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QUOTE(mALX @ Feb 3 2013, 09:25 AM) 
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It's fixed.
@Everyone: Sorry about the screwed up video 
At least the best parts weren’t messed up.
@SubRosa: Dawnbreaker is easily a favorite sword in game. It’s stats aren’t all that great, but it makes such a nice boom!
I never knew that Potema quest was in that cave! I really liked the last picture so I am happy you mentioned it. Thanks SubRosa!
@Acadian: Swords are to Aravi as shoes are to Buffy.
I wish that reward sword was a bit more useful, it’s so weak that she can’t use it.
Glad you liked the last one too. Thanks Acadian!
Thanks Elisabeth!
@mALX: You are absolutely right! Potema’s quest. That paralysis shot was kind of difficult to line up.
I didn’t see any box that Aravi missed in the video. Sorry about the movements, I try to keep that in mind. Thanks mALX!
@DE: Florentius is probably my favorite Dawnguard faction character. He is so funny!
The dragon: Yep he’s modded. I’m a fan of that look too.
Good shot: Lol, thanks! I’m sure Vera knows the feeling of a perfect shot.
Beast and recovery: That was a wild night. Two forts, a mercenary, a Stormcloak patrol, various wild animals, and that cave to finish it off.
She was very sick for a while. Thanks DE!
@Grits: I saw a skeleton in another dungeon reaching for a bottle!
And holy crap that was more than a hiccup. I didn’t realize that the video loaded so poorly.
The scrolls are so much more fun to use in Skyrim than they were in Oblivion. You should try some of them. Guardian Circle is a favorite.
I liked that whole quest/dungeon so much. The ritualists didn’t last long lying on the ground.
And again, I’m glad you liked that last one. Thanks Grits!
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Aravi continues with her task, given to her by the Dawnguard. She and Kharjo travel north and join Serana at the Sea of Ghosts. Serana thinks her mother may be hiding inside of her father’s castle, and that’s where they are going. Kharjo turns back reluctantly to stay at Dragonbridge and await Aravi’s return.
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Screens!
Cutting a torture session short
In ambush
Cavalry saber
Kyne’s shrine
Wards stop fire…
…and ice
At least the best parts weren’t messed up.@SubRosa: Dawnbreaker is easily a favorite sword in game. It’s stats aren’t all that great, but it makes such a nice boom!
I never knew that Potema quest was in that cave! I really liked the last picture so I am happy you mentioned it. Thanks SubRosa!
@Acadian: Swords are to Aravi as shoes are to Buffy.
I wish that reward sword was a bit more useful, it’s so weak that she can’t use it. Glad you liked the last one too. Thanks Acadian!
Thanks Elisabeth!
@mALX: You are absolutely right! Potema’s quest. That paralysis shot was kind of difficult to line up.
I didn’t see any box that Aravi missed in the video. Sorry about the movements, I try to keep that in mind. Thanks mALX!
@DE: Florentius is probably my favorite Dawnguard faction character. He is so funny!
The dragon: Yep he’s modded. I’m a fan of that look too.
Good shot: Lol, thanks! I’m sure Vera knows the feeling of a perfect shot.
Beast and recovery: That was a wild night. Two forts, a mercenary, a Stormcloak patrol, various wild animals, and that cave to finish it off.
She was very sick for a while. Thanks DE!@Grits: I saw a skeleton in another dungeon reaching for a bottle!
And holy crap that was more than a hiccup. I didn’t realize that the video loaded so poorly.
The scrolls are so much more fun to use in Skyrim than they were in Oblivion. You should try some of them. Guardian Circle is a favorite.
I liked that whole quest/dungeon so much.
The ritualists didn’t last long lying on the ground. And again, I’m glad you liked that last one. Thanks Grits!
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Aravi continues with her task, given to her by the Dawnguard. She and Kharjo travel north and join Serana at the Sea of Ghosts. Serana thinks her mother may be hiding inside of her father’s castle, and that’s where they are going. Kharjo turns back reluctantly to stay at Dragonbridge and await Aravi’s return.
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Screens!
Cutting a torture session short
In ambush
Cavalry saber
Kyne’s shrine
Wards stop fire…
…and ice
Pretty!
“Cavalry Saber is my absolute favorite of the screens, it is AWESOME!
Holy Cow, that dungeon is Awesome! Those skeletons were tough! I love the way Aravi backed away from the bloody rags, lol. The feral vampires had some really good loot on them too! This is exciting, I have to get this DLC! Awesome update!
Holy Cow, that dungeon is Awesome! Those skeletons were tough! I love the way Aravi backed away from the bloody rags, lol. The feral vampires had some really good loot on them too! This is exciting, I have to get this DLC! Awesome update!
"I mean it is big, but even bigger..." I just could not help but take that completely out of context!
From that half sunken ship, it looks like no one has used the dock at the back door in a long time.
Skellies! With draugr clothes. Serana's ice spikes are not a whole lot of use here...
Wow, that skeleton archer up the stairs lasted a long time against Aravi's swords. A whole 3 seconds at least! I think that might be almost a record.
Double muffle. Does that make it last twice as long?
Bloody rags and an axe... That tells quite a tale right there!
I like the icicles that hang from the ceiling in the cistern room. And the fact that we cannot smell it!
If Aravi reads The Aetherium Wars book, it will kick off the quest that eventually leads to the Aetherium Forge.
I like her sword in Cutting a Torture Session Short.
From that severed head, it looks like she already ambushed someone already in the In Ambush pic!
Cavalry Saber is a fantastic action shot. I have trouble hitting anything with a melee weapon on horseback. So far Helregin had the best luck when using her war hammer (I think because it has such a long reach).
Kyne's Shrine is not as peaceful as I expected!
Ward Stops Fire is really impressive! I love the little broken icicles flying around in the second one.
From that half sunken ship, it looks like no one has used the dock at the back door in a long time.
Skellies! With draugr clothes. Serana's ice spikes are not a whole lot of use here...
Wow, that skeleton archer up the stairs lasted a long time against Aravi's swords. A whole 3 seconds at least! I think that might be almost a record.
Double muffle. Does that make it last twice as long?
Bloody rags and an axe... That tells quite a tale right there!
I like the icicles that hang from the ceiling in the cistern room. And the fact that we cannot smell it!
If Aravi reads The Aetherium Wars book, it will kick off the quest that eventually leads to the Aetherium Forge.
I like her sword in Cutting a Torture Session Short.
From that severed head, it looks like she already ambushed someone already in the In Ambush pic!
Cavalry Saber is a fantastic action shot. I have trouble hitting anything with a melee weapon on horseback. So far Helregin had the best luck when using her war hammer (I think because it has such a long reach).
Kyne's Shrine is not as peaceful as I expected!
Ward Stops Fire is really impressive! I love the little broken icicles flying around in the second one.
Vid: Finally back to Serana’s family castle. What a spooky gothic setting. Yikes, deathounds and waiting for the gargoyles to come to life don’t help!
Screens:
Cutting a torture session short- deliciously warm lighting for a cold subject and, as SubRosa said, beautiful sword Aravi’s carrying.
In ambush – That helmet looks occupied!
Cavalry saber – Horses just make everything better!
Kyne’s shrine – Dragons and lavender flowers!
Wards stop fire… - Hot stuff!
…and ice – I love that you can see the ‘wall’ where the ward is blocking the ice. And Aravi looks spectacular here – armor, pose, expression, lighting, all of it!
Screens:
Cutting a torture session short- deliciously warm lighting for a cold subject and, as SubRosa said, beautiful sword Aravi’s carrying.
In ambush – That helmet looks occupied!
Cavalry saber – Horses just make everything better!
Kyne’s shrine – Dragons and lavender flowers!
Wards stop fire… - Hot stuff!
…and ice – I love that you can see the ‘wall’ where the ward is blocking the ice. And Aravi looks spectacular here – armor, pose, expression, lighting, all of it!
QUOTE(SubRosa @ Nov 12 2011, 02:35 AM)
She shaved her head!
I know, I know, the Khajiit probably don't have "hair" in Skyrim like they did in Oblivion. The truth is, she looks most excellent. One thing Skyrim did right was to make the Khajiit and Argonians look absolutely stellar.
Have they done anything with the tails? I mean how in Oblivion clothing did not accommodate tails, and they just stuck through the back of your pants or skirt?
they still stick out but the meshes have improved
It’s neat to see the castle’s service entrance. Whoa, I thought that raised “skeleton” was Serana’s! I really like this adventure. Aravi is on edge with a vampire as an ally, and the atmosphere is extra creepy. Serana’s aggression and extremely loud ice and lightning attacks mean that they’ll have to fight everything they meet. The castle undercroft is just how I would imagine it to be. Fun!
First I have to say how much I enjoyed the display of swords in this group of screens.
Cavalry sabre is such a great shot! I love the Thalmor’s view of Aravi coming at them.
And Ice is my favorite, though. I love the frost on Aravi’s armor, the flying ice shards, and her expression and ready blade saying what’s going to happen next!
First I have to say how much I enjoyed the display of swords in this group of screens.
Cavalry sabre is such a great shot! I love the Thalmor’s view of Aravi coming at them.
And Ice is my favorite, though. I love the frost on Aravi’s armor, the flying ice shards, and her expression and ready blade saying what’s going to happen next!
Thanks Elisabeth!
@mALX: Being able to use weapons goes a long way towards making the horses fun and less of a hassle.
This is one of my favorite quests in Dawngaurd! Thanks mALX!
@SubRosa: Those skeletons are more difficult than the usual. That was unexpected.
Double cast muffle gives double duration. I couldn’t help but think of how gross that water must be when Aravi fell into it.
