Followers of Ares

Arethys is a skilled mage of Morrowind who specializes in destruction and summoning. You can find her in the New Gnisis Cornerclub. She is 90 years old, married, and can summon various creatures, including those from the Dragonborn DLC.

(Accessories not included) ARETHYS RA'ATHIM ~ At Windhelm's new Gnisis Cornerclub awaits a powerful mage who sails to Skyrim's Morrowind, seeking her fortune. The woman named Arethys Ra'athim, a blood-blooded woman, rejected a life of political activity to pursue a call to learn magic and adventure.



Her mother was Princess Rinnala of the Firsthold, the daughter of Altmer King Reman Karoodil and his wife Dunmeri Queen Morgiah. Morgiah was the daughter of the famous Barenziah, but found herself largely hated by the xenophobic high elves, a hatred that turned into violent hatred when Thalmor deposed the royal family. After seeing her parents and brother killed, Rinnala fled the Summerset Isles and sailed to Morrowind despite knowing the suffering there. During the journey, she became close to a passenger and became pregnant with a child, although she would never reveal his identity and died in childbirth. The child, named Arethys, was placed with a senior family in House Redoran and grew up with their son.

Arethys grew up with many privileges, but she also felt a sense of responsibility from an early age. Due to her heritage, she is a valuable asset and intends to marry some important councilor or foreign noble to solidify the necessary alliances. As she matures, she begins to feel contempt for the future that was planned for her and attempts to change her destiny. While she pretends to be submissive and content with her role, she is actually waiting for the chance to leave. She excelled in the magical studies of her mentor, one of the lords of the Telvanni mages, and used her knowledge to prepare for her eventual escape.

She fled the city of Blacklight after learning that she was engaged to an elderly Sadