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Serpent Birthsign Expansion


Dovahshep

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In all the TES games i've played, there is one birthsign that has really bugged me: The Serpent.

 

According to the in-game book 'The Firmament': "The Serpent wanders about in the sky and has no Season, though its motions are predictable to a degree. No characteristics are common to all who are born under the sign of the Serpent. Those born under this sign are the most blessed and the most cursed."

 

That hints at so much diversity, a truly unique sign. And how is it represented in-game?

 

A poison spell.

 

With such an evocative description, the best they could come up with is the most literal interpretation ever.
I've found that even mods that do alter the serpent sign tend to focus on the idea of a literal serpent, but to me the lore suggests so much more: A twist, a foil, chance and fate personified.

 

I've thought about this alot, but I don't really know enough about the construction set's capabilities to give more than vague ideas. Specifically:

Serpent-Warrior: Something to hep Battlemages? Magic can be a weapon after all.

Serpent-Tower: Something to do with metaphysical locks?

Serpent-Shadow: Avoiding notice socially? Fame/Infamy or disposition?

 

Even if no one responds, it feels good to voice something that has been bugging me for so long.

 

Best regards, Dovahshep.

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