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== I. Dark Masters 1 - Feast of a Thousand Souls
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-- A. What is the Dark Masters series?
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Dark Masters is a series of small mods each featuring a spellcasting Master that the player can become an apprentice to. They each cover a type of magic or element of lore that I think was missing from the vanilla game. Each Master will be a servant of at least one Daedra Prince. They do not operate cults, they work and study alone but are in need of someone to help in their magical research.
These mods will add new characters, quests, real Elder Scrolls books, spells, abilities and items to add to your gameplay experience. While they won't contain strict lore as I am creating brand new characters my goal is to make them as lore friendly as possible. Please let me know if you notice any discrepencies or issues.
They are my way of giving back to The Engineering Guild community and all the great quest mods that I have gotten to play.
This one has only one major character and no new locations or assets. This is specifically done to make my life easier as I am under the impression that Skyrim is buggier and harder to mod than previous Elder Scrolls games.
This thread will be where I store my research.
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-- B. Background
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The Dark Master here is a Molag Bal worshipping Redguard Master Vampire Necromancer named K'avar living in the abandoned Dwemer tower of Reachwind Eyrie.
K'avar specializes in draining (restoration) and soul trapping (conjuration), not reanimation or undead. He is a different type of necromancer from the classic image of one, that doesn't really interest me. I wanted to explore souls and soul trapping with this mod. The perfact Daedra Lord for that in my opinion is Molag Bal.
Molag Bals domains of interest are spiritual enslavement and domination. Molag Bal's main goal is to trap souls into his domain, Coldharbor. This will tie into K'avar's goals which the player will learn about throughout the course of the quest.
Notes:
- K'avar is modeled after Ad Avis from QFG2/4.
- Whispering, hissing voice. Snarls a lot when wants them to leave..
- Fled Redguard lands after Thalmor battles in Great War... say 400-500 years old Vampire Master (but note: not a vampire lord!!)
- Expert conjuration and master restoration training available.
- Sells absorb style hurting/heal restoration spells and soul trap... that's his speciality
- Sells soul gems and potions of blood, skulls, bones, human heart, human flesh
- Views character as meat, lots of fetch quests. insults them all the time.
- also wants to block out sun, but doesn't have lord harkon's power. aware of that scheme and letting it run its course
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-- C. Characters
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1. Dread Lord K'avar
Race: Redguard Vampire
[(+10 One-Handed (25), +5 Alteration (20), +5 Archery (20), +5 Block (20), +5 Destruction (20), +5 Smithing (20)]
six: Male
Class: Necromancer
Level 50 (48 based on stats given)
Main Stats: 750 HP / 2500 MP / 450 Armor
Skills: 100 Restoration, 95 Conjuration, 75 Enchantment / Alchemy, 50 Alteration, Destruction, Illusion, Speech, Sneak, One Handed
Combat: Uses Staff / Spell combo in battle
Spells: Best Ward, Ice Spike, Summon Mistman, Soul Trap, Soul Siphon, Ice Storm
Items: The Thirsty Fang, K'avar's Robe & Hood, Nightwalker Boots, Ring of Shielding, 4 Filled Black Soul Gems, 4 Potions of Blood, 7500 gold, Book: The Alik'r
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-- D. Items
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1. Ring of Coldharbor
Minor Molag Bal Artifact
Properties: Fortify Frost Resist 35%, found in a radiant style tomb
Location: Random dungeon
2. Amulet of Molag Bol
Major Molag Bal Artifact
Properties: works in vampire lord form, +100% both hp/mp regen rate
Location: K'avar's Body
3. Stave of Soul Bursts
Staff
Properties: Cast Soul Burst, not available as spell in game. AOE Soul Trap + AOE Magical Damage.
Location: Lich
4. K'avar's Robe & Hood
Redguard robe
Properties: +50 stamina, +250 magicka, +100 m regen
Location: K'avar's Body
5. Nightwalker Boots
Redguard boots
Properties: +25 fortify sneak, +25 fortify magic resist
Location: K'avar's Body
6. Ring of Shielding
Silver Ring
Properites: +25 fire resist, +25 shock resist
Location: K'avar's Body
6. The Thirsty Fang
Ebony Dagger
Properties: 10 HP Absorb, 10 SP Absorb, 5 Second Soul Trap
Location: K'avar's Body
7. Book: The Alik'r
Location: K'avar's Body
8. Journal of the Dread Lord K'avar: Volume 1
Properties: See below
Location: K'avar's Body
9. Journal of the Dread Lord K'avar: Volume 2
Properties: See below
Location: K'avar's Body
10. Note: A Breakthrough in Destruction Magic
Properties: See below
Location: Reachwind Eyrie
11. Note: Ritual to Become a Lich
Properties: See below
Location: Reachwind Eyrie
12. Note 3: Beware What You Wish For
Properties: See below
Location: Reachwind Eyrie
13. Note 4: A New Friendship?
Properties: See below
Location: Reachwind Eyrie
14. Note 5: Speculation on the Ability of Vampire Lords
Properties: See below
Location: Reachwind Eyrie
15. Note 6: Recipe for Permanent Fortify Magicka Potion
Properties: See below
Location: Reachwind Eyrie
16. Note 7: Explorations of Coldharbor
Properties: See below
Location: Reachwind Eyrie
17. Note 8: Combining Soul Gems for Increased Power
Properties: See below
Location: Reachwind Eyrie
18. Note 9: On the Nature of Mistmen
Properties: See below
Location: Reachwind Eyrie
19. Book: A Tragedy in Black
Location: Given to the player at the start of Quest 2.
20. Book: Soul Trapping I: An Introduction
Location: Given to the player at the start of Quest 2.
21. Book: The Slave Pits of Coldharbor
Location: Given to the player at the start of Quest 2.
22. Book: Guild Memo on Soul Trapping
Location: Given to the player at the start of Quest 2.
23. Book: Make Up This Book
Location: Given to the player at the start of Quest 3.
Commentary: He's under the impression that no one can travel to the Soul Cairn anymore since the events of Battlespire.
24. Book: Book of Life and Service
Location: Given to the player at the start of Quest 3.
25. Book: On Oblivion
Location:
Commentary: To learn about Molag Bal
26. Book: Invocation of Azura
Location: Everywhere
Highlighted Passage: When I was a Dark Elven maiden of sixteen, I joined my grandmother's coven, worshippers of Molag Bal, the Schemer Prince. Blackmail, extortion, and bribery are as much the weapons of the Witches of Molag Bal as magic is. The Invocation of Molag Bal is held on the 20th of Evening Star, except in stormy weather. This ceremony is seldom missed, but Molag Bal often appears to his cultists in mortal guise on other dates. When my grandmother died in an attempt to poison the heir of Firewatch, I reexamined my faith in the cult.
27. Book: Immortal Blood
Location: Oblivion
Highlighted Passage: On Clan Volkihar ""...the most powerful tribe, the Volkihar, paranoid and cruel, whose very breath could freeze their victims' blood in the veins. I explained to him how they lived beneath the ice of remote and haunted lakes, never venturing into the world of men except to feed....""
Commentary: Either misinformation or propaganda that Harkon had inserted... they do not live under the ice. The family members live in Castle Volkihar, and the remaining vampires live in caves or wherever they can eke out a living.
28. Book: Vampires of the Iliac Bay
Location: Daggerfall
29. Book: Vampires of Vardenfell
Location: Everywhere
Hightlighted Passage: ...According to legend, the Vampire Hunters refuse to reveal the cure to the disease for fear that it may encourage depraved thrill seekers from deliberately infecting themselves.
Commentary: Make sure the secret dies with them... what they purport to offer is not a 'cure', it is a type of death. One does not turn their back on the gifts of Lord Molag Bal.
30. Book: Vampires of Skyrim
Properties: NEW
Location:
31. Book: Manifesto Cyrodiil Vampyrum
Location: Oblivion
Highlighted Passage: ...To patron Clavicus Vile, beacon o’er our affairs, we owe our successes and social stature. Our bond with Vile makes us unique among our kind, for his guidance steels our savage craving with reason and savvy. For him we live amidst mankind, and twist them to our will from offices of power.
Commentary: Not 100% loyal of Molag Bal... but he learned how to hide symptoms of vampirism from them...
32. Book: Trap
Location: ?
33. Book: Rite of the Scion
Location: ?
Commentary: Rubbish! No such order exists. I would have located it through my travels or my studies. I wonder if this work was written by the Cyrodiili vampires, they have always been masters of deception and misdirection.
34. Book: Opusculus Lamae Bal
Location: Oblivion
35. Book: Precepts of Stendarr
Location: ?
37. Book: The Four Abominations
Location: ?
38. Book: Aura of the Righteous
Location: ?
39. Book: Prayer of the Resolute
Location: ?
40. Book: Stendarr's Divine Spear
Location: ?
41. Book: The Sounding Horn
Location: ?
42. Book: Rituals of the Harmonious Masters
Location: ?
43. Book: The Interment of Feremuzh
Location: ?
44. Book: Chronicles of Ehtelar
Location: ?
45. Book: The Path of Transcendance, Celedaen
46. Book: Weathered Journal of Vangaril
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: Molag Bal by Xan
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: Modern Heretics by Hadderus of Gottlesfont
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: The Doors of Oblivion by Seif-ij Hidja
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: To Posterity by Pilaf the ?
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: Persistance of Daedric Veneration by Lady Cinnabar of Taneth
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: Daedra Worship: The Chimer by Phrastus of Elinhir
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: Chaotic Creatia: The Azure Plasm by Doctor Rhythandius
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: Death of Morphotypical Entities by Doctor Rythandius
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: Vernaccus and Bourlor by Tavi Dromio
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: Varieties of Daedra by Aranea Drethen
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: Darkest Darkness by Anonymous
Properties:
Location:
47. Book: Lesser Daedra by Xan
Properties:
Location:
Xan books maybe not real? Have to rewrite then based on K'avar's viewpoint.
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1. Soul Siphon
Description: This
Properties: Concentration stream, weak vampire drain + soul trap for 2 seconds
Location: Taught to player by K'avar after they kill some Vigilants of Stendarr that are bothering him.
2. Bound Boneman
Properties: With this spell you can summon a permanent Boneman from the Soul Cairn.
Location: Taught to player by K'avar
3. Bound Mistman
Description: With this spell you can summon a permanent Mistman from the Soul Cairn.
Properties: Summon a permanent Mistman from the Soul Cairn.
Location: Taught to player by K'avar
4. Clan Anthotis Bloodline
Description: As a vampire of Clan Anthotis you have heightened intelligence that increases your magicka pool by 100.
Properties: Fortify Magicka 100
Location: Given to the player by K'avar if he infects them with vampirism.
5. Sanguinare Repugnantia
Description: You have been taught Sanguinare Repugnantia, guarded knowledge of the Anthotis Clan that improves your magicka resistance by 5%.
Properties: Fortify Magicka Resistance 5%
Location: Taught to player by K'avar after they kill a Vampire Master working for Lord Harkon.
6. Potentia Haurientes
Description: You have been taught Potentia Haurientes, guarded knowledge of the Anthotis Clan that improves the power of your restoration spells by 5%.
Properties: +5% power to restoration spells
Location: Taught to player by K'avar after they kill a powerful Lich.
7. K'avar's Gem Feeder
Description: Necromantic spell developed by Molag Bal worshipper that kills its target and ensnares their soul.
