Coffee with an old Khajiit

[Avrie]

Goooooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 14th of Second Seed and it's quiet this morning at the inn. The blessed moons have long set, and it's past time for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame...

Our brew of the day is Capetown Lungo, and the biscuits are apricot thumbprint, or rather will be in a little while. The ovens are still heating up. Checking the hot sheets we have 60 new mods from the usual eclectic mix of sources. Let's see what catches the eye today.

Blastex32 released 'My personal start chest mod' as a first mod. Welcome
No link needed, includes CC spell knight armor so this could be called an AE mod for once.

Psych0N3rdCh1ck released INKI Racemenu Preset as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/179923
"This is a Racemenu preset of the character I'm currently playing. I liked it so much I decided to share it with everyone" Thanks for sharing.

NoctisTheBogWitch released Tamrielic Coffee and Tea - Sunhelm Patch as their first. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/179916
"Patch to make tamrielic coffee and tea into a drink recognized by sunhelm"

Unfortunately they included CACO as part of the patch, and forgot to mention... Thanks

KaRolthas released two "quieter" mods today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/KaRol ... ameId=1704
bears and soultrap shushed. Thanks

AonoBR released two today as well.
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/AonoB ... ameId=1704
an ESLified Riften fishing shack, and a follower package for Erdi. Thanks

cryptcat213 also released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/crypt ... ameId=1704
Orc eyes extended, and an Orc preset. Thanks

renthal311 released HD Riften doors SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/179906
"new doors to Riften, I tried to keep the atmosphere and structures of Skyrim, very efficient mesh and 2k textures"

Well, Ren has an interesting take on old and worn. Like the design, not thrilled with the semi rotted wood textures, but they do fit Riften very well. Have a cookie

Xtudo released Dead and Daedric Guardians... My patches
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/179896
"Skeleton Replacer HD models for the amazing Dead and Daedric Guardians and Extra Playable Skeletons mods"

This retex looks amazing. Downloaded the Skeleton Humanoid Replacer. Have a cookie

And finally, Not sure this is mod of the day material, But it certainly demands a good look.

Clothes of the Northern Folk by Somethingwhatever
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/179901
"This mod adds a large selection of clothing and accessories for both men and women, based on Norwegian folk clothing"

Heidi comes to Skyrim. Looks more like ceremonial / holiday clothing to these eyes. Very colorful and distinctive... What, no Lederhosen? The horror LOL. Beautiful work.

knightradiant2 released Clothes of the Northern Folk - SPID Skypatcher
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/179932

I'm sure the bodyslide weight painting will follow, but with this many outfits, it might take a while.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!

[Avrie]

Goooooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 15th of Second Seed, and thank the divines the weekend is nigh. It's a beautiful dawn here on warm sands. With clear skies and gentle breezes. Unfortunately the return to the tyranny of the sun has already begun. Desert life is not for the weak. Anyway, it's time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the flame

Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits are oatmeal raisin. Checking the hot sheets we have 66 new, but a third are translations. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa or two.

A quick shoutout to Skal who's still dropping bits of clutter about the map. Stonehills today

brecky34 released Song of the Green - Auri Marker and Quest Removed, their first mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/180020
"A small mod that removes the journal entry and map marker for Auri's location"

Welcome, and thanks. This one also prefers immersion to map markers.

Lucturos released Unique Cloaks Enchanted as their second mod. Welcome back
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/180028
"Very basic add on mod for Cloaks of Skyrim to add simple enchantments to all of the unique cloaks that didn't have any"

I remember Nick and Nazenn discussing that back in oldrim at the release. Nick wanted to make sure that many were available for you to enchant. Your game your way. Thanks

KazukiTwo released three today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/Kazuk ... ameId=1704
A dress code for Bandits, Boar in Skyrim, and Only Volkihar Wear Vampire Armor. Thanks

shazdeh2 released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/shazd ... ameId=1704
Dual Wield Poisoning, and a goof book reader

Ever heard of google? More for the piles

SEEYOULHATER released 'refined' NPC overhaul/replacers
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/SEEYO ... ameId=1704
We do love choice. Thanks

MichaelDovah released two more simple followers Thanks
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/Micha ... ameId=1704

JobiWanUK released I Love You Too
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/180031
"Adds the dialogue option 'I love you' to any NPC with a supported voice type and a relationship rank of 4 or more"

That's out Awwww mod for the day. Will probably need patching for most dialog overhauls

Kralyks is still adding trees. Forest of the Reach
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/179688
"Adds pine trees to several areas of the Reach to make it a denser environment."

Not for this old cat anyway. It's a bit too dense. The "steps" (rolling foot hills) are not usually densely wooded. A mix of trees and less dense would be a welcome version. Thanks

Let's see... Windhelm Bridge Braziers by m0ds1984
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/179807
"Adds fire braziers along Windhelm Bridge, providing heat for Frostfall players on arrival/departure!"

