So now it is off to see Esbern? How come Delphine does not do that? Oh wait, because the game is supposed to revolve around the player!

Heimskr! I love listening to that old coot rant!

That little conversation between Kodiak and Vilkas is a nice little precursor to the... hairy... nature of their bunch.

Aravi should take Vilkas' sword and sell it!

“We don’t take just any milk drinker that stumbles in.”

Grrrr! Aravi does great with her blades, then gets a stupid fetch and carry task. When Kharjo shrugged his shoulders I just about fell off my chair! Love that guy!

It would be great if there was a conversation option where you could yell at Delphine for hauling your stuff halfway across the province. I guess she was so sure that Aravi would die, there was no point in waiting an hour or two for her.

Not just any milk drinker… hey, is she calling Aravi a cat?! Kharjo’s shrug and Aravi’s headshake were just perfect! That's going to be a classic Aravi and Kharjo moment. I have an idea for Vilkas about where he can put his valuable sword. The Companions seem especially rude after Aravi and Kharjo’s considerate treatment of one another.

I really like the Companions. I’m glad Aravi decided to let Esbern hide out in the Ratway a little longer.

@mALX: Aravi’s still wearing modded armor, it’s ancient nord barbarian armor. I think I prefer the armor she had previously. Kharjo’s shrug went perfectly with Aravi’s head shake. Thanks mALX!

@SubRosa: Aravi finds that ranting man very annoying. She sometimes thinks about knocking him over the head. Lol.

Lol, that would be funny. I have a feeling it is a ‘quest item.’ Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: Aravi must have bruised his ego. Kharjo’s awesome! Thanks Acadian!

@Grits: That should be an option! Aravi basically had nothing for the whole trip back to riverwood.

I didn’t notice how funny it is calling Aravi a milk drinker until you said that. I loved that moment between Aravi and Kharjo. Thanks Grits!

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After a brief tour of Jorvaskr, Aravi receives her first contract as part of the Companions.

TIME: 5:08

Aravi completes her contract.

TIME: 11:57

For a minute in the Companion's hall there were about 10 people talking at once, lol. Loved Aravi's attack on the Forsworn redoubt, that was one of my favorite mini-quests. What was that scroll she used on Kharjo before the fight? That "Call to Arms" or something? What does it do? Awesome vids !!!

Taken from the wiki, it does this:

Fortify Marksman, 25 pts for 600 secs in 100 ft
Fortify One-handed, 25 pts for 600 secs in 100 ft
Fortify Two-handed, 25 pts for 600 secs in 100 ft
Fortify Health, 25 pts for 600 secs in 100 ft
Fortify Stamina, 25 pts for 600 secs in 100 ft

Again Aravi was experimenting with spells and didn't realize it put on such a spectacular show. So much for stealth.

It was pretty spectacular - but wow! That is one awesome scroll !!!

Ah, walking in on Skjor and Aela. A fine Companions tradition. Sure there’s nothing going on between them.

Wow, Farkas is a giant from Aravi’s perspective. I’ve only seen Jorrvaskr with Jensa and *sob* Brynja. What a welcome from the Sheild-Siblings. I laughed when Kharjo sniffed. Maybe he smells something funny.

That was a major job for Aravi’s first contract! I need to take a look at my scrolls, that Call to Arms looks awesome! It would be handy to have your allies glowing a little during the civil war battles.

That place had a lot of traps! You gave a great sense of the layout and space as Aravi and Kharjo took care of business. This was an especially fun adventure to watch!

Yeah, like a cat accidentally walking into the dog pound or something, ROFL !!

Vid 1: I’m with Grits – that Farkas has a set of shoulders on him. I really liked that animation by Ria (newest Companion before Aravi) - checking her sword while talking to Aravi.

That was sad when she found the dead milk drinker Khajiit on the road. The bear trap was cool though, as was the dead Khajiit’s tail still moving around. I know, I’m easily captivated. . .

