This mod adds a set of weapons to the game that Level with your character

Description
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Somewhere in the Sanctuary lies a hidden portal into the Void. Go there and you will find the Voice
of Sithis. Find the Voice of Sithis, and you will find power.


The Weapons of the Black Hand mod adds a bunch of new items and 9 new quests to Oblivion.

Black Hand Weapons:
Ninjato
Daikatana
Katana
Kodachi
Tanto
Wakizashi
Off-hand Kodachi
Off-hand Wakizashi
Off-hand Tanto

Trinkets:
Ninjato of Sithis
Daikatana of Sithis
Katana of Sithis
Kodachi of Sithis
Tanto of Sithis
Wakizashi of Sithis
Off-hand Kodachi of Sithis
Off-hand Wakizashi of Sithis
Off-hand Tanto of Sithis

Ingredients:
Ninjato ash
Daikatana ash
Katana ash
Kodachi ash
Tanto ash
Wakizashi ash


It is required that you complete a quest for the Voice of Sithis for each weapon. You will also recieve the
approprite trinket if you are succesful

These weapons are, in their way, incarnations of the Dread Father, and they have a special trait.
When you reach a certain level and equip your blade, it will dissolve into ash in your hand and be replaced
by a more powerful weapon.

[Translation: These weapons become stronger with your character]

Each weapon is also scripted with a few bonuses...

Ninjato: Blade +2, Strength +10
Daikatana: Blade +2, Strength +10
Katana: Blade +5, Restore Health +2
Kodachi: Blade + 5, Fortify Health +30
Tanto: Blade +10, Chameleon +20, Detect Life 150ft
Wakizashi: Blade +10, Decect Life 300ft, Chameleon +10
Off-hand Kodachi: Block +5, Reflect Spell +10, Reflect Damage +10, Dispel +10
Off-hand Wakizashi: Block +5, Reflect Damage +15, Relfect Spell + 15
Off-hand Tanto: Block+5, Reflect Damage +30




Acknowledgements
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HUGE thanks to severian1981, who made this mod possible with his Akaviri Imports. All the item models
and textures here come from his mod.

Thanks also to those who contributed quest ideas. You'll be named when the quests are added in the 1.0 release


Install/Uninstall
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Extract the archive into your data folder. MAke sure to select the .esp as an active datafile

Note: If you are using Severian1981's akaviriimports mod, there is a slight compatibility problem.
Use akaviriimportsbhw.esp (Included here) instead. You also don't need to extract the meshes and textures:
They're included in akaviriimports.


Version History
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v 0.5 BETA. released June 5, 2006

The beta is primarily for testing purposes, and for those who want the loot without having to
do the quests. It includes:

all the new items
a few [currently Useless] NPCs
Some additions to the Cheydinhal Sanctuary.

v.51 Beta

Fixed a pathing problem for the textures
Fixed a door that teleported you into space


Notes:
Until the quests are done, the items will be in chests on either side of the Voice of Sithis.
Make sure you grab the trinket appropriate for the blades you use. They won't level otherwise


v 1.0 In progress

Will include

Quests
Voice Acting
A handful of NPCs
(Hopefully) A workaround that allows for better bonuses on the weapons -- like


Hint
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If you can't find the new area of the Sanctuary, notice some new clutter in the main area. This stuff
is a hint to an activator that will take you where you need to go. Also, the activator itself was added
to something that was already in the Sanctuary, and is in the main cell [aka not living quarters or training area]

Request/Troubleshooting
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Please keep an eye out for bugs or balance problems

Stats are included in the 'black hand docs' folder

email me at [email protected]


Usage/Liability
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Feel free to use this mod however you like, just give credit to me and to Severian if you include his work

I take no responsibility for any problems this mod might possibly cause.