I still haven’t found an excuse for Aravi to head to the Aetherium Forge yet. It’s quite out of her way.
I love her sword! That’s the same sword she was using in the cavalry picture. I didn’t know you could use a two handed weapon on a horse.
Hitting things hasn’t been an issue, at least for me. You just have to make a lot of passes.
Aravi’s been using wards against mages and dragons with a lot of success. That was a double casting of lesser ward in the dragon picture. Thanks SubRosa!
@Acadian: The worst thing about the gargoyles is that you can’t tell which are going to come to life and which are just statues.
I really liked how she looked sneaking up on the interrogator. The wards are so fun! Thanks Acadian!
@Grits: Aravi thought the skeleton was Serana’s too! This castle only gets creepier as Aravi and Serana go through it. There’s little choice but to trust Serana too, though Aravi is still getting used to her.
I’m really glad I went looking for those swords, they are perfect! Those Thalmor didn’t know how to deal with a horse. Ice was pretty, but I love seeing Aravi standing unfazed by the torrent of fire. Thanks Grits!
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Aravi and Serana continue through the castle…
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Screens!
Summoning
Torrent
Chilly
Crumpled body
@mALX: Being able to use weapons goes a long way towards making the horses fun and less of a hassle.
This is one of my favorite quests in Dawngaurd! Thanks mALX!
@SubRosa: Those skeletons are more difficult than the usual. That was unexpected.
Double cast muffle gives double duration. I couldn’t help but think of how gross that water must be when Aravi fell into it.
I still haven’t found an excuse for Aravi to head to the Aetherium Forge yet. It’s quite out of her way.
I love her sword! That’s the same sword she was using in the cavalry picture. I didn’t know you could use a two handed weapon on a horse.
Hitting things hasn’t been an issue, at least for me. You just have to make a lot of passes. Aravi’s been using wards against mages and dragons with a lot of success. That was a double casting of lesser ward in the dragon picture. Thanks SubRosa!
@Acadian: The worst thing about the gargoyles is that you can’t tell which are going to come to life and which are just statues.
I really liked how she looked sneaking up on the interrogator. The wards are so fun! Thanks Acadian!
@Grits: Aravi thought the skeleton was Serana’s too!
This castle only gets creepier as Aravi and Serana go through it. There’s little choice but to trust Serana too, though Aravi is still getting used to her.I’m really glad I went looking for those swords, they are perfect! Those Thalmor didn’t know how to deal with a horse. Ice was pretty, but I love seeing Aravi standing unfazed by the torrent of fire. Thanks Grits!
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Aravi and Serana continue through the castle…
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Screens!
Summoning
Torrent
Chilly
Crumpled body
Ugh, now that is some nasty water! I was reminded of the IC sewer vampire hunt when Aravi resorted to wearing the red boots. Uh oh, spider! Burn it with fire arrows!! 
Serana is an interesting assortment of contradictions. Talking about a stroll in the beautiful garden after “evening meals,” when they had just waded through the grisly remains of those meals.
The moondial and garden were a welcome change from the ruins, I’m sure. I like how Aravi looked up at the stars. Then back under they went, but this time at least heading upward.
Oh my goodness, that room full of undead! Aravi’s stand-up-and-Shout approach had the Nord cheering. I love how she jumped up on the table!! Good grief it’s confusing to fight alongside a necromancer! (Serana glitched from here forward in Mikke’s game, so this is new to me.)
What a neat ruin. I love how the slanting light shows that they’re gotten to the part that’s above ground.
Screens: Ooh, Summoning is my favorite. I can’t resist a closeup of Aravi’s sweet face.
Torrent looks awesome!! I have got to get someone to use wards! Maybe Darnand. Hmm.
Chilly: Aaaaaaaaw!
Crumpled: Aaaaaw.
Serana is an interesting assortment of contradictions. Talking about a stroll in the beautiful garden after “evening meals,” when they had just waded through the grisly remains of those meals.
The moondial and garden were a welcome change from the ruins, I’m sure. I like how Aravi looked up at the stars. Then back under they went, but this time at least heading upward.
Oh my goodness, that room full of undead! Aravi’s stand-up-and-Shout approach had the Nord cheering. I love how she jumped up on the table!! Good grief it’s confusing to fight alongside a necromancer! (Serana glitched from here forward in Mikke’s game, so this is new to me.)
What a neat ruin. I love how the slanting light shows that they’re gotten to the part that’s above ground.
Screens: Ooh, Summoning is my favorite. I can’t resist a closeup of Aravi’s sweet face.
Torrent looks awesome!! I have got to get someone to use wards! Maybe Darnand. Hmm.
Chilly: Aaaaaaaaw!
Crumpled: Aaaaaw.
As Aravi and Serana slogged through the muck with bones floating around and blood on the stairs, I thought the creep meter was pretty pegged. . . until I saw the spider webs!
The moondial puzzle was pretty good. Normally all game puzzles send me instantly to a walkthrough and this would have been no exception. Hate quest puzzles, but at least TES makes them pretty simple – I think that’s a good thing.
Then a big fight with a bunch of boneheads. Wow, that can get confusing when Serana summons a skeleton into these kinds of fights.
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Summoning – Lots to love: Close up, scar, bloody blade, magic, wonderfully rich ambiance.
Torrent – Golden grasses and flaming dragons.
Chilly – Hee, looks like Serana helped Aravi get dressed!
Crumpled body – Simply gorgeous background, emotional midground and bloody foreground. What a fabulous composition this one was!
The moondial puzzle was pretty good. Normally all game puzzles send me instantly to a walkthrough and this would have been no exception. Hate quest puzzles, but at least TES makes them pretty simple – I think that’s a good thing.
Then a big fight with a bunch of boneheads. Wow, that can get confusing when Serana summons a skeleton into these kinds of fights.
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Summoning – Lots to love: Close up, scar, bloody blade, magic, wonderfully rich ambiance.
Torrent – Golden grasses and flaming dragons.
Chilly – Hee, looks like Serana helped Aravi get dressed!
Crumpled body – Simply gorgeous background, emotional midground and bloody foreground. What a fabulous composition this one was!
Ohhh!
Video Review:
So no front door entrance? Ha, Harkon wouldn't be too happy with Serana showing up with the banished Aravi. Let's sneak around! A nice team-up between Serana and Aravi. Frost and Destruction spells+crossbow=azz kickery.
Damn, that Skeever got destroyed! Overkill. And the water cictern comment makes me wonder if vampires squat and produce like normal people do? They breathe and sweat, so . . hmm..
Hehe, so bald vampire chick was banished by Harkon too, eh? Good infiltration by Serana and Aravi!
Screenies:
Cutting a torture session short: Thalmor basturd. About to bite the dust! Good Aravi!
In ambush: Love the sword! And nice helmet on the floor!
Cavalry saber: Nice steed? Check. Nice armor? Check. Good sword and mounted combat? Check. Aldmeri Dominion girl about to taste the blade? Check.
Kyne’s shrine: Aww, the dragon wants to pray to Kyne too!
Wards stop fire…:Hot as hell! Look at that huge blast!
…and ice:Burr!
Second Update.
Video:
Death to the Death Hounds! Good lord, how many bones do they got in there? That's a helluva lot of people that they are. And there's even one hanging on a wall! Now I know where they put the drained bodies of their donors.
The Spiders only made it worse. Haha. But a bolt through the appendages fixed the issue right away! I like Serana's dialogue and how she reacts to different places. The DLC's really add more to NPC's. And her comment about the whole place looking dead made me smile. Well, gee, Serana. You're entire family is undead. Skeletons litter your basements and almost dead people crowd your kitchen tables . . .Aravi better watch here!
Blood! Blood everywhere at the bottom of the moondial thing. These vampires ate everywhere, haven't they? Aravi made quite the mess with those undead . . .and we are left with an ending to Valerica's lab!
"Mother, pass the human heart please!"
Summoning:Wicked looking blade!
Torrent:Fire blast!!!
Chilly: I love her expression here.
Crumpled body:Aww no!
Video Review:
So no front door entrance? Ha, Harkon wouldn't be too happy with Serana showing up with the banished Aravi. Let's sneak around! A nice team-up between Serana and Aravi. Frost and Destruction spells+crossbow=azz kickery.
Damn, that Skeever got destroyed! Overkill. And the water cictern comment makes me wonder if vampires squat and produce like normal people do? They breathe and sweat, so . . hmm..
Hehe, so bald vampire chick was banished by Harkon too, eh? Good infiltration by Serana and Aravi!
Screenies:
Cutting a torture session short: Thalmor basturd. About to bite the dust! Good Aravi!
In ambush: Love the sword! And nice helmet on the floor!
Cavalry saber: Nice steed? Check. Nice armor? Check. Good sword and mounted combat? Check. Aldmeri Dominion girl about to taste the blade? Check.
Kyne’s shrine: Aww, the dragon wants to pray to Kyne too!
Wards stop fire…:Hot as hell! Look at that huge blast!
…and ice:Burr!
Second Update.
Video:
Death to the Death Hounds! Good lord, how many bones do they got in there? That's a helluva lot of people that they are. And there's even one hanging on a wall! Now I know where they put the drained bodies of their donors.
The Spiders only made it worse. Haha. But a bolt through the appendages fixed the issue right away! I like Serana's dialogue and how she reacts to different places. The DLC's really add more to NPC's. And her comment about the whole place looking dead made me smile. Well, gee, Serana. You're entire family is undead. Skeletons litter your basements and almost dead people crowd your kitchen tables . . .Aravi better watch here!
