Description

• Mod uses Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) to distribute one (1) aura from Clanggedin's Skyrim Auras to Bandit Mage NPCs 
• Aura uses body slot 60
• Aura is animated
• All files ESL-flagged
• No records edited
• Player character not impacted
• _DISTR.ini designed for maximum configurability
• Designed for SPID < 6.0.0
• Please use my AIO for SPID = 6.3.0
  

Requirements

• Clanggedin's Skyrim Auras 
• Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) 
  

Recommended (highly)

• ENB Lights for Effect Shaders
  

Overview
Mod utilizes a small script that runs once (at game initialization) to equip one (1) aura to a curated group of Bandit Mage NPCs. The aura is the dragon absorption aura. Animation can be seen at :16 mark in the video showcase of Detailed NPCs - Storm Auras for NPCs (SPID). Mod distributes the aura to:

• Bandit Mages (ALL: bandits, outlaws, thugs, highwaymen, plunderers, marauders)
  

My reasoning for only distributing one aura is two-fold. Bandits in-game randomly use fire, ice, and shock spells (+ others), which makes it impossible to match particular auras. An ice bandit mage, for example, could get a fire aura. This particular randomization defeats the purpose of my series. I also reasoned that they only deserved one aura because bandit mages are not as sophisticated as their counterparts in other factions (i.e., fire mages, ice mages, etc.). Bandits are scavengers, punks, thugs, etc. However, I gave bandits one of my favourite auras from Clanggedin's Skyrim Auras (dragon absorption), and it really helps distinguish mage bandits from the other bandit types by giving them a magic energy (which is the point of my series).
 
All groups can be mixed, matched, increased, reduced even disabled in the _DISTR.ini. In fact, you can re-configure the mod to distribute auras to any NPC and / or any group of NPCs that you wish! The dragon absorption aura will always be equipped on no matter how mod is configured (e.g., female, male, level, faction, voicetype, etc.). 

• Main mod triggers the aura when NPCs are engaged in combat. 
• Optional mod equips a persistent or constant aura. Aura is always on in this version.
• Aura is animated. 
• Both mods are purely cosmetic. Aura provides no buffs, nerfs, enchantments, benefits, etc. Visual effect only.
• Pick one file to use. 
  

Compatibility
Highly compatible with most setups, and with most other mods. 

• Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) does not edit levelled lists, and does not modify or generate new records. 
• Body slots, however, are not compatible. Choose wisely, or edit the body slot. I will not alter body slots.
  

Installation and Uninstallation
Use the mod manager of your choice to install. Or manually. To uninstall, remove with mod manager. My understanding is that SPID will not impact save games in any way. Safe to uninstall at anytime. 

Configuration
Huge number of configuration options available. Please see Article for more information.

Caveats

• Pick one (1) file. Just one. No. One.
• Auras may behave differently or look different depending on setup (e.g., robes, skin textures, etc.).
  

Recommended and Compatible with:

• Detailed NPCs - Fire Auras for NPCs (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Ice Auras for NPCs (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Storm Auras for NPCs (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Necro Auras for NPCs (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Rune Auras for Thalmor Wizard NPCs (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Aura for Bandit Mage NPCs (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Conjuration Auras for NPCs (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Auras for Falmer Mages (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Auras for Vampires (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Poison Auras for NPCs and Creatures (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Steam Aura for Dwarven Automatons
• Detailed NPCs - Aura for Healer NPCs (SPID)
• Detailed NPCs - Auras for NPCs All In One (SPID)
  

Credits
For amazing mods and tools
Clanggedin
powerofthree
I reversed engineered these outstanding mods. Huge help! Thank you!
wSkeever, and Bosmer NPCS Have Antlers
BiglBrother, and Horns for Orcs
Darkfox127 - great tutorials