The first things Aravi finds in the ratway are an axe and a skull. Not promising.

I love the conversation. "This far? We're living in a sewer!"

Mr. Fist did not last any longer then the other ones.

I was expecting there to be a head in that basket Aravi found, next to the bloody tree stump.

The Man says people tend to get hurt in the Ratway? Looks like people tend to get killed when they mess with Aravi!

So Esbern is further down the rabbithole? And it sounds like the Altmer are after him as well.

That sewer/dungeon is wonderfully atmospheric – you can almost. . . smell it.

I was pleased to see Kharjo hop right off that high ledge after Aravi; that leap would have sent an Oblivion follower into a frantically sprinting case of helplessness.

Yikes! Bear traps!

Oh my – how’d you like to have your class be ‘low life’?

A bar in the sewers! Just in time for a spot of refreshment before heading down into the rabbit warrens.

I both hated and loved the Rat-Away, had some FRAPS issues in it. LOVED getting the "Gloves of the Pugilist!" They really come in handy when you are toughing people up, ROFL !!!

I never saw those bear-traps in there (didn't use a light source), but sure felt them! Thanks to Aravi I now know they are there for the next time, lol.


I got a kick out of that guy being just a "low life," lol. I guess it could have been worse, "low life scum" or something, lol.

Even with Aravi's shedding light on everything, it was still pretty dark, lol. Still, loved this Awesome Vid !!

@SubRosa: Ax and skull, what a pleasant greeting to the Ratway. The conversation was pretty funny, between the first two guys. I like those conversations you overhear in Skyrim. Aravi was really expecting a head in the basket too. She was hesitant to look. Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: I hope you couldn’t smell it. I’m sure Aravi’s going to be very happy to get out of there though. I was surprised Kharjo hopped right down too. I was getting ready to use console commands to bring him down, but it was unnecessary. Thanks Acadian!

@mALX: Fraps behaved when Aravi was in there. I think Aravi broke down the Gloves so she could learn the enchantment. Aravi was lucky, she didn’t see the traps while fighting, but didn’t go over any. That was pretty funny seeing that guy just labeled ‘low life.’ They couldn’t even call him criminal or something. Thanks mALX!

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Aravi finds Esbern, but she isn’t the only one to have found him…

TIME: 10:23

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Some recent screenshots:
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Nice, Gloves of the Pugilist! Even though they have fingers, maybe Aravi can modify them for her claws.

Ugh, a bad memory brought up with that chopping block and basket. No wonder she kicked the basket.

Vekel was right, a lot of people just got hurt in the Ratway. It’s quite a collection of homicidal misfits down there. Or was.

It was nice to learn that there are Thalmor on the prowl. Of course, some gold would probably make Vekel tell the Thalmor about Aravi. Now into the Warrens we go…

I like the pace of this video. You gave a great sense of creeping through uncertainty without dragging out the corridor crawling, and the fights felt quick and sudden without being too abrupt. Great job!



ETA: And now the next part.


These screens are beautiful! The sky is just gorgeous in Four, and I love the moody feeling of the rainy ones. The sun under Solitude is my favorite though. Wow.


Ha, those Thalmor got the Blades Sword. They can be a nice source of income, if you don’t mind hauling armor around. Maybe Aravi can trade it for some nice jewelry. I don’t know, some kind of chain…

Seriously though, that was a great, fast fight next to Kharjo on a narrow walkway. They work so well together!

I really like Esbern here, running around looking for misplaced notes when he lives in a single room. I mean, take your time, there’s only Thalmor on the trail and a dragon eating the world. No hurry. Never mind the deranged neighbor checking her book, bucket, inkpot, knife inventory. I also like how Aravi seemed reluctant to say she is Dragonborn.

That was a hectic fight with the local nuts getting in on the action. Then an attack from the rude Khajiit, who is a Thalmor agent! That was sad. The Riften guard was a lot of help: “I’m getting out of here!” No wonder that town has so many problems. Sprinting was just the right thing. Time to get the heck away from Riften!!

Just as I thought, a Thalmor patrol. Aravi and Kharjo dispatched them in the usual way however.

Esbern was hilarious, running from end of his room to another, trying to decide what he wants to take with him!

Good thing Aravi went outside to stand guard. More Thalmor! They were able to sneak past though. Cool.

Who is that crazy old cackling woman "No, never find me!" Well, whoever she was, it looks like the Thalmor found her after all! That was one confusing fight afterward. I do not blame Aravi for hanging back during much of it. The way people were running around it was hard to tell friend from foe.

So that last Khajiit was a Thalmor agent. No doubt that "E" is Elenwen.

Esbern was quite a character! I could see Aravi hesitating before fessing up she was a Dragonborn; that takes a lot of subtly and a gentle hand to portray effectively. Another reason you are so darn good at this. And some exciting fighting getting in and back out.

Once out, Aravi got attacked and took down a (Thalmor?). . . assassin? The one with the note. I chuckled when the guard came upon them at that point, stepped over the fresh body and asked if Aravi could enchant his sword. I wonder if he was flirting with her?

The screens were wonderful. I like it that you almost always include a close up of Aravi when showing scenery. That first one with the rock formation was an exception, but very cool. I like how you included that lamp post as a reference for me to judge scale with.

@Grits: If you need me to slow down a little, let me know.

She was expecting a head in the basket. I’ glad there wasn’t.
Glad you like the pacing. I’m trying to show less of nothing and more of something. Lol.

I actually have been on the lookout for a mod like that… so far none have surfaced. Esbern is kind of a funny character in this one isn’t he? Aravi doesn’t really believe it herself, so she was hesitant to say that aloud to Esbern.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t that the same Khajiit that was in the kitchen when Aravi was in the embassy? Thanks Grits!

@SubRosa: Glad you enjoyed Esbern’s part. In the fight after, Aravi couldn’t tell who was a crazy and who was Esbern. Well, there might not be much of a difference between the two… but she didn’t want to accidentally kill the wrong crazy. Lol. I don’t know who the crazy lady was. I don’t think I ever found her specifically. Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: Heh, if the guard was flirting, I would expect him to be bragging of the quality of his sword, not admitting that he can “hardly cut butter.”

Esbern is quite the character! I missed the humor in game because I was in Aravi’s head and she was not amused. Upon watching the video I did see how silly he was in this section.

I know you like screens of characters over scenery so I always try to get Aravi in the screens. Some of the scenery shots are just too nice though. With the lighting mod I have, good shots of Aravi are getting challenging. I almost always need a source of light because the high and bright sun creates dark shadows where the light does not directly strike. Thanks Acadian!

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Outside of Riften, a fort blocks Aravi’s path as she leads Kharjo and Esbern back to Riverwood.*

TIME: 13:01

*If you notice a detect life effect when Aravi crouches in this video, that’s from a mod called Better Followers that gives most followers in the game unique abilities. Kharjo’s is one that grants you detect life when you sneak. I personally didn’t care for the effect so I changed it to a more powerful shield bash for him.

I think I tried that follower mod a while ago. It made every potential follower in the game naked (well they still had their undies on). So I did not use it long.

Fort Greenwall. Best be ready for bandits then! Esbern is crazy alright. I could not believe him running straight up to the fort like that. No wonder he got his butt kicked.

Oh my goodness, that fugitive showed up wanting Aravi to hold onto his loot?!? Right in the middle of a bandit fort? I hate that guy. I always double cross him and give his loot back to the hunter as well.

Whoo boy, Aravi has Dorito breath now! That Bandit Chief went up like a candle. Was that a Frost Astronaut that Esbern summoned up behind Aravi?

Aravi took care of that bandit on the steps brilliantly! I love how she jumped down to get behind him, while Kharjo came in from the front.

Uh oh, webs. I agree with Aravi's headshake. This cannot be good. Let Esbern charge ahead in there. He can play with the spiders.

Whoa, Aravi slit that guy's throat from behind! After seeing the victim's piled up, I do not feel at all sorry for him either.

Aravi found the bathroom I see.

No need to slow down for me, last week was just exceptionally busy. There were times when I had to kick people out of the bathroom to get a moment alone.

I had to look it up to be sure, but Tsavani is the Khajiit cook at the Thalmor Embassy, and Shavari is the Khajiit Thalmor agent that attacked Aravi. These names!! I only halfway remembered because their dresses are different.

Well, Esbern is a maniac. Gaah, that one bandit archer looked like Faendal! What the… bad timing, Mr. Fugitive. I’ve never been inside that fort. It was neat on the outside section to see things going on in the distance, like the falling body, Esbern running around, and the guy looking for a thief to murder.

How funny, that noise was Esbern’s giant frost atronach. This fort had it all! Nearly naked axe-wielder, spiders, and some poor Khajiit piled up like garbage. Ugh, and some human flesh. All it needed was a vampire for the most unpleasant dungeon award.

That throat-cutting was neat. Aravi led her little band through this adventure very well.

I agree with SubRosa; putting that axe bandit highwayman in a cat sandwich when Aravi hopped down those stairs was great.

You really conveyed how Aravi feels about spiders. Burning their webs and sending the boys in first was very effective.