Properties: Soul Trap 2 seconds, kill mortal living being. Master Conjuration.
Location: Spell book found on his corpse.
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-- F. Vampirism...Daggerfall Style! Reintroducing the Anthotis Clan
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There is very little 'official' source material on the Anthotis vampires and I don't have Daggerfall installed on this computer anymore.
The following information is from somewhere on the internet, my notes didn't say where:
Vampire Clan: Anthotis of the Alik'r Desert
Special Ability: +20 to Intelligence Attribute
Location: Alik'r Desert, Antiphyllos, Bergama, Dak'fron, Tigonus
Enemies: Thrafey
Description: Anthotis is one of the vampire bloodlines of the Iliac Bay area. Those of the bloodline are gifted with great intellect. The bloodline dominates an area of Hammerfell - specifically the regions of Alik'r, Antiphyllos, Bergama, Dak'fron and Tigonus. They are the enemies of the Thrafey bloodline.
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1. Quest 1 - Becoming K'avar's Apprentice
Requirements: Magicka 200, Restoration 50, Conjuration 35 or he's not interested in you.
Details: Find K'avar in Reachwind Eyrie, an abandoned Dwemer tower. Talk to him, if you meet the requirements he will take you on as an apprentice, otherwise he attacks.
Reward: None
Quest 2 - Menial Labor
Requirements: Complete Quest 1
Details: K'avar tasks you with retrieving 25 black soul gems for his research.
Books Given
A Tragedy in Black
Soul Trapping I: An Introduction
The Slave Pits of Coldharbor
Guild Memo on Soul Trapping
Reward: 250 gold for training. Player to spend it on training so they won't be so pathetic.
Quest 3 - An Impossible Task
Requirements: Complete Quest 2
Details: Get him 25 soul husks. doesn't tell them where to get it, just a vague hint about a realm of trapped souls.
Books Given
Make Up This Book
Book of Life and Service
On Oblivion
Invocation of Azura
Reward: Location of Ring of Coldharbor
Quest 4 - When Even Vampires Are Prey
Rquirements: Complete Quest 3
Details: Get him 3 filled black souls - says of master vampires but they can be anything.
Books Given
Immortal Blood
Vampires of the Iliac Bay
Vampires of Vardenfell
Vampires of Skyrim
Manifesto Cyrodiil Vampyrum
Trap
Rite of the Scion
Journal of the Lord Loviticus
Opusculus Lamae Bal
Reward: Vampirism or 500 gold. All books related to vampirism plus note about fallion and his wicked ways, add that note to masters body so player has hint to remove vampirism if they want... always add things pointing to existing items in game and make the lore stand out more. Fallion Dossier just like existing Thalmor ones about Ulfric and Delphine.
Ability Given (part of vampirism): Clan Anthotis Bloodline - As part of the Anthotis bloodline you get +100 Magicka. (this simulates +20 intelligence)
Quest 5 - Eternally Vigilant
Requirements: Complete Quest 4.
Details: Kill some Vigilents of Stendarr that are bothering him.
Books Given to Know thy enemy
Precepts of Stendarr
The Four Abominations
Aura of the Righteous
Prayer of the Resolute
Stendarr's Divine Spear
The Sounding Horn
Rituals of the Harmonious Masters
Reward: Weak hp draining spell, Soul Siphon, an expert level restoration spell, weak absorb health + soul trap if they die
Quest 6 - The Enemy of My Enemy Is Still My Enemy
Requirements: Complete Quest 5.
Details: Kill five members of the Dawnguard that are troubling K'avar.
Reward: 500 gold, Update map of their headquarters
Quest 7 - Kill a rival vampire working for Lord Harkon, vampire travels from town to town. no quest marker.
Reward - 5% resist magicka ability
Books Given
The Interment of Feremuzh
Quest 8 - Aquire the Staff of Soul Bursts
Details: Kill a powerful lich and bring his staff to K'avar who covets it.
Books Given
Chronicles of Ehtelar
The Path of Transcendance, Celedaen
Weathered Journal of Vangaril
Reward: Potentia Haurientes, an Anthotis Clan ability that improves the power of your restoration spells by 5%.
Quest 9 - Yet Another Fetch Quest
Requirements: Complete Quest 8.
Details: Get him four items related to sorcery. An alembic, 10 soul gem fragments, 10 gold ore, 10 silver ore
Reward: 4 filled grand soul gems.
Quest 10 - Survival of the Fittest
Requirements: Complete Quest 9.
Details: Tries to soul trap pc at end, casts soul trap on them then attacks.. "you have been a useful servant... you have one last task... stand here", your soul is mine, entrapment time!!!
Reward: His stuff and you get to keep your soul.
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-- H. About Molag Bal
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Molag Bal is the Daedric Prince whose sphere is the domination and enslavement of mortals. His only desire is to harvest the souls of mortals and to bring mortals' souls within his sway by spreading seeds of strife and discord in the mortal realms. As mentioned above, this is not inherently evil, although its effects are generally negative. His realm is called "Coldharbour," a twisted dark version of Tamriel.
Molag Bal is said to be the father (along with Vivec, whom he seduced[22]) of a population of mutant degenerates living in the region of Morrowind bearing his name, who may have been the first eventual vampires[22], a corruption of Vivec's ties to the Heart of Lorkhan transmitted to mortals[8]. However, some other cultures disagree with that theory, claiming the creation of vampires to be in Skyrim.
