I realize this is a bit late in the thread for this, but when you guys were speaking of immersion and disproving mod ideas no one ever stopped and said no to any nude/sex mods. You argued historical context based on OUR history. Well historically women didn't run around naked engaging in casual sex either. It's a fantasy game, plain and simple, not a medieval simulator. So please: no subjective opinions. If you guys need a reasonable justification to a firearm in a fantasy game I offer this: They are magical and require a soul gem to recharge the magicka for the fire, shock, or whatever mystical force you choose to project. It may not even need ammunition, but that's game for debate. Maybe the weapon could be powered by runes and takes on a style that would fit the theme of Skyrim instead of say a Colt 1911 pistol or a musket. You could even possibly craft gunpowder through alchemy, although I'm not sure what reagents you would use... maybe fire salts? And also because we're talking about armored foes and nothing like Armor piercing rounds or hollow point rounds. It's justifiable to say they're not extremely effective either so reasonable damage, considering how many arrows I can pelt into a guard until he drops.