Working mod for alternative utilization of dragon souls.
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Version 2.7
* The handler quest will now start when reading the recipe book if it does not start automatically.
* Added a potion and corresponding recipe to increase perk points.
Version 2.6
* Added a potion to increase the player's movement speed by 50%
* Added swords (and recipes) which have a fire breath effect when swung
* Added a circlet (and recipe) that activates a constant Dragon Aspect effect, though the buffs are decreased from the shout
Version 2.5
* Heavy changes to script names and locations. A fresh save is strongly recommended!
* Fixed a bug in the revival feature where infinite bleedout could occur.
* Altered revival such that the amulet does is not consumable and consumes souls when triggered.
* The revival effect can be configured as automatic (souls are consumed without player input) or optional (a message box is raised asking if revival is desired).
* The revival amulet can be used by followers, but will still consume souls from the Dragonborn's pool.
* Added potions and recipes for the word learning feature.
* Added a potion and recipe to reduce shout cooldown.
* Moved the revival amulet to armor slot 60 so regular necklaces can be used simultaneously.
Version 2.0
Almost a full redesign with more of a crafting bent.
* Soul Compress is the only spell now
* Soul Configure still applies to Soul Compress, but also sets attribute increase amounts
* Dragon soul gems no longer have any effects. They are still fully functional grand soul gems
* Dragon soul gems can be crushed into dragon gem dust for crafting
* The revive feature relies an new amulets which are crafted with dragon gem dust. The amulet must be equipped for the revive feature to be active
* Dragon gem dust can be smelted into elemental gems, which are further used for potion making
* A number of potions can be created using dragon gem dust, elemental gems, and other ingredients at a cooking pot
* The recipes are not known until reading a book (On Dragon Souls) placed near Farengar at Dragonsreach
Version 1.6
* Fixed a bug in the description of Soul Compress
* Spell costs are now in-game configurable global values
* The number of dragon gems created by Soul Compress is now in-game configurable
* Retooled Soul Gift
- All words of a shout are learned, but not unlocked
- Word wall counters are updated appropriately
- Default cost for the gift is 2:1 souls per word of the shout
- Soul requirements are calculated per word (eg. only 2 souls are needed to learn one new word)
- Only unknown words will consume souls
* Cloak spells now include a corresponding elemental resist equivalent to a draught-level potion
* Dragon soul gems no longer cast a cloak spell
* Three new dragon gems cast a single type cloak spell. They are also fully functional soul gems, initially empty
- Dragon Flame Gem: Casts the new flame cloak
- Dragon Frost Gem: Casts the new frost cloak
- Dragon Shock Gem: Casts the new lightning cloak
* The new dragon gems can be crafted at a forge
- Dragon Flame Gem(5): 1 dragon soul gem, 1 void salt, 5 fire salt
- Dragon Frost Gem(5): 1 dragon soul gem, 1 void salt, 5 frost salt
- Dragon Shock Gem(5): 1 dragon soul gem, 1 void salt, 5 hagraven feather
Version 1.5
* Simplified and refactored the handler quest to minimize load
* Added a toggle for Dragonborn Revival from the configuration power
* Added effects for Dragonborn Revival
* Improved recognition of known words for Dragonborn Gift
* Dragonborn Gift now correctly updates word walls
Description
Based on a Reddit r/skyrimmods request.
In the base game, dragon souls are used to learn shouts. However, once you've learned all of the desired shouts, remaining dragon souls are worthless. This mod changes that in a light weight manner by offering alternative methods which consume dragon souls for various benefits.
Features
The Soul Compress spell can be used to convert dragon souls into Dragon Soul Gems. These gems are the equivalent of a filled black soul gem and can be further crushed into dragon gem dust at any forge for crafting of items with unique properties.
At any forge, a death amulet can be created. When worn, this amulet will protect the Dragonborn from death. But beware, the amulet will continue to consume souls as needed.
A number of new potions are available which have effects including: learn the next word of a quest locked shout, increase Magicka/Heath/Stamina by a configurable amount, and reduce shout cooldown.
Elemental gems can be smelted which when used apply an elemental cloak spell with corresponding resist.
Weapons and armor can be crafted to help the Dragonborn in his/her quest(s).
Crafting recipes are theoretical in Tamriel. Before the Dragonborn can even consider them, he/she must seek out an authority on dragons. They might be in possession of prior research.
Configuration is performed with a lesser power called Dragonborn Soul Configure which is automatically added. This spell will allow configuration of how many dragon souls are consumed, how many dragon soul gems are created, revival options, and the extent to which attributes are raised by the fortify potion.
Feedback and ideas on other useful features are welcome and encouraged. :)
Requirements
Dawnguard and Dragonborn DLCs are required.
Installation
Drop the extracted archive to your Data folder, or ideally use your favorite mod manager.
Uninstalling
Delete the .esp and scripts, or remove from your favorite mod manager.
Conflicts
The revival feature may conflict with other mods that change the essential and bleedout attributes of the Player reference.
Details
This mod is crafting-oriented. The configuration power should be added automatically, and the Soul Compress spell is added from the configuration power, but any subsequent features depend on first learning the provided recipes and then using them. The recipes are "learned" by reading a book called On Dragon Souls which has been placed on Farengar's desk in Dragonsreach. Upon reading this book, a global variable will be set, and the recipes can be used at the standard smelter, forge, and cookpot.
Fair warning, the recipes may include troublesome ingredients for balance purposes, but they're not intended to be overly difficult to obtain.