It should be noted, however, that Molag Bal helps the player cure his vampirism (if it has been contracted) in Morrowind. In exchange, the hero must track down Molag Bal's daughter and kill her.[1] There is also another Molag Bal mission, at a shrine on an island east off the coast of Vvardenfell. The player must kill his lazy servant Menta Na in his lair east of Kogoruhn in the Ashlands region. If the hero completes this task, he/she is awarded the unique Mace of Molag Bal. The mace may also be acquired in Oblivion and Skyrim — in Oblivion, after a quest requiring the player to let a man named Melus kill them with a cursed mace,[2]and in Skyrim, after a quest requiring the player to slay a priest of Boethiah at his shrine in an abandoned house for desecrating it.
In a book from the Oblivion "Vile Lair" plugin, one of the other vampire creation myths is given. Molag Bal, in a rage against Arkay, the god of life and death, set out to disrupt the cycle. He ravaged a Nedic virgin named Lamae Beolfag in Skyrim, and her screams became the winds.[8] He pricked his finger and left a drop of his corrupting blood on the center of her forehead. She awoke as the mother of vampires as she was burning on a funeral pyre. She slaughtered the funeral procession, and her "unholy" progeny spread to every corner of Tamriel, much to the despair of Arkay, incapacitated by the creation of Nirn.
In Morrowind, Molag Bal is known as one of the "Four Pillars of the House of Troubles,"[1] known in Morrowind as the "Bad Daedra." Molag Bal has a shrine in Skyrim in the Abandoned House in Markarth. As a reward for freeing a priest and beating him into submission twice and then slaughtering him at Molag's altar, the player obtains the Mace of Molag Bal. During this quest, Molag Bal states that Boethiah is his rival.
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His journals - 2 copies that are added / delete as the questline completes. 1 for most of time and 1 after quest 7
after you kill him, can take it and read the progress to second journal.. get his backstory and motivation and what he thought of you
Journal of the Dread Lord K'avar: Volume 1
Entry 1
About the Redguard Boldon of the Mages Guild
3E 227
Reborn!
The weak apprentice mage Boldon of the Gilane Mages Guild is no more.
It has been three weeks since my transformation into a vampire of Clan Anthotis. Praise Molag Bal for this mighty gift!
I have always had an aptitude for the dark arts, but now my powers and insights have increased dramatically. And best of all...I have an eternity to practice my craft.
I shall henceforth be known as the Dread Lord K'avar.
This journal shall chronicle my rise to power.
Entry 2
About Anthotis Clan and fighting the rival Thrafey Clan.
3E 315
I have become accustomed to the dark corridors of Volenfell, where I am staying along with many of my fellow Anthotis vampires.
The souls of the Rourken Dwemer still haunt these ruins, I can sometimes hear them whisper.
Almost a hundred years have passed since I became a Nightwalker, and rose through the ranks fighting our eternal enemies the Thrafey.
I have become bored with the life of the vampire. I have become bored with the dark arts. What else is there to learn? How else can I ascend past the rank of Master Vampire?
I hope soon for some action, some excitement from this dreary life.
Entry 3
The Great War
4E 171
Curse the Thalmor!
What the Thrafay have been unable to do throughout the long ages, the Thalmor accomplished in less than a year... we noble Anthotis vampires have been forced to flee lest the Thalmor destroy us.
How many Master Vampire's were slain? Am I the last of the great Anthotis?
I have been driven from the Alik'r Desert. They call this the Great War, I call it a calamity of the highest magnitude.
I must find a new home, far away from the influence of the Thalmor.
Entry 4
Coming to Vardenfell to learn of the Vampire Lords
4E 190
In hindsight the coming of the Thalmor was Molag Bal's greatest blessing to me, for in the land of the Dark Elves I have discovered a new reason for my existance.
Becoming a Vampire Lord!
While travelling throughout the desolate wastes of Vardenfell I came across an old text that talked of the first vampires, and how they possessed powers almost undreamed of compared to those of us who became nightwalkers through a disease. Blood Magic and Night Powers will be mine!
It is possible to gain the favour of my Lord Molag Bal through the darkest of deeds. Then through a debasing ritual the Prince of Soul-Slaves will grant his infernal power upon me.
After enthralling a Mothpriest I have learned that the World-Eater Alduin will soon be back. His return shall come with a cataclysmic shedding of blood, the perfect atmosphere for my ascension.
Entry 5
K'avar has come to the frozen desert of the north.
4E 192
I have come at last to Skyrim.
Time is fast approaching when the World-Eater shall return.
I have also learned of the meddling of the Thalmor here and their goal of inciting a Civil War. I hope my old enemies succeed, it shall make my task much easier.
I approached the local Order of the Worm in Solitude for information about how to craft my own Black Soul gems. They were most helpful. Mannimarco's minions remember the help I have given them against the Mages Guild in times past.
One thousand black souls gems are needed, I can hardly make that many in time.
I have brought on an apprentice named Therdon to help me. He is a Redguard like myself whom I have gifted with the blood. Clan Anthotis shall rise again!
Entry 6
Plans in motion.
4E 200
Alduin is set to return soon. There should be enough blood being spilt soon to make my dream possible.
Therdon is no more. He was killed by Vigilants of Stendarr. Curse the fool for not being more alert and not bringing me back the black soul gems I desperately need!
I now need to find another lackey. What ill timing!
I cannot be foiled in my ascent. O Lord Molag Bal, your servant beseeches you to send him aid.
Journal of the Dread Lord K'avar: Volume 2
Entry 1
The final chapter.
4E 201
Praise Molag Bal!
I have finally found a servant. They like many before them seek my knowledge and power. That in the end shall be their undoing.
Having them stand before me sickens me; seeing their dull, unintelligent eyes makes me want to rip their pathetic throats out of their insignificant bodies. Therdon, why did you have to get yourself killed, I hope Molag Bal is feasting upon your soul now.
But I need them for now... and for later!
I have set my new 'apprentice' on a series of menial tasks that are far below my station.
While they are gathering the materials I need I can finalize my preparations for the blood war sacrifice... Skyrim is primed and this civil war the Thalmor have instigated has made this the perfect time.