Blood! Blood everywhere at the bottom of the moondial thing. These vampires ate everywhere, haven't they? Aravi made quite the mess with those undead . . .and we are left with an ending to Valerica's lab!
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Serana is an interesting assortment of contradictions. Talking about a stroll in the beautiful garden after “evening meals,” when they had just waded through the grisly remains of those meals.
"Mother, pass the human heart please!"
Summoning:Wicked looking blade!
Torrent:Fire blast!!!
Chilly:
I love her expression here.Crumpled body:Aww no!
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I'm torn between Torrent and Chilly as my favorite, love them both! Er...Crumpled body isn't Kharjo, is it?
Lots of jerky camera going on in that disgusting sewer of bones, GAAAAAH! Making me motion sick before two minutes had passed into the vid.
I am loving this dungeon, it is AWESOME! GAAAAAH! It ended on a cliffhanger! Urk! Awesome update, can't wait to see what they found in that room!
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That was weird how when Aravi switched from the crossbow to the Ag Veda, the sword just seemed to hang in mid-air in front of her for a split second.
I hope Aravi is wearing her shoes in all those bones and that icky water! Look like it is the maid's Era off.
Ewww, big spider!
I liked the catacombs in Castle Volkihar. It was delightfully creepy.
After evening meals. I wonder who they were eating?
The moon dial in the courtyard was really neat. Those animated meshes like it, and the stairs down to to Blackreach, are really cool.
Its an undead dinner party! Aravi yooled them! Those hoods look neat on the skellies.
And there is mommies necromantic laboratory. Not many people can say that!
Aravi has a nice determined look in Summoning. I like the warm firelight in that pic.
Torrent is an eye-opener!
Chilly was my favorite. Aravi has a wonderful expression there, and that band of roseate light really brings the pic to life.
Poor fellow khajiit. I am guessing a bandit victim.
I hope Aravi is wearing her shoes in all those bones and that icky water!
Look like it is the maid's Era off. Ewww, big spider!
I liked the catacombs in Castle Volkihar. It was delightfully creepy.
After evening meals. I wonder who they were eating?
The moon dial in the courtyard was really neat. Those animated meshes like it, and the stairs down to to Blackreach, are really cool.
Its an undead dinner party! Aravi yooled them! Those hoods look neat on the skellies.
And there is mommies necromantic laboratory. Not many people can say that!
Aravi has a nice determined look in Summoning. I like the warm firelight in that pic.
Torrent is an eye-opener!
Chilly was my favorite. Aravi has a wonderful expression there, and that band of roseate light really brings the pic to life.
Poor fellow khajiit. I am guessing a bandit victim.
@Grits: Unfortunately Aravi didn’t have any little red raiding boots to put on this time!
Aravi was pretty good about not losing her cool in that room full of bones. Panic was starting to set in just before she got away. Aravi was so awesome in that room with the skeletons at the table.
I loved the light in summoning. The blue from the spell on her face and armor looked so neat.
You need to try out those wards! Thanks Grits!
@Acadian: I don’t think that dungeon could get any worse with bones piled up, and SPIDERS!
The puzzle was a welcome change of pace. The pieces weren’t that difficult to find, and then you had to look at the piece you had and find the right phase. It was fun.
There has been many times when Aravi’s killed the ‘help’ Serana raises.
Getting a hood on Aravi was easy when it was that cold!
Aravi always feels a little sad when she finds a fellow Khajiit dead. Thanks Acadian!
@DE: Oh yes, let’s just see Mr. Harkon object to Aravi’s entrance! Wait… he can do that spell that kicks you out… back door it shall be…
Oh wonderful, not only was Aravi walking through what was left of vamp meals but also… bleh!
I didn’t really realize all those last screens involved Aravi taking out High Elves. I guess it was their turn.
Lol the dead comment was funny. Serana’s mother doesn’t look like she feeds any more cleanly than the rest of them up in the great hall. Thanks DE!
@mALX: If Kharjo died, I assure you there would be much more than a single screen to show the event. That’s just one of the many dead Khajiit you find out in the wilderness. Poor guy.
You weren’t the only one feeling sick, Aravi was too! Everywhere she looked, was the dead. I don’t try to do cliffhangers, but I needed more than a minute to properly show that room. Thanks mALX!
@SubRosa: I’ve noticed that sword thing you mentioned a lot when using a crossbow.
Aravi didn’t expect anything like having to walk over water full of bones, so no boots. I loved this dungeon, and I wish I could have shown more of it!
Off to mommy’s lab to learn how to reanimate dinner!
Whenever I see a stream of sunlight like in ‘chilly,’I always look for a screen shot opportunity. That Khajiit was just off of ledge, at the top of which was a den of bears. Looks like he tried to jump away and didn’t land right. Thanks SubRosa!
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Aravi and Serana investigate Valerica’s lab, and discover where she’s gone.
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Valerica’s Journal
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Screens!
Sammy the Skeever!
A wonderful fire
Rifen’s inn
Olivia, looking worn
Aravi was pretty good about not losing her cool in that room full of bones. Panic was starting to set in just before she got away. Aravi was so awesome in that room with the skeletons at the table.
I loved the light in summoning. The blue from the spell on her face and armor looked so neat.
You need to try out those wards! Thanks Grits!
@Acadian: I don’t think that dungeon could get any worse with bones piled up, and SPIDERS!
The puzzle was a welcome change of pace. The pieces weren’t that difficult to find, and then you had to look at the piece you had and find the right phase. It was fun.
There has been many times when Aravi’s killed the ‘help’ Serana raises.
Getting a hood on Aravi was easy when it was that cold!
Aravi always feels a little sad when she finds a fellow Khajiit dead. Thanks Acadian!
@DE: Oh yes, let’s just see Mr. Harkon object to Aravi’s entrance! Wait… he can do that spell that kicks you out… back door it shall be…
Oh wonderful, not only was Aravi walking through what was left of vamp meals but also… bleh!
I didn’t really realize all those last screens involved Aravi taking out High Elves. I guess it was their turn.
Lol the dead comment was funny. Serana’s mother doesn’t look like she feeds any more cleanly than the rest of them up in the great hall. Thanks DE!
@mALX: If Kharjo died, I assure you there would be much more than a single screen to show the event. That’s just one of the many dead Khajiit you find out in the wilderness. Poor guy.
You weren’t the only one feeling sick, Aravi was too! Everywhere she looked, was the dead. I don’t try to do cliffhangers, but I needed more than a minute to properly show that room. Thanks mALX!
@SubRosa: I’ve noticed that sword thing you mentioned a lot when using a crossbow.
Aravi didn’t expect anything like having to walk over water full of bones, so no boots.
I loved this dungeon, and I wish I could have shown more of it! Off to mommy’s lab to learn how to reanimate dinner!
Whenever I see a stream of sunlight like in ‘chilly,’I always look for a screen shot opportunity. That Khajiit was just off of ledge, at the top of which was a den of bears. Looks like he tried to jump away and didn’t land right. Thanks SubRosa!
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Aravi and Serana investigate Valerica’s lab, and discover where she’s gone.
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Valerica’s Journal
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Screens!
Sammy the Skeever!
A wonderful fire
Rifen’s inn
Olivia, looking worn
Wow, so I'm comparing "early" Aravi where she's new to Skyrim and looks poor with "modern" Aravi, where she's now a superstar. Quite a diff!
Wow, talk about some lousy choices. What would even happen if a cat who's a werewolf became a vampire? I kept waiting for the option to send the soulless undead Sarana into the Soul Cairn while the warm blooded living Aravi stood guard in the lab. Oh well.
Thanks for the journal link.
Luvs the Sammy screen - what a cool and expressive pose Aravi has, and I really like that green on her armor. Riften’s Inn looks like a rift between A&K; perhaps a minor lovers’ spat as she gives him the cold shoulder? Always nice to stand next to a roaring fire. Oh, and good to see Olivia!
I kept waiting for the option to send the soulless undead Sarana into the Soul Cairn while the warm blooded living Aravi stood guard in the lab. Oh well. Thanks for the journal link.
Luvs the Sammy screen - what a cool and expressive pose Aravi has, and I really like that green on her armor. Riften’s Inn looks like a rift between A&K; perhaps a minor lovers’ spat as she gives him the cold shoulder? Always nice to stand next to a roaring fire. Oh, and good to see Olivia!
And Aravi takes the opportunity to expand her library!
"Mistakes with these portals can be... gruesome."
I can imagine!
That is one creep portal. All the while during this quest, I was taking mental notes to use in my possible future Aela fic.
I only did this as a vampire, so it is interesting to see that living people have their life force sucked up by the Soul Cairn. I will bet Aravi is not going to like whatever Serana says next! Wow, those two options really do suck.
You finally got Sammy the Skeever! He is one of the coolest glitches I have come across in a Bethesda game.
That fire looks very inviting. It reminds me of the song: "Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful"
And we have the ReservoirDogs Cats pic at the Bee and Barb!
Olivia is your new character right? She looks good. But you are right, she does look tired as well!
"Mistakes with these portals can be... gruesome."
I can imagine!
That is one creep portal. All the while during this quest, I was taking mental notes to use in my possible future Aela fic.
I only did this as a vampire, so it is interesting to see that living people have their life force sucked up by the Soul Cairn. I will bet Aravi is not going to like whatever Serana says next! Wow, those two options really do suck.
You finally got Sammy the Skeever!
He is one of the coolest glitches I have come across in a Bethesda game.That fire looks very inviting. It reminds me of the song: "Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful"
And we have the Reservoir
Olivia is your new character right? She looks good. But you are right, she does look tired as well!
