A vanilla plus, lore-friendly, standalone follower. Bjorn has his own quests and backstory, reacts to events and surroundings, interacts with NPCs, and can lead to a deep friendship or a true love story.
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Required if using the optional DBVO pack for this mod under the optional files section
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Lots of re-recordings, especially in the main quest and the marriage quest.
Bug fix to prevent Little Shadow from becoming invisible too soon.
Some adjustments to Bjorn's first quest.
New lines and minor corrections.
Version 1.40.4
Many re-recordings of lines with better quality.
New dialogues.
Refinements and bug fixes.
New lines, re-recordings and adjustments.
Version 1.40.3
Fix Barni's facegen.
Version 1.40.2
Bug fixes and new dialogues.
Version 1.40.1
Bug fixes and refinements
Some new dialogues
Version 1.40
Adds the last quest to finish up the main story. =)
Version 1.39.4
It adds a new side quest and some enemies.
A few lines for Barni and Bjorn as well.
Version 1.39.3
Fix the slow loading issue in Narzulbur
Add part of the "Soul Chains" quest
Some new dialogues and refinements
Version 1.39.2
Reduced the number of necromancers in the mine.
Version 1.39.1
Finishes the "Cold Dread" quest and starts a new one.
(WIP) Adds Barni as a follower.
Bug Fix.
Version 1.39
Finishes the "Cold Dread" quest and starts a new one.
(WIP) Adds Barni as a follower.
Version 1.38.10
Bug fix.
Version 1.38.9
New dialogues and lots of re-recordings.
Version 1.38.8
New dialogues, many revoices, and bug fixes.
Version 1.38.7
Fix a script for Snow Storm.
Version 1.38.6
Re-recording of some lines, and bug fixes.
Version 1.38.5
New dialogues, re-recording of some lines, and bug fixes.
Version 1.38.4
Just a few re-recordings of Bjorn's lines.
Version 1.38.3
Just a few re-recordings of Bjorn's lines.
Version 1.38.2
Reupload
Version 1.38
Completed the quest Bloodline's Secrets
Included around 200 new lines of dialogue
Some refinements
Version 1.37
The quest goes a little further, where you can find Groshak's diary and understand what happened to Bjorn's village.
I found a solution so that you can receive a message in the quest journal when the quest ends, and in the next update, you can continue from where you left off (sorry I didn't think of this before).
Some bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
Version 1.36
I finished Ulain's quest and started a new one, now you can meet Barni. This quest is under development and currently ends in the basement with Lorzub.
Thruzar and Ulain now have horses. You can now ride them, including Bjorn's horse, without any problem.
I fixed some very specific packages in the Hearth Whispers quest.
I added factions to Ulain so that the player's horse doesn't attack him in the scene on the ship.
The quest goes a little further, where you can find Groshak's diary and understand what happened to Bjorn's village.
I found a solution so that you can receive a message in the diary when the quest ends, and in the next update, you can continue from where you left off (sorry I didn't think of this before).
Some bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
Version 1.35.1
A small bugfix.
Version 1.35
An extensive review of the progression and connection between quests
Bjorn can become more "comfortable" at home after getting married (SKSE)
Many new dialogues and refinement of existing ones
Some bug fixes
Version 1.34.6
New dialogues in The Companions quest
New scene triggers
Fixes for inconsistencies
Version 1.34.5
Important bug fix in the Heart Whispers quest
Some new dialogues
Version 1.34.4
Removed a debug notification.
Version 1.34.3
Many new dialogues, mostly in the Main Quest
New memory systems and scene triggering
Bug fix at the start of the Heart Whispers quest
Version 1.34.2
Many adjustments to gameplay and quest pacing
New dialogues and some bug fixes
Version 1.34.1
Fixes a problem with Shagra's Facegen.
Version 1.34
Add Thruzar as a follower in a small quest
Important bug fixes
New dialogues
Version 1.33.3
Just a few small refinements and bug fixes.
Version 1.33.2
Important bug fix addresses an inconsistency with a trigger in certain situations.
Version 1.33.1
A small bugfix for those who had already completed the last quest.
Version 1.33
Alter the timeline of both Bjorn's quests to accommodate the new content.
Completing the second quest now offers 3 paths with Little Shadow: Join the Thieves Guild, join the Dark Brotherhood, or Destroy it.
Adds around 100 new dialogues.
Version 1.32.1
A custom armor for Little Shadow
Fixes some bugs
Some new dialogues
Version 1.32
Little Shadow is now in the Thieves Guild.
Version 1.31.2
Many adjustments and bug fixes.
