Coffee with an old Khajiit

[Avrie]

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 25th of Second Seed and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. Wage slaves rejoice, the weekend has arrived. The blessed moons have set and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend with happy fires. They warm more than the room as his mother oft said. You may wish to cover your tankards for a bit. This can get a tad dusty... There, much better no? Now to compost the ash, check the garden, scrub the kettles and put fresh water to the boil.

Our brew of the day is Istanbul espresso, and the biscuits are oatmeal raisin. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new with plenty of jiggles, patches and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eye of the old cat over a fresh cuppa or two.

BigOleHappyMonkey released Honeydew Shack - Player Home
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120207
"This replaces the Bandit camp within the pine forest (between the exit from Helgen prisons and the 3 standing stones) with a small player home."

While the loss of a couple of low level bandits is not going to bring a tear to anyone's eye. that camp is the location of a favor quest book, and the old cat questions the wisdom or the need to remove a vanilla camp and spawn for a shack. Your game your way. Pass

Likenstien released Halls of Stories Retold
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120176
"Use the murals to decipher the puzzle door, not the claws." Built on the same premise as Solvable Dragon Claw Doors in oldrim. You use the murals in the hall of stories to decipher the combination to the puzzle doors not the claws.

Some assembly required. You need claws without the codes, and higher resolution murals or you'll have a really tough time. The old cat likes the concept... Unlocking the puzzle doors should have included solving a puzzle Have a cookie.

MibuK released Whiterun better architecture and Jorrvaskr
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120159
"This fixes various architecture points in Whiterun, so it is filled with holes anymore. This includes Jorrvaskr, dragon bridge, guard house entrances, shacks and the stable house."
Small changes that make a difference. Thanks. Have a cookie

sothasimp released Oddments and Miscellanea
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/118859
"An eclectic collection of furniture model replacers. Plus a tent" This one needs to learn the difference between a title and a description LOL Worth a look. Thanks

Halffaces - a few dwemers stuffs
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120218
"My version of dlc2dwehitchpost01.nif and dwehitchpost01.nif" Only 171 meg. This one never learns. Pass... again.

Evan719 released Malacath's Forge - A Markarth Blacksmith
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120170
"Malacath's Forge is a fully stocked blacksmith shop in Markarth, with a brand new shopkeeper and a familiar resident."

This is a WIP preview of a larger Markarth overhaul. You'll want to read the mod page for backstory, this fills in a few gaps in the vanilla game, and alters the AI packages of Ghorza, Tacitus, Ulak, and Moth, with added dialog using Eleven Labs.

And finally Dawnstar Fish Market by Socalista
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120161
"Adds a small fish market to Dawnstar with two new fish merchants"

A Breton, and a Redguard, standing outside all day in Dawnstar in fishing clothes... Okay

Nicely done actually, both the new vendors have appropriate AI packages, and are married to existing residents and therefore have homes. Adds a little life to the docks. Not exactly mod of the day material, but worth a look and a cookie.

And that will do for today. The fresh casks of ale were delivered last night on time, and the new batch of mead is ready so drink up. We're serving medallions of marinated venison on a bed of roast potatoes and caramelized onions for the early meal, And Wolf chops with a tart jazbay drizzle, twice baked garlic potatoes, and fresh carrots sauteed in herb butter for the late meal. We'll also have a hearty carrot, potato, and dragon stew simmering for those that need something to ward off the chill.

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!

[Avrie]

Gooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 26th of Second Seed and a peaceful dawn here on warm sands. This one apologizes for being tardy. The old cat was out battling evil in another dimension Anyway, the blessed moons have set, and it is once again 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 boil.

The brew of the day is Miami espresso, and the biscuits will probably be oatmeal again until I get to the markets later. Checking the hot sheets we have 65 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches an old cat's eye over a fresh cuppa or two...