Molag Bal will finally grant me the power of becoming a Vampire Lord after I entrap the souls of everyone in Skyrim and bequeath them to my Lord!
I shall name my ascension the Feast of the Thousand Souls and Molag Bal will reward me more than any of his other servants.
Then I shall destroy the hated Thrafay, I shall destroy Harkon and his foolish Volkihar, and I shall feast eternal in rivers of blood!
Entry 2
Patience is not a virtue.
4E 201
The moons are getting closer and closer in alignment, the time is almost nigh!
I can hardly wait, my research and arcane mastery have brought me to this point.
I shall be found worthy!
Entry 3
Return from the Soul Cairn.
4E 201
My lackey has returned with the soul husks, it took them forever.
Incompetent hardly describes them. Their ineptitude may be a problem but I have no choice but to use them for now, I cannot afford the time to seek a new servant.
Once again I curse Therdon, I shall have to get my servant to crush the Vigilants lest they stop me.
Entry 4
An old enemy.
4E 201
The most troublesome Vigilants of Stendarr are dead at the hands of my new servant.
I'm surprised how easily they were dispatched, perhaps my servant is not as pathetic as I first made them out to be.
I shall have to be watchful of them in the future.
Entry 5
The enemy of my enemy is not my friend.
4E 201
I sent my servant to kill some Dawnguard members that were getting too close to my base of operations in Reachwind Eyrie.
It is terribly ironic that the order that I helped re-establish to be my proxies against Lord Harkon would in time become a threat to me.
I hope my servant does not in time grow to become as big of a threat to my power.
I shall have to continue watching, I can afford no more setbacks.
Entry 6
The unexpected journey... for my servant.
4E 201
I have located the Stave of Soul Bursts!
It is a powerful artifact that I have long coveted.
My servant is growing in power too rapidly. I shall send them to kill the Lich that possesses it and return it to me.
If they do not return, I will not mourn them.
If they do, I will use their soul to fuel my upcoming ascension.
Entry 7
The Feast of the Thousand Souls
4E 201
The time is nigh.
Tomorrow I shall kill my servant and take entrap their soul, which shall be the fuel for my first ritual, the aptly named 'Feast of the Thousand Souls'.
Upon completion I shall be the last remaining sentient being in Skyrim.
Then after I present the souls to my Lord Molag Bal I shall request that he grant me the highest honor of becoming a Vampire Lord.
It ends!
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His notes - mostly speculation on lore and/or false lore, some designed specifically to kill the apprentice
Note 1 - right.
A Breakthrough in Destruction Magic
Author: The Dread Lord K'avar
I do not consider myself a battlemage but I have lived long and am adept at destruction magic.
I discovered recently a powerful mixture of magic. When you are unsure of your oppoinents always twin frost and lightning.
Why?
Firstly, very few creatures have protection against both elements.
Secondly, lightning also destroys a targets magicka while frost damages stamina so the mixture is good against both mages and warriors.
In close quarters combat I usually use sparks with frost.
When I have more room to manuever I like using chain lightning with ice spikes.
Once the target is drained of magicka and stamina and weakened by the damage I can go in for the kill and use my Soul Siphon spell to entrap their soul.
What shall I call my magical discovery? The Coldharbor combo in honor of my Lord Molag Bal's realm? Or K'avar's Killer? I shall have to revisit the naming later on.
Note 2 - wrong
Ritual to Become a Lich
Author: The Dread Lord K'avar
I have discovered how to become a lich, one of the benefits of my long friendship with Mannimarco and his Order of the Black Worm.
Too bad I am already a Master Vampire in the service of Molag Bal or I would make use of this dark knowledge.
The material requirements are rare and expensive: 4 filled grand soul gems and one unfilled black soul gem, 25 soul gem fragments, 2 amethyst gems, 2 rare emeralds and 1 flawless diamond. It would take lots of time and money just to gather these ingredients.
Next you must have slain ten pure black souls. Killing splits the soul These must not be bandits or murderers, they must be regular folk. Try an isolated village.
The final step is the most dangerous. You must climb to the top of a large mountain or cliff. Then cast your most powerful shielding spell, it should be stronger than the beginner's Oakflesh spell. Prepare a ward in your left hand and a soul trap spell in your right. Leap off the cliff to your certain demise below. As you are falling hold your warding spell, the combination of it and the shielding spell should protect your body. Right before you are falling cast the soul trap spell. The timing must be perfect, if you cast it too early nothing will happen and if you cast it too late you will be dead. A perfectly timed spell will capture your soul as it leaves your body, making the black soul gem the vessel and container of your soul. If you survive, you will have become a lich... welcome to the ranks of the everliving.
Note 3 - right
Beware What You Wish For
Author: The Dread Lord K'avar
I have learned that even the best laid plans can go awry.
Lord Harkon and his Clan Volkihar rule supreme in Skyrim and other vampires such as myself must keep hidden or be destroyed.
I have not yet achieved Vampire Lord status so I must refrain from showing non-Anthotis nightwalkers how truly inferior they are.
I was able to manipulate a fellow Redguard named Isran, a Vigilant of Stendarr. Our shared racial ties made my honeyed words easier. He was upset with his fellow fools and wanted revenge against vampires. It was easy to get him to see the benefit of building up a force of hunters specializing in hunting vampires.
He had early success due to my hidden help. From their I left them alone, hoping the new order of vampire hunters would cause Harkon and his cronies non-stop trouble.
And it looked like they were succeeding, Harkon was forced to get his minions to be more aggressive, revealing their existance and nature more to the general populace.
But last week I found a member of the Dawnguard not four miles from my lair at Reachwind Eyrie. How did they get so close to my lair? Did that fool Therdon allow himself to be followed before he was killed?
