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Melchior Dahrk
When I left a few months ago I really didn't have any intentions of returning to modding, but I'm sure a lot of you know how that goes... I have been working on this mod on and off for a while now. I actually thought of the concept after the release of The Keys of Azura which I thought referred to islets
But, without further ado, I present a new mod in progress for your viewing pleasures
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My greatest pride in this endeavor is the large amount of lore I have attached to this new land (which by the way I placed far to the East Southeast of the Mainland). I have written several books on the history, factions, religion, flora, fauna of the isles. I really don't know where to start in explaining this, so let me write a short history for you all.
History: When the Chimer were led by the triune Good Daedra into the old land of Veloth, each Daedra Lord fostered its own group of priests and priestess. After entering Veloth, the High Velothi Culture dwindled into tribal nature finally emerging as early versions of the modern Dunmer Houses. Among these houses were the Minor House Daedra, which included House Boethiah, House Mephala, and most importantly House Azura. For many generations the Minor Houses led the Great Houses in worship of the Good Daedra. However, when the Tribunal ascended to godhood and replaced the old traditions of ancestor and daedra worship the Minor House Daedra began to fall out of favor in the Great House and Dunmer Temple culture.
Azura heard the cries of her persecuted House and thus performed the fabled Translation to "create" the Azurian Isles for her chosen people. When she was finished, Azura gathered all of House Azura and brought them to the isles. Where they have dwelt for the past 3000 years.
House Azura is "split" into two easily definable divisions: The House Azura Government and the Sacred Azuran Presbytery. The Presbytery is the modern representation of the ancient priestly lines, while House Azura resembles modern Great Houses more in structure and government, led by the Grandmaster and the counsel-men of the Rose Council.
Religion: Azura is the prime deity worshiped by House Azura, they respect the other daedra but do not worship them. The old ways of ancestor worship are also an integral part of worship and communing in the isles. Ancestral Tombs, Minor Ghost Fences, and Waiting Doors are common to the Isles.
Geography: The Azurian Isles are a large archipelago located far to the Southeast of Vvardenfell Island. The isles are mainly composed of the Azurian Isles Region. To the south, the Thousand Isles are inhabited by the separatist Felmeri tribe of Dunmer (explained in a book I may post here later). In the center of the isles the Tempest Region eternally rages. It is said that perhaps the tempest was formed when Azura left the isles after The Translation.
Hopefully I can get a good map of the Isles soon... but as they are incomplete it may be a while.
Factions: The only prominent faction surviving in the isles are the Ouakam Tong. They could be termed as a diving guild, but in reality there is more to the Tong than that definition
Well, that is a simple explanation, I may post some of the texts I have written to further explain the history and current state of the Azurian Isles. As to how far I have progressed with this mod, I have completely finished one fairly large island and begun on many others. I have also begun work on the capitol city, Azura. And several other small towns. But the area I have made the most progress with is the creation of a large base of resources for me to work with.
I should also mention that I have relied heavily (but not entirely) on Majra's Dunmeri Translator. So hopefully this will create some fluidity to the names.
But I know all of you would like to see some pictures, so here are some which I think are good, current representatives of what I have done so far.
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/Title4.jpg : The Bridge to Keastral Island
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/Title6.jpg : Falls are a fairly common sight in the isles
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/Title7.jpg : It's pretty at night too
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/Title3.jpg : A prominent councilman has an estate on the island
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/Title5.jpg : Hopefully you haven't seen anything quite like this before...
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/Title2.jpg : A small fishing village near the fortress city
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/Title1.jpg : The entrance to the (unfinished) capitol of Lyithdonea
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/Title8.jpg : Headquarters of the Ouakam Tong
I will post pictures as I go along to update my progress. Enjoy!
And please comment and critique!
-Melchior Dahrk
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I believe I got them just a little bit ago here at the forums... let me check...
that is exactly the effect I am going for.
