vampires affect the victim differently?

Aravi keeps getting exposed fighting the vampires - Every time I see her fighting them I think, GAAAAH! Did she drink a cure or eat a mandrake root? GAAAAH !!!


ROFL !!! Saving the residents of Hackdirt? Now that is a twist, lol.

Great Vids, I am really enjoying watching Aravi's adventures !!!

I enjoyed reading this a lot!
These videos are the reason I was motivated to make that mod and I really like that I was able to get it to work.
I'm glad you enjoyed the rock, it was just natural and Aravi didn't even think about it when she did it.

That might have been another mod at work. I got one that makes diseases more potent. That book of diseases was included in the mod.

I think its her repeated exposures that have been causing the disease to move faster and faster as you have noted.
Thank you for your support!

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Aravi arrives in Chorrol. She stops in Northern Goods and Trade to see how Dar Ma and Seed Neeus are doing and browses some. Then she gets a room for the night at the The Oak and Crosier.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGWMGowX_4A
TIME: 7:02

I never noticed it before, but Talasma has a duck mouth! I'm driven to go look at Khajiit mouths now and see if any others are.

I can feel Aravi's tenstion from these nightmares. Not just the lack of sleep effecting her fatigue - but just plain stress wondering if she is a vampire, if she is losing it, etc. Awesome Vid !!!

I quite like the Oak & Crossier because of the fireplace. Tlasma is always nice as well. Teddy bears! Uh oh, more dreams and Aravi has to take beer off her diet. I'm still loving the clocks that you have in your game! Oh, and I know I've said it before (I think), but Vilja's 'thiefy' armor is very nice!

??? duck mouth?

It's a struggle that is for sure. When will they end?

I'm glad you like Vilja's armor. Aravi would wear it, except it's one piece. There is no way to not wear the boots and gloves. Somebody liked the teddy bears!

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Aravi and Vilja go to Hackdirt. The people of Hackdirt are particularly welcoming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrwFIzAawlo
TIME: 2:04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHCtYN043E4
TIME: 4:56

Ooh !! Aravi said "Right you are!" That is a new one !! I love the dialogue now, because she is answering Vilja !!

I meant to mention to you before when you were wanting a training mod - in the vanilla game the brethren or deep ones - (can't remember what they are called) - in Hackdirt respawn, so you can always go there to train on them. They always attack, so there isn't a question of murder.

I loved that first vid best - specifically where Aravi and Vilja were actually having a conversation with back and forth between them, AWESOME !!!

These were great fun!

"They smell awful and their hard to kill."
"Right you are."
"Well, let's go clam digging then."
"Borrring!"

Oh, and then a nice welcoming committee to Hackdirt!

I see Aravi fighting with what appears to be a little longer blade and no shield.
And so the population of Hackdirt has just been lowered significantly by the skill of Aravi and Vilja.

I love that Aravi can answer Vilja now! I guess Aravi would be more interested in clams if they had a little fight in them.

Erm, I guess the people of Hackdirt won’t be bothered at night any more, now that they're piled up next to the town well.

SPEW !!! ROFL !!!!

"Right you are!" I found that in the voice files. It was one that wasn't used so I knew I needed to use it.

Eh, that would be an option, but I'd prefer to spar with someone like in the castle DLC.

Glad you liked them talking! That was just what I made that mod for!

Glad you enjoyed the talking!
She didn't expect the whole town to come running out of their homes with her death in mind! She didn't have time to equip her shield!

I'm with mALX
Mission accomplished? (no Bush jokes please)

I'm so happy with the way the talking mod turned out. It was totally worth making. And it wet my appetite for modding.
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Inspired by Victoria's recent posts:

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GAAAAAH !!!!! Did you make your own air ship ???? WOO HOO !!!!

KC, those are great! In the mountain shots, the sky looks almost Shivering Isles-like with the speckled clouds - beautiful. And the water around the IC bridge is very neat. Great screenies!

~ tcl

Toggles collision off. Then you can fly! Just don't run into things because I heard you can get stuck in them randomly. I like it better than the flying camera for scenes without Aravi because you can actually move fast.

When Aravi looked over at the mountains I knew I had to take some screens. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Aravi and Vilja figure out where the vampires are that have been feeding on Hackdirt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cepBvy1vrfs

TIME 12:02

Quite the vampire hunting/fighting through Fort Carmela!

I noted that a couple of the vamps appeared pantsless. Is that so they can more quickly grab their back up sword if disarmed?

Very exciting stuff. You could really see the effects of Aravi's fatigue mod near the end.

BOLD: Even more exciting the way you tell it, ROFL !!!!


Holy cow! GAAAAAH !!! Why is her fatigue dropping? Why is her vision blurred? I saw the notice flash on the screen that she is feeling the effects of vampire disease !!! GAAAAH !!! I don't like the sound of this !!! URG !!!

KC, you might want to take a look at this mod here.

It should give you some more flexibility with adding Aravi's voices.

Yeah I don’t know what was happening with that. I don’t know if it was a conflict, or if Fran’s needs to be reset again.

She’s feeling sick at this time. Probably from being infected AGAIN.

That’s a neat mod, but I have the functionality that I want with the mod I made. I will bookmark it however, in case I decide I want more. What I really want is sound files, preferably Imoen files. The sound set came with a limited selection and there are so many situations that I’d like a comment in, but no file fits. The sound set doesn’t even come with a basic ‘no.’
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Aravi goes back to the inn fighting the sickness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3-tRRvjl7o
TIME: 5:29