Vid 2: Wow, Aravi can really slice and dice her foes with those dual blades! After clearing that outdoor camp, the combination of music and Kharjo’s words as she was sharing inventory with him was beautiful.

Inside the bluffs, Aravi's ability to find and take care of traps was great, as always. I thought her little mage light spell was neat! How very handy!

@mALX: She originally intended to sneak around and snipe them quietly with her bow, but she had no idea the call to arms spell was that spectacular. Lol. Thanks mALX!

@Grits: Aravi is quite small. I don’t know how large Farkas is, but female Khajiit are at .95 and I scaled Aravi down to .93. She was that same size in Oblivion too.

Call to Arms would be much more useful with a large group I expect. Thanks Grits!

@Acadian: The roads are dangerous for the unprepared. It’s still sad to find someone like that though.

Mage light is one of my favorite spells in the game. Aravi will use it when she’s certain it’s safe to be producing a light. Thanks Acadian!

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After Aravi completed her contract for the Companions, she travels back to Whiterun and runs into an old enemy.

TIME: 6:55

Back in Whiterun she turns in her contract and returns to her home.

TIME: 7:46

Aravi does not care for boasting. She is definitely not a True Nord!

I see Farkas is not on good terms with soap. It seems most of them are like that.

I love how everyone ignores that Kharjo is standing there. Especially when she goes into what looks like the female quarters.

Weird how that dead guy's tail just stuck straight up in the air and waved around.

Those looked like Thalmor up the hill from Aravi. I can always tell them from that ape-like walk of theirs.

Was that 1st person kill cam against the Forsworn? Is that something new with patch 1.5?

Good, Aravi saw the trap in the Serpent's Bluff Ruins. I wish there was some way you could disable those pressure plates. Followers all seem to have a magical ability to step on them.

That Hagraven did not last long. Usually they are tough.

Vampires in Broken Fang Cave! (I guess it is kind of obvious given the name ) That Master Vampire did not last long either! Aravi is a whirlwind of steel!

Those light spells make a neat sound when Aravi shoots them off.

Uh oh, Aravi feels a strange thirst when the sun sets! I love how she shook her head Noooo! She better get off to the Temple of Kynareth!

She didn't go to the temple? And she killed Lydia when she woke up! Uh oh! Oh noes, Kharjo too! Well this has certainly taken a turn!

You had certainly better not sleep in that bed ever again! Thank goodness it was just a dream/vision of impending doom, and not the real thing.

I think she should stock up on a few more of those cure disease potions. Though she could have gotten healed for free at the temple.

I see she has the Lord Stone going too. Hrafn does as well. It seems to really help, especially the magic resistance.

Oh, NO!! Not again! Argh! Poor Aravi!

During the dream I was yelling at the screen, just like watching a horror movie. (At home, of course. I don’t yell much at the theater.) Then she had to wait pacing around for Arcadia to get her act together. She came all the way to Skyrim only to have the same thing haunting her! That moment of soul-searching out on the plains reminded me of how she looked up at the mountains when she was still in Cyrodiil. I am again amazed by how much you can convey without Aravi speaking a word. Great job, and I am on pins and needles wondering what she's deciding. Hopefully she'll keep Kharjo with her, even though she might have nightmares. It was so sad when she and Vilja parted ways.

Vid 1. I continue to love how Kharjo reacts when Aravi heals him. Wow, she loosed some serious shock damage on that skellie! Vampires, bloody rags and human hearts – no wonder Aravi was shaking her head. I like how she reconnoiters into dark corners with her little light spell; I sometimes do the same in OB with a flare spell.

Vid 2. Yikes! That strange thirst as the sun sets. I was shaking my head right along with Aravi. Oh and the nightmare! Aravi left Cyrodiil to escape from all that. You fully capture her mood throughout. I’m sure at the end, her thoughts were ranging from memories of leaving Vilja behind, to fears for Kharjo’s safety, to frustration, anger and possibly even leaping off that high cliff. The magical combination of Aravi’s character with your vid skills is stunning, and this vid is a superb example of why.

I didn't know it was going to be a vampire lair! Urk !!!

