The Sword of Souls - Nagaiabala

The Sword of Souls - Nagaiabala

Version 1. 0

by AsteriaSennall

REQUIREMENTS

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OBSE: https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/37952

INSTALLATION

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Copy the esp into the Oblivion game Data directory.

Activate the mod, the load order should not matter.

BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION

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First of all, many thanks to Lexx666 for the beautiful sword mesh and texture. I was searching for a sword to use for the idea

I had in mind and this one was the perfect fit.

The idea for this mod came about because I started reading the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson and in the

series (don't worry, no real spoilers because you really should go read this fantastic series for yourself) there is a character

with a powerful sword that enslaves the souls of the slain, by all accounts, permanently. I found the character and the idea of

the sword to be particularly fascinating because he's not evil, like perhaps you'd expect for someone who wields such a blade.

Instead, he employs the sword with a stern sense of justice, believing the fate of those slain fits those who commit wrong or

attack him.

I thought it would be fun to play a character with that mindset, especially with the ability to play the Morrowind plotline in

in Morroblivion so the false gods of the Tribunal might end up in such a sword if the character deems their crimes worthy enough

for it. I finally got around to creating a sword along those lines when I saw the new version of Morroblivion was released and

would require a new save game to install. Perfect excuse to abandon my previous character partway through his story (just like

all the countless others before him :( ) and start fresh with this idea for a character!

So my idea for this sword was that it would be an Ayleid claymore with a blade made of the same material as soul gems. Through

enchantments and bargains with the Ideal Masters, the sword ensnares the souls of those slain with it and sends them to the

Soul Cairn for all eternity. In return, the wielder will begin to absorb some of the power of the souls slain. After a certain

number have been slain, the wielder gains a boost to his/her magicka, up to the capacity of the sword (explained more below).

In order to make the sword continue to be useful beyond this boost cap, and to encourage the sword owner to continue supplying

the Ideal Masters with souls, the sword can materialize a filled black soul gem by exchanging one level of magicka bonus.

The sword also has a short soul trap enchantment to allow you to fill your own gems. The enchantment of the sword requires no

recharging, as it seems to be related to the very material of the blade itself. Repairing it naturally requires a talent