I'm replaying Enderal, a total conversion for Skyrim. I found it well-made, with a gripping story, great characters, and excellent music. I got a whole bunch of mods for my next playthrough, and one adds in a journal one can write in to record thoughts, events, etc. I'll be keeping this journal up as I play, and I figured it would be fun to share it here.
Heartfire, 13th, 4E 8234
They brought in Lishari’s body. She’s in the Curarium right now. Sha’Rim says that they’ve sent word to the fortress in the Frostcliff Mountains to send the Word of the Dead. He’s about as desperate to get his hands on it as I am, it seems. We’re going to avenge her. I can promise that.
I also found Calia. I needed to thank her for last night. For, well, listening while I just spewed everything I’ve been holding in for most of my life. I told her I owed her for staying as long as she did – that that was probably the first time in a very long time that I’ve really let loose and just talked to someone about anything I’ve had bottled up. She seemed surprised by how much I appreciated it. I don’t think she saw it as something particularly noteworthy; to her, she was just supporting someone who had supported her. Or something like that. I don’t know. I just know I had to thank her for that.
I also told her about what happened at the Living Temple. Not about Constantine, but about finding those two bodies. She didn't really know what to say, but she was pretty convinced that it was some sort of illusion. She told me that as long as my heart's beating and blood's flowing through my veins, I'm still alive. There was a lot of conviction behind those words. Even Jespar seemed a little unsure when he was reassuring me, but Calia didn't hesitate for a second to make up her mind. I... I really appreciate that. It's not much, but it still means a lot.
Anyways, after that little heart-to-heart, I went to check on my armor. Halda said it had a few dents she wanted to bang out, and that it would be ready tomorrow morning. With nothing to do, I took a walk around Ark and traded with some of the merchants. That bank was a handy investment, I must admit.
While I was there, I decided to ask the teller about Landlord Borek. He's one of the best leads I've got if I want to go after the Rhalata. I want as much information as I can get before I head to the Farmer's Coast and pay him a visit. That won't be for a while, but I might as well get a head-start.
Another development: Rys made it to Ark. I saw him in the Sun Temple when I came back from the market. He’s not doing much right now, and the Keepers look at him funny, but he wants to help any way he can. He might be a useful warrior when the fighting with Nehrim starts. I told him to stay ready and keep sharp. After what Andrasta told me, I admit I don’t really have much love for him, but he’s a good fighter, and we need as many of those as we can get.
As for Jespar, I haven’t found him yet, but there’s a bit of an interesting development. The Dancing Nomad’s bartender told me he saw Jespar yesterday with some noblewoman. Not too surprising, but he hasn’t been back since. He’ll probably show up eventually. But some pretty lass left him a package. The bartender gave it to me.
Inside there was a note, which has three locations around Ark marked. I’m pouring over it and going back and forth between maps to make sure I’ve got the right places down. It’s getting late today so I won’t be investigating them until tomorrow. Might as well suffer a scavenger hunt rested, after all.
Link to Enderal. It's important to note that the writing above is based almost entirely on the story created by an extraordinarily talented group of modders. Credit is due to them, not to me. I would also be remiss to not credit Arcones for the idea of using a parchment-looking background to add some flavor.
You're coming up to my favourite trio of missions in this game. Gonna be good.