GAAAAH! You feel a strange thirst...ARGH !!! The nightmare was back, thank goodness Aravi was able to cure it! URK !! Loved Aravi's pacing in front of the Alchemy shop, lol. Great Vids !!!

@SubRosa: They don’t really have female and male quarters. Men just sleep on one half of the room, the women sleep on the other half.

First person kill cams are not new with 1.5. I made that video at the beginning of February.

I actually got a mod that gives all followers the ‘light step’ perk or whatever it’s called. It’s not in the videos yet, but it’s coming.

She didn’t go to the temple for a couple of reasons. In general she isn’t close to the Nine or any of the Daedra. Second, I pretend that you have to gain favor with one of the Divines before they’ll grant you a blessing. If it was a temple of Mara, Aravi could have gotten a blessing because of what she did in Dawnstar.

Lord Stone has been a favorite. I think if Aravi stumbles over the Atronach Stone she might take that one. Thanks SubRosa!

@Grits: Well, your reaction to the video was definitely what I was looking for!

Traveling to Skyrim did slow the disease quite a bit, her body’s kept ahead of is on its own. That encounter with the vampires woke it up though. Thanks Grits!

@Acadian: Even her cat vision can’t pierce some of those dark corners. The light spell is wonderful for that! I love Kharjo’s comment when he’s healed. Some of the other characters say funny things too.

She tried to escape the nightmares, but I suppose that really isn’t something you can run from is it? Thanks Acadian!

@mALX: You could say that Aravi felt something while she was on the road that drew her to the lair.

I really like the way vampirism is handled in Skyrim better than Oblivion. That strange thirst was an awesome indicator. Of course Aravi wasn’t sure what it was. Thanks mALX!

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After spending a day on her own, Aravi returns to Whiterun and decides to accept another job from the Companions.

Time: 5:02

I loved her coming home and finding Kharjo cooking !! That was Awesome !!! Also loved seeing Farkas again. This mission with Farkas was my fave quest in the game, wished he could have been my 'Shield Brother' throughout, lol. Awesome vid, short but sweet !!!

The first minute and a half of this was simply glorious! What a beautiful day of roaming Aravi’s Skyrim!

The animations of Kharjo cooking were very neat. How his eyes followed Aravi, stirring the pot, tapping the spoon against the pot. I was very nervous when she lingered over the ‘Adios amigo’ talk option!

So, she’ll be traveling with Farkas for this quest. I like him. He doesn’t seem too smart, but he looks like he can break heads.

What a beautiful spot to start the video. Fun to see the mammoths and a distant dragon on her way back to town. Some very Skyrim sights.

Oh, Kharjo was making dinner!! I love that he has a life of his own while Aravi is busy. Aravi had me very nervous, thinking about letting him go.

Skjor was funny saying that Farkas would answer any questions. Right. Just don’t make him do any math. How fun that Farkas is wearing the wolf armor! I like that on him much better than the steel.

I’m looking forward to the mission!

I agree with the others. That was a beautiful spot that Aravi started in. Well worth taking the time to drink in the view.

Looks like a giant camp up ahead there. They must be cold-blooded, because they always have a gigantic bonfire going.

And back to Whiterun. That is always a great place to look at the stars. I hope Kharjo was cooking up some good tuna stew.

So Aravi might become A True Companion? I am sure Kharjo would like that. They might even go Walking In Memphis together.

@mALX: This is about when I made my followers can relax mod. I’m glad he went ahead and cooked something for them to eat. I’m sure even the cranky Lydia got a bowl. Lol. Thanks mALX!

@Acadian: Aravi had a long day to herself, you just saw the tail end of it there. She got out on her own and just lost herself for a time. You’ve got Farkas pegged! Thanks Acadian!

@Grits: I very much liked that spot by the waterfall. I think I showed some screen shots of her there a while ago. Aravi considered telling him to leave, but she changed her mind there. Whew! Thanks Grits!

