This mod is the work of Princess Stomper and others listed in included documentation. Princess Stomper is Morrowind Modder Royalty and has been a major contributor ever since modding became a thing in Morrowind.

I am uploading this mod in order to share and to preserve it - and also attest that it is fully functional - while I have not done extensive testing - the mod works - Companion Share and Dialog, etc.

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NOTE: There is now an optional version of this mod that has been edited with some changes that should make Arnand a bit more durable. The edit is saved in OPENMW's omwaddon format, but it can be renamed to an esp extension if you don't play the game on the OpenMW engine. 
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There are no quest or location edits in this mod - this is a companion mod with the basic stuff plus a bit of charm but not a bunch of other stuff that makes mod compatibility a problem.

You can find Arnand  loitering outside the Old Man with a Skooma Problem's house in Balmora.

Once Arnand recognizes your character it may dawn on you that that he was quite likely waiting for your arrival. How did he know where'd you'd turn up?  Who knows?

It's really quite a mystery, but there's quite a bit of mystery concerning your character's arrival in Morrowind, so get used to it.

Maybe Arnand is a friend of the family, or a former instructor, or just a guy you once met before arriving in Morrowind?  That's really up to you to sort out. But, Arnand does seem obligated in some way to your character, enthusiastically - or less so depending on disposition.

Depending on your Face/Body mods - Arnand's appearance may differ from the screenshots - but this is a self contained mod with no outside requirements other than the Tribunal Expansion in this current year, 2023.


So, "The Breton Hunk Companion Lite by Princess Stomper" here's the scoop:

Don't let the the "Hunk" and "Romance" aspect scare you off - the conversation topics are there - but you don't need to interact with the topics unless you wish to do so. He can grow to adore your character and is unwavering in his loyalty - just head canon what you will when he bumps into your character outside that Skooma Addict's house.

Arnand may not automatically like you at first but there are ways of improving his disposition toward you via conversation, sharing a few drinks and good food. 

 I personally will be choosing Arnand to accompany my Breton Mage on my next adventure in Morrowind.

I also use this mod with a marvelous mod called Attend Me - BUT you do not HAVE to use it in order for Companion Arnand to work - but I like the additional reassurance Morrowind won't eat my companion when I teleport and the HUD display of companion status is neat to have as well.

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Short review of my experience with Arnand the Breton:

I got him killed swimming off the coast near Seyda Neen - he drowned it seems, I used his Ring and his lifeless body appeared in front of me. I was a little careless and wasn't keeping him in sight, and also we had just eaten some scuttle for lunch.  

---> Lesson Learned: never go swimming after eating scuttle.

His comments - especially before you get his disposition up are a bit rude, but it gets better as he becomes less disagreeable.
---> Lesson Learned: Perhaps take him swimming after lunch?

He talks a lot of smack while fighting enemies, and takes all the credit for the kills.
---> Lesson Learned: Perhaps take him swimming after lunch?

He is really quite the hunk though, don't you think?

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I play this mod on OpenMW - which I highly recommend to any player weary of CTD's, punishing FPS or configuration issues.

/begin rant
Yes, MGE-X  is fantastic but ultimately just really awesome deck chairs with cup holders on the deck of the Titanic and giving up the wonderful mods based on it stings a bit but OpenMW is gaining ground with every release - I play on OpenMW 48 release - my potato PC does well even with a massive mod list.
/end rant

Usage Permissions per Princess Stomper:

If I didn’t make it, you don’t have my permission to use or change it. You can upload this or redistribute this mod as-is without asking.
Please keep everything together including the readme.