The Art of Magicka

1. 0) DESCRIPTION 2. 0) INSTALLATION & PREREQUISITES 3. 0) TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 4. 0) PERMISSIONS, SUGGESTIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS 5. 0) CREDITS

1. 0) DESCRIPTION The Art of Magicka (AOM) is an artwork and item expansion for Skyrim mages. But it is more than that. Combined with any magicka overhaul, AOM will help to reinvent the Skyrim mage experience by adding a dye system, powerful unlockable gear and over 600 craftable items (most of which are entirely new).

HIGH-REZ TEXTURES: Most of the robes are scaled to 4096. The robe normal maps use 8. 8. 8. 8 ARGB. These are very large and mostly uncompressed files but provide an amazing level of detail when a texture is crafted from photographic imagery (as these robes are). Most of the non-robe items use standard file sizes and formats.

LOW-REZ TEXTURES: Almost every texture and normal map has been set to 1024. For people using a lot of mods or with low-end/older machines this will provide the best stability. If you experience a CTD when scrolling through the crafting menu, use this.

1. 1) PIGMENTS & LINENS Pigments (dyes) and colored linens are crafted at the Font of Transmutation. Some crafting materials are easy to find but some will require you to kill difficult enemies (or find them on a merchant). Dyed linens are required to make the robes. You can craft them from ancient linens and pigments at a Font of Transmutation.

1. 2) UNLOCKING NEW ITEMS Part of the goal of this mod is to reward players for playing pure mages. As you learn new mage perks you will unlock the ability to craft more powerful items. Some of these items are quite powerful but none of them are "god items" and those that are powerful require dedication to magicka.

1. 3) CRAFTING STATIONS All of the new crafting stations can be found in Dragonsreach and in the Archmage quarters. Any items that have soul gems as an ingredient, call for filled soul gems (other than soul gem crafting). Most of the new items are craftable by any character. The most powerful and unique ones are not.

Font of Imbuement Accessories Armor Clothing Jewelry

Font of Spellcraft Scrolls Staves Tomes

Font of Transmutation Crafting Materials Gems Ore Weapons Miscellaneous

1. 4) MERCHANTS Nearby each set of crafting stations you will find a merchant that will sell a few AOM items, including some crafting materials. Kalell can be found in Dragonsreach and Mightiony can be found in the Hall of Countenance.

1. 5)) PATCHES: A patch for SKYRE is available here. [l