This one gets a cookie, not just for the player, but the guards ought to be freezing to death as well. This looks like it should have been vanilla. Symmetrically placed where they make sense. Thanks

renthal311 released underwater plants SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/180035
"I thought to end the topic of blurred Bethesda textures and the monotony of the same color, two new color variants of plants, there are more of them now and they are more dense, vortex installation, overwrite all files"

The old cat does like the color variations... Pretty. Thanks Ren

And we'll finish up with Volkihar Livery by ArcaneImpact
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/180026
"This is a simple replacer for Vokihar castle rugs, banners, and Harkon's throne. They'll now have a unique design and iconography more fitting for a vampire lord"

Now this looks regal, befitting ancient wealth. interesting symbolism. Almost looks like a gargoyle skull and a snowflakes... Okay. LOL, it looks good. Crimson red... nice touch

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat and the wenches will serve you. We-B-Open!

[Avrie]

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. it is Loredas the 16th of Second Seed and wage slaves rejoice, the weekend has arrived. It's a bright clear dawn here on warm sands, with a gentle breeze that belies the return of the sun's tyranny. The blessed moons are new this weekend, and the hunters are already in their cups, but for this one it is once again time to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt... There, much better no? A happy fire warms more than the room as Ah'vrie's mother liked to say. Now to put fresh water to the flame, scrub the kettles, compost the ash, and tend the garden while the water comes to a boil. The life of an inn keeper is very glamourous yes?

Our brew of the day is Maluka mu Zimbabwe, and the biscuits are ginger. Checking the hot sheets we have 49 new mods today with enough jangle to trigger Nirnquake detectors. This one could make a fortune enchanting bras with feather spells... Not a bad idea.

Speaking of feather spells... KazukiTwo released Oblivion Feather Spells
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/180089
"This mod restores Oblivion's four Feather spells designed specifically around Survival Mode"

Well thought out, and well explained. Worth a read and a cookie. Thanks

roymend released Automatons Resist Shock instead of Frost
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/180142
"Makes all dwarven automatons have 100% shock resistance instead of their vanilla 100% frost resistance."

This one gets 2 cookies. Instant download to endorse. I guess you can fix stupid

RyokohMods released Reworked Spell Tomes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/180121
"Each school of magic now has its own visual identity"

Sorry, this one needs a poke. The covers now simply have the name of the school and an icon... Identity? moving right along.

JarlBallin89 released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/JarlB ... ameId=1704
Farmhouse Doors, and archery targets

The doors look good, but none of them have locks, the archery targets look even better, Ah'vrie likes the color variations, but the woven fabric is a questionable choice. Thanks

Pieter82 released Whiterun Simple 3D Wooden Trellis
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/178881
"This is my attempt at a rustic rework of the decorative trellis that forms part of the Whiterun Tree Circle, Dragonsreach Castle, Temple of Kynareth and Skaal Village."

This is "Simple", and also anything but. Beautiful work. This isn't trying to add depth to the tired vanilla trellis, this is an entirely new 3D mesh, and it looks great. There's nothing wrong with simple. 2 cookies; Downloaded the all files version.

WangJuhua released Solstheim Expansion - Dunmer Style Additions
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/180133
"This mod aims to expand several settlements across Solstheim, making the island feel more lively after the Raven Rock Mine resumes operation."

Requires Ghosts of the Tribunal, This is the first mod to use the new modder's resources. a small settlement, tiny really. More a house and a couple of outbuildings, and a house with a wall. Worth a look. The new kit pieces are interesting.

stain2003 released People Of Century - NPC Replacer for Whiterun - Skypatched
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/180083
"A collection of npc replacers for whiterun and riverwood using skypatch, seamlessly injects faces into npcs without beaking compatibility"

Worth a look, Quite a few are younger than they should be, but at least they're not all super model teenagers

serkethetyt released two today
https://www.nexusmods.com/profile/serke ... ameId=1704
Vargarskuggi - SerketHetyt's Farkas and Vilkas Overhaul, and the Himbo preset used.

Ah'vrie won't even comment on the brothers. They look mean. I think the bear is showing. Definitely worth a look.

Ah'vrie will comment on the Himbo preset. Instant download, it's one of the best male warrior sculps the old cat has seen. Trust an old cat, a lot of work went into that sculpt.
This one gets 2 cookies as well. That kind of day

And lets finish up with a little eye candy. The old cat is still looking for interesting shapes for an O-body preset collection. "Ianthe Pear Shape" interesting and reasonable (NSFW)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/179801

And that will do for today. The new ale casks were delivered last night so drink up. We're serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal. We'll see what looks good at the markets later before deciding on the late meal, though this one did bag a dragon yesterday...

The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept and mopped. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open!