I don’t blame Aravi for running like a banshee! Funny how Serana says she can go in there and she has proven herself a worthy fighter, but won’t do it without Aravi’s help, lol. I loved that lab of her mother’s, but what was that beast? I didn’t see it in the last vid, and Aravi never mentioned it in this one that I saw!
Screens: Rifen’s inn is my favorite, Aravi’s expression! Oh, I hope she didn’t kill Sammy the Skeever! Looks like she is reaching down to pet him, but she does have a blade in her hand !!! Urk !!!
Olivia - She looks meaner than Lydia! Lol. Awesome Update!
Aravi goes exploring for trinkets and a journal! Hmm, Harkon seems to be that type of husband . . .one of those guys who give their wives and daughters headaches. Necromancers hunger for souls. Hmm. It is no mystery they would be meddling with the realm of the dead where souls are the current currency.
Aravi looked confused when she was given a choice between selling her soul . . .or becoming a vampire. It shouldn't be that hard for Aravi. We all know how she dealt with vampirism before. She's getting nowhere near Serana's fangs.
Sammy The Skeever-Look at the size of that thing! Aravi's not going to eat it, is she? Don't cats like mice . . .ergh . ..rats?
The wonderful fire-She looks great in that armor. Digging the pose!
Riften's Inn-They look so bored . . . why do they look bored!? I think they need some mead, some moonsugar and Elsweyr fondue!
Olivia-Sexy! That skin graphics! I envy you, King!
Aravi looked confused when she was given a choice between selling her soul . . .or becoming a vampire. It shouldn't be that hard for Aravi. We all know how she dealt with vampirism before. She's getting nowhere near Serana's fangs.
Sammy The Skeever-Look at the size of that thing! Aravi's not going to eat it, is she? Don't cats like mice . . .ergh . ..rats?
The wonderful fire-She looks great in that armor. Digging the pose!
Riften's Inn-They look so bored . . . why do they look bored!? I think they need some mead, some moonsugar and Elsweyr fondue!
Olivia-Sexy! That skin graphics! I envy you, King!
Ooh, looks like Serana resurrected a gargoyle from somewhere. Fun to see Aravi check out a few items from Valerica’s library. I liked the little scavenger hunt. Valerica’s work areas were neat to see.
Oh yeah, portal!! I love the whole Soul Cairn business. I like the way Aravi gave Serana the eye for a minute before going down the steps. You mean you want me to go first? Hey, aren’t you dead already?
I am not surprised to see Aravi taking some time to mull over her choice. It looked like she didn’t even want to talk about the vampire possibility. There’s also the third option: walk away. I don’t see her giving up, though. Like Serana said, sometimes things just need to be done. This is one of my favorite moments in the game. What a great way to end the video! I’m anxious for the next one!!
Screens: Sammy!! Woohoo! I think that thread was the Beth forum’s finest moment.
That is a wonderful fire indeed. Aravi’s glass armor looks great.
They look like they’re having a “discussion” at the Bee and Barb! I love it!
Ooh, Olivia! She looks like she’s been working hard for whatever loot she’s carrying out of that cave. Quite the contrast to Aravi.
I liked the little scavenger hunt. Valerica’s work areas were neat to see.Oh yeah, portal!! I love the whole Soul Cairn business. I like the way Aravi gave Serana the eye for a minute before going down the steps. You mean you want me to go first? Hey, aren’t you dead already?
I am not surprised to see Aravi taking some time to mull over her choice. It looked like she didn’t even want to talk about the vampire possibility. There’s also the third option: walk away. I don’t see her giving up, though. Like Serana said, sometimes things just need to be done. This is one of my favorite moments in the game. What a great way to end the video! I’m anxious for the next one!!
Screens: Sammy!! Woohoo! I think that thread was the Beth forum’s finest moment.
That is a wonderful fire indeed. Aravi’s glass armor looks great.
They look like they’re having a “discussion” at the Bee and Barb! I love it!
Ooh, Olivia! She looks like she’s been working hard for whatever loot she’s carrying out of that cave. Quite the contrast to Aravi.
@Lady Saga: She’s changed quite a bit since she got here, some of it intentional, and some of it happy accidents. Thanks Lady Saga!
@Acadian: The vampirism and Lycanthropy can’t co-exist, so one of them will be snuffed out forever. Aravi was looking for that option to stay behind in the lab, when presented with those choices.
Sammy’s kind of cute! And I wouldn’t say they are fighting in Riften’s inn. Aravi isn’t serious, just look at their faces! Thanks Acadian!
@SubRosa: Never pass up a chance to expand the library!
I really wasn’t expecting the portal to suck Aravi’s life from her. That was really intense, and possibly one of my favorite moments in Dawnguard.
Sammy rocks!
A Khajiit can’t resist a warm fire.
Olivia is the new character. She’s starting out low (hence the dirty look) and I’m hoping to eventually have her move up to almost nobility status. Assuming she cooperates with that plan. Thanks SubRosa!
@mALX: I skipped a lot of the dungeon in the video (it was huge!) and in the previous room there were a bunch of gargoyles. Serana resurrected one somehow with her necromancy!
Serana’s really clingy, Aravi would be perfectly happy to never step into that portal.
She didn’t kill Sammy! Why would she? Her blade is sheathed! What I really wanted to do was show Aravi feeding him, but there aren’t any animations for that. Don’t let Olivia hear you talking about her like that! Thanks mALX!
@DE: Harkon giving headaches - that’s an understatement! He said something about putting his wife’s head on a spike!
You know she isn’t going to become a vampire, but being soul trapped doesn’t rate much higher. This choice will not be an easy one to make and accept.
Aravi doesn’t get any hungrier than you do seeing a rat. Unless you are a Nord. Then she gets considerably less hungry than you do. Ask Jerric. Control+F Roast
They look bored in Riften’s Inn? Kharjo looks pretty festive with that gold on his head!
Olivia – I had to! Her face was all dirty and her body was perfectly clean! Looked so bizarre! Thanks DE!
@Grits: Aravi was waiting for Serana to take the first step to the portal! Notice it too when Serana suggested the castle’s secret entrance? This is your castle, why do I have to go first?
This is a very difficult choice for Aravi to make. Turning into a vampire or letting one take your soul? Bad all around.
A discussion indeed! Don’t worry they aren’t very serious. I wanted Olivia to be different from Aravi. It seems like it is a partial success. The shield was a great idea by the way. Thanks Grits!
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Aravi’s courage nearly fails.
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Screens:
Sun peeking over the mountain
Goof!
A note
Pleased
@Acadian: The vampirism and Lycanthropy can’t co-exist, so one of them will be snuffed out forever. Aravi was looking for that option to stay behind in the lab, when presented with those choices.
Sammy’s kind of cute!
And I wouldn’t say they are fighting in Riften’s inn. Aravi isn’t serious, just look at their faces! Thanks Acadian!@SubRosa: Never pass up a chance to expand the library!
I really wasn’t expecting the portal to suck Aravi’s life from her. That was really intense, and possibly one of my favorite moments in Dawnguard.
Sammy rocks!
A Khajiit can’t resist a warm fire.
Olivia is the new character. She’s starting out low (hence the dirty look) and I’m hoping to eventually have her move up to almost nobility status. Assuming she cooperates with that plan. Thanks SubRosa!
@mALX: I skipped a lot of the dungeon in the video (it was huge!) and in the previous room there were a bunch of gargoyles. Serana resurrected one somehow with her necromancy!
Serana’s really clingy, Aravi would be perfectly happy to never step into that portal.
She didn’t kill Sammy! Why would she? Her blade is sheathed! What I really wanted to do was show Aravi feeding him, but there aren’t any animations for that. Don’t let Olivia hear you talking about her like that!
Thanks mALX!@DE: Harkon giving headaches - that’s an understatement! He said something about putting his wife’s head on a spike!
You know she isn’t going to become a vampire, but being soul trapped doesn’t rate much higher. This choice will not be an easy one to make and accept.
Aravi doesn’t get any hungrier than you do seeing a rat. Unless you are a Nord. Then she gets considerably less hungry than you do. Ask Jerric. Control+F Roast
They look bored in Riften’s Inn? Kharjo looks pretty festive with that gold on his head!
Olivia – I had to! Her face was all dirty and her body was perfectly clean! Looked so bizarre! Thanks DE!
@Grits: Aravi was waiting for Serana to take the first step to the portal!
Notice it too when Serana suggested the castle’s secret entrance? This is your castle, why do I have to go first?This is a very difficult choice for Aravi to make. Turning into a vampire or letting one take your soul? Bad all around.
A discussion indeed! Don’t worry they aren’t very serious. I wanted Olivia to be different from Aravi. It seems like it is a partial success. The shield was a great idea by the way. Thanks Grits!
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Aravi’s courage nearly fails.
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Screens:
Sun peeking over the mountain
Goof!
A note
Pleased
Kharjo looks pretty amiable in that picture :]
Aravi’s understandable fear and hesitation shines through here. Her headshaking and darting back and forth was touching. I see she wanted a look at clear skies – clearly fearing it may be her last chance. From Serana’s words near the end, it seems she is going in with Aravi?
Sun peeking – The contrast between left and right here is stunning. Magnificent capture!
Goof – What a sheepish grin on Kharjo! At least that circlet compliments his eyes.
Note – Aravi looks so pensive! Loving her spots.
Pleased – Simply adorable! Of course, most any close up of her is adorable. Well, except the ones where she’s slicing baddies up into little foe-chunks.
Sun peeking – The contrast between left and right here is stunning. Magnificent capture!
Goof – What a sheepish grin on Kharjo! At least that circlet compliments his eyes.
Note – Aravi looks so pensive! Loving her spots.
