SSE Elven Overhaul

[IncarnationofInsanity]

Throughout folklore, the Elves (also referred to as the Fairy Folk, the Fae, the Sidhe, the Seelie, etc.) are portrayed as being susceptible to various materials, the most common being 'cold iron', a term used to describe both regular iron and steel, salt, rowan wood and red berries, generally juniper, all of which would either burn or weaken them.

 

But, this is not the case in the Elder Scrolls.

 

Whilst the Mer of the Elder Scrolls are almost unrecognisable next to their real world mythological counterparts, I do find it odd that they share little to no defining characteristics, aside from their appearance and aptitude for magic, in contrast to many other series including RPGs, like D&D (at least in some versions), the Dresden Files Tabletop RPG, etc.

 

What I would like to propose is a mod to change all of that.

 

This mod would give all Mer races (Orsimer included) a 15% greater damage from iron and steel weapons, as well as burning damage on strike, as well as an effect that reduces their stamina by 5% and apply a burning DOT effect should they equip iron or steel armour/weaponry. Potions derived from Salt and juniper berries would also be a detrimental, resulting in a 15% magicka and stamina reduction (although this may be difficult to do, as they are some of the most common ingredients in potions).

 

However, the mod would also add in several perks for a 'Vampire Lord-like' skill tree, that would either allow the player to develop resistances to these substances, or gain permanent bonuses to the various magic schools by embracing their weaknesses, and finding a way around them. Perk points for this could be obtained by activating shrines hidden away in dungeons, after making an offering of magical items, such as soul gems.

 

This mod would only focus on the player's character, as it would likely be too difficult to apply this to all the Merish NPCs throughout the game, and as a way to be made 'lore-friendly', these changes would be passed off as a curse from a vindictive daedra or mage.

 

If no one is interested in making this mod, could someone at least provide an example of how I myself could go about creating it? I am a complete beginner to the Creation Kit, and modding games in general, so I have no idea how to.