Moonwulf

http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Console_Commands_(Skyrim) set playerfollowercount to 0

You have *.ESP before the *.ESM - All Master files (*.esm) MUST be loaded before Plugins (*.esp).

The only errors I see are the *.esp files not loaded, viz. Error: File "XFLMain.esm" does not exist or is not currently loaded Error: File "AmazingFollowerTweaks.esp" does not exist or is not currently loaded Error: File "Chesko_WearableLantern_Candle.esp" does not exist or is not currently loaded Use the Vanilla game launcher to check if those mods are in your list and that they are checked. Good luck.

I wouldn't do that, just enable all the mods and if it doesn't crash then you are good to go. Look like you have all the Master (esm) files loaded first. The only reason you would want to load one at a time then run a save is if you are having problems, if you installed using NMM you can feel assured thing should work okay.

Did you navmesh the interior? You will see a blue triangle at the door and the exit of the door when you have your navmesh enabled. This allows NPC to enter the door.

I had some CTD issues when using Cloaks of Skyrim and Winter is Coming Cloaks together. I would suggest you read the Docs for both. Load order is important, as a rule you should load Dawnguard.esm Hearthfires.esm Dragonborn.esm <Any mod>.esm <Patches>.esp <The rest of your mods>.esp You may need to change the order of certain other mods. Start by unchecking all mods then adding one at a time until you find theoffensive mod/order.

Which Hunting Knife are you using? There is a "Hunting Knife", and a "Steel Hunting Knife", the latter is the one you want for Scrimshaw. The Steel Hunting Knife is created from the Blacksmith Steel category of Hunterborn MOD, while the Hunting Knife is a weapon from JaySus Swords MOD.

Did you purchase a Horse Horn? The horn is needed to add the Horse Call to your Magic > Powers menu. You need to practice the Whistle on NPCs before you get the Whistle for Horse ability.

The item used in Scrimshaw is the "Steel Hunting Knife", found in the Steel section of the Blacksmithing menu. This is crafted either at a forge or an anvil. If you have JaySus Swords Mod installed, there will be a "Hunting Knife" listed in the Steel section, this will not work for Scrimshaw. You will need Steel Ingot, Leather Strips, Iron Ingot, and bits of Bone. The ID is 3b007991.

If the mods are showing up in NMM, they should be in your ...\Data folder. Did you try deactivating them then reactivating them? I don't think you need to re-download them.

When I fired up the Creation kit today to work on my mod, I noticed a plugin named DEFAULT.esp, 1K in size was in my mod list, and was selected. I did not create the file nor did I download it, and am wondering where it came from. Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks in advance.