Skyrim

About this mod

Adds Yokudan Shehai Spirit Sword and Dwarven Tonal Thu'um Cannons (Shouting Alternatives)
Includes Custom Models compatible with Dual Sheath/Ecotone and Better Shaped Weapons

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The Lore      

      Not sure if anyone has noticed but…Dragons have returned to Tamriel. Defensive/Offensive options regarding these winged beasts are certainly hard to come by. Ask any native of the land and they may fill your ears with stories of the Voice. Traditionally wielded by the Nordic people of Skyrim and only with years of training can one manifest this great power of the Dragon Tongue. Once one begins the path of the Voice it could take a lifetime to finish the journey of mastering the Dovah's Thu'um. The members of such an A-list group mostly consist of the wise Greybeards, a few mighty Nord leaders, and of course the Dragonborn if you believe in the rumors.       
     
     The Shout is not the only weapon against Akatosh's children. If we immerse ourselves in the history and lore of Tamriel's people it is easy to tell the Nords were not the only race that contended with these powerful creatures. Surely other races have procured, developed, or created something to battle these ancient beings. Even if true, it was thought these methods and the people that used them were lost long ago UNTIL NOW…….          

     As it stands, the way of the voice is one of three paths to be taken. The way of the sword and gunslinger complete the Trifecta of Dovah Defense.


Ansie Shehai      

       Lost to the sands of time are the ancestors of the Redguards. They were an elite sub-set of the Yokudan people known as the Ansie who later settled in what is now known as Hammerfell. These special warriors had the ability to materialize a sword using their own lifeforce known as a Shehai. This complete mastery of the sword was sometimes referred to as sword singing. Dubbed so because only with complete dedication and mastery of the sword can someone strike in such a way where the vibrations of their blades can match the pitch rivaling those of even the mystical Dovah. There are two ranks of Shehai. The first is wispy and has hardly taken physical form. The second is a Mystic Shehai fully materialized and much more powerful. To most this story is just a fable from long ago used to instill the values of the Redguard people with their Swordsmen way of life. Eorlund Gray-Mane appears to know a great deal more then he lets on about these spirit swords. With mastery of Arcane smithing, the fires of the Skyforge can yield a spell tome imbued with the knowledge of the mystical art of Shehai. 
                   
Dwarven Thu'um Cannon          

        The fascinating Dwemer race. A people whose history is shrouded in mystery, we are left with only the relics of the
once-great people. Truth is no one knows where they have gone (or where they will be). As the people of Tamriel continue to delve into these ruins we get a glimpse into their culture and technology. The Dawngaurd faction has ventured the depths of these ruins many of times and have uncovered some knowledge such as the schematics for a dwarven crossbow and something even more powerful a weapon infused with their Tonal technology referred to only as the Thu'umCannon. Not much is known of this Tonal technology other then it produces and manipulates sound waves into physical damage and in other cases even a dragon's voice. The Dawnguard have tried to replicate this weapon in their Nordic ways resulting in a spell gun that some playfully referred to as a staff with a trigger. The key comes down to two things, complete mastery of both Dwarven and Arcane Smithing; then and only can one create a true Dwarven Thu'um Cannon.  

The Book Of Circles & Thu'um Cannon Journals        

       The books not only contain essential lore-friendly knowledge to your chosen path but, also act as a manual as you navigate the Ranks/Tiers of the different variants.  They can both be crafted at any forge or if luck is on your side you may be able to buy them from a merchant. Preferred reading order is Book Of Circles then Cannon Journals.
(If you have any issues consult the readme as it combines all of the written content included)

Note on XP:
Cannons/Guns- Staves and anything that uses their animations by nature, do not provide the user with experience. Any solutions I have looked into, do not work or really put the stability of the game at risk. Until the community comes up with a solid safe way to do this they will have to remain as they are.  

Thanks to LeanWolf and MasterOfShadows for Scimitar mesh used in Better Shaped Weapons Compatibility https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/39870

SE Version - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/29684