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About this mod
A makeover mod for The Companions of Jorrvaskr featuring unique, lore-friendly looks & improved combat skills.
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Courtesy of the amazing allonsywisegirl who took the time to backport the necessary files & esp. Please visit their page and give them a kudos if you like this mod!
A total rework for the visuals & skills of several followers with an immersive, lore-friendly approach. All of the affected NPCs have been given the ability to level alongside the player up to level 50 & some have been given new combat perks so they can carry their own weight against whatever threats the Dragonborn may face.
This mod overhauls the following Companions:
Aela the Huntress ~ Farkas ~ Njada Stonearm
Ria ~ Torvar ~ Vilkas
My goal was to visually enhance each follower in a way that wouldn't look too out of place in the vanilla game, but still be unique & reflective of their personality/background. This also extends to combat, with several characters gaining access to useful perks, abilities, equipment, etc. To see a more in-depth list of changes for each follower, click the spoiler tag below.
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-- AELA THE HUNTRESS --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Critical Shot (Tier 2), Ranger, Quick Shot, Deft Movement
NOTES: The new perks help to improve Aela's offense & survivability, allowing her to keep up with you in the late-game without being too overpowered.
-- FARKAS --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Barbarian (Tier 1), Deep Wounds (Tier 2), Juggernaut (Tier 1), Reflect Blows
New Class: Two-Handed Warrior (Two-Handed, Heavy Armor, Archery, Block, One-Handed)
NOTES: Farkas' ill-fitting Blacksmith class has been changed to the more appropriate Two-Handed Warrior class. The complimentary skill spread & added perks ensure this manbeast will have the bite to match his bark.
-- NJADA STONEARM --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Shield Wall (Tier 2), Block Runner, Deflect Arrows, Agile Defender (Tier 2)
Level Cap: Raised from 25 to 50
NOTES: Njada's combat skills are pretty lackluster & she's rather squishy for someone who's meant to be an expert in defense. I've given her several new perks & boosted her health so she can properly tank for you now.
-- RIA --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Bladesman (Tier 1), Fighting Stance, Wind Walker
Level Cap: Raised from 25 to 50
New Class: Rogue (One-Handed, Sneak, Light Armor, Block, Archery)
NOTES: Ria's not as battle-hardened as her peers, but she's still a capable fighter. I've switched her to the Rogue class in order to reflect her affinity for blades & light armor as well as her desire to train under Aela.
-- TORVAR --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Armsman (Tier 1), Savage Strike, Block Runner
Level Cap: Raised from 25 to 50
New Outfit: Iron Armor
NOTES: Torvar's skills favor heavy armor so I've given him a set of corresponding gear. As Jorrvaskr's resident drunk, he may lack discipline, but makes up for it with an unrestrained approach to combat.
-- VILKAS --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Champion's Stance, Deep Wounds (Tier 1), Juggernaut (Tier 2), Well Fitted
NOTES: Compared to his brother, Vilkas is a little tankier despite his size and is a bit more measured in his approach to combat. He'll have plenty of armor and use less stamina now when power-attacking.
Perks Added: Light Foot, Critical Shot (Tier 2), Ranger, Quick Shot, Deft Movement
NOTES: The new perks help to improve Aela's offense & survivability, allowing her to keep up with you in the late-game without being too overpowered.
-- FARKAS --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Barbarian (Tier 1), Deep Wounds (Tier 2), Juggernaut (Tier 1), Reflect Blows
New Class: Two-Handed Warrior (Two-Handed, Heavy Armor, Archery, Block, One-Handed)
NOTES: Farkas' ill-fitting Blacksmith class has been changed to the more appropriate Two-Handed Warrior class. The complimentary skill spread & added perks ensure this manbeast will have the bite to match his bark.
-- NJADA STONEARM --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Shield Wall (Tier 2), Block Runner, Deflect Arrows, Agile Defender (Tier 2)
Level Cap: Raised from 25 to 50
NOTES: Njada's combat skills are pretty lackluster & she's rather squishy for someone who's meant to be an expert in defense. I've given her several new perks & boosted her health so she can properly tank for you now.
-- RIA --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Bladesman (Tier 1), Fighting Stance, Wind Walker
Level Cap: Raised from 25 to 50
New Class: Rogue (One-Handed, Sneak, Light Armor, Block, Archery)
NOTES: Ria's not as battle-hardened as her peers, but she's still a capable fighter. I've switched her to the Rogue class in order to reflect her affinity for blades & light armor as well as her desire to train under Aela.
-- TORVAR --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Armsman (Tier 1), Savage Strike, Block Runner
Level Cap: Raised from 25 to 50
New Outfit: Iron Armor
NOTES: Torvar's skills favor heavy armor so I've given him a set of corresponding gear. As Jorrvaskr's resident drunk, he may lack discipline, but makes up for it with an unrestrained approach to combat.