I must now do something to turn these relentles vampire hunters of my trail.
I have created my own nightmare!
Note 4 - wrong
A New Friendship?
Author: The Dread Lord K'avar
While travelling the wastes around Morthal I came across a fellow Master Vampire named Morval.
While he is from the untrustworthy Cyrodiili Clan of vampires, he at least was more accomodating than Harkon would ever been.
He offered friendship to me and any of my Clan I send his way, I shall have to take him up on his offer next time I am in that area.
Note 5 - wrong
Speculation on the Ability of Vampire Lords
Author: The Dread Lord K'avar of Clan Anthotis
Since my discovery of the existence of the noble Vampire Lord, I have sought to learn all I can of their abilities and powers.
Chief and foremost the scholars agree is the ability to change into a more powerful form, a bestial mixture of humanoid and bat.
Also most scholars I have talked to agree that Vampire Lords can fly due to their powerful wings. With the inexplicable loss of levitation magic centuries ago, this is a mighty ability I covet.
As well, Vampire Lords lose their weakness to fire! What an glorious mockery of Arkay.
Vampire Lords instinctively know the secrets of Blood Magic, the powerful ability to launch balls of eldritch power that drain the blood of enemies that are not within the range of the standard Vampire Drain ability.
Even other Master Vampires are unclear as to the other abilities of Blood Magic. Some say that this includes the ability to summon powerful dark creatures such as Gargoyles and Blood Atronochs. Others suggest Blood Magic can paralyze or crush enemies into dust. Still others insist it involves boiling the blood of your enemies. None doubt the power though.
Note 6 - wrong
Recipe for Permanent Fortify Magicka Potion
Author: The Dread Lord K'avar
Ground Diamond Dust
Void Salts
Liquid Gold
Ectoplasm
Note 7 - wrong
Explorations of Coldharbor
Author: The Dread Lord K'avar
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Note 8 - wrong
Combining Soul Gems for Increased Power
Author: The Dread Lord K'avar
Start by heating them with a flame spell.
When hot enough use the nightmist enchantment taught to all high ranking Anthotis members.
After that they can be merged using dual telekinesis spells. Tongs or other blacksmith tools are not a good idea due to the heat.
Let the merged gem cool for 48 hours before attempting to use it, I learned that lesson the hard way.
Note 9 - wrong
On the Nature of Mistmen
Author: The Dread Lord K'avar
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-- K. Dialog
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Dread Lord K'avar - The only voice actor in this mod.
1. Quest 1
Becoming K'avar's Apprentice
Location: Reachwind Eyrie
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Intro_XXXXXXXX_1
Why have you disturbed me?
Do they meet requirements?
No
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q1_XXXXXXXX_2
It matters not. I shall destroy you and capture your pathetic soul as an offering to Molag Bal.
[Attacks]
Yes
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q1_XXXXXXXX_3
Perhaps you can be of some use to me meat. Would you like to become my apprentice and learn the necromantic arts of this servant of Molag Bal?
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q1_XXXXXXXX_4
Address me as Master if you wish to learn true pwer.
"No, I am not interested."
No
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q1_XXXXXXXX_5
What?!?!?!? You would dare refuse my generous offer? Very well, I shall destroy you and capture your pathetic soul as an offering to my Lord.
[Attacks]
"Yes, Master."
Yes
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q1_XXXXXXXX_6
A wise choice from such a pathetic being. I have much knowledge. Listen well, and I shall show you the glories of Molag Bal.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q1_XXXXXXXX_7
Show me the respect I deserve and address me as Master when you talk to me.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q1_XXXXXXXX_8
Do as I say without question. Listen when I speak.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q1_XXXXXXXX_9
Those are my requirements if you want to learn from me. Do otherwise and I'll probably still rip your throat out and harvest your soul
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q1_XXXXXXXX_10
Come back in a few days and I will have some tasks for you. Leave me now, I need to return to my research.
2. Quest 2
Menial Labour
"What is your will my Master?"
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q2_XXXXXXXX_1
You can finally make yourself useful servant.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q2_XXXXXXXX_2
Go create or find me twenty-five unfilled black soul gems.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q2_XXXXXXXX_3
First, take these books and educate yourself about souls, soul trapping and black soul gems .
"I have returned with the soul gems Master."
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q2_XXXXXXXX_4
Finally. I have a tight schedule to keep.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q2_XXXXXXXX_5
Here. Take this gold. Use it on training so you won't be so pathetic in the future.
3. Quest 3
An Impossible Task
Details: Get him 25 soul husks. doesn't tell them where to get it, just a vague hint about realm from dawnguard
"What is your will my Master?"
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q3_XXXXXXXX_1
Yes, yes. I have more work for you servant. Listen carefully, I know these details will be hard to remember for one of your limited intelligence.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q3_XXXXXXXX_2
I need you to go get me twenty-five soul husks. Soul husks are often associated with trapped souls, although they can be harvested like plants and posses alchemical properties.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q3_XXXXXXXX_3
I will leave it up to you to find out where to get these rare items. But hurry... I need them for my research.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q3_XXXXXXXX_4
Here tale these books. They may offer you a clue on where to get soul husks since the gates to the Soul Cairn were closed during the Battlespire incident.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q3_XXXXXXXX_5
You might want to ask around with local necromancers or vampire covens. They may be able to point you in the right direction.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q3_XXXXXXXX_6
No go, hurry. We have little time to spare.
"I have the soul husks my Master."
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q3_XXXXXXXX_7
It's about time servant. I was able to send death hounds after you for making me wait.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q3_XXXXXXXX_8
To get you out of my way so you don't interfere with my research let me show you where a minor artifact of Molag Bal is located?
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q3_XXXXXXXX_9
Have you heard of the Ring of Coldharbor? Probably not, you are probably more interested in cheap ale and soppy romance novels than aquiring rare knowledge and artifacts of power.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q3_XXXXXXXX_10
The ring is located in the ruins of X. You would be wise to take a few days and retrieve it. Once you have it, return here for your next task. Now begone.
4. Quest 4
Quest 4 - When Even Vampires Are Prey
Details: Get him 3 filled black souls - says of master vampires but they can be anything.
"What is your will my Master?"
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q4_XXXXXXXX_1
The next phase of my research requires the souls of three master vampires. I hope you are up to the task, I don't have time to find another servant.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q4_XXXXXXXX_2
Vampires are much more powerful than mortals. Here take these books to learn more about them before you do something stupid.
"I have returned with the master vampire souls Master K'avar."
Is there character a vampire?
Yes
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q4_XXXXXXXX_3
Take this gold as your reward my servant.
No
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q4_XXXXXXXX_4
You survived? I was expecting some vampire to be having a feast about now.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q4_XXXXXXXX_5
Hmm... I think I will induct you into Clan Anthotis. In addition to the standard vampire bonuses you will receive improved intelligence... which you desparately need.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q4_XXXXXXXX_6
Stand still... this might ... hurt a bit.
BLACK SCREEN
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q4_XXXXXXXX_7
It is done. In a few days you will become a nightwalker, a vampire of the noble vampire Clan Anthotis of the Alik'r desert.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q4_XXXXXXXX_8
Go. Take a few weeks to get used to your new life and then come back to me.
5. Quest 5
Quest 5 - Eternally Vigilant
Details: Kill some Vigilents of Stendarr that are bothering him.
"How can I serve you Master?"
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q5_XXXXXXXX_1
Some Vigilants of Stendarr have been causing trouble for me. I want you to eliminate them immediately.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q5_XXXXXXXX_2
Take these books about Stendarr and his precious Vigliants. You should always learn everything you can about your enemies, knowledge is power.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q5_XXXXXXXX_3
They are located just outside the Hall of the Vigilant. Wipe them out. Wipe them all out.
"The Vililants have been destroyed Master."
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q5_XXXXXXXX_4
Good... good. Everything is proceeding to according to my plan.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q5_XXXXXXXX_5
Here, I will teach you my Soul Siphon spell. You will not learn it anywhere else. Go practice it on some mudcrabs or other creatures at your level.
6. Quest 6
Quest 6 - The Enemy of My Enemy Is Still My Enemy
Details: Kill five members of the Dawnguard that are troubling K'avar.
"What is your will my Master?"
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q6_XXXXXXXX_1
The Dawnguard are a bunch of meddling fools who think they are vampire hunters.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q6_XXXXXXXX_2
In the past I've ... ignored them but recently they are making themselves a nuisance.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q6_XXXXXXXX_3
There are five members of that group outside Whiterun. Kill them.
"The Dawnguard members outside Whiterun are dead Master."
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q6_XXXXXXXX_4
Good. Take this gold as payment. I will also mark their headquarters on your map if you wish to hunt the rest for sport.
7. Quest 7
Quest 7
Details: Kill a rival vampire working for Lord Harkon, vampire travels from town to town. no quest marker.
"What do you wish of me my Master?"
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q7_XXXXXXXX_1
I have discovered a Master Vampire named Bjorn Broadaxe working for our rival vampire clan, the Volikhar. He is causing me great grief.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q7_XXXXXXXX_2
Here, read this book. It is about Bjorn's ancestor. It may offer insight into how he behaves. Kill him.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q7_XXXXXXXX_3
He will be travelling around Skyrim so you will have to track him down. It is best to kill him outside of major settlements to avoid discovery.
"Bjorn Broadaxe is dead my Master."
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q7_XXXXXXXX_4
Excellent. One less impediment on my path to power.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q7_XXXXXXXX_5
To reward you for killing Bjorn, I will start teaching you some of the higher abilities of the Anthotis vampire.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q7_XXXXXXXX_6
First is Sanguinare Repugnantia. This ability helps defend you some from enemy spells.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q7_XXXXXXXX_7
You are welcome. Now leave me servant.
8. Quest 8
Details: Kill a powerful lich and bring his staff to K'avar who covets it.
"What is your will my Master?"
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q8_XXXXXXXX_1
Some say that the only beings more deadly than vampires are liches. You are about to find out if that's true.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q8_XXXXXXXX_2
A lich residing in X possesses a staff I want. You will destroy him and get the staff for me.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q8_XXXXXXXX_3
Liches are incredibly dangerous opponents with no love of vampires. Read these books, they may give you an edge.
"The lich is dead Master K'avar."
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q8_XXXXXXXX_4
Good. Give me my staff.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q8_XXXXXXXX_5
I suppose you want some form of reward. Very well, I will teach you Potentia Haurientes, an Anthotis Clan ability that improves the power of your restoration spells by 5%.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q8_XXXXXXXX_6
With this your Soul Siphons will be even more powerful. Now leave me servant.
9. Quest 9
Yet Another Fetch Quest
Details: Get him four items related to sorcery. An alembic, 10 soul gem fragments, 10 gold ore, 10 silver ore
"What is your will my Master?"
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q9_XXXXXXXX_1
Ah, my servant has returned. Just in time too.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q9_XXXXXXXX_2
I need you to gather some materials for my research.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q9_XXXXXXXX_3
I need an alembic, ten soul gem fragments, ten golden ores and three pieces of scrap Dwarven metal.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q9_XXXXXXXX_4
Go now, and do not return until you have the materials I need.
"I have the materials you need Master."
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q9_XXXXXXXX_5
Good. Now leave me.
10. Quest 10
Survival of the Fittest
Details: Tries to soul trap pc at end, casts soul trap on them then attacks.
"What is your will my Master?"
