ColdSun's Pantheon - Shae the Bastion - An Argis Replacer - Recasted
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 122 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SHAE THE BASTION
PANTHEON RECASTED
A Recast replacer for Argis the Bulwark, the housecarl of Markarth.
News from Markarth
It is with a happy heart that we announce Argis the Bulwark, formerly Housecarl of the Dragonborn for Markarth, has married. Argis has moved to Whiterun to start a business with his wife. Jarl Igmund's housecarl, Faleen, knew of a cousin with the skill and strength to step into Argis' old post. So we are pleased to present Shae the Bastion, new Housecarl of Markarth in service to the Dragonborn.
Overview
A Pantheon replacer that recasts the housecarl Argis the Bulwark as Shae the Bastion.
Shae replaces the male housecarl Argis, so once you become Thane of Markarth, she takes up the post instead. Because she uses Recast, the swap is hassle-free and compatible with just about everything.
I spent a long time on this design. To be honest, I have a bit of a thing for Kylie Bunbury from the TV show Big Sky, so I set out to create her likeness in Skyrim. I hope you enjoy the result. Have a great day.
Features
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[]Recast - hassle-free replacement and compatibility with just about everything[/]
[]Replaces Argis the Bulwark - you receive Shae the Bastion once you become Thane of Markarth[/]
[]Inspired by Kylie Bunbury - her look is based on the Big Sky actress[/]
[]BNP skin and eyes - skin and eyes from BNP by Swefrida and Khisartin, with additional eyes by wammy from Eyes of Beauty Remastered[/]
[]Your body - support for 3BA, BHUNP, and CBBE, with the body preset and group file included so you can slide her to your body of choice[/]
[]ESL-flagged - saves a slot in your load order[/]
[]Save safe - completely safe to add to an existing game[/]
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[*]Pantheon Asset
ColdSun's Pantheon - Shae the Bastion is a female replacer for Argis the Bulwark in Markarth, turning the male housecarl into a Redguard woman. It includes a FOMOD installer and an ESL-flagged ESP, with support for 3BA, BHUNP, and CBBE body mods. With over 1,300 endorsements, it's a popular choice for players wanting a visual overhaul of this follower.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,301 endorsements and 36k downloads.
- FOMOD installer makes setup a breeze for different body mods.
- ESL-flagged so it won't eat your load order slots.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Argis—if you want more follower overhauls, you'll need other mods.
- Body support is limited to 3BA, BHUNP, and CBBE; UNP users are out of luck.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Argis's appearance or AI.
For Skyrim players who want to swap Argis for a female housecarl with a fresh look. Great if you're already using CBBE or 3BA and want a lore-friendly-ish change. Skip if you prefer keeping vanilla followers or want gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the FOMOD installer—it'll let you pick your body type.
- Make sure you have the body mod (CBBE, 3BA, or BHUNP) installed before activating this replacer.
- If you're on Xbox, check if the mod is available there—this is PC-focused.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ColdSun
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 36,468
- Endorsements
- 1,301
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 10/20/2023
- Updated
- 7/22/2026
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