Ouch, Aravi gave that pickpocket a lethal dose of his own juju. After she found that dead Khajiit and saw the next bandit from a distance I was saying, “Now, pull out your bow, Aravi.” And she did! Oooh, and another throat slitting!

@SubRosa: I think I said this on your thread, I never encountered the naked problem you had. He must have fixed that.

Esbern is crazy alright, he’s not nearly as helpful to have around as Kharjo is. I’m glad he doesn’t stay for long. Fire Breath is by far Aravi’s favorite Thuum. The Frost atronach is indeed Esbern’s. The first time I saw it, it was kind of a surprise.

I REALLY liked it when Aravi slit their throats. She was obviously upset to see fellow Khajiit piled up like that. She didn’t want to take the gold from them when she came back, but nobody else was probably going to come along other than more bandits. Thanks SubRosa!

@Grits: Oh wow well if you ever need me to wait an extra day, just let me know.

Ah! You are right. I’m glad I only have to keep track of two Khajiit. Those names!

One of those archers was VERY deadly with his bow. I think I had to do that fort twice because he one-shotted Aravi the first time. DiD would be very difficult to do in Skyrim. I don’t know what was up with the naked ax guy, that was really weird. Thanks Grits!

@Acadian: Aravi never likes leaving Kharjo on his own to fight someone, she always is looking for a way to flank or shoot arrows into the enemy. He didn’t stand a chance when Aravi got behind him.

I think she even used a poison when she got the bow out. Glad she listened to you! Thanks Acadian!
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Aravi brings Esbern to Delphine and they discuss their next move.

TIME: 5:08

Through Falkreath is the most direct way to Skyhaven Temple. But first, they pass through Helgen.

TIME: 7:45

An orc skooma dealer and a dragon in the valley below, how nice.

So Sky Haven Temple and Alduin's Wall it is. Aravi is going to travel with Delphine? I wonder if she will regret that? I hate traveling with NPCs who are not companions. They tend to attack everything in sight with suicidal zeal. Is Esbern going to? Oh no, that means two homicidal maniacs!

Back to Helgen. I always like going back there to see what it looks like without Imperials and dragons. I like that so much of it is actually in ruins. It is neat to contrast that to how it looked before Alduin showed up to rescue you. The headsman's block still remains though, and is still stained with the blood of that Stormcloak whose ancestors were smiling upon him.

I see Aravi cannot help but to relive the past. Looking from the block, to the tower that Alduin sat upon, to the tower she fled to with Ralof, and the inn that she leapt to. (You can still get up to the second floor btw, by running up that fallen tree trunk).

Did she ditch Esbern and Delphine somewhere along the way? I did not see them when she left Helgen. I guess I must have misunderstood, and they are just going to meet them at Sky Haven.

A piece of advice to Aravi, don't investigate that dog for the blacksmith! Nothing is a bigger pain in the rear then having that blasted thing constantly shoving you.

"Wait, I know you." And then the guy just walks away? WFT? Did a dragon drop him on the head after he was born?

Vid 1. I love orcs, but not ones you meet on the road trying to proposition you or sell drugs – ugh. I really enjoyed Aravi’s brief mesmerization by the flight of a bee – how very cat-like! I’m glad to see she decided to travel with some company to her next destination.

Vid 2. A neat walk. I like Aravi’s outfit with her little tummy showing; perhaps Jerric or Buffy can send her a belly chain? I liked that you often stopped to let us look around and savor the music and view. I thought she was taking Delphine with her – did I miss something?

“Wanna hire a couple cats to find the blacksmith’s lost dog?”

“Wait,” says the guard, “I know you.” So Aravi does, and he walks off! I was shaking my head just like she was. Go figure.

Bees!! I love the bees. That made me happy.

Oh neat! Esbern pulled a book out of his… pocket. That I have never seen!!

Kharjo looks quite handsome in his new armor. I love the little farewell between Orgnar and Delphine. Orgnar’s dialog in general cracks me up.

Wow, Helgen really hit Aravi with the memories. That could have been her blood on the block, and now she’s tangled up with the dragon that saved her. Just empty skies and bird noises this time though. Aravi looked especially lovely in that late afternoon light.

Uh oh, if the guard knows you, doesn’t that mean a bounty? Must be pretty small if he just walked away. I’ve had Esbern and Delphine disappear on me too, and then show up again at an unexpected time. Luckily Esbern is wearing that white shirt.

These videos gave a sense of Aravi being on an internal journey as well as a road trip. Well done!



ETA: I forgot to say, the Nord is in favor of a belly chain!

