#goth highborne aesthetic

[ashtarels-archives]

Crypts of Blackrook Hold

[the-nwah-embassy]

Hello fellow NERDS, it occurs to me that it’s been a very long time since I’ve showed ya’ll some of the custom followers/(some of which are my) OCs my Dovakiin has been traveling with, and because I am horrifically bored, I am going to share them with you.

Up first, we have Grenak Gro-Baguk, or BAMF Granny, also known as prison mom. An elderly orc, she was originally sent to Imperial prison for putting a child abuser out of their misery and was such a badass that she subsequently escaped, although she lost an eye doing it. A marvel with axes, even better with healing spells. She’s got a rough exterior, but she only scolds you because she cares. Surprising sense of humor.

Second up, we have Strade. A horrible man. A terrible man. A stinky man. A garbage can. Ex-bandit who hooks up with the DB because he smells “adventure”, but don’t be fooled. He’s just as likely to slit your throat in the middle of the night because he’s bored as he is to save said neck in battle. A little too good with two handed weapons for you to feel comfortable around him. The type of man who says something awful and then goes “Just kidding!” Does not bathe.

Thirdly, we have Vorian. Reluctant Thalmor (daddy is a high ranker) turned Thalmor infiltrator. Used to be indifferent but turned coat when he was sent from his cushy post in the Summerset Isles to Skyrim, where he witnessed the sheer brutality and horror that the people endured at their hands. It was nothing like the propaganda, and he couldn’t be a part of it anymore. Now he works to dismantle them. Sarcastic, angsty, and looking a little pale here compared to his normal complexion. Basically an edgy goth in a uniform. Loves being impractical and dual wielding staffs “for the aesthetic”, but quite adept at destruction and conjuration.

And I saved the best for last. Meet Maryam, aka ‘Don’t you wish your dragonborn was hot like me’, a high-born Redguard noble. Originally left home in search of adventure, found the Dragonborn instead. Probably a good thing, since she’s the voice of reason and the smart one in the group. Since she grew up highborn, she’s well versed in diplomacy, one handed weaponry, and light armor, but has particular talents in alchemy, smithing, and illusion magic. Saved the DB’s neck more times than can count. Cunning, intelligent, and would throw herself on a fire for those she loves.