New dialogues and other interactions.
Version 1.31.1
I redid a lot of dialogues in a new format.
Some bug fixes.
Version 1.31
I reactivated Bjorn's Vanilla wedding quest!
Version 1.30.10
Small fix that restores some aliases.
Version 1.30.9
Just minor adjustments.
Version 1.30.8
A new small quest to gain an item
Adds BnP as skin texture for Little Shadow
Changes quests to work independently
Fixes some bugs and includes new dialogues
Version 1.30.7
Now the first two quests can progress in any order. Many adjustments and new dialogues.
Version 1.30.6
Add a way to summon Bjorn. Minor corrections.
Version 1.30.5
Many improvements to the "Shadow from the Past" quest.
Version 1.30.4
Many adjustments and bug fixes
New dialogues and other interactions
Version 1.30.3
Very important bug fix.
Version 1.30.2
Compatibility fix for Skyrim versions prior to the current version.
Version 1.30.1
Just a small fix on Bjorn's hair.
Version 1.30
New appearance, new hair and a new war paint.
Bjorn's second quest has been split into two.
Little Shadow now has her own armor.
I removed the Fomod for now due to the file size.
New dialogues, idles, scenes, and bug fixes.
Version 1.20.3
New exclusive armor! New pants, gloves, and boots.
Bjorn remembers places he's been with you.
New idles and combat taunts with Gore.
New dialogues and idles, bug fixes and minor changes.
Version 1.20.2
Adds a scene with Gore
Changes to Little Shadow's appearance
Changes to Bjorn's armor
About 100 new dialogues and minor corrections.
Version 1.20.1
This version no longer requires the BEES.
Version 1.20
A new mechanism to remember where he has been with you.
New scenes and dialogues.
New armor without sleeves.
New skin with war paint.
Version 1.19.4
Fixes a transparency issue with Little Shadow's hair.
Version 1.19.3
Very important bug fixes.
Version 1.19.2
Important bug fixes.
Version 1.19.1
Adds an AI package for the lute scene.
Adds a search system for bounty letters.
Adds a new dialogue option when he is seated.
Version 1.19
Adds time counters for the player's interactions with Bjorn and Bjorn's interactions with other NPCs;
Bjorn now has a lute and knows how to play and sing.
I changed dialogues with Kaidan, to be more in line with his OG version.
I added new dialogue lines and fixed minor bugs.
Version 1.18.11
Fixes some bugs and adds more dialogue.
Version 1.18.10
Fixes an issue with a texture that was lost in the last update.
Version 1.18.9
Fixes a minor bug.
Version 1.18.8
Add a dialogue to retrieve the map marker in older saves.
Version 1.18.7
Fixes many inconsistencies in the script and adds about 100 lines.
Version 1.18.6
Bug fix: Recovers scripts that were lost in the last update.
Version 1.18.5
Bug Fix: Removed unnecessary files and fixed an issue with installation on MO2.
Version 1.18.4
Corrects the folder structure to work properly when installed with Mod Organizer 2.
Version 1.18.3
Adjust your height back to 1.03, I accidentally decreased it.
Version 1.18.2
Many new appearance options in the FOMOD.
Version 1.18.1
Small adjustments.
Version 1.18
Bjorn now uses the texture BnP - Male Skin 2k (SoS Light)
Version 1.17.2
Adds a romantic quest.
I removed vanilla marriage due to incompatibilities.
Version 1.17.1
Fixes the issue with the Alternate Start mod.
Version 1.17
An engagement and marriage quest.
This version is not compatible with Alternate Start, I'm working on it, sorry for the inconvenience.
Version 1.16.1
New dialogues and fine-tuning.
Version 1.16
Adds Fomod Installer with two hair options.
Version 1.15
A new menu for options like hugs and other interactions based on the relationship level.
Version 1.14.6
Fixes very important things and adds about 100 new dialogues.
Version 1.14.5
A bunch of tweaks, fixes, and new dialogues.
Version 1.14.4
Fixes Bjorn's dialogue about Little Shadow in case he hasn't met her and some inconsistencies.
Version 1.14.3
Fixes a minor bug and adds dialogues to the Azura's Star quest.
Version 1.14.2
Remove useless meshes and texture files.
Version 1.14.1
Fixes an issue with Thruzar that was causing him to kill the other orcs in version 1.14
Version 1.14
It includes a small new quest, new dialogues, and bug fixes.
Version 1.13.5
After dismissing him, when you hire him again, he will automatically equip the armor.
Added more dialogues and scenes in the Dark Brotherhood quest
I replaced the pajamas with a random list of vanilla clothes.