@SubRosa: I’ve seen more orcs and woodelves dealing Skooma than anyone else, including Khajiit. The Khajiit traders usually have some moonsugar on them though.

Aravi was going to travel with two maniacs, but they disappeared pretty soon outside of Riverwood. I guess they chose a different path. I’m glad they weren’t around to be honest. Aravi was able to stop in Helgen. She wouldn’t have stopped had they been there.

I was really confused by the guard at the end too, but I suspect Grits is right. She might still have a small bounty after she smacked that orc on the road. Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: Some of the orcs in Skyrim are really cool. So far Aravi’s only met the arrogant and the dealers. The bees are so cool! Thanks on Aravi’s armor. I thought she was traveling with Delphine too, but Delphine quickly forged her own path. Fine with Aravi, its quiet without her. Thanks Acadian!

@Grits: I thought the book out of the pocket was kind of funny too. Whatever. I thought Kharjo looked goofy in the wolf armor. He won’t be in that armor for very long. She really got hit with the memories at Helgen. It was much stronger than I thought it would have been. I really didn’t know what was up with the guard, but I think you are right. She smacked that orc on the road and I think she got a bounty from that.

I still haven’t found a belly chain in any mods. I actually looked. Thanks Grits!


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Some screens today!

Aravi went hunting recently on her own to collect pelts so she could make something. She ended up clearing a few dungeons with very little hunting.

Enjoying the fresh air on her own

Inside a small cave she took shelter in for a night. She had to fight a bear and a spriggan that didn’t want to share.

Healing

Finishing a bandit chief

After the hunt, Aravi collected Kharjo and headed to Karthspire.

Near Karthspire, Kharjo did something unexpected.

Imitating Aravi

I love that look on Aravi's face in the first pic. She looks pleasantly surprised, like she just found a glass bow under the Saturalia tree.

And Kharjo went dual weapons! I have heard that most followers do not do that, and some will only do it with certain weapon combinations.

I’m with SubRosa. That first shot is gorgeous. Aravi is stunning and I can just about feel the crisp air freezing my lungs!

What a great close up of Aravi healing.

I like Aravi’s green cape and that looks like a katana she is carrying now?

Woot! Kharjo using both hands!

It looks like Aravi had a refreshing solo hunt. I love the closeups that really show her face.

Kharjo in Blades armor dual-wielding AXES!! That is beyond awesome. I see that Aravi has Dawnbreaker, very nice. I’m so glad you posted these, KC!!

@SubRosa: She has such a silly expression on her face in that first screen! I did some checking and the dual axes might have come from Better Followers. I’ll have to see if he does it all the time, how good he is, ect. Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: She might not have a belly chain, but she has an amulet with a powerful resist frost enchantment. The healing one is my favorite. Aravi ran into some big cats that weren’t as friendly as Guen. Thanks Acadian!

@Grits: As much as she likes having Kharjo around, she enjoyed a little time without him around. She had a few hair raising (and tail poofing) moments, but she can still handle Skyrim on her own. Thanks Grits!

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Aravi leaves Falkreath and makes her way to Karthspire.

TIME: 8:57

Everytime I see Karthspire or Karthwasten I think of Carth Onasi from KOTOR, one of my favorite video game characters ever (and favorite voice actors. Raphael Sbarge should have voiced the MenShep in the Mass Effect series, rather than a supporting character like Kaidan).

I just noticed that Aravi's tail really bounces around when she runs.

Uh oh, here comes that dog from Brooklyn. So did Aravi decide to ignore Barrabas after all, and just head west to the Rift?

Sounds like trouble up ahead in those mountains. At first I thought it might be a dragon, but when she got in sight of the camp, I am sure it is a bear. Oh wait, maybe it is both!

Well that Cave Bear was nice enough to level up Aravi's Light Armor for her! Whoa, what did Kharjo hit it with to send it flying like that! Yikes, the dragon's head is right behind it! Run Aravi, Run! She was almost dead at that point. Much as I hate Barbas, I have to admit he would have been handy there. He is not just essential, but completely invulnerable. So he cannot even be driven down to one knee.

That blood dragon was pretty tough. With a name like that, I would expect it to be a vampire or something.

What was Kharjo saying during the fight? I could not make it out?

Here come the twin swords! This won't take much longer. Nope, it did not. Aravi rode the dragon! I got that same kill camera when Hrafn killed the dragon at the Western Watchtower in Dragon Rising.

I’ve seen Skyrim’s giant transformer robots - justified by the almighty word, ‘Dwemer’. Here we're introduced to Clavicus Vile's smart astronaut dog with an accented attitude. Had the pooch kept its mouth shut, I would have noted that the animal was beautifully reminiscent of Jerric’s Ulfe.

