Vilja has many unique abilities, such as being able to interact with other companions and can be the player's guide across Cyrodiil. It also includes optional romance and multiple story lines to keep the player occupied. This mod adds a new companion, Vilja, which is fully voiced with over 5000 lines of dialogue. The description above is a holdover from the 'Baddy' days, and could probably use an update. Note from saebel: Arren used to be called 'Baddy', but was reinvisioned.

He may be overpowered for some games or play styles, and his reasons for accompanying you could use some fleshing out, but all in all I enjoyed having him in my game. His inventory also causes some issues as far as giving him the armor and weapons you want him to use his 'repair' command actually adds new vanilla items, and can cause him to discard whatever you've given him.Īrren compares favorably with companions like Rhianna Redux or Red Sonia. Even at first level, he will summon powerful pets and bound armor this can make early combat easier than it should be (and leave your character wondering who is really the sidekick). His inventory spawns large numbers of high value potions, potentially taking away much of the early 'scrounging for every septim' feeling in a new game. The comments help mark him as a separate personality, rather than an extension of your character.Īrren is balanced for an FCOM game, and some players will find him overpowered. Similarly, he will eventually demand a fair cut of your loot, and will comment and complain as you go through his inventory. This is by far the best part of the mod, and makes Arren a companion you'll remember much longer than the many nearly silent companions he's competing against.Īrren also comes with three short quests, which offer rewards for him rather than you (another point in his favor). Throughout your time together, he'll comment on events, boast, tell stories on request, and generally act much more lively than most companions. Unlike the vast majority of companion mods, Arren is aware of both the main quest and many minor side quests. Once you accept his services, you'll receive considerable combat support and entertaining banter. He offers to help you, and eventually to join you long term.

I'm glad I did.Īrren is exploring the prison as you're breaking out. I finally decided to give him a try when restarting again from the beginning with a new set of mods. He pops up a little too early in the story (you meet him as you're escaping prison), and his power level and cheat factor are both on the high side.

I love a good companion mod, but Arren seemed to have the wrong ingredients for my tastes. This is a companion mod offering a surprisingly 'aware' companion, lots of commentary, tons of functionality, and even a few quests.

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