Version 1.13.4
Fixes an issue with FaceGen.
Version 1.13.3
Fixed minor bugs and added new dialogues.
Version 1.13.2
Added a new follower who will be in the Dark Brotherhood
Version 1.13.1
Now Bjorn has an outfit underneath his armor instead of the iron armor.
Version 1.13
Add interactions with Kaidan 2, compatible with the Extended Edition.
Version 1.12.4
Included new dialogues, idles, set Jorrvaskr in Whiterun as a resting spot, and made minor fixes as well.
Version 1.12.3
I sped up Bjorn's quests and interactions by 30% of the time.
Version 1.12.2
A small update before porting it to XB1, minor fixes, and new dialogues.
Version 1.12.1
Hotfix: The quest was starting with the game.
Version 1.12
Bjorn's story now has a continuation, you can find out what happened to his family in a new quest.
Version 1.11
Changes the hair texture, the combat style, and the quest progression.
Version 1.10.6
I added a series of fixes for those who had loaded Bjorn in Riverwood before downloading the update for his initial quest.
Version 1.10.5
This update adds dialogue that prevents Bjorn from going to Whiterun if the door is closed.
Version 1.10.4
There was a small detail missing that makes him return to Whiterun.
Version 1.10.3
I included a way to clear the previous alias 'relax' from previous saves, as it's no longer used.
Version 1.10.2
This update fixes an error in the armor mesh and addresses some minor bugs.
Version 1.10.1
I redesigned the sandbox system for taverns and houses as I noticed a flaw after the last update.
Version 1.10
Bjorn now has a starting quest.
Version 1.9
Bjorn now remembers all the answers you give him and can share what he knows over time.
Version 1.8
I've added a system for Bjorn to go to the player's house.
Continuation of the romantic quest, more dialogues, and bug fixes.
Version 1.7
I fixed up a bunch of little things, added conversations about a whole lot of different stuff.
Version 1.6.1
Add a small quest about a nemesis. Bug fixes.
Version 1.5
Added a ton of dialogues for vanilla quests, fixed an issue with Snow Storm
Version 1.4.1
I removed the uncompressed files to make the mod lighter.
Version 1.4
Bjorn's got armor and a shield, added some dialogues, tweaked a few things.
Version 1.3
Now Bjorn can give you quests to kill bandits and has more dialogue lines.
Version 1.2
I fixed a bug in the horse and finished Bjorn's dialogues in the Main Quest.
Version 1.1
I added mechanics for relaxing and conversing in taverns and the player's homes.
Bjorn is not just another rough mercenary of Skyrim, despite his scars and serious gaze, there is more to this Nord than meets the eye. Born and raised in the frigid regions of Skyrim, Bjorn's life has never been easy. From the tragic loss of his family to the harsh realities of the mercenary life, nothing has been able to dampen his spirit in his fight for justice, to make Skyrim a better place for all, even if it means shedding blood along the way. As long as he has your trust, Bjorn will maintain his loyalty, always ready to lend a hand. Though he has a troubled past, he still possesses a heart of gold that understands the meaning of honor.
• Bjorn is standalone, fully voiced, and currently has over 3500 lines of dialogue (including the quest NPCs) • • He responds to quests, the environment, other NPCs, and feels more comfortable speaking in houses or taverns • • 100% compatible with the lore, without stealing the spotlight from the game itself • • Always ready to ride on his faithful steed, Snow Storm • • He can assign quests to you to kill bandits or point out known enemies with valuable items • • Bjorn has an extensive questline focused on redemption and justice • • If you win his heart, he may open up about his feelings and marry you •
ABOUT HIS VOICE
All voices in the mod are generated by AI.
QUESTS & FOLLOWERS:
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Bjorn has his own quests, which are:
Past Shadows Heart Whispers Fire Bonds Darkened Fate Innocence Protected Bloodline's Secrets Cold Dread Soul Chains
Heart's Bravest Beat (Romantic)
He also has smaller quests, such as:
Killing bandits and known enemies with rewards in items Killing bandits and collecting rewards with Jarls and stewards
Additionally, he introduces three other followers:
• Little Shadow • Thruzar • Barni •
Bjorn also interacts with a large portion of the game's main quests and many of the minor ones.
• Whitewatch Tower (Whiterun Hold) •
• You can start his quest asking about rumors with Delphine or Orgnar at the inn in Riverwood • • The guards in Whiterun or Hulda in the Bannered Mare can also provide information about this • • You can also go there without a quest, and it will start when you arrive •