@SubRosa: Those giants just got done smashing a few bandits before I started the video. Aravi stayed out of the way and collected a few valuables. Haha Thanks for the music. I think Aravi is still waiting before she gets any closer to Kharjo. Thanks SubRosa!

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Some screens today. Aravi’s been in the Solitude area recently. I’m also trying a lighting mod that I’ve been enjoying quite a bit. The only down side is that it has a small performance hit, and when Fraps is recording, performance can become an issue.

Solitude at night

Staying at the Winking Skeever
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Meridia’s Shrine

Swordplay

Shooting

I remember the Solitude at Night pic from the other forum. I love that bright spot of light under the moon.

Pic #1 is very red, from firelight now doubt. I love the look it puts on Kharjo's face though. Like a grinning lion.

Love the Solitude at night one.

All three at the Winking Skeever are neat as can be. That looks like the Kharjster is wearing a cape in number 2!

Solitude at Night is beautiful! I love the way the buildings look. Is Aravi wearing a cape?

Oh, and a cape for Kharjo! He looks especially awesome in 1. I love the way the light looks on his shield and armor. Aravi looks pensive and lovely, like she’s staring into a fire.

These are great!

@SubRosa: Thanks SubRosa! I really like the lighting in the game now. Dungeons are quite dark along with the nights. Makes screenshots more difficult to take though!

@Acadian: Thanks! Kharjo is wearing a red cape. It looks very good with the blades armor.

@Grits: Thanks Grits! I really like the way that mod makes everything look. Aravi has a green cape.

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The first time Aravi has delved into a dungeon with someone other than Kharjo or Vilja. *

TIME: 13:13

*Something happened when I uploaded and the tail end of the video got cut off… I’ve decided to go with it anyways.

Loved these screens! My two faves were swordplay and #2 Great screens !! Will come back later for the vid - if we aren't in a storm again or the site down - ARGH !!!

Aravi is stepping out on Kharjo! And with a tailless round-ear no less! I am just kidding, I know you do not have a choice for this quest.

"He came from the ancient homeland and killed all the elves."
Wow, nice guy...

Is it just me, or does it seem that most of the Companions are afraid of soap and water?

So Farkas got wolfy. It sounds strange to hear his normal voice coming out of that werewolf body.

"I hope I didn't scare you."
To be honest, I think he looks more scary as a human, then as a werewolf. I am just glad we cannot smell the things in the game...

Uh Farkas, I think Aravi was already born with beast blood...

Silver Bloods and Crips too. That tomb is a popular place,

Wow, no one lasts more than a few seconds against those twin swords of Aravi.

Eww, big spider. I agree with Aravi, let Farkas go first!

That scroll was pretty handy. What is the enchantment Aravi has on her sword, that leaves the green glow on her victims? Is it a Drain Stamina?

First, I LOVE Farkas's voice - and this quest dungeon was my fave so far in game.

Wow, what a hit Aravi made with her blade on that skeleton !!

OMG, what an excellent job you did on the scene where Farkas transforms !! It was the exact same thing Maxical did in there, trying to get the lever back open, then running to the front wanting to help - then backing off like, wha?????

AWESOME JOB !!!

I find it really odd that their voices are exactly the same in wolf form, ROFL !!!

Man is Aravi ever getting tough with those blades!!! I always loved Farkas's reaction to being healed.

Oh crap! First beheading I've seen like that in Skyrim !!! That was worthy of Fallout 3 !!!

LOVED how Aravi hid behind Farkas for the spider, that was AWESOME !!! ROFL !!!

Holy crap is Aravi good with those blades! It is an Awesome spectacle to see her in action !!!

This was one of the most exciting dungeons in the game for me, all the way through, but that end - it seemed too easy at first, and I was right - it was. Next thing I knew the walls were seeping Draugr and I was freaking like a maniac trying to get them all, keep healed, heal Farkas, and watch his back - Awesome dungeon - totally Awesome vid, maybe the best so far in Skyrim !!!!!!!!!

