Solid and Shade

There are some qualities–some incorporate things,

That have a double life, which thus is made

A type of that twin entity which springs

From matter and light, evinced in solid and shade.

There is a two-fold Silence–sea and shore-

Body and soul. One dwells in lonely places,

Newly with grass o'ergrown; some solemn graces,

Some human memories and tearful lore,

Render him terrorless: his name's "No More."

He is the corporate Silence: dread him not!

No power hath he of evil in himself;

But should some urgent fate (untimely lot!)

Bring thee to meet his shadow (nameless elf,

That haunteth the lone regions where hath trod

No foot of man,) commend thyself to God!

- Edgar Allan Poe, "Silence"

# VERSION 27. 13 INTRODUCTION #

Well you have all certainly waited long enough for the two new character creation choices, Bleak Future and Homesteader, so here is what I have of them so far.

Bleak Future is mostly finished, with the Black Baron's (extensive) alternate-timeline claimant story (which you can start on right from the beginning of the game) being complete. Eventually there will be an additional storyline

Homesteader mostly just has your randomly-place homestead, Hiraeth, and your family members... and good Ol' Redder. It does feature an extra storage container for now, and your character will not be able to be pickpocketed, as you keep your money on the farm as well. This will be a blessing and a curse, once I add more.

I also fixed the inability to recruit Poe, which I broke last update, and I updated the Strategy Guide to contain current information. Everything listed as (WIP) has not been fully implemented yet. That being said, happy hunting, mod minions, and please enjoy your Bread and Crocuses.

# KNOWN BUGS AND ISSUES #

SOME OF OAK, ASH, OR THORN'S EQUIPPED WEAPONS OR SHIELDS MIGHT DISAPPEAR WHEN THEY ARE BURNED, BOILED OR PRESERVED!!! - Probably when they have Elixir Adamas used on them too! Be sure to un-equip these items before putting them through the process!

# PREFACE #

There is a lack in truly horrific mods out there, it seems. I think it's time we had a change of pace. Necromancy is the key. I have some practical knowledge of the occult, and therefore intend to make this mod as "realistic" as possible, without sacrificing playability or a certain amount of dark fantasy.

Solid and Shade is NOT a historic mod. It combines elements of occult folklore, Greek mythology, and many of the greatest works of Edgar Allan Poe. It has a decidedly pagan slant to it - various Gods and Demigods actually exist and play their particular parts in the story. Ghosts, shadow-creatures, and the undead stalk the land, among other even more sinister beings. Death lurks around every corne