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Use NPC Editor to change Lydia's default armor from Housecarl to something simple like CollegeRobes or something that gives her no armor bonuses. http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4554

I swear I've seen a mod for this somewhere, but I can't remember what it was called. Does anyone know where I can find this mod?

This weapon pack includes a couple of 2-handed scythes. They are upgradable and sold by Belethor in Whiterun. http://bit.ly/FRksHB

Is there a mod that allows for instant casting of the Alteration master spell Dragonhide? If not, how do I change the casting time of spells in CK?

Yes, "player.placeatme 1BDB4" will produce a clone of Astrid. Then the original poster could use something like the "vex and Astrid marry and follower as well as other npcs" mod at http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4690 It would be a clone but he'd get all he wanted (including setting the marriage spouse option in NPC Editor to keep her at Breezehome when she's not following). No need to use the CK at all. This seems like the best option. Thanks everyone! I do have one question though: I'm already married to Lydia and I've tried that "marry more than 1 person" mod and it screwed up my game. Is there a way to make Astrid default to a specific location with CK? If not, I guess I'll just have her follow me everywhere because I'm using this mod: http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1345602-wiprel-multiple-followers/

It seems to be true, since it's been a while since its last update. I prefer to use Phenderix Magic because it has a lot more variety of spells and its author continually updates it.

I've tried duplicating her but she still doesn't show up in-game. Is there an extra step that I need to do?

So I've already completed the Dark Brotherhood Storyline (which means I've killed Astrid). After doing some modifications on other NPCs with CK, now I want to try to make Astrid a follower. However, I'm not entirely sure on how to go about doing this. She's dead now; so I went into the Actors and dragged "Astrid" into Belethor's Shop, just to see if she'd actually be there. I opened up my game and, not surprisingly, she was nowhere to be found in the shop. The main issue is trying to get Astrid back into the game after killing her. Then, after using CK to modify her into becoming a potential follower, I want to place her in an easy to access location, preferably Breezehome or Belethor's Shop. How do I do this?