Zakesh with Thalmor clothes!

Thanks to Cal's suggestion, I now give you, Zakesh in Thalmor Outfit!

I call it ... "Undercroft". A Very Work-in-Progress Dungeon *do not read if you want to be surprised, but again this is a very early draft*

OK, a little talk about the Creation Kit for Skyrim. I actually really like it :) But...

I am having great issues trying to get pieces to snap. My main problem comes from up/down height. I don't understand why things are not lining up! I tried tricks, I heard tricks from my friend KP, but ... I'll need to explore this more.
I figure I'll just get the basics in, then fine tune it later.
But, it is pretty aggravating.
I am using the Ice Cave motif here. Maybe that is my problem?

OK, the spoilery part. THe Layout so far. NOw, I don't have the layout complete. I have at least one other room to add, 1 more hallway (going to ... what?), besides adding in objects, monsters, and loot.
BUT this shows you what my beginning ideas are. Including the balcony I am SO HOPING will work out somehow! I have highlighted the balcony in colored lines so you can see it better:

First Look at Zakesh

I have fine tuned him, I think I have his look OK .. except I have not decided on his clothes yet. Right now this is simple framer clothes.

Game Script Start, Second Draft

Here is a copy paste of the start of my Game Script! In which we meet our new Khajiiti friend, Zakesh! :)

MOONSHADOW: REPAIRING THE RIVEN (temporary title)
AN EPIC QUEST CHAIN MOD BY WAYSEEKER

INTRODUCTION: QUEST 01: MEETING ZAKESH

A Khajiit comes up to you. "Warm day to you, friend. Might you be the Dovahkiin?"

You: Choice 1: "Yes."
Choice 2: "Are you asking for Help, or are you asking for Trouble?"

Khajiit: "This one called Zakesh was hoping you were. Would you kindly assist this one in a grave matter?"
"Well, This one would like to humbly ask for your assistance on a rather delicate matter that requires more muscle than those in this one's body alone."

You: "Very well then, lead the way."
"[Intimidate] Tell me what you want."

Zakesh: "Very good, follow this one." Zakesh takes off.
"Yes, you are wise to ask for more information. This one requires assistance in acquiring an artifact. You may keep all the rest of the loot we find. In order to start, we must go back to the beginning, yes? Let me show you where it is!" And with that, Zakesh runs off.

QUEST OBJECTIVE 1A: FOLLOW ZAKESH

Some Words of Encouragement

I guess I can give you an idea of what I am thinking by sharing some of the LORE I am looking at? But I think it will be more fun if you find out along the way. So, instead I'm going to share with you some snippets of research and part of the game script!

Mind you, this is still a work in progress. We'll see what happens as the game comes together.

idea 1: Starts out SOMEHOW meeting the Khajiiti, who I finally decided to name Zakesh. You need to meet him ... somewhere. when you arrive, you find a ... (redacted for spoiler purposes)

The next place is {oh boy is this ever redacted!)

But here is a major thing. You find a journal with this poem in it, giving you story and clues! Even the story is hinted at cryptically :) P.S. The stanzas are not in order :D Enjoy this:

1) "When I leave, I am closer to arriving.
As I die, I am reborn strong."
This will aide in your striving.
Fail and lament is our song

2) Above will obliterate below
Trick sets the Trap, we'll scout ahead
What is on high will fall low
Patience makes life out of dead

3) Most Ancient this foe
Our burden is to know
We must our treasures let go
Or our future forego

4) Moonshadow will come in
When the thief won't steal
Your quest will begin
If he has seen the seal

5) You must find the jewels of life
Remnants of Wild Elf's task
Amulet leftovers lost in strife
In Aetherium glow they bask

6) Then the color of leaves
Glows deep in this stone
Ghost ship of thieves
This Wolf's Pride is alone

7) Ancient Tyrants held this Key
Ultimate Gem, The Matrix of Souls
Screaming from the Highest Keep
First Skies Above, then Souls Below
...

And now a piece of LORE. You already know I am interested in the Moons. So, what are they? Apparently they are how mortal eyes view the body of a dead god! Listen to the lyrics for Red Diamond.

But, if he is dead/dying, then how do you explain these two pieces of trivia:

1) The Dwemer have all the objects in the Sky on their Ossuaries EXCEPT The Moons Around Nirn! Well, why?

2) The mysterious Void Nights, when the moons dissapeared from the sky for 2 years!


*** Next entry, the start of my Game Script!

Introduction: What Started Out As "Simple"

Howdy! Now that that is out of the way, let's get back to the important thing ME! LOL

I have seen mods, and friends talk about mods, but I wasn't feeling it ... until one day I did!
What if, in Skyrim, you could VISIT THE MOONS! Neat, huh?
I thought the best way would be by following some crazy Khajiiti. Because I played in ESO how BIG the moons are to their culture.


But, why would you want to physically visit the Moons, you can just follow the religious tenants and maybe you can visit their REALMS. But this crazy Khajiiti stubbornly wants to ACTUALLY VISIT THE MOONS.
Simple enough, I guess. I had some ideas to tie to this, so it was always to be a quest chain.


Then I made the "mistake" of reading the LORE. WOW. I considered making it a journey of following the crazy Khajiiti anyway, maybe he will be crazy and that would be funny.
But then as I read more, I started getting these bigger ideas!
I can't say much more, because, spoilers!
But, not bragging, this has turned out to be more like a "The Elder Scrolls" game main quest!


OK, next some specifics ...