Kborg64 released Ring of Kynareth - SMIM Mesh Replacer as a first SSE mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120310
if it makes you happy, why not? Thanks

TotalBlueXL released Blue's Dungeon - The Abandoned House as a second mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120235
"This dungeon is a small two room dungeon" No, the dungeon is a ruined house with a basement you added a few named goodies to, but that's how we learn. Thanks

ImABotBeepBoop released Thieves Guild - Crypt Doors Always Open
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120252
"Door's always open, come on in! No ESP" Annnd a broken TG quest chain PASS

silvermetal released Khajiit Have Zoomies
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120289
"Every khajiit between 3 AM and 4 AM will get a base speed mult. Which means if they want to walk they'll actually run, and if they want to run they'll actually go super sonic. All of this while meowing." It's a meme, but kind of cute

Lets see... Janissrim released Cave Rocks Improved
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120229
"High Poly Models, Better UV Maps and Reduced Seams for Cave Rocks." Better than vanilla, but a little too round for the old cat's taste. Worth a look.

HS Markarth - Understone Keep
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120234
"Overhauls Understone Keep in Markarth."

Other than the trees and flowers which should be dead, Not bad. This one the old cat will want to see in game as the floor plan has been significantly changed, and the old cat is not sure how he feels about playing mix and match with braziers and Dwemer lanterns. Seriously worth a look. One of HyliosSykes better overhauls. Thanks

cleme3387 released Vanaheimr - Reach
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120248
"Overhaul of Reach textures." Let's expand on that just a tad... Replaces 4 reach ground textures in 2K and 4K, and parallax and non parallax versions with patches for MM. Thanks

And finally we'll give the top spot to the Step team

Vanilla Landscape Corrections - VLC by StepModifications
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/104962
"VLC corrects landscape issues found throughout Skyrim, which aren't addressed by USSEP." Looks to be mostly missing snow shaders and blending ground terrain to rocks.

Nice to see Step is still putting out new work. Keep in mind these are 'vanilla' fixes. A lot of these should be covered by other mods depending on your list. Thanks, have a cookie.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the old cat needs a fresh cuppa. We-B-Open!

[Avrie]

Goooooood morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Morndas the 27th of Second Seed and it is very quiet for a Morndas. Hide if you can, or work if you must, it's Morndas again. Anyway, it is 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 boil. Our brew of the day is Stockholm Lungo, and Cinnamon Graham crackers for biscuits this morning. Too many oats lately, old cats are not supposed to whinny.

Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new with plenty of jiggles and patches, but not much substance. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat this day over a fresh cuppa...

Container Distribution Framework by Shekhinaga
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120152
"SKSE framework that distributes items to container references based on rules such as location, reference, count, item keyword etc." A modders resource. A lot of these frameworks never make it into wide acceptance in the community. Ah'vrie is just putting this on the radar

Sekhmet13 released Mastery - Training and Leveling Overhaul
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120396
"Train to gain Skill Levels!" Yet another of those mods that shuts off XP based leveling in game. In this flavor you can 'only' level by paying trainers... Your game your way. PASS

cleme3387 released Vanaheimr - PineForest
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120342
More ground textures for pine forests in 2K and 4K with and without support for Parallax. Worth a look. It's consistent with the other Vanaheimr texture sets. Thanks we love choice.

And we'll finish up with a small mod by Pieter82 that makes a difference

Whiterun Stables Details
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120308
"Adds crops and clutter details to the Whiterun Stables" Not the first, but very cleanly done. The old cat was getting tired of seeing that stable hand raking an empty patch of dirt. There should have been more wheat (hay for the horses) Thanks, this one gets a cookie.

That's about it for today. The fires are stoked yada yada. We-B-Open!

[Avrie]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Tirdas the 28th of Second Seed and a sticky predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the boil.

Our brew of the day is from Indonesia, and the biscuits are once again cinnamon grahams. Checking the hot sheets we have 70 new with all the usual jiggles, dangles, patches and pointy sticks. Let's see what catches the eyes of an old cat over a fresh cuppa...

Corsafire1 is still removing 'ugly' meshes from the base game. 2 today
https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/Cors ... ameId=1704
Todays flavors are linen rags and sheets

Arkadaemus released Learn Enchantments From Tomes as a second mod after 2 years
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/118034
"Purchase tomes to learn enchantments instead of waiting for that one specific drop or random vendor list! Also available from spellcaster loot. No SKSE required."

Now this is an interesting cheat mechanic. Assign a book mesh to an enchanted vanilla weapon reference, and sell it as a book... Disenchant the book to learn the enchantment. Unexpected and inventive is always worth a cookie.

Theiikia re-released Indaren Estate Redux
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120449
"The improved and expanded version of Indaren Estate, featuring mannequins, weapon displays, functional bookshelves, and room for two children. Compatible with Hearthfire Multiple Adoptions." After 5 years, the mod gets edited and updated by the original author. Thanks

cleme3387 released Vanaheimr - River and Coast
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120459
"Overhaul of River and Coast textures" This one has good work ethics. Have a cookie

Minadorae released Immersive Wenches Dialogue Boost
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120307
"Adds over 590 voiced lines and raises the literary quality of the dialogue and other written material."

You'll want to read through the mod page. This started as a couple of grammatical fixes. Four months later it's evolved into a solid update. Worth a look and a listen. This gets a cookie as well. Tracking for my next build.

4thUnknown released Trolls SE
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120477
"A new look for cave and frost trolls. The Udefrykte model has also been replaced.
The models of loading screens have been replaced" (no .esp)

Has a bit of a Silverback gorilla flair to it. Seriously worth a look, and a cookie. Nicely done

And finally, we do have a mod of the day. JaySerpa strikes again!

Destroy The Dark Brotherhood - Quest Expansion
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/118229
"This mod introduces new lore-friendly ways to get kidnapped by Astrid (allowing you to Destroy the Dark Brotherhood even after sparing Grelod) while also expanding the actual quest to destroy the DB with new dialogue, choices, more memorable fights and a more cohesive quest. Enjoy!"

The old cat is seriously considering a jaySerpa-rim build as a distinct possibility for his next game yes he is.

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

[Avrie]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 29th of Second Seed and still predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons wane through the final quarter tonight, they have set for now and of course that means it is time for this one to tend the inn once again. Excuse please while the fires are stoked, and fresh water is put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Inspirazione a Venezia, and the biscuits are still oatmeal raisin while the old cat continues to quest for gluten free biscuits worthy of the inn. Checking the hot sheets we have 51 new with lot's of jiggles and accessories, but unfortunately not much else. Let's see what does catch the eye of the old cat over a fresh cuppa.

jumperbr released Whoops nude as a first mod. Welcome
"A mod to keep the dragonborn as naked as possible." no link needed, thanks.

ThePrincelyFae is still patching Leito schlongs. Everyone needs a hobby...

DoubleYouChurchill released Seaforth Hall
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120573
"This is a Mead Hall Style player home way up in the mountains" This location also blocks the road to Mount Anthor

Halffaces - small edit of Hagraven Bowl
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120530
Only 43 meg... small for them anyway

kuroishitam released Troll Variance
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120594
"This mod lets you keep both vanilla troll and recent troll 4th unknown replacer together for more variation."

Interesting; this works by changing 'some' troll encounters in dungeons and out in the world back to the vanilla troll models as opposed to using BOS... Have a cookie

And finally Snazzy Honningbrew Meadery by Gutmaw
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120534
The pictures tell the tale. Nicely done, and very lore friendly. Beautiful and well thought out changes as always. Gutmaw's overhauls are on the short list as replacers for JK's interiors in the old cat's next build.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are... don't drop your food. Now where did Ah'vrie put that mop? We-B-Open!

[Avrie]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Turdas the 30th of Second Seed and a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed,m and it is once again 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 boil.

Our brew of the day is Istanbul espresso with a hint of Cardamon, and the biscuits are cinnamon oatmeal (The old cat's take on a fake snickerdoodle) Checking the hot sheets we have 44 new with mostly jiggles and patches. Let's see what catches the eye over a fresh cuppa that doesn't have a cup size...

yag1z released Modular Trees of Skyrim as a second mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120660
"Customizable tree models use your textures (except bark) for a personalized touch"

The old cat is completely confused by this one. All I see are vanilla pine trees? There are no downloads and already a bug reported... This one needs more coffee

Halffaces - Milkjug
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120643
South western petroglyphs, needle point cloth covers... And only 85 meg What game is this one playing? If it makes you happy.

Nutyos released HD Vanilla Landscapes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/119601
"High-resolution vanilla landscapes materials created with Ai Upscaled and hand edited, diffuse, normal, and specular maps featuring proper parallax occlusion support, based on CSET and VCP - L"

Nicely done, and looks good. This is a full replacer of vanilla landscape textures and the download is 1.1 gig. Patches for blended roads, and darker diffuse snow included. Seriously worth a look and a cookie. The old cat would have been tempted to go with this instead of Wizkid's Atlantean all in one if it was out a year ago.

BigOleHappyMonkey released Black Gold Mine
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120654
"Black Gold Mine is the result of over 300 hours of work, with every effort to preserve immersion"... A big ole empty mine, no related quests, includes 'non-vanilla' CC content... Their first dungeon mod. It's an interesting somber, and moody location, but it needs to be populated and a reason for you to go there. Time for this one to up their game and add baddies, bosses and a quest. Thanks, now finish what you started.

And finally Mephala's Curse - Whispering Door Quest Addon by MadAborModding
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120650
"Adds a functioning curse to Ebony Blade and new world encounters. Now the player must find a way to destroy the Blade or succumbing to Mephala is inevitable." Built on top of and requires 'The Whispering Door - Quest Expansion' and 'Stress and Fear' as well as 'Aetherium Forge Destroys Items' You'll want to read the mod page. This is an interesting way to tie a couple of JaySerpa's mods together. Have a cookie

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]

Goooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Fredas the 31st of Second seed and thank the divines the weekend is nigh... is it Midyear already? The seasons feel rushed to this one for some reason. Anyway it is time once again for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is from Cape Town, and the biscuits will have to wait on Ah'vrie returning from the markets, but there are still plenty of Toll house in the jar now that Ah'vrie is no longer allowed to partake. Checking the hot sheets we have 38 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa.

NotOnLand replaced dog meat with hot dogs, and clam meat with hambugers. You'll forgive an old cat for not bothering with a link.

Snailishum released Exotic Dwemer Retexture as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120709
Basically white washes everything Dwemer. Taste is subjective, but cartoonish and bland are the only descriptions that come to mind. You'll need to look for yourselves. Hard pass for old cats

Feralas released Remarks of Dragonborn
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120564
"Get a voiced response from the folks in Skyrim for being the Dragonslayer" The voiced responses are generated by xVAsynth, and like most the timing sounds... off. Thanks but pass

TheLastAkaviri531 released Citizens of Morthal
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120560
"Visual makeover for the NPCs living in Morthal" Worth a look. Jar Idgrod has an interesting look. Not as old as most paint her, but makes her daughter and Gorm's ages seem more reasonable... Pass but thanks, we love choice.

Flip777 released Vanilla Eating Animation Fixes
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120727
"Fixes vanilla eating animations so NPC's actually move their mouths/chew and don't stare at you like psychopaths" This one gets a cookie

And finally ItzIvy released Whiterun Exterior Small Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120737
"Just a small add-on I made for my game. I thought I would post it here" Updates the small footbridge leading to the gates of Whiterun. Not exactly mod of the day material, but a nice effort. The railing supports appear to float and the colors don't match. The first slat is also clipping into the cobblestones very noticeably... Keep working at your craft and someday...

And that will do for today. 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!

[Avrie]

Goooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Loredas the 1st of Midyear and wage slaves rejoice the weekend has arrived. It is a quiet predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons have set, the paths are closed, and it is once again time for Ah'vrie to tend the inn for our most honored guests. Excuse please while the ash pits are emptied and the fires rebuilt. You'll want to cover your tankards. This gets a tad dusty... There, much better no? Ah'vrie always likes to begin the weekend with happy fires. They warm more than the room as this one's mother used to say when he was but a cub. Now to compost the ash, and see what's ready to harvest in the garden so the old cat can plan today's menu...

Our brew of the day is classic Ristretto, and the biscuits are biscotti. Checking the hot sheets we have 45 new with all the usual suspects. Let's see what catches the eye of an old cat over a fresh cuppa this day.