I like Farkas’ voice also. That was quite a surprise when he turned into a werewolf! And like mALX said, it was very ‘Aravi’ of her to let Farkas take on the *ugh* giant spider. I was wondering if those coffin/crypt dwellers were every going to stop appearing – there were loads of them!

Aravi was wonderful with her dual blades, as was Farkas with that claymore.

I love this quest with Farkas. He says some things that for him are really sweet.

Aravi’s reaction to Farkas’ surprise was perfect. I thought she might be considering heading for the exit when he let her out of the cage. There are some really scary noises in this dungeon. Did you add those? Very, very creepy!!

Oh, nice double decapitation! It looked like Farkas got his blade in there, too. I smiled when Aravi scooted back behind Farkas when she saw the spider and then gave them an extra arrow at the end. I guess between a werewolf and a spider we know which one she’s more worried about!

All those coffins in ready position are never a good sign! It was fun to watch Aravi with her superfast blades and Farkas with his big smashing one. Farkas did not enjoy those scrolls, but they were great! Note to self: Remember. Scrolls.

Aravi really shone here. I enjoyed this video so much!

@mALX: The Winking Skeever screens were my favorite. I love the lighting in there.

I’m glad I showed Aravi’s reaction to Farkas’ surprise well. I couldn’t tell if that line of dialog was supposed to happen or not while in wolf form. I found it odd too. Aravi surprised herself when she cut that guy’s head off. Aravi was more than a match for the draugr that appeared at the end there. Thank you mALX!

@SubRosa: Yep, she’s gotta take Farkas along with her this time. Aravi definitely finds him scarier as a wolf. That’s something she’s never seen before. Otherwise, he’s just a typical Nord. Beast blood? Aravi doesn’t consider herself to be a beast. Aravi’s sword absorbs stamina. It’s kind of a weak enchantment because she’s not very good at enchanting. Thank you SubRosa!

@Acadian: That dungeon was full of surprises. Farkas going furry, Silverhands, and then Aravi almost ran right into the mandibles of a huge spider. I thought the final battle with the draugr was fun, though Aravi probably didn’t enjoy it. She went through them easily though. Thank you Acadian!

@Grits: Farkas has got to be my second favorite Nord ever! He makes me think of Jerric. She was more thinking about killing Farkas! He started talking right away though, so that saved him. The noises are from a mod. I find them to be over the top really, but the other dungeons are much better done so I keep it. The decapitation was a neat surprise, I kind of forgot Aravi earned that perk. Scrolls in Oblivion were kind of useless, but I love them in Skyrim. Just need to remember them! Thank you Grits!

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Aravi is accepted into the Companions, however, she soon leaves for the Rift to find Esbern.

TIME: 9:17

That scene where you are welcomed into the Companions and clearing that dungeon with Farkas were my two favorite places in the game so far. I was so excited about joining the Companions then, loved the ceremony.

What a weird fight with that Orc, that freaked me out! Awesome Vid !!

Aravi is making me nostalgic for the Companions. What a neat ceremony. I like the part where Farkas says, “I would stand at her back, that the world might never overtake us.” He was funny talking to Kodlak. “Big swords should always beat little swords.” Uh, did you not see your Shield Sister dicing draugr with her little swords back there?!

How awesome to see Kharjo relaxing while he waited. Aravi already has a warrior guarding her back.

That was a fun fight with the orc. Very kind of Aravi to not make it fatal. I did giggle when Kharjo got one last shield bash in before he calmed down. Good grief, Atahbah made me jump! Where did she come from?! She’s lucky she didn’t also get some Aravi fist!

Oh crap, the orc is back! Ugh, and then spiders. It was not a friendly day on the road to Riften.

What a nice view of Aravi and Kharjo at Nilheim. This video really showed that Skyrim is a dangerous place, and it’s good to have a friend.

Neat ceremony. Now Aravi is a True Companion, even if Marc Cohn was not there to sing at the ceremony

Big swords and little swords? Were they talking about weapons, or their privates?

Yay, there is Kharjo again! Aravi is taking him somewhere warm, I trust?

