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Thanks for letting me know Mizog released his Companions mod! That's a must have!
I'm still wondering just what Araelia and Arissa's backstory is, and what hate and rage Araelia is holding in. I'm sure you'll reveal that in time, though.
Nicely done with the pics, too. They show off Mizzog's mod quite well. (I'm quite attached to the Companions' vanilla appearances, but I may still give it a try myself someday if I start playing with skin texture mods.)
Well done Jess.
I am very much looking forward to see how they fair in the yard against Vilkas.
As to the story - just superb. Your writing skills are awesome and I can only admire your way with words and especially your dialogue, which is top notch. The way you describe personal interaction is your major strength in writing and what pulls everyone in to the story. I just lack that knack perhaps because I am more of a hermit lol. But I read what you write very closely and try to remember how you do things in the hopes I pick up some of the nuances.
The way people look at each other, the glances of eyes, the tone of voice, the undertones, you do a good job of describing all the visual cues that occur in conversation that writing has a hard time conveying unless done carefully - which you do. You can almost "see" the body language going on. Of course these really nice images also help a lot with it - the one blessing of this type of story is less time is needed to describe everyone and every scene.
You also have great balance between images and text - not to many images in a row nor massive walls of text, although sometimes there is no way around that I know. A great way to introduce the two sisters to the companions and the atmosphere of the place was well done. I am also happy you made Kodlak such a wise and nice man as I think that is truly how he is in the world of Skyrim.
Vilkas ... abrasive but the one thing about him is if you earn his trust then you know you have a sworn shield brother for life. He has a deep stroke of honor inside. Still it is big bear Farkas who is my main love :-)
I look forward to seeing Mizz's companions pop up in Grim's world; his appearance in the ranks of the companions could go either way... Awe or deep jealousy. It'll be very interesting to see which way you go with it. Can't wait!
As for my sisters and the companions... I'm planning something that might make the whole vanilla plot turn on it's ear. And that's all I'm going to say for now!!
Again, deepest, humblest thanks Jon. Your words mean so much.
Damn good looking companions to It is very humbling to see them in your story.
Good thing that Arissa wasn't confused or intimidated for a second, appearing as confident in her powers and a great support for Araelia, who certainly felt kinda lost an scared among these warriors. Apparently being surrounded by such men bring her bads memories and discomfort and one can only guess what she had been into during her time in Cyrodiil.
Oh, how I loved the exchange between Arissa and Vilkas, as well as her conversation with Kodlak. Certainly the old Harbinger knew how Vilkas would react to sisters and was willing to see their resolve and wits as they exchanged barbed words. Personally I can't stand Vilkas, because of his arrogance and bad manners, he is far worse then his brother, who might not be even remotely bright, but at least has a good heart. Apparently Arissa got best of ever cranky Vilkas and i loved what cool pseudonyms she made for herself and Araelia. I hope that Arissa can beat the crap out of Vilkas in every way so sisters would be accepted to Companions ranks!
also it was very intriguing about Kodlak insight into Araelia most guarded secrets of her soul... she was stunned by it but Kodlak is not an ordinary warrior, he has visions and had seen enough to spot a tormented soul when he sees one...
I am looking forward to see more and for me it was sad thing that there is still no more info about sisters back story about events in Cyrodiil... You are such a tease! Thank you very much fr sharing your wonderful work!
Yeah i'm not a fan of Vilkas either (though some of the makeovers of him on the Nexus have him looking pretty darn sexy), it's the arrogance that irritates me.
Haha, yep, I DO so enjoy teasing! Can't let all my secrets out just yet... have to keep you interested somehow!!