-- VILKAS --
Perks Added: Light Foot, Champion's Stance, Deep Wounds (Tier 1), Juggernaut (Tier 2), Well Fitted
NOTES: Compared to his brother, Vilkas is a little tankier despite his size and is a bit more measured in his approach to combat. He'll have plenty of armor and use less stamina now when power-attacking.
REQUIREMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
There are no hard requirements to run this mod, but if you'd like your followers to look exactly like the screenshots, I highly recommend Tempered Skins (Male & Female), Expressive Facial Animations (Male & Female), Mild Complexions, Brows, Beards, & True Faces. Unofficial Skyrim Patch changes have been forwarded, but the patch itself isn't necessary if you don't want to run it for some reason.
COMPATIBILITY & OTHER INFO
It should go without saying, but this mod is generally incompatible with other mods that edit the same NPCs. Most issues can be resolved via proper load order, but some problems may require a different solution. For more information, click the spoiler tag below.
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Q: "I have the gray/dark face bug!"
A: If you have an issue with dark faces, it's most likely a conflict in your load order. To be safe, place my mod below any others that affect NPC visuals or follower functionality like EFF or ATF, etc.
Q: "Why didn't my follower's skill levels change to reflect their new class?"
A: You shouldn't run into this issue if you've started a new game. However, if you've installed during the middle of a save where you've already met/recruited them, you'll have to reset their levels to force the change. Select the follower in the console & type in the following lines one after the other:
That should update their skills to the proper value.
Q: "Torvar isn't wearing the armor you gave him."
A: If you're experiencing this issue after installation, simply wait 24 hours in another cell so the game can reset his outfit.
Q: "Njada has a big ol' gap in her neck!"
A: I changed her weight in the CK, but you still might see a visible gap if you've installed this mod mid-game. Select Njada in the console & type in the following lines one after the other.
That should permanently resolve any visual glitches for Njada.
Q: "Can you make a patch for [Insert Mod Name Here]?"
I don't currently have any plans to provide patches for mods I don't use in my own game due to the effort & tediousness involved. However, feel free to ask anyway & I might oblige if it's a simple enough fix. You're also more than welcome to create your own patch for this mod & publish it as a standalone mod or request that I host it here, just know that I may not be able to provide further support for said patch.
Q: "Where's Athis?"
He's been covered in my other mod, Elegant Elven Followers.
Q: "Any plans to make over other followers?"
A: Eventually, though I work full-time and I'm also a perfectionist when it comes to creating characters so they might be few & far between.
A: If you have an issue with dark faces, it's most likely a conflict in your load order. To be safe, place my mod below any others that affect NPC visuals or follower functionality like EFF or ATF, etc.
Q: "Why didn't my follower's skill levels change to reflect their new class?"
A: You shouldn't run into this issue if you've started a new game. However, if you've installed during the middle of a save where you've already met/recruited them, you'll have to reset their levels to force the change. Select the follower in the console & type in the following lines one after the other:
setlevel 1000 0 1 1setlevel 1000 0 1 50That should update their skills to the proper value.
Q: "Torvar isn't wearing the armor you gave him."
A: If you're experiencing this issue after installation, simply wait 24 hours in another cell so the game can reset his outfit.
Q: "Njada has a big ol' gap in her neck!"
A: I changed her weight in the CK, but you still might see a visible gap if you've installed this mod mid-game. Select Njada in the console & type in the following lines one after the other.
setnpcweight 50disableenableThat should permanently resolve any visual glitches for Njada.
Q: "Can you make a patch for [Insert Mod Name Here]?"
I don't currently have any plans to provide patches for mods I don't use in my own game due to the effort & tediousness involved. However, feel free to ask anyway & I might oblige if it's a simple enough fix. You're also more than welcome to create your own patch for this mod & publish it as a standalone mod or request that I host it here, just know that I may not be able to provide further support for said patch.
Q: "Where's Athis?"
He's been covered in my other mod, Elegant Elven Followers.
Q: "Any plans to make over other followers?"
A: Eventually, though I work full-time and I'm also a perfectionist when it comes to creating characters so they might be few & far between.
CREDITS
ApachiiSkyHair by apachii
Battle-Hardened Warpaints by Diethardt
Better Makeup by Diethardt
ENB Brow Fix by triptherift
Expressive Facegen Morphs by Niroku
Eyes AO Clipping Fix by Artsick
Freckle Mania 2 by tetrodoxin
High Poly Vanilla Hair by Macxhiin
Marks of Beauty by Lamenthia
Mild Eyes by nicostein
Painterly by gobbldygook
RaceMenu by expired6978
TD18 Lore-Friendly Hair by Threeton
Vanilla Warpaints Absolution by DomainWolf
Weathered Nordic Bodypaints by DomainWolf
Wolfpaint - Facepaint Collection by DomainWolf
SCREENSHOTS
aMidianBorn Book of Silence by CaBaL
NordWarUA's Vanilla Armor Replacers by JDJ3
Northborn Scars by Northborn
Rudy ENB SE for Cathedral Weathers by rudy102
RUSTIC CLOTHING by Gamwich
Superior Lore-Friendly Hair by skyrimaguas