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q10_XXXXXXXX_1
You have been a more useful servant than I originally predicted, you are much less foolish than you appear.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Q10_XXXXXXXX_2
I have one last task for you, stand over here.
He then attacks! Defend yourself.
Message: K'avar has cast a soul trap spell on you and paralyzed you. He's attacking!
11. Standard Introduction
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Standard_XXXXXXXX_1
Well, well, my new... servant has returned.
12. Misc Conversations
Misc Conversation 1 - About Molag Bal
"Master, what can you tell me about Molag Bal?"
BSS_DM1_Kavar_MolagBal_XXXXXXXX_1
Molag Bal is my Lord. You serve him now through me. He is the Daedric prince of domination and enslavement and the father of vampires.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_MolagBal_XXXXXXXX_2
He rules a realm in Oblivion called Caldharbour. I have been there many times. If you went there from here the realm would appear like a dark, twisted version of Skyrim.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_MolagBal_XXXXXXXX_3
Molag Bal is the father of vampires, our unholy patron. We were birthed here in Skyrim although my Clan the Anthotis resided in the Alik'r Desert primarily before we were driven out.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_MolagBal_XXXXXXXX_4
Molag Bal is commonly associated with his artifact, the Mace of Molag Bal.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_MolagBal_XXXXXXXX_5
If you wish to learn more, pay attention in the future and draw on my infinite knowledge.
BSS_DM1_KAVAR_MolagBal_XXXXXXXX_6
Take these books to learn more.
(only do this once)
Books Given
Molag Bal by Xan
Modern Heretics by Hadderus of Gottlesfont
The Doors of Oblivion by Seif-ij Hidja
To Posterity by Pilaf the ?
Persistance of Daedric Veneration by Lady Cinnabar of Taneth
Daedra Worship: The Chimer by Phrastus of Elinhir
Chaotic Creatia: The Azure Plasm by Doctor Rhythandius
Death of Morphotypical Entities by Doctor Rythandius
Vernaccus and Bourlor by Tavi Dromio
Varieties of Daedra by Aranea Drethen
Darkest Darkness by Anonymous
Lesser Daedra by Xan
Misc Conversation 2 - About Himself
"Master, what can you tell me about yourself?"
BSS_DM1_KAVAR_AboutHimself_XXXXXXXX_1
You wish to know more about me servant?
BSS_DM1_KAVAR_AboutHimself_XXXXXXXX_2
I am the Dread Lord K'avar, Master Vampire of Clan Anthotis. But you may call me.... Master.
BSS_DM1_KAVAR_AboutHimself_XXXXXXXX_3
I am one of the older sorcerers in Tamriel, I was born before the Oblivion crisis.
BSS_DM1_KAVAR_AboutHimself_XXXXXXXX_4
I serve Molag Bal, that is why I have come to this frozen desert. In serving me, you serve the Daedric Prince of Domination.
Misc Conversation 4 - Kill the leader of the Dawnguard if not already dead, they are becoming too much of a problem
"Master, what can you tell me of the Dawnguard?"
BSS_DM1_KAVAR_Dawnguard_XXXXXXXX_1
They are a bunch of fools. They think they can fight against Nightwalkers and stand a chance.
BSS_DM1_KAVAR_Dawnguard_XXXXXXXX_2
If you wish to earn my favor servant, kill their leader Isran.
Teaching
"What can you teach me Master?"
Teach Me 1
BSS_DM1_Kavar_TeachMe_XXXXXXXX_1
Go bother Sybille Stentor, she's the Court Wizard of Solitude. She can teach you some basic spells and is a fellow nightwalker.
Reward: Map Location, Solitude
Teach Me 2
Reward: Bound Boneman Spell. Enhanced version of this spell from Skyrim.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_TeachMe_XXXXXXXX_2
Very well. I shall teach you my own custom version of a spell to summon one of the denizens of the Soul Cairn.
Teach Me 3
Reward: Map Location, Markarth
Mace of Molag Bal = DA10MaceofMolagBal
BSS_DM1_Kavar_TeachMe_XXXXXXXX_3
I've heard rumours the Mace of Molage Bol has been found in Markarth. I would investigate if I were you, it is a powerful artifact that I once possessed. Read this book for more information.
Book: Famed Artifacts of Tamriel by Anonymous
Teach Me 4
Reward: Map Location, Windhelm
BSS_DM1_Kavar_TeachMe_XXXXXXXX_4
I have heard of a vampire alchemist in the Dark Brotherhood. Don't let her youthful appearance fool you, she's almost as old as I am and is reputed to be a master of the the alchemical arts.
Teach Me 5
Reward: Map Location, Morthal.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_TeachMe_XXXXXXXX_5
Hmm.... an ancient vampire named Movarth is living somewhere near Morthal. Seek him out and see if you can pry any of the secrets of the Cyrodilli vampires out of him.
Teach Me 6
Reward: Bound Mistman Spell. Enhanced version of this spell from Skyrim.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_TeachMe_XXXXXXXX_6
Very well. I shall teach you my own custom version of a spell to summon a more powerful denizen of the Soul Cairn.
Teach Me 7
Reward: Map Location, Half-Moon Mill.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_TeachMe_XXXXXXXX_7
I believe a vampire named Hert is living in Half-Moon Mill. If you ask nicely perhaps he will teach you what he knows.
Teach Me 8
Reward: Nothing
BSS_DM1_Kavar_TeachMe_XXXXXXXX_8
I am too busy to deal with you. Leave me servant.
Teach Me 9=8
Fallbacks
Said if nothing else available.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Fallback_XXXXXXXX_1
Leave me meat, I have nothing to say to you.
BSS_DM1_Kavar_Fallback_XXXXXXXX_2
Do not disturb me apprentice. I need to concentrate.
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