Pleased – Simply adorable! Of course, most any close up of her is adorable. Well, except the ones where she’s slicing baddies up into little foe-chunks.
** Oh, in that picture of Sammy the Skeever it is the markings on her greaves - looks like she has a glass dagger in her hand, ROFL !!! Lol on Olivia, she has got some pout/scowl thing going on there, lol.
“Sun peeking over the mountain is Awesome! That little butterfly sitting on the rock just adds the perfect draw to the eye, then you can see the beauty of the fir trees on the snowy mountainside - LOVE this screen!
Tied for favorite is “Pleased” - what a sweet expression Aravi has in this one! That color looks good on her!
“Goof” is a great screen of Kharjo smiling! Also, love that pose in “A note” - really nice pose!
I LOVED this vid - how many times Aravi went up to Serana and she’d say, “Just let me know...” ROFL !!! Boy, that is some tough decision to make !!!!! I remember the PM I got when this quest first came up, you were as torn as Aravi shows she is in the vid! It ends on a cliffhanger...(dun da dun dun DUUUUUUN!).
Spectacular update !!!!!!!
“Sun peeking over the mountain is Awesome! That little butterfly sitting on the rock just adds the perfect draw to the eye, then you can see the beauty of the fir trees on the snowy mountainside - LOVE this screen!
Tied for favorite is “Pleased” - what a sweet expression Aravi has in this one! That color looks good on her!
“Goof” is a great screen of Kharjo smiling! Also, love that pose in “A note” - really nice pose!
I LOVED this vid - how many times Aravi went up to Serana and she’d say, “Just let me know...” ROFL !!! Boy, that is some tough decision to make !!!!! I remember the PM I got when this quest first came up, you were as torn as Aravi shows she is in the vid! It ends on a cliffhanger...(dun da dun dun DUUUUUUN!).
Spectacular update !!!!!!!
I am with Aravi. No way! I do not blame her for bolting. At least she got one last look at the sky before who knows what? It really is a wonderful view of the northern coast from the balcony
I see Aravi did not take the "I trust you." option...
That is a nice splash of color in the Sun Peeking pic. You timed it just right to get it before the sun came over the ridge!
Kharjo has a great smile in Goof!
I see Aravi did not take the "I trust you." option...
That is a nice splash of color in the Sun Peeking pic. You timed it just right to get it before the sun came over the ridge!
Kharjo has a great smile in Goof!
The mood and the setting with the strange backround choir dark-churchy music only made the video seem a bit more . . .creepy. I sort of chuckled when Aravi backed away slowly as if saying "Hell no!"
Between selling my soul to the Ideal Masters or to Molag Bal? The former would seem more merciful but still very frightening. When it comes to relations with vampires, there is no easy way out is there? Suffering, blood and eternal misery its where it's at.
Slowly but surely Aravi was encouraged to return. Serana was patient though, just standing there thinking. She knows Aravi must help her if they are to defeat that extremist. And then she ran off again, hahaha.
Her stare into the light was very meaningful. As if saying: "This may be my last sunshine . . .or my last good breath of fresh air."
Soul Trap it is! NO! Cliffanger as she descends into the Cairn! Damn. I was so excited.
Pics.
Sun Peeking Over the Mountains:Breathtaking! The sun's rays and the butterly was a fantastic touch.
Goof:Hehe. He is, isn't he? Love that grin.
Note:Love letter from Kharjo?
Pleased: Digging that glass armor! She's such a cool feline! Kickass!
Between selling my soul to the Ideal Masters or to Molag Bal? The former would seem more merciful but still very frightening. When it comes to relations with vampires, there is no easy way out is there? Suffering, blood and eternal misery its where it's at.
Slowly but surely Aravi was encouraged to return. Serana was patient though, just standing there thinking. She knows Aravi must help her if they are to defeat that extremist. And then she ran off again, hahaha.
Her stare into the light was very meaningful. As if saying: "This may be my last sunshine . . .or my last good breath of fresh air."
Soul Trap it is! NO! Cliffanger as she descends into the Cairn! Damn. I was so excited.
Pics.
Sun Peeking Over the Mountains:Breathtaking! The sun's rays and the butterly was a fantastic touch.
Goof:Hehe. He is, isn't he? Love that grin.
Note:Love letter from Kharjo?
Pleased: Digging that glass armor! She's such a cool feline! Kickass!
@Elisabeth: Amiable? He looks hilarious! Thanks!
@Acadian: It was very difficult for her to allow herself to be soul trapped, and by a vampire no less. She really could have died there.
I never thought to see that the circlet matched his eyes. Aravi gave it to him to put in his pack, and he promptly put it on! Thanks Acadian!
@mALX: I didn’t see the butterfly for a while after taking the screen, but when I noticed it, I instantly loved it!
Pleased is a favorite because it shows the color on her face so well.
I was really happy to hear that you liked this video so much. Thanks mALX!
@SubRosa: If that balcony wasn’t so high… I think she would have gone over the edge. She really didn’t want to do this. She didn’t really know what Serana was going to do with her.
The sun picture makes a wonderful desktop background.
I thought Kharjo’s expression with that circlet was hilarious! Thanks SubRosa!
@DE: Aravi really didn’t like either choice, Ideal Masters or Molag Bol. She’s spent a large chunk of her life resisting the effects of the vampire disease she caught in Cyrodiil, she isn’t about to throw that all away. If she could have gotten off of that balcony, she totally would have left. The last bit of sunshine, she needed that.
I do wonder what the Dawnguard would have to say if she returned to them as a vampire.
Cliffhanger! Maybe this next video is a flash back and you won’t see the Soul Cairn until the next one? I tease.
Glass is the best armor she has ever had. It’ll be a long time, if ever, before she gets dragon scale. Thanks DE!
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The Soul Cairn.
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Screens!
Sunset in the Reach
Frenzy spell
Crossing
@Acadian: It was very difficult for her to allow herself to be soul trapped, and by a vampire no less. She really could have died there.
I never thought to see that the circlet matched his eyes. Aravi gave it to him to put in his pack, and he promptly put it on! Thanks Acadian!
@mALX: I didn’t see the butterfly for a while after taking the screen, but when I noticed it, I instantly loved it!
Pleased is a favorite because it shows the color on her face so well.
I was really happy to hear that you liked this video so much. Thanks mALX!
@SubRosa: If that balcony wasn’t so high… I think she would have gone over the edge. She really didn’t want to do this. She didn’t really know what Serana was going to do with her.
The sun picture makes a wonderful desktop background.
I thought Kharjo’s expression with that circlet was hilarious! Thanks SubRosa!
@DE: Aravi really didn’t like either choice, Ideal Masters or Molag Bol. She’s spent a large chunk of her life resisting the effects of the vampire disease she caught in Cyrodiil, she isn’t about to throw that all away. If she could have gotten off of that balcony, she totally would have left. The last bit of sunshine, she needed that.
I do wonder what the Dawnguard would have to say if she returned to them as a vampire.
Cliffhanger!
Maybe this next video is a flash back and you won’t see the Soul Cairn until the next one? I tease.Glass is the best armor she has ever had. It’ll be a long time, if ever, before she gets dragon scale. Thanks DE!
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The Soul Cairn.
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Screens!
Sunset in the Reach
Frenzy spell
Crossing
Ooh, I liked her snarl as Aravi shot the frenzy spell!! You get some great screen, KC!
I thought the Soul Cairn was a piece of long overdue world-building. Finally they explain what happens to the souls that people use in soul gems. An eternity of torment in that empty place.
Hey, there goes Arvak! Quick, catch that horse! Awww, it faded away, no fair.
Dawnbreaker was definitely a good choice to bring to the Soul Cairn! Was that one of those new sunlight spells that Aravi was using in her other hand?
And there is the mommy vampire.
Sunset was another wonderfully timed shot!
Elisabeth was right, that is a great snarl on Aravi's face!
The color of the water and reflections of the sky were nice in Crossing. I am guessing that is the bridge just south of Ivarstead?
Hey, there goes Arvak! Quick, catch that horse! Awww, it faded away, no fair.
Dawnbreaker was definitely a good choice to bring to the Soul Cairn! Was that one of those new sunlight spells that Aravi was using in her other hand?
And there is the mommy vampire.
Sunset was another wonderfully timed shot!
Elisabeth was right, that is a great snarl on Aravi's face!
The color of the water and reflections of the sky were nice in Crossing. I am guessing that is the bridge just south of Ivarstead?
Oh, I'm torn between "Frenzy Spell" and "Crossing" as favorites - have to go with the Frenzy spell - Awesome shots, all of them!
Vid: That first soul - I think it was Glathir !!!! Wait, when the horse disappeared, did you capture it? Did you find the skull? GAAAAAH! Is it summonable for Aravi now?
Serana's mother was so happy to see her! (not). I loved this vid, really huge place the Soul Cairn is, and kind of like an Oblivion realm with the sky. Awesome Update!
Vid: That first soul - I think it was Glathir !!!! Wait, when the horse disappeared, did you capture it? Did you find the skull? GAAAAAH! Is it summonable for Aravi now?
Serana's mother was so happy to see her! (not). I loved this vid, really huge place the Soul Cairn is, and kind of like an Oblivion realm with the sky. Awesome Update!
Poor Arvak, trapped in that awful place that looks and probably smells like the Deadlands. So, Serana’s mother really is there!
What a neat capture of Aravi casting a spell! Her face is one of perfect determination and I love her ‘kini top, and her neck, ear, arm and finger bling!
Yup, that armor she’s got on in the last one is to die for. I simply love the colors.
So, Serana’s mother really is there! What a neat capture of Aravi casting a spell! Her face is one of perfect determination and I love her ‘kini top, and her neck, ear, arm and finger bling!