Thank Azura that Aravi followed that doggone scene by treating me to some wonderful time walking through the wilderness with those hauntingly rich background noises – the calls of dragons perhaps? Very neat! Until they got close, *gulp* then it got scary. A cave bear! Then a Dragon too?!? Yikes. I’m glad Aravi got some of that double fisted healing. That was close! I’m so glad that after bathing in all that dragon breath, neither Aravi nor Kharjo got their fur burned off. Whew!

No teasing Aravi about her tail now – it’s complete and total awesomesauce!

Those woods are so pretty around Falkreath. It was nice to see them walk along for a bit. Thankfully without Barbus. I do love the Ulfe dogs, but that one has a mouth on him.

Uh oh, a bear and a dragon. Yikes, the dragon landed so close!

Kharjo said, “I’m not sticking around to fight a dragon.” He’s no fool. But then it got them in between those rocks anyway. The campfire was a real hazard, and dead bodies already on the ground from the bear. Skyrim can be so hospitable.

That was a wild dragon battle! So many close calls, and it kept landing right on top of them! That moment when Kharjo was still shooting right into its fire, I thought he was going to get eaten. The kill cam and hawk noise at the end were perfect! Good grief, that fight definitely makes the Aravi highlights reel. Amazing!!

You might want to try out UFO. Among other things, it allows you to see your followers stats, as well as lets you level them up, have up to 15 of them at once, and other things.

@SubRosa: I never played KOTOR but I’ve heard great things of it. Bioware’s really gone downhill as of late.

Barbas kind of took off on his own. Not shown is Aravi trying to catch up with him, but he was damn fast. She decided that going to Karthspire as she originally intended was a better plan anyways. Kharjoi slammed the bear with a special shield bash added by Better Followers. 30% chance of knocking an enemy off their feet. Kharjo was saying “I’m not sticking around to fight a dragon!” Thanks SubRosa!

Oh and I can’t use UFO because I'm part of this mod.

@Acadian: All the pooches in Skyrim look like Ulfe!

You got it! She heard dragons as she walked. Then when she was nearing Karthspire she could really hear one. Maybe the healing magic restored their fur too? Aravi was using it quite a bit. Either way I’m sure glad they weren’t missing any fur either! The tails are totally awesome! Thanks Acadian!

@Grits: I really got irritated with Barbas later. His constant knocking into you and the barking. I actually made a little mod to make him less painful to be around for the brief time Aravi was with him.

Aravi was totally with Kharjo when he proposed to run. Too bad he went in a direction that was a dead end. Aravi didn’t actually notice the bodies from the bear until after the dragon was dead. It took her a second to figure out where they came from. That was a crazy dragon fight. Aravi manages them much better now, especially with Kharjo. That one had a lot of running away. Thanks Grits!

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Some screen shots!

Aravi in Skyhaven Temple.

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Oh, these are beautiful. Aravi is so lovely in One. And Kharjo in Three!! Holy smokes, that armor is perfect for him. He looks hot!!

Love that first pic, where Aravi has the happy face.

One – Such a great shot of Aravi with her new(?) katana. She is so beautiful and you put as much care into the backgrounds you choose as you do with Aravi.

Two – A great silhouette of kitty in deep thought. Backdropped against winter clouds – but with a hint of sun under there.

Three – Wow, this is perfection. From Aravi’s reading pose to her handsome cat in shining armor. And a wonderfully spooky backdrop for this one – such rich atmosphere.

@Grits: That armor fits Kharjo perfectly. Aravi shows amazing restraint around him. Thanks Grits!

@SubRosa: It can be difficult to get screens of her sometimes smiling. Thanks SubRosa!

@Acadian: Ah, it’s actually her old sword (the one you’ve seen her using in the videos) but you are about to see her get a new one in the video after this one. I’m really happy with how this group of screens came out. I like scenery in Skyrim, so I try to work it into my screenshots. Thanks Acadian!

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Aravi and Kharjo approach Karthspire and find it full of the forsworn.

TIME: 9:34

That Forsworn mage was tough. Her summoned Frost Astronaut did not do much, but she was slinging those ice bolts like there was no tomorrow. Woudn't it be nice to be an NPC, and never have to worry about running out of magicka?

Smart move by Aravi to go around the back of that rock, and outflank that Forsworn guy. She certainly made short work of that Hagraven after that!

Hey, the Forsworn are dual-wielding too! I am not sure if I have ever seen regular NPCs do that before.

