Ave's Frozen and Corrupted Star

⭐ ⭐ (483 endorsements) 📥 11,890 downloads 📌 v2.0.4 📅 12/25/2020
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Avebrave · Clothing and Accessories

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/22/2025 📅 Created: 12/25/2020
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #34 of 92 Clothing and Accessories mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description:

This mod adds several jewelry items alongside a Staff and Outfit to the game, it comes in two different color sets to choose from.

Long Description:

In accident times, during the Nordic-Falmer War, Aithvena, a Falmer (Snowelf) Sorceress, who was blessed by the Stars of the frozen night...

Are you able to locate her long lost Artifacts?

Over the years and through the magic binding to a Falmer, the accessories were corrupted the same way as the Falmer. Therefore the color of the gems changed to a purple appearance while the metal faded into a dark bronze.

Don't want to spoil too much of the story, if there is much. I'm not a storyteller but I wanted to give some context rather than dropping some items into Skyrim, so this should do as a description...

How to obtain them in-game:

It is a book-driven 'quest', each part can be encountered if you are in the right location and you should get a hint where to head next. If you don't want to get spoiled and find everything yourself, don't read further, or open the box and get at least one of the hints:

Detailed walkthrough:

head to the sanctum in the Forgotten Vale, on the balcony you'll find a Frozen Varla Stone alongside a book, read it and guess where to go next.

I can't read a single letter!

It's a pity you are not able to read in ancient Falmer, anyway, if you finished the Thieves Guild Quest Hard Answers or have at least one translated book of the Forgotten Vale Books Quest in your inventory, you are able to translate the book yourself using the Frozen Varla Stone, Corrupted Varla Stone or any Forge (yeah not immersive I know)

Still no idea?

Visit the Temple of Xrib hidden in the Sightless Pit

another hint?

Visit the Debate Hall in Blackreach

Obtainable Items:

  • []Amulet

    []Belly Piercing (Slot 49)

    []Bracelets (Slot 48)

    []Circlet

    []Dress

    []Earrings (Slot 43)

    []Ring I (Slot 61) visible on the right thump

    []Ring II (Slot 51) visible on the left-hand ring finger

    []High Heel Sandals

    []Animated Staff

  • all items (except the staff) are enchantable

    Staff Enchantments:

    The Staff you obtain is based on your Level, but no worries the Staff can be upgraded once you reach a set level. To do so just head over to the Frozen Varla Stone for the Frozen Star or the Corrupted Varla Stone for the Corrupted Star. Onc

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds a book-driven quest to Skyrim that leads to a set of jewelry, a staff, and an outfit themed around a corrupted Falmer sorceress. Items come in two color sets. The quest involves exploring Forgotten Vale, Sightless Pit, and Blackreach, with translation mechanics tied to Thieves Guild quests. For players seeking lore-friendly cosmetic content with a light adventure.

✨ Key Features

Adds multiple jewelry items, a staff, and an outfit
Two color sets to choose from
Book-driven quest with hints and a detailed walkthrough
Requires translation of ancient Falmer text using Frozen Varla Stone, Corrupted Varla Stone, or any forge
Locations include Forgotten Vale, Temple of Xrib, and Debate Hall in Blackreach

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 483 endorsements and nearly 12k downloads
  • Quest-driven approach gives purpose to the items, not just a static drop
  • Lore-friendly tie-in to Falmer history and the Nordic-Falmer War

⚠️ Cons

  • Quest requires progression in Thieves Guild and Forgotten Vale quests, so not for low-level characters
  • Translation mechanic is admittedly not immersive (using a forge to translate)
  • Potential conflicts with mods that alter the same locations or quests
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who enjoy lore-rich cosmetic additions with a small quest attached. If you're a completionist who likes exploring hidden areas like Blackreach, this is right up your alley. Skip if you want gameplay overhauls or don't care about jewelry and outfits.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have at least one translated Forgotten Vale book or finish 'Hard Answers' before attempting the quest, or you'll be stuck on the translation step.
  • The Frozen Varla Stone is on a balcony in the Forgotten Vale sanctum—look for it after entering the area.
  • If you're not playing a mage, the staff is still useful, but the outfit and jewelry are purely cosmetic, so don't expect stat boosts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Avebrave
Version
2.0.4
Downloads
11,890
Endorsements
483
Category
Clothing and Accessories
Created
12/25/2020
Updated
1/22/2025

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