Yup, that armor she’s got on in the last one is to die for. I simply love the colors.
Losing Your Soul
Aravi’s stress and indecision came through so well. Soul trap or climb down off that balcony! Oh, she wanted to see blues skies one more time!
I like Serana’s line about trust. It’s nice to think she might mean it, and it’s appropriate that she would say it even if she didn’t mean it. And Aravi's reply showed what she thinks!
Screens: Gosh, Sun over the Mountain is beautiful! The fog on the mountain and the butterfly on that rock make the picture! I love the sunset one in the next group, too.
Kharjo has quite a grin! Too funny. I love to see their silly moments.
Aravi looks so serious reading that note.
Pleased is my favorite of these, even though the sun one is so stunning. I just can’t resist Aravi’s smile.
Soul Cairn
Wow the Soul Cairn is really neat. Not cheerful, but what an experience!
Yikes, I don’t think Aravi liked that “Soul Harvested” business.
Arvak!! Aawww…
Dawnbreaker and the sun spell were perfect for this place!
Screens: What a great shot of Aravi’s expression in Frenzy! She looks very determined. And she must be outnumbered to need that spell.
Crossing is just beautiful. What a gorgeous setting to show Aravi’s battle gear. Very nice!!
Aravi’s stress and indecision came through so well. Soul trap or climb down off that balcony! Oh, she wanted to see blues skies one more time!
I like Serana’s line about trust. It’s nice to think she might mean it, and it’s appropriate that she would say it even if she didn’t mean it. And Aravi's reply showed what she thinks!
Screens: Gosh, Sun over the Mountain is beautiful! The fog on the mountain and the butterfly on that rock make the picture! I love the sunset one in the next group, too.
Kharjo has quite a grin!
Too funny. I love to see their silly moments.Aravi looks so serious reading that note.
Pleased is my favorite of these, even though the sun one is so stunning. I just can’t resist Aravi’s smile.
Soul Cairn
Wow the Soul Cairn is really neat. Not cheerful, but what an experience!
Yikes, I don’t think Aravi liked that “Soul Harvested” business.
Arvak!! Aawww…
Dawnbreaker and the sun spell were perfect for this place!
Screens: What a great shot of Aravi’s expression in Frenzy! She looks very determined. And she must be outnumbered to need that spell.
Crossing is just beautiful. What a gorgeous setting to show Aravi’s battle gear. Very nice!!
The Soul Cairn! Goes to show what happens to people who dabble in the dark arts . . .or are victims of it. Endless torment? Could be worse than Coldharbour? I wonder! So much purple . . .
So the man lost his horse and Serana-the-attention-leech just walks right in front of him and stands there. As if she can't see him. Dawnbreaker against Undead? Yes please! Aravi chose well here. And what a happy reunion that was. Valerica with her ancient princess Leia hairstyle. She looks like she got sweetrolls on the sides of her head.
Sunset in the Reach:How visually stunning!
Frenzy spell:Aravi looks mean here! "Yes, give into your anger! Rarr!"
Crossing:As stunning and enchanting as ever!
So the man lost his horse and Serana-the-attention-leech just walks right in front of him and stands there. As if she can't see him
. Dawnbreaker against Undead? Yes please! Aravi chose well here. And what a happy reunion that was. Valerica with her ancient princess Leia hairstyle. She looks like she got sweetrolls on the sides of her head.Sunset in the Reach:How visually stunning!
Frenzy spell:Aravi looks mean here! "Yes, give into your anger! Rarr!"
Crossing:As stunning and enchanting as ever!
@Everyone: This week was absolutely hectic. I apologize for the late update and to those of you with stories out that I have not read yet. I will be catching up this weekend.
@Elisabeth: I like the Khajiit expressions. Thanks!
@SubRosa: A very depressing fate awaits those that are killed by necromancers.
Arvak was a cool touch. Aravi couldn’t have brought a better weapon than Dawnbreaker. And yes that was one of the new sunlight spells she was slinging!
Pictures of Aravi slinging magic are always fun to take. You are right, that bridge is south of Ivarstead. Thanks SubRosa!
@mALX: Glarthir, Was it? I have to go back now and see. Lol. The horse just disappeared, Aravi didn’t get it or anything.
The Cairn is huge. Aravi didn’t see everything there was to have in there.
Frenzy was my favorite shot out of that bunch. I got the timing right on that one. Thanks mALX!
@Acadian: As a horse lover, I’m sure Buffy’s heart pains for Arvak.
Lol, Aravi’s really taken to the jewelry hasn’t she? She had her tummy ring too.
Last one: It’s glass! Glad you like it. Thanks Acadian!
@Grits: Love the way you put it! Soul trap or climb down off that balcony!
Serana has done a lot to earn trust but… she’s still a vampire. And Aravi was none too happy giving Serana power over her soul.
I adore that sun picture. In pleased, I liked how some of the other colors in her face showed up so well.
That soul fissure was kind of a shock. Have you need in the Soul Cairn on the side of the Dawnguard?
Frenzy, it was only a huge forsworn base. Thanks Grits!
@DE: You think the purple is the worst part of it?
Serana is so bad about standing in front of people that talk. I was laughing at first too, and then she did it over and over and…
Dawnbreaker was the perfect weapon to bring. Seems fitting for such a bleak place.
"Yes, give into your anger! Rarr!"
Thanks DE!
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A conversation with Serana’s mother.*
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Screens!
Fires of battle
Explosion
Caster
A short break on the road
The moon from a mountain top
@Elisabeth: I like the Khajiit expressions. Thanks!
@SubRosa: A very depressing fate awaits those that are killed by necromancers.
Arvak was a cool touch. Aravi couldn’t have brought a better weapon than Dawnbreaker. And yes that was one of the new sunlight spells she was slinging!
Pictures of Aravi slinging magic are always fun to take. You are right, that bridge is south of Ivarstead. Thanks SubRosa!
@mALX: Glarthir, Was it? I have to go back now and see. Lol. The horse just disappeared, Aravi didn’t get it or anything.
The Cairn is huge. Aravi didn’t see everything there was to have in there.
Frenzy was my favorite shot out of that bunch. I got the timing right on that one.
Thanks mALX!@Acadian: As a horse lover, I’m sure Buffy’s heart pains for Arvak.
Lol, Aravi’s really taken to the jewelry hasn’t she? She had her tummy ring too.
Last one: It’s glass! Glad you like it. Thanks Acadian!
@Grits: Love the way you put it!
Soul trap or climb down off that balcony!Serana has done a lot to earn trust but… she’s still a vampire. And Aravi was none too happy giving Serana power over her soul.
I adore that sun picture. In pleased, I liked how some of the other colors in her face showed up so well.
That soul fissure was kind of a shock. Have you need in the Soul Cairn on the side of the Dawnguard?
Frenzy, it was only a huge forsworn base.
Thanks Grits!@DE: You think the purple is the worst part of it?
Serana is so bad about standing in front of people that talk. I was laughing at first too, and then she did it over and over and…
Dawnbreaker was the perfect weapon to bring. Seems fitting for such a bleak place.
"Yes, give into your anger! Rarr!"
Thanks DE!
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A conversation with Serana’s mother.*
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Screens!
Fires of battle
Explosion
Caster
A short break on the road
The moon from a mountain top
"How exactly do you plan on stopping him?"
Well, by killing him of course!
I never heard this conversation from the Dawnguard side. It is a little different.
Fire of Battle is just fantastic! Now that is a desktop waiting to happen! Oh and look, there is Kharjo in the background. He sort of looks like Godzilla stomping through Tokyo!
Shield your eyes from that explosion Kharjo! I love how he is bracing himself for the impact.
A Short Break is a nice, quiet break from the action.
Moon on the Mountaintop is almost as purple as the Soul Cairn! I love the footprints in the snow in that one.
Well, by killing him of course!
I never heard this conversation from the Dawnguard side. It is a little different.
Fire of Battle is just fantastic! Now that is a desktop waiting to happen! Oh and look, there is Kharjo in the background. He sort of looks like Godzilla stomping through Tokyo!
Shield your eyes from that explosion Kharjo! I love how he is bracing himself for the impact.
A Short Break is a nice, quiet break from the action.
Moon on the Mountaintop is almost as purple as the Soul Cairn! I love the footprints in the snow in that one.
The vid was very entertaining. Even vampires have family problems and it was good to learn more about that place and the Ideal Masters.
I’m with Serana! “Let’s kill those keeper things and get back to the prison.”
Fires – beautiful. I hope Avavi’s got a resist fire enchantment within her bling.
Exolosion - Wow, Kharjo looks so cool there!
Caster – Neat effects!
Short break – Aww, butterfly.
The moon – Lovely. Once in a blue moon. . . .
I’m with Serana! “Let’s kill those keeper things and get back to the prison.”
Fires – beautiful. I hope Avavi’s got a resist fire enchantment within her bling.
Exolosion - Wow, Kharjo looks so cool there!
Caster – Neat effects!
Short break – Aww, butterfly.
The moon – Lovely. Once in a blue moon. . . .
Ah, Valerica. Serana has quite the family. Offering yourselves in a ritual with Molag Bal isn’t the usual mother-daughter bonding weekend. 
This was a big episode for Serana. She had some hard truths to face about her expectations for a good outcome. I'm glad that Aravi took the time to talk to Valerica. She's not one to just do what the vampire says without any questions.
Fires of battle looks awesome! I love the way Aravi stands out from the background. Also I’m relieved to see the glow of her alteration spell.
Kharjo looks exceptionally cool in Explosion. It’s another picture that tells a story. And Blades armor!!