Yes, that is warmer, except for the welcome. Calling a cat a milk-drinker? Well I would say that is a big duh! Uh oh, Aravi got a bounty from that. Wow, she is really smacking the crap out of that orc! Very clever use of a calm spell there, to keep it from becoming fatal. I never thought of using it to beat people up, then let them go.

The damn fool came back for more! Well, he deserved what he got then. Darwinism works in Skyrim just as it does here IRL.

Ugh, spiders. I prefer to kill those things from as far away as possible too. Nothing needs that many legs, or eyes...

A wonderful view of Aravi there on the tower by the lake!

Hello King Coin! I have been been trying to contact you, and tried to leave you a message on this board and on your youtube account. However, this board would not let me do so privately and I do not know if the youtube message got through or not. Could you check your inbox there please?

So Aravi is now a Companion! It was very neat as you panned the camera around during her ceremony. Also nice that Farkas spoke for her.

It felt so good to see her back with Kharjkat!

I loved their road trip and the wonderful little things you showed us. Orc tossing, the Khajiit races, a waterfall and. . . spiders. You really show Aravi’s fear of them effectively.

During the last scene, your ‘camera work’ of panning out and around to show some of that beautiful high scenery was, once again, wonderful.

Sent a reply over there.

hrm, are you sure you sent it? I haven't received anything from you.

@mALX: I enjoyed the ceremony too. It suited Aravi. Short and quick.

Aravi lost her temper with the orc. His death is something that she regrets, though the way he attacked Kharjo makes her feel less badly. Thanks mALX!

@Grits: Lol, that's Farkas. Bigger is always better, right?

The fight on the road wasn't really intended. She lost her temper and hit him. Well, he drew a weapon and that was that. Aravi tried to keep him alive but after he bashed Kharjo in the head, she wasn't as willing. Nilheim! I forgot what the place was called. That place is beautiful. Aravi and Kharjo stayed there for the night. Thanks Grits!

@SubRosa: "Big swords and little swords? Were they talking about weapons, or their privates?" Maybe both?

Aravi's learned to keep her temper in check. The orc was rude, but he didn't need to die. Aravi will not close in on a spider! Kharjo can squish them if she can't shoot them before they get close. Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: I love that little ceremony! Aravi likes Farkas when he's not turning into things, but nobody can replace Kharjo! I like to show scenery, so sometimes I go overboard on it. Glad you liked it though. Thanks Acadian!

@Kharjo: Sent it again. If you don't get it, do you have an account on the BethSoft forums?

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Here's what I've been working on for the past couple of days. A feature to my mod to send your companions to collect ingredients for you. I'll be adding more things for them to do too.

Time: 1:50

Very neat! This reminds me of how you could have Dogmeat go find things for you in FO3. Will the follower come back to you eventually? Or do you have to keep them in sight, so they do not just wander off picking ingredients forever?

I did not know you could have multiple followers? Is it because Lydia is a housecarl, and Kharjo basically a mercenary? I know the game does make distinctions between them, as well as with animal followers.

Is that a new font you have in your user interface? I don't remember seeing it before. I am using the optional Celtic font that came with SkyUI.

They'll go forever, so it's wise to keep them in sight. They have trouble in rough terrain and around water, but otherwise they do pretty well. I'm actually surprised how much stuff they get in their inventory.

I have a mod running that allows for multiple followers. I don't use more than one, but I ended up installing it because there were so many requests for my mod to handle multiple followers.

The font is default SkyUI, so what ever that ships with.

Thank you. I got your response! Also, keep up the awesome modding work! I'm planning to switch over to PC at some point, and I'll definitely be picking up those mods.

That mod is neat. The main thing I’m sure is that now your followers can get some rest and relax some. Lydia really did collect a lot of stuff for Aravi while Kharjo had her back. Maybe now, I trust, Aravi will take them someplace warm?

Aravi completes her journey to Riften…

TIME: 5:48

…Upon her arrival, she can see the thieves guild’s influence on the town immediately. It’s not all bad though.