Look Esbern and Delphine turned up as soon as the danger was over. How convenient.

That was one confusing fight inside. I could not tell who was who.

So through the blood seal, and into the unknown.

Wow, that place was packed with Forsworn, and then holy crow there’s a Hagraven. What a hectic fight, especially with summoned atronachs all over the place! That was fun to watch.

Wasn’t Delphine sweet, offering to help Aravi draw some blood for the seal. How about we try a little of yours first, Delphine?

Aravi is still apprehensive, I see. Finding Sky Haven Temple is so neat, and then having it open for the Dragonborn is a big moment. Esbern seems really excited, and Delphine expects something bad to happen at any moment. All four characters really came through in this video, that’s great!

What a neat battle outside the dungeon. I agree with SubRosa that it was really clever of Aravi to use that rock for cover against that mage’s spells.

Oh sure! AFTER the A&K dynamic duo of feline ferocity clear the area, THEN Delphine and Eggbert Esbern show up and start offering ‘advice’.

Yikes, is that now into a dragon’s den?

@SubRosa: I was kind of wondering if that NPC mage was ever going to run out of magicka. The forsworn dual wield pretty regularly, especially their special units. Thanks SubRosa!

@Grits: The first time I went through that camp I was able to bait the dragon to fight the camp! That was a really fun fight with Kharjo though. I’d like a conjuration character now, those atronachs are so cool! I liked Delphine when you first meet her, but she’s getting less and less likable. Thanks Grits!

@Acadian: Aravi needed the cove that rock provided, the mage was doing quite a bit of damage! I saw Esbern’s atronach kill one forsword with help from Aravi’s storm atronach. They usually appear at the beginning of the fight this was kind of unusual. Thanks Acadian!

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Bad upload.

It always kills me when these Thalmer attack Aravi and then holler for mercy when she fights back, lol.

Esbern is a bit...confused? Lol. I saw one of those that attacked was Thalmer, but who were the others? Who are all those attacking as they leave? Urk! Great vid !!

Awesome screenshots !!!

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Ooh, Aravi got a one-hit kill on that bandit! Nice fort with lots of great loot! Esbern better be essential, lol.

OMG, Aravi slit that one bandit's throat like an assassin! GAAAH! She did it again!

That was a long vid! Makes me want to go tackle that fort, lol.

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Loved the music this vid started out with, reminded me of the movie "Cat People" (David Bowie score)

GAAAH! Aravi didn't take the map or read the books! I liked this vid, a lot of dialogue, but it gave us an idea of what was happening.

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Loved the music in Helgen! It must have felt odd seeing that head-chopping place that would have been her last sight in Skyrim if that dragon hadn't saved her!

Loved the last part of this vid, a bit eerie with that wolf howling so wierdly and then the guard saying he knew you - what was all that about?

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My fave screen was the cave - gorgeous!

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BARBAS !!!! WOOOOOT !!!

That was one tough dragon! I wonder who Tolvar is?

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Two is my fave of these screens, just gorgeous!

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This was the most exciting vid of all, finding all those secret chambers and the cut scenes! Loved it!

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Something is wrong with this next vid, it is all digitalized or something. Having trouble seeing it. Is it just my PC?

Glad you enjoyed the videos mALX! Thanks for watching them!

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Aravi enters Skyhaven Temple...

TIME: 8:49

So they need to get the help of the Greybeards. Is that before or after they demand you kill the Greybeard's boss I wonder? Looks like before.

"If anyone sneaks up on us I will smell them coming. Or I will not. We will see."
Kharjo had me laughing at this.

That was neat how Aravi tagged Esbern with mage light. I didn’t know you could do that.

Finding Alduin’s Wall is one of my favorite parts of the game. When Esbern said the wheel turns upon the last Dragonborn, that seemed to get Aravi’s attention!

Oh, there’s the wall of katanas that I failed to notice twice. A new blade for Aravi, and an awesome new look for Kharjo! Switching armor in the dark was perfect, I squeaked when the light came back and he was standing there in the Blades armor! Tremendous!!

I like how Esbern prattles on beating around the bush while Delphine cuts right to the point. All that talk about the Dragonborn, then the camera pans right in on Aravi – how appropriate. Another trip up to see the Graybeards again it seems for some more talking about shouting. I really like Aravi’s little light spells – like a friendly little will-o-the-wisp showing the way! Oh, and Kharjo's line that SubRosa quoted was neat as can be!

Just getting started with these. I will watch them all but this latest video happened to catch my eye!

I too loved how you managed to cast the magelight spell on Esbern, what a neat little spell!

I LOVE Kharjo! It's strange how connected he and Aravi seem, and the way he looks at her Hehe, I tease.

It shouldn't take me too long to get up to date, but I am very excited to see what's in store! Love it!!

Like everyone else, my favorite part was when Esbern made that dramatic statement about the Dragonborn, and the camera panned over to Aravi - Loved that scene!

I liked the curved stairs leading up to that wall, but wondered if it will always be that dark after they move their headquarters in (?) or do you use a realism darkness mod like you did in Oblivion?

Delphine is a bit of a control freak, I pictured her walking into one of the player homes and deciding she'll use it as a base and rearanging your furnitue to suit her or something.

I agree with SR on this, the next quest said "Throat of the World" - meaning Bossy the Cow Delphine is probably about to start demanding Aravi kill on command like an unpaid hit man. What's the deal with the Blades in Skyrim? Esbern hiding in fear, Delphine...'nuff said.

In my game when I do the main quest...she's going down unless she's essential. A little bump off the Throat of the World might just do the trick.

Awesome Vid, I'm so glad you took the time to re-upload it !!

@SubRosa: It’s definitely before. You’ll see it when it happens. Thanks SubRosa!

@Grits: Tagging people with Mage Light is my favorite thing to do with it. The first time I played, I completely missed that whole room! Glad you liked Kharjo’s armor change. Thanks Grits!

@Acadian: Esbern’s clearly the academic of the bunch. I think you’ll like this next trip to see the Greybeards. First Aravi sees what that dog wanted however. The light spells are really neat, your description is perfect. Thanks Acadian!

@Andrea: Welcome! Remember, if you’d like me to summarize the previous events, just let me know. You might be right with Kharjo, those two are close friends. It wouldn’t surprise me if it developed into more. Thanks Andrea!

@mALX: I wanted to show more of Aravi, and when Esbern started talking about the dragon born, it was a perfect opportunity. The place gets lit up a bit after Esbern and Delphine have been there for a while. Delphine was definitely getting on Aravi’s nerves. Thanks mALX!

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Aravi finds that Clavicus Vile’s shrine lies deep within a cave.

TIME: 8:46

When she reaches the shrine, she finds Barbas already there.

TIME: 6:28

Oh noes! Not vampires again. Poor Kitty's shaking her head again.

Aravi’s getting awfully good at those deadly sword sneak attacks. Finally she catches up with Barbas – only to get another fetch task. I’m debating which of Clavie or Barbie have the worse voice?

What is it with these Daedra Lords? Now Meridia thinks Aravi’s her errand girl as well. At least she sounds like a Daedra Lord. Wants her to save Meridia’s Bacon eh? I’m glad our kitty said no (I think she said no to Meridia). I think she should just give the Bacon to Barbas.

I was freaked out when I saw it was vampires Aravi was fighting here - was not expecting that! Ew, Aravi decapitated one vampire and its head rolled down the hill, urk. Very scary vid, these vampires make odd voices when they die - very frightening, GAAAAH! Then the voice watching Aravi's progresss - I'm not sure if I'll sleep well tonight from this vid !!! GAAAAH !!!

The first vid had a manly voice following Aravi's progress - I thought it was Clavicus Vile's voice! Then you get into Clavicus Viles shrine and his voice is all high-pitched and cockney accented !!! GAAAAH! That I never pictured, lol.

This is some freaky quest !!! Urk, I am so glad you are showing it, if I got caught up in this and didn't know what was coming it would freak me out!

AWESOME VIDS !!!! Totally messed up my sleep for days at least, ROFL !!!

Was that a group of Stormcloaks who acted threatening on the road? I love their cloaks!

Ugh, vampires. Very nice sneak attack! Dual katanas, yay!! And a decapitation with vampire blood everywhere! Poor Aravi. Aravi’s sneak attacking was fun to watch, and then Kharjo jumped in with his shield against the orc thrall and showed why he’s awesome!

Ugh, and a spider in the shrine. These daedra lords have the nicest places. It must have been a little unnerving to enter a chamber that a vampire just fled crying for mercy.

Oh no, Meridia’s Beacon! That was a nice WTF look around from Aravi. Three voices in her head in one day, argh!! These videos had a great sense of uncertainty. I can’t see Aravi seeking out a daedric prince on her own, but now two of them have chosen her for their craziness! The unexpected consequence of being recognized as Dovahkiin? No wonder she was reluctant when folks started calling her that!

Like Grits, I am wondering if those were Stormcloaks on the road at the beginning. None of my characters have ever had a Stormcloak draw a weapon on them before. Has Aravi joined the Imperial Legion? Or is she wearing any legion gear perhaps?

Oh noes! Not vampires again. I am shaking my head along with Aravi. This cannot be good.

Whoa, Aravi slit that Vamp Fledgling's throat like spring chicken's!

Very clever how Aravi sneaked up close to that Vampire mage, by letting Kharjo distract them. Decapitation!

Aravi's sneak must be pretty high by now. No one ever notices her.

Sounds like Barbas is doing a number on the vampires up ahead of Aravi, where the statue is. Yep, there he is.

Meridia's Beacon is in Haemar's Shame? I had no idea. I've been there nearly half-a dozen times, and never found it. My guess is you have to be high enough level for it to be there, since I know Meridia's quest has a minimum level. Oh, I just looked it up. It is a random spawn in boss chests.

Yeaaah! These episodes are super cool!

I felt myself go tense at the beggining with the stormcloak(?) guys readying to attack Aravi! But I'm glad to see Aravi simply warned them rather than attacked them

What a creepy cave! Aravi is so super skilled with her sneakiness It's ever so exciting to watch! your heart pounds, you're face draws to the screen wondering whether her sneak will be successful then BAM! Assasination goodness!

I agree with SubRosa, using Kharjo to distract the Vampire was GENIUS!

I don't like Barbas. Yes he might be helpful and able to take care of himself when it comes to a bunch of vamps, but he annoys me. He's too cocky.

Great watch !

@Acadian: Yep, Vampires again. I loved how she took advantage of catching her prey unaware and finished them quickly.

Clavie… Horrible voice. Definitely. Barbas’ at least fits the scruffy dog.

It wasn’t a no to Meridia… just too much Daedra in such a short time. Thanks Acadian!

@mALX: Sorry! Aravi wasn’t expecting vampires either. Those weird voices you heard were undead I think. The vampires were raising zombies. Aravi always goes for the ones that have summons so she doesn’t have to fight the summon. There wasn’t anybody following Aravi’s progress. Hope it didn’t totally mess with your sleep! Thanks mALX!

@Grits: Those were indeed Stormcloaks. I like the cloaks too. Aravi wears one too on occasion.

Dual kantanas! Kharjo is perfect for Aravi! Has decent sneak, and also tough enough to take the brunt of the attack and let Aravi get where she needs to be to deliver her deadly strike. You are absolutely right about Aravi not seeking the Daedra out. Maybe it is part of being the Dragonborn. Thanks Grits!

@SubRosa: Yep, they were Stormcloaks. Aravi hasn’t joined any sides. I’m not sure why they draw weapons on her. I don’t think the Legion patrols draw on her, but I’ll have to confirm that when I see them again. Anyways, Aravi has no desire to fight a civil war.

It’s kind of too bad Aravi found Kharjo right away, I didn’t have a chance to really try anyone else. Kharjo is just perfect for what she needs and she won’t be dismissing him anytime soon. Aravi’s sneak is alright, but she casts Muffle a lot in dungeons to further quiet herself.

I was annoyed that Meridia’s beacon was in that chest. I’m much happier knowing that was chance. Thanks SubRosa!

@Andrea: Thank you so much!

Yes they were Stormcloaks. Another one of my characters would have attacked those Stormcloaks for drawing steel, but Aravi’s much more cautious. If she doesn’t have to fight, she won’t. She generally won’t fight unless there is a purpose or to defend herself or others.

Aravi’s been getting a lot better at sneaking around. Kharjo has his role to fill. He’s fairly sneaky himself, but his main role is just what you saw, take the attention while Aravi gets in close. Thank you Andrea!

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Aravi makes the climb to High Hrothgar again after a brief stop in Riverwood.

TIME: 9:42

Holy Cow! OMG, and it wasn't a nightmare because she never laid down on the bed and went to sleep! Urk !!!

I liked the Greybeard's warning of Delphine, I'd have to choose to believe them over her, lol. So far they have given results and all Delphine gave was grief and a question only the Greybeards could answer, lol.

This vid was AWESOME !!!!!! GAAAAAAAH!!!!

Aravi is attacking guards and then sneaking into Sven's house? WTF!?! I can only hope this is a nightmare, not reality. Aravi's a vampire! Let's hope that was just a nightmare spawned by the proximity of Barbas.

Methinks Arngier knows the Blades rather well. So now Aravi is off to meet Parthanux? This ought to be interesting.

So is that a dream where Aravi was a vampire? Argh! The whole reason she came to Skyrim was to get away from that! Those dual blades of hers are pretty frightening when turned to foul purpose.

So now it is off to meet the boss of the Graybeards, no doubt for a shouting match of some sort.