What sword is he carrying? I noticed it in the first picture. I wouldn’t have seen him in that one without the sword!
Aravi has a neat expression in Caster. She really looks like she’s tense and concentrating. She has a sword, spell, and quiver on her back, a great display of her versatility!
Short break is very sweet. I love the way their heads are turned toward each other. And such a pretty setting!
Moon is beautiful and sort of melancholy. The tracks are neat, and the single set made me think about how in some ways Aravi is still alone with her beast blood.
This was a big episode for Serana. She had some hard truths to face about her expectations for a good outcome. I'm glad that Aravi took the time to talk to Valerica. She's not one to just do what the vampire says without any questions.
Fires of battle looks awesome! I love the way Aravi stands out from the background. Also I’m relieved to see the glow of her alteration spell.
Kharjo looks exceptionally cool in Explosion. It’s another picture that tells a story. And Blades armor!!
What sword is he carrying? I noticed it in the first picture. I wouldn’t have seen him in that one without the sword!Aravi has a neat expression in Caster. She really looks like she’s tense and concentrating. She has a sword, spell, and quiver on her back, a great display of her versatility!
Short break is very sweet. I love the way their heads are turned toward each other. And such a pretty setting!
Moon is beautiful and sort of melancholy. The tracks are neat, and the single set made me think about how in some ways Aravi is still alone with her beast blood.
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"Fires of Battle" is absolutely AWESOME! That is probably the best screen I've ever seen by anyone! Aravi looks adorable in "Caster," and I love the colors in "A short break on the road." Also loved the "Moon" shot. All in all, this is about the best set of screens combined, but none can touch the "Fires of battle" - that one is a complete shocker, how were you able to make it? I am stunned!
The vid: Holy Crap! This is some deep stuff going on here, this is straight out of DE's story! I don't feel good about what Serana's mother just said, about them craving pure blood right after saying Serana was pure. I get the feeling Aravi's promise to watch out for and protect Serana is going to come into play big time in this place! URK! Awesome vid and update !!!!
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"Fires of Battle" is absolutely AWESOME! That is probably the best screen I've ever seen by anyone! Aravi looks adorable in "Caster," and I love the colors in "A short break on the road." Also loved the "Moon" shot. All in all, this is about the best set of screens combined, but none can touch the "Fires of battle" - that one is a complete shocker, how were you able to make it? I am stunned!
The vid: Holy Crap! This is some deep stuff going on here, this is straight out of DE's story! I don't feel good about what Serana's mother just said, about them craving pure blood right after saying Serana was pure. I get the feeling Aravi's promise to watch out for and protect Serana is going to come into play big time in this place! URK! Awesome vid and update !!!!
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Hmm. Young black-haired pureblood vampire woman with parental issues. Coldharbour rituals . . .a vampires' perspective on vampire hunters? Where did I hear this before?
The vid: Holy Crap! This is some deep stuff going on here, this is straight out of DE's story!
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Oh yes!
Video:Serana has mommy issues, too, huh. It seems her family was broken up quite a bit. Understandable. When one's family follow and worship Molag Bal and goes as far to copulate with a Daedric Lord of corruption and domination and strife, you can expect that the foundation of their relationship is nothing but chaos. Her family was doomed from the start, hahah. While Valerica isn't an extremist like Harkon, I noticed she didn't hide the fact that she was willing to give the Ideal Master souls in exchange for refuge
I wonder what Aravi has to say about this. She's dealing with some serious stuff! Blotting out the sun? Dealing with the pureblood of Daedric Lords? Egahd!
So, playing with necromancy and selling souls in exchange for undead guardians is dangerous for the necromancer? As they they can lose their own souls and end up in the Cairn for all eternity? What comes around, goes around. Karma would just squat and produce a load of crap above their heads. I am glad Aravi isn't one to engage in the Dark Arts.
I see Aravi is an official babysitter for vampires!
Images:
Fires of battle: Her eyes have a special glow to them! The backround fire is amazing!
Explosion: Kharjo just represents bad-buttness in this pic(trying to not bypass the auto censor makes me cringe). Just look at his expression! WOW!
Caster: Cast dat spell, Aravi! Cast dat spell!
A short break on the road: The butterfly just adds to the wonderful orange scenery. Good to see our hero taking a break with her best friend, Kharjo. Have some moon sugar and relax!
The moon from a mountain top: *Jaw drops*. Wow. That is beautiful! I honestly think this is one of the best Aravi scenery pics around. Especially the moon and the stars!
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The vid: Holy Crap! This is some deep stuff going on here, this is straight out of DE's story!
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Oh yes!
Video:Serana has mommy issues, too, huh. It seems her family was broken up quite a bit. Understandable. When one's family follow and worship Molag Bal and goes as far to copulate with a Daedric Lord of corruption and domination and strife, you can expect that the foundation of their relationship is nothing but chaos. Her family was doomed from the start, hahah. While Valerica isn't an extremist like Harkon, I noticed she didn't hide the fact that she was willing to give the Ideal Master souls in exchange for refuge
I wonder what Aravi has to say about this. She's dealing with some serious stuff! Blotting out the sun? Dealing with the pureblood of Daedric Lords? Egahd!
So, playing with necromancy and selling souls in exchange for undead guardians is dangerous for the necromancer? As they they can lose their own souls and end up in the Cairn for all eternity? What comes around, goes around. Karma would just squat and produce a load of crap above their heads. I am glad Aravi isn't one to engage in the Dark Arts.
I see Aravi is an official babysitter for vampires!
Images:
Fires of battle: Her eyes have a special glow to them! The backround fire is amazing!
Explosion: Kharjo just represents bad-buttness in this pic(trying to not bypass the auto censor makes me cringe). Just look at his expression! WOW!
Caster: Cast dat spell, Aravi! Cast dat spell!
A short break on the road: The butterfly just adds to the wonderful orange scenery. Good to see our hero taking a break with her best friend, Kharjo. Have some moon sugar and relax!
The moon from a mountain top: *Jaw drops*. Wow. That is beautiful! I honestly think this is one of the best Aravi scenery pics around. Especially the moon and the stars!
@SubRosa: How else do you stop a vampire from putting out the sun?
The blurred background does give that screen a cinematic feel.
Kharjo’s screen was my favorite. I bet that light hurt with his night eye!
Thanks SubRosa!
@Acadian: How strange it seems seeing a vampire like that. Disregard for anyone else but a select few. Aravi is glad Serana’s mother’s plan didn’t work, else she’d have to kill her.
Short break has two butterflies! Thanks Acadian!
@Grits: Seeing vampires like this is so alien to Aravi… Serana’s desire for a family is something she can understand, but just seeing what they do… She can’t leave them to kill and feed either.
Lucky for Kharjo in the explosion, it’s a sunlight spell, so it’s not going to actually hurt him. Maybe just blind him. His sword is actually a steel basket hilt sword from a mod pack. He’s already moved on to another weapon.
Caster: That does show her at her best.
Moon: luckily that wasn’t a beast night. She was at the Throat of the World. Thanks Grits!
@mALX: Wow, thanks! And here I didn’t think that one (fires) was anything special. Maybe I should have you choose which screens I put up!
Did Bethsoft read DE’s story? Lol. Aravi’s going to have to make sure Serana stays alive, and she ends up being a lot of help too. Thanks mALX!
@DE: I’m sure the similar plots are a pure coincidence.. Do you work at Bethsoft?
The daedric lord of corruption destroys families? What a shocker. Unrelated, notice how Windhelm is so close to the daedric shrine of treason?
It is kind of a fitting fate for those that harvest souls to have theirs taken.
Bad-buttness!
Moon: Again, I didn’t expect that reaction to that picture. Lol. Thanks DE!
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Aravi and Serana destroy the keepers.
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Screens!
White world
sitting together
Approaching fate
Alduin
The blurred background does give that screen a cinematic feel.
Kharjo’s screen was my favorite. I bet that light hurt with his night eye!
Thanks SubRosa!
@Acadian: How strange it seems seeing a vampire like that. Disregard for anyone else but a select few. Aravi is glad Serana’s mother’s plan didn’t work, else she’d have to kill her.
Short break has two butterflies! Thanks Acadian!
@Grits: Seeing vampires like this is so alien to Aravi… Serana’s desire for a family is something she can understand, but just seeing what they do… She can’t leave them to kill and feed either.
Lucky for Kharjo in the explosion, it’s a sunlight spell, so it’s not going to actually hurt him. Maybe just blind him.
His sword is actually a steel basket hilt sword from a mod pack. He’s already moved on to another weapon.Caster: That does show her at her best.
Moon: luckily that wasn’t a beast night. She was at the Throat of the World. Thanks Grits!
@mALX: Wow, thanks! And here I didn’t think that one (fires) was anything special. Maybe I should have you choose which screens I put up!
Did Bethsoft read DE’s story? Lol. Aravi’s going to have to make sure Serana stays alive, and she ends up being a lot of help too. Thanks mALX!
@DE: I’m sure the similar plots are a pure coincidence.. Do you work at Bethsoft?
The daedric lord of corruption destroys families? What a shocker. Unrelated, notice how Windhelm is so close to the daedric shrine of treason?
It is kind of a fitting fate for those that harvest souls to have theirs taken.
Bad-buttness!
Moon: Again, I didn’t expect that reaction to that picture. Lol. Thanks DE!
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Aravi and Serana destroy the keepers.
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Screens!
White world
sitting together
Approaching fate
Alduin
Three up, three down. That place reminds me of the Deadlands, with its ceaseless thunder and ominous atmosphere. No lava there though; is it cold there?
Aravi’s a wonderful scrapper with her bow and can out dance most archers. That last keeper was a match for her though and I was glad to see the dual blades come out.