ItzIvy released Ivy - Riverwood Small Addon
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120791
"Another one of my small add-ons I made for my game. I thought I would post it here.
Patches for JK's Skyrim and JK's Riverwood Included" Adds a small shrine to Mara in Riverwood and includes an amulet. The old cat would have preferred if the covered docks were a covered bridge leading to the shrine instead of the shrine facing the 'wrong' way, but why not? Thanks

FrankBlack released High Quality Ivy for SD's Farmhouse Fences in Riverwood
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120796
"A mesh replacer that adds the ivy from fxckthisworld's High Quality Ivy to SDLutz farmhouse fences in Riverwood." Read the requirements on the mod page, and there are several variations possible, from random to complete replacer. Thanks

Everglaid released EVG CLAMBER - Slope Animations
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/114753
"New dedicated animations for traversing up & down slopes, like stairs and hills."
From the author of conditional idles, animated traversal and several others, these animations are much smoother on stairs and slopes than vanilla. This one gets a cookie

chikuwan released Follower Interact with Gestures
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/119202
"Followers gesture to each other to create the impression that they are communicating with each other." This one offers a little additional interaction between your followers. Requires DAR/OAR and SkyUI to be able to edit the time between interactions. the default is a very "gets old quick" 1 minute. Thanks Have a cookie for including the dog petting

Flip777 released Randomized Vanilla Food Animations
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120728
"Randomizes the food items NPC's eat when playing vanilla animations" Requires AnimObject Swapper. A lighter weight alternative to their Vanilla Eating Animation Fixes mod from yesterday. Worth it just for the randomized foods. Have a cookie

Speaking of food...

FathomXMods released Sushi of Skyrim (Another SOS mod LOL)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120773
"Sushi of Skyrim adds several new food items & alchemy ingredients straight from Akavir! Find sushi & the ingredients required to prepare it yourself at appropriate vendors, create multiple new dishes with unique benefits, & immerse yourself in a culture from outside of the Nordic lands of Skyrim. Survival Mode integration available."

Well they're consistent. HQ fish, HQ scales, HQ eggs, and now sushi. Why not LOL. Where's the Saki?

ImperialAgent1992 released Populated Dragonsreach
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120811
"The best populated interior mod 2024!" Well this one certainly has no ego problems... 3 additional cooks, 2 additions court wizards, and 12 generic seat warmers... If it makes you happy.

And finally GG's Temple of Kynareth
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120756
"Lightweight visual overhaul of Whiterun Temple of Kynareth for Mandragorasprouts statue of Kynareth users, with more flowers, ivy and statues of course." The statue of Kynareth mod is required of course, and includes several versions / patches. A bit much for the old cat's taste, but we love choice. Thanks have a cookie

And that will do for today. The new casks of ale were delivered last night, and we have a fresh batch of mead ready so drink up. We'll be serving mudcrab scrambles for the early meal. Wyrm and chips at mid day, and Ale braised sabercat with twice baked garlic potatoes and young carrots sauteed in herb butter. As always we'll have hearty stews for those that need something that stays with you.

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

[Avrie]

Gooooood Morning Tamriel

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Sundas the 2nd of Midyear. The blessed moons have set, the fires are stoked, and the old cat has fresh water on the boil.

Our brew of the day is still Ristretto, and the biscuits will have to wait on the old cat getting to the markets, but for now Oatmeal raisin will do. Checking the hot sheets we have 50 new. Let's see what catches the eye this morning. Spoilers... not much

ImABotBeepBoop released No I Don't Want No Shrub
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120854
"Replaces all of the ugly, useless shrubs and thickets with pretty, fully-harvestable flowers!" Well it isn't another make them invisible mod. Thanks we'll add this to the pile.

StarShowMaster patched Vanilla Enchanting Table and Workbench for light limit fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120873
Basically dims the candle light to something a little more reasonable. Thanks

MeBob6565 released Sleeping Giant Redesigned
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120889
Adds a second floor veranda with a dozen tables no NPC will ever use in game and a stable. If it makes you happy why not.