TIME: 8:40

At least Aravi is finally taking Khajiit someplace warm...

From a nice, relaxing swim, to orcs in a tower. She never should have went there... Bandit Outlaws no less. I wonder why there are no Bandit In-Laws? I guess no one wants to marry one.

Whoa, she Fussed that guy off the roof!

That dragon tomb looked different from the others. It had a depression in it. Does that mean the dragon in it got resurrected by Alduin?

I see the gate guard tried to shake Aravi down too. I think that the top persuade option always works, no matter what your speech skill is. I have done it with some pretty low-skilled characters.

Hey, and there's Darth Maul just inside the gate. My first character to go to Riften was Scylla, and talking to him made her want to start killing Black-Briars on sight. That Brynjolf guy too. It annoys to me to no end that they don't give you an option to tell him to get stuffed, or beat the crap out of him (without going to jail).

Where all the lowlifes get drunk and knife each other. Sounds like a great place!

Alright, Aravi got one of the special drinks! I loved the names and descriptions of all of them.

Vid 1. Loved the scenery. You can see the wheels turning in Aravi’s head as she sorts out the best way to cross that river. Glad to see her getting comfortable enough with the Khajiit who guards her back to just drop her duds and swim across. Using unrelenting force to ‘blow away’ that baddie atop the fort was brilliant! Welcome to Riften; must pay visitors tax!

Vid 2. Wow, Riften is a hard town! The only bright side are the two delightful Argonauts she met. I’m with SubRosa - those drink names/descriptions were cool as can be. I’m glad Aravi gave that first buffoon who wanted her to steal a ring the old head shake. Then I was glad to see her offer to help a lizard in love.

Really nice mod, KC !!! I like the addition of gathering ingredients a lot !!

ROFL !! Aravi blowing that guy off the roof had me in hysterics !!! Riften is not the friendliest town around, lol. It kind of reminded me of Bravil, but on Skooma. I am dying to see what all Aravi does there, I think I did more in Riften than anywhere else, not all of it good though, lol. Great Vids !!

I love the flower picking for followers. What a huge help they can be instead of just standing around yawning. For a second I thought Lydia was going to start swatting butterflies. She really got a lot of stuff!

It’s great that Aravi is getting comfortable enough to swim around Kharjo. Especially since he really was watching her back.

Oh, nice Shout off the tower! What a view. That’s a great spot for a picnic, especially since there were no bodies cluttering up the place.

It was so beautiful all around Riften, and then so unfriendly once they got there. Brynjolf comes across as such a condescending jerk. It’s hard to believe someone hasn’t taken his head off his shoulders.

Wait, where did Kharjo go? As rude as everyone was and after the comment about lowlifes knifing each other, I can see why Aravi went to bed armed and clothed. I'm glad she chatted with Talen-Jei. My favorite people in Riften mostly have tails.

@SubRosa: They’re not just Bandits, they’re Outlaws too.

Yep, that dragon is out and about! I think you are right about the gate guy. I’ve never had a character fail that one either.

Haha Aravi’s no milk drinker, she went for the cream! Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: Skyrim’s very pretty! I’ve had to cut out a lot of pretty scenery, otherwise we wouldn’t go anywhere. The Argonains are the best people in that town. Riften kind of reminds me of Bravil, and I think the feel of the town is what Bravil should have been. Thanks Acadian!

@mALX: Glad I’m not the only one that thinks of Bravil. Aravi’s stay in Riften is pretty brief. She stayed the night and then this new video is what takes place in the morning. Thanks mALX!

@Grits: They won’t go after bugs with this AI package, but I’ve noticed them going after fish…

I’m sure Kharjo was watching her back. Closely. Lol. Aravi hasn’t had to shout someone off of a tower to win a fight yet, but with previous characters I’ve had to resort to that in order to win. I love the Rift, but I hate Riften. That place is not very pleasant. I think the only town Aravi was less comfortable in was Windhelm. Thanks Grits!

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Aravi goes down into the Ratway to begin searching for a man named Esbern.

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