White world and Approaching fate were magnificent in their snowy elegance. Sitting together was a rich and cozy scene – what a beautiful couple! Nice visuals on the ward thing that Aravi has going in Alduin, and love the blue lighting.
Aravi’s a wonderful scrapper with her bow and can out dance most archers. That last keeper was a match for her though and I was glad to see the dual blades come out.
White world and Approaching fate were magnificent in their snowy elegance. Sitting together was a rich and cozy scene – what a beautiful couple! Nice visuals on the ward thing that Aravi has going in Alduin, and love the blue lighting.
Oh, White World was gorgeous. My favorite out of these screens <3
What a neat shot with the arrow and Serana’s shock spell!
Yikes, bonemen popping up all around! That constant lightning tends to fray the nerves.
Oh crap that was close on the tower!! And Aravi was stuck up there by herself!!
She was awesome with her battle plan!
Serana showed up late and brought a wrathman with her, lol.
I can’t pick a favorite screen between Sitting Together and Approaching Fate. The sitting one warms the heart, and the snowy one is so lovely!
White world is so bright! Where is that?
Aravi vs Alduin, oh my goodness! He’s huge. I just love the darkness and Aravi’s ward. Awesome picture!!
Yikes, bonemen popping up all around! That constant lightning tends to fray the nerves.
Oh crap that was close on the tower!! And Aravi was stuck up there by herself!!
She was awesome with her battle plan! Serana showed up late and brought a wrathman with her, lol.
I can’t pick a favorite screen between Sitting Together and Approaching Fate. The sitting one warms the heart, and the snowy one is so lovely!
White world is so bright! Where is that?
Aravi vs Alduin, oh my goodness! He’s huge. I just love the darkness and Aravi’s ward. Awesome picture!!
Aravi is doing a good job of keeping those keepers out of reach. That Yool sure worked wonders at slowing them down! As I expected, once those two swords came out, it was all over.
Neat kill cam of Aravi shooting the skelly archer!
Those soul husks are pretty handy, especially in the Soul Cairn. They stop those big floating gems from zapping you. But even back in Tamriel, a 10% magic resistance is nothing to sneeze at.
The first time I used one of those teleport pads it really freaked me out too. I was so not expecting that to happen!
Wonderful palomino horse in White World, and a nice, warm moment in Sitting Together.
That bright light in approaching fate does not look too good. I agree with Grits, Alduin looks huge in that pic! Aravi's ward looks really cool from the side like that though.
Neat kill cam of Aravi shooting the skelly archer!
Those soul husks are pretty handy, especially in the Soul Cairn. They stop those big floating gems from zapping you. But even back in Tamriel, a 10% magic resistance is nothing to sneeze at.
The first time I used one of those teleport pads it really freaked me out too. I was so not expecting that to happen!
Wonderful palomino horse in White World, and a nice, warm moment in Sitting Together.
That bright light in approaching fate does not look too good. I agree with Grits, Alduin looks huge in that pic! Aravi's ward looks really cool from the side like that though.
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First off, I am so sorry it took so long to get here, very hectic week.
"Sitting together" was Awesome in spite of the darkness of it - loved the way Kharjo seemed to be leaning forward as if they were really in conversation, and loved how Aravi's posture and expression looked as if she was rapt in what he was saying !!!! Awesome shot!
"Approaching fate" - this is my fave of the set, has to be. A big part of that is the footsteps in the snow behind Aravi, the sun blazing at an angle through the storm's darkness - this shot was spectacular!
Vid: I am wild about this Soul Cairn place! This has to be the most interesting place EVAH! I wonder what those souls were doing standing in that semi-circle? Wonder what they would have said to Aravi if she had talked to them? The animation in the first shattering was really well done - that second one seemed to glitch, but it was still very cool. I am loving this soul cairn place - have to get the DLC, now I'm wondering if I should just wait for the GOTY and get all the DLC in one or what. My son has it, but it is for the 360. (I want to play it on the PC). Awesome update !!!
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First off, I am so sorry it took so long to get here, very hectic week.
"Sitting together" was Awesome in spite of the darkness of it - loved the way Kharjo seemed to be leaning forward as if they were really in conversation, and loved how Aravi's posture and expression looked as if she was rapt in what he was saying !!!! Awesome shot!
"Approaching fate" - this is my fave of the set, has to be. A big part of that is the footsteps in the snow behind Aravi, the sun blazing at an angle through the storm's darkness - this shot was spectacular!
Vid: I am wild about this Soul Cairn place! This has to be the most interesting place EVAH! I wonder what those souls were doing standing in that semi-circle? Wonder what they would have said to Aravi if she had talked to them? The animation in the first shattering was really well done - that second one seemed to glitch, but it was still very cool. I am loving this soul cairn place - have to get the DLC, now I'm wondering if I should just wait for the GOTY and get all the DLC in one or what. My son has it, but it is for the 360. (I want to play it on the PC). Awesome update !!!
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@Acadian: I do think that the developers were trying to bring in that feeling of the Deadlands and associating the Soul Cairn with other Oblivion realms. I’m not entirely sure if it is supposed to be cold or not. It certainly looks that way however, doesn’t it?
Aravi has some tricks to deal with those more talented with a bow than she is.
I had to show her poor horse at least once. That was the last screen of her before she was killed by a bandit. Sitting together is my favorite- very cozy! Thanks Acadian!
@Elisabeth: It was very bright, but still a pretty screen. Thank you!
@Grits: I love getting those kill cams, they make Aravi look so cool!
I wonder if it is possible to get struck by the lightning?
That did get tense up on the tower. That Keeper outmatched her bow skills. Good thing she is versatile!
Of the two screens you named, I like the heartwarming one. They are so cute together. White world in up on the path to High Hrothgar. I’m running some mods that make the lighting prettier, but also tends to make snow extremely bright in full sunshine. Thanks Grits!
@SubRosa: She needs to stay out of reach of them, it they do land a hit, it was devastating as you saw.
I wasn’t entirely sure what the husks were for, and Aravi wasn’t too keen on eating them. They didn’t look very appetizing, plus they are from the Soul Cairn. She doesn’t want to ingest anything from there.
Those teleporting pads look painful too!
That fight with Alduin was actually more difficult and more fun than when I showed it. He looks very scary next to Aravi like that. Thanks SubRosa!
@mALX: No worries, I don’t expect everyone to run here instantly when I post. I know everyone has lives beyond Aravi. (though it astounds me!)
Sitting together – thanks! I imagine that they are talking, though about what I am not certain.
Fate- I thought the sun looked really neat though the blizzard too! Thanks!
The souls were being used to power the barrier holding Serana’s mother where she was. They’ve been standing there for thousands of years! They didn’t respond to Aravi when she tried talking. Dawngaurd has a really fun campaign as long as you don’t let some of the stuff they do bother you (like make you lead Seana to her father’s castle instead of capturing or killing her). Thanks mALX!
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They return to Serana’s mother and retrieve the final Elderscroll from her.
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Screens!
Aravi
Blackreach
A second wolf
Kharjo looking like a Bad#&%
Aravi has some tricks to deal with those more talented with a bow than she is.
I had to show her poor horse at least once. That was the last screen of her before she was killed by a bandit. Sitting together is my favorite- very cozy!
Thanks Acadian!@Elisabeth: It was very bright, but still a pretty screen. Thank you!
@Grits: I love getting those kill cams, they make Aravi look so cool!
I wonder if it is possible to get struck by the lightning?
That did get tense up on the tower. That Keeper outmatched her bow skills. Good thing she is versatile!
Of the two screens you named, I like the heartwarming one.
They are so cute together. White world in up on the path to High Hrothgar. I’m running some mods that make the lighting prettier, but also tends to make snow extremely bright in full sunshine. Thanks Grits!@SubRosa: She needs to stay out of reach of them, it they do land a hit, it was devastating as you saw.
I wasn’t entirely sure what the husks were for, and Aravi wasn’t too keen on eating them. They didn’t look very appetizing, plus they are from the Soul Cairn. She doesn’t want to ingest anything from there.
Those teleporting pads look painful too!
That fight with Alduin was actually more difficult and more fun than when I showed it. He looks very scary next to Aravi like that. Thanks SubRosa!
@mALX: No worries, I don’t expect everyone to run here instantly when I post. I know everyone has lives beyond Aravi. (though it astounds me!
)Sitting together – thanks! I imagine that they are talking, though about what I am not certain.
Fate- I thought the sun looked really neat though the blizzard too! Thanks!
The souls were being used to power the barrier holding Serana’s mother where she was. They’ve been standing there for thousands of years! They didn’t respond to Aravi when she tried talking. Dawngaurd has a really fun campaign as long as you don’t let some of the stuff they do bother you (like make you lead Seana to her father’s castle instead of capturing or killing her). Thanks mALX!
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They return to Serana’s mother and retrieve the final Elderscroll from her.
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Screens!
Aravi
Blackreach
A second wolf
Kharjo looking like a Bad#&%
-sighs- Blackreach is one of my most favoritest places to visit. After I've killed everything in there, of course.
A dragon fight! That one went down fairly easily. Got the scroll. Now Aravi just needs to get her soul back and they can get outta there!
Aravi – A very ‘Come hither so I can skewer you’ look!
Blackreach – More jellyfish mushroom trees.
Second wolf - Cool tracks in the snow.
Kharjo – Love his eyes and gloves in this one!
Aravi – A very ‘Come hither so I can skewer you’ look!
Blackreach – More jellyfish mushroom trees.
Second wolf - Cool tracks in the snow.
Kharjo – Love his eyes and gloves in this one!
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