Pieter82 released Higher Poly Vanilla Oil Lamp Trap
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120895
"Higher poly meshes for the Oil Lamp Trap. Mesh replacer only, no Plugin / ESP." Clean and simple. rounds out the vessel and only uses 1.3 meg for the Embers version. This one gets a cookie.

HS Markarth - Endon's House
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/120715
"Overhauls Endon's House in Markarth" Nicely done. Understated, and consistent with the others in the series. This one is worth a look, and a cookie.

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked yada yada We-B-Open!

[Avrie]

Gooooooood Morning Tamriel!

Ah'vrie wishes you well. It is Middas the 5th of Midyear and a beautiful predawn here on warm sands. The blessed moons will be all but invisible tonight as the moons will be new tomorrow. We wish the goddess a pleasant rest, and may the hunts be more fruitful for it on the weekend. (Of course several of the older hunters we celebrate through to Morndas but Ah'vrie will say nothing having done the same over the years) Anyway, it is time once again for this one to tend the inn for our most honored quests. Excuse please while the fires are stoked and fresh water is put to the boil...

Our brew of the day is Still from Napoli, Ah'vrie will be placing a new order for the sacred beans later this morning. The biscuits will be oatmeal blueberry. (in a bowl for breakfast ) The old cat needs to talk to a different shaman before baking again with apologies to our lovely Gnewna. Ah'vrie will make sure you don't run out. Checking the hot sheets we have 41 new mods. Mostly jiggle and patches but a few things caught the eye. Let's have a look over a fresh cuppa.

drhodesw released Wolf Queen Unbound as a first mod. Welcome
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/121140
This is actually an attempt to make a quest to lead into the mod 'Summon Potema SE' by andbressan, and requires a few of the AE/CC additions to work. make sure to read the requirements. Thanks... Not for old cats, this one obviously cares not for the lore.

songfengji7891 released Riverwood JKs Skyrim Path (Patch) as a first mod. Welcome. This is actually a 'clipping' patch between JKs Skyrim and Schlitzohr's Riverwood released last week. Welcome to the community, and thanks.

xrdinary released No More Vanilla Trees
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/121108
From the same author who released 'No more vanilla grass' Another attempt to get this game to run on half a potato. Watching the videos and seeing the Vanilla lods switch to near mods just to see the trees vanish is all the proof this one needs to ignore mods from this author. Sorry, maybe it's time to save for a new video board? Hard pass on so many levels.

yag1z released Trees of Skyrim (Beta)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/121141
""Trees of Skyrim" is a comprehensive and immersive mod designed to enhance the natural beauty and realism of Skyrim’s landscapes. This mod introduces a variety of new tree models and textures, bringing lush, detailed, and diverse forests to the world of Skyrim. With "Trees of Skyrim," you will experience the game’s environment in a new way."

Returning after two years with an early access release of a tree overhaul as a second mod... Not compatible with texture mods, not compatible with other tree mods, and the pictures are pretty bad. This one needs to lose that awful reshade, but we wish them luck, and will keep an eye out for updates.

Bectile released Hanging Snow Hares - Base Object Swapper Support
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/121028
this is a follow up to their 'Snow Hares of Skyrim' mod from last week. Thanks. the bunnies are cute, but better as lunch

Pieter82 released Cabbage Plant - A Cabbage Mod Add-on
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/121114
"A mesh replacer that matches the harvestable cabbage plant model with the ingredient model of Cabbage - A Cabbage Mod. Mesh replacer only, no Plugin / ESP."

They do look yummy, but there's enough gas in this inn Thanks

And finally, yet another Kaidan HPH visual replacer. This requires Kaidan2 by LivTempleton, and either Kaidan 2 - De-Standalone from the same author of this mod, or you'll need to make your own texture patches.

Foamimi's Kaidan Visual Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecial ... ods/121142

Kaidan without the scars? Not for this old cat. Steal the man's past why don't you. I'll leave the scraps for our lovely Gnewna to chew on. PASS

And that will do for today. The fires are stoked, the kettles scrubbed, and the floors are swept. Have a seat by the fires and warm your bones. We-B-Open!