Scuttlers and Bantam Guars- Mihail Monsters and Animals (LE)

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05 March 2025, 5:44AM

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05 March 2025, 5:44AM

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Mihail

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About this mod

The cutest two little critters from Morrowind are now in a single mod. Even the most battle-hardened Redoran Guard won't be able to resist these small friends wandering around the towns.

Requirements

DLC requirements

DLC name
Dawnguard
Hearthfire
Dragonborn

Mods requiring this file

Mod name	Notes
Bantam Guars - Hanging Dead Bantam Guars - My optimized textures LE by Xtudo	4K-2K-1K reduced VRAM usage textures.
Scuttlers - My optimized textures and patches LE by Xtudo	4K-2K-1K reduced VRAM usage textures.

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Credits and distribution permission

Other user's assets All the assets in this file belong to the author, or are from free-to-use modder's resources
Upload permission You are not allowed to upload this file to other sites under any circumstances
Modification permission You are allowed to modify my files and release bug fixes or improve on the features so long as you credit me as the original creator
Conversion permission You can convert this file to work with other games as long as you credit me as the creator of the file
Asset use permission You are allowed to use the assets in this file without permission as long as you credit me
Asset use permission in mods/files that are being sold You are not allowed to use assets from this file in any mods/files that are being sold, for money, on Steam Workshop or other platforms
Asset use permission in mods/files that earn donation points You are allowed to earn Donation Points for your mods if they use my assets

Author notes

. Usage of assets rules

(The rules were updated on April 22, 2022, and are not retroactively applicable, being
effective only from this date forward in relation to present and future usage of my assets)

OBS- I unfortunately barely have time to respond to DMs, so
if you have any questions, contact me directly on my Discord
server. The link is available on all my pages and in my profile.

- Unless the general permissions specific to the page of the mod you are viewing indicate otherwise, you can use the models, textures, special effects, sounds and scripts, and general .esp settings contained in my mods, in your own mods, as long as you put a link on your mod page to my mod pages from where you are using assets. This will automatically create a link where users of your mod will be able to see the credits section on my mod page, crediting not only me but also other authors who may have worked on some of the assets you will be using;

- Out of respect for player immersion, which is my main modding philosophy along with the ideal of making all my assets open source within what is reasonable, without losing respect for the integrity of my own work, it is not allowed to drastically change the lore (official or created by me) of the assets you will be using. For example: this means that you are not allowed to create completely different lore for a creature I've published by altering its nature and origin, species name, animations, spiritual alignment, or drastically changing its attacks or sounds. This is not just a rule, but common sense advice for you, as users don't like to have mods in their gameplay that cause immersion conflicts with each other. Obviously you can give a unique name to a creature of mine, and a special and unique origin to it, but still respecting the origin and concept of the species. Again as an example: you are not allowed to release a mod that uses my Wampa but calling it Yeti, but you can use it in your mod as, for example, the Beast of Coldwind Catacombs, which would be the name that the people from that region gave to the beast, but it would still be a Wampa. This makes my mods and your mods compatible in immersion to the users of this site, increasing the number of downloads and interest in general;

- It is also not allowed, under any circumstances, the release of patches for mods of quests and locations, made by me, that exchange my creatures added to them for creatures created by other authors. They don't always use the same animations, so this can affect the actions planned for them in these mods, or make certain intended idles impossible, and even breaking dialogue and quests. Also, it would affect the consistency of the lore in the overall scenario of my mods;

- I give users permission to modify my files, including releasing bug fixes, or improving features that my files add to the game, and publishing it as a separate file. But if it's just an expansion over my own mod, please put my original mod as your requirement. This includes simple .esp fixes, retextures, "more spawn points", etc. The only situation where you don't need to publish the mod with this dependency is if my assets are just a minor part of your mod, not the main focus of it;

- As mentioned before, if your mod doesn't have my assets as its main focus, you don't need to put my mod as a requirement for yours. For example: a mod that adds a dungeon, with several of my creatures inside, doesn't need to have my mod as a requirement. You can add the assets directly to your folders, and you just need to credit me on the mod page;

- You are not allowed to sell mods that use my assets, nor are you allowed to make them only available behind a paywall on Patreon, but you are free to receive Donation Points for mods that use my assets;

- You are not allowed to upload my mods in other sites besides Nexus. My mods are and
will allways be Nexus exclusive and will never be found outside Nexus in a legal way;

- The only exception to this rule applies to the Bethesda.net website. I allow the publication of my mods on the Xbox console, however, because I don't own an Xbox, I am unable to port the mods or test them myself, and I don't have an official porter either. So I kindly ask porters to keep mods up to date, always leave a very clear statement that Mihail is not involved in the port and does not officially support the Xbox file, and that you are responsible for keeping the mod up to date and for the bug fixing of problems that may be caused by the port;

- My assets are, in theory, generally exclusive to Skyrim, please don't use them in other
games without asking me first. In general however I usually authorize the use in other games;

- Although my mods are exclusive to Nexus, my assets can be used in Skyrim mods hosted outside of Nexus such as
Loverslab, ModDB and others. Just publish a link to my mod page, or create the dependency on the original mod,
depending on what kind of creation you will be releasing;

- Ports of my mods released in Legendary Edition to Special Edition/Anniversary Edition made by other users are not allowed;

- Likewise, users are not allowed to release packs of my creatures on Nexus or Bethesda.net, a rule that also applies
to adding my creatures in mixed packs, which add creatures from various other authors together;

- I do not support translations of my mods, including those linked on my original mods pages, so please if you are translating my mods, first receive my deep gratitude, and second, please keep it updated, and third, always put the original mod as a requirement. And if you're looking to use a translation of one of my mods into your native language, first check if the version is up to date, and it's the same version as my original mod. Unfortunately Nexus does not allow authors to delete outdated translations linked to the original mod pages;

- My mods can be included in Collections, I am an absolute supporter of them.
I only ask that the curators take care to keep the lists up to date;

- I do not generally authorize any kind of integration patch or replacement between my content and Creation Club content, including the one included in the November 2021 Anniversary Edition. To me, CC is an abomination that should never have existed , not only disrespecting the lore, but also excluding the LE edition users who helped build the fame Bethesda has today, many of whom are unable to migrate to SE, nor will they in the near future. Furthermore, the implementation of the content is lazy and careless, breaking any kind of immersion and coherence. I don't accept CC content as canon, and Bethesda should be ashamed to accept it too.

File credits

Author:

Mihail- models, textures, animations, loot, sounds, game implementation

Additional acknowledgments:

ZeniMax Online Studios, Bethesda Game Studios and Co.- the Bantam Guar and Scuttler available in this mod are inspired on the Bantam Guar and Scuttler from the The Elder Scrolls Online game, and have part of their background also inspired by the official background of the ones in the aforementioned franchise. No assets belonging to ZeniMax Online Studios or Bethesda Game Studios were used in the production of this mod.

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This mod is a compilation of my Scuttlers (LE/SE-AE) and Bantam Guars (LE/SE-AE) mods. If you use these 2 mods, by downloading this new file you will be able to delete these 2 esps, thus saving space in your load order;
Obviously you should not use this mod together with the 2 mentioned above, since they are already compiled in this new file, and using them at the same time will double the amount of these creatures in your game, in addition to other possible problems;
If you use, like and value my work, please consider giving an endorsement. I've worked hard for years to offer you the best of me for free, and the only thing I ask in return is this gesture, which increases my relevance and engagement on Nexus, and motivates me to continue;
I do not inspect or have any influence over translations of my mods (including those linked directly on my pages), nor do I have any power over patches or add-ons made to my content. So, before using any unofficial add-ons for my mods, make sure they conform to the latest version of my official release, and never use these if they don't. The same applies to Xbox ports;
In addition to the Nexus, you can also find me on:
Do you have any doubt? Read my Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

The cutest two little critters from Morrowind are now in a single mod. Even the most battle-hardened Redoran Guard won't be able to resist these small friends wandering around the towns.

From Bantam Guars page:

"Bantam Guars are small, chubby reptilian creatures, with docile temperament, native to Morrowind. They belong to the Scuttler family, having no relation to the real Guars. They are also commonly called "ugly chickens", due to their appearance and behavior, and like chickens they are also raised for eggs and meat by the Dunmer.

On Solstheim, both the Raven Rock and Tel-Mithryn inhabitants breed flocks of domestic Bantam guars, but some wild flocks have also been documented living on the island's ash-covered shores. In Skyrim they never adapted properly, perhaps because of the cold temperatures."

by Beastmaster Mihail *
(*Who is Beastmaster Mihail? He is my avatar/persona within the universe composed of all my mods. He is the ingame author who writes the texts that are usually presented as descriptions for my mods. A former monster hunter, now a dedicated scholar, he is planned to be released as an NPC in late 2022/early 2023, doing the same job in-game as my descriptions do on Nexus.)

From Scuttlers page:

"The Scuttler is a small, docile, and questionably adorable species of bipedal reptile native from Morrowind and about the size of a large sewer rat. They have no visible front legs, but display large heads and tails. They survive by eating small insects and earthworms, being bred as pest controllers by the Dunmer.

Despite their appearance, they are not directly related to the Guar or Alit, being closer to the Cliff Racer and Cliff Strider. Another popular relative of these is the Bantam Guar, but unlike the latter, the Scuttler's flesh is not prized nor does its body contain any known alchemical components, so raising them for food or other purposes is basically pointless. Nonetheless, in addition to their function of controlling populations of small insects, some also enjoy them as pets, despite their relatively unpleasant odor."

by Beastmaster Mihail *
(*Who is Beastmaster Mihail? He is my avatar/persona within the universe composed of all my mods. He is the ingame author who writes the texts that are usually presented as descriptions for my mods. A former monster hunter, now a dedicated scholar, he is planned to be released as an NPC in late 2022/early 2023, doing the same job in-game as my descriptions do on Nexus.)

- 2 new creatures: Bantam Guar and Scuttler;

- 2 new foods: Raw Bantam Guar Thigh and Roast Bantam Guar Haunch

So far no incompatibilities have been found between this mod and other mods.
(OBS- If by chance when installing several of Mihail's mods at the same time you are asked about files overwriting those of other Mihail mods or other authors mods, don't worry because they are just the same files shared between mods. I recommend that on these occasions always give preference to the files contained in my mods, and among mine always give preference to the mod you are installing last.)

So far no incompatibilities have been found between this mod and other mods.
(OBS- If by chance when installing several of Mihail's mods at the same time you are asked about files overwriting those of other Mihail mods or other authors mods, don't worry because they are just the same files shared between mods. I recommend that on these occasions always give preference to the files contained in my mods, and among mine always give preference to the mod you are installing last.)

The Mihail Monsters and Animals series aims to create and make available to the community the most complete set of creatures for TES 5: Skyrim, implemented in an immersive and unique way, with respect to the pillars of lore. Instead of pathetically just throwing models and textures in the game reusing 100% vanilla mechanics, the creatures made by Mihail have uniqueness and extreme zeal in their idealization and implementation, which will provide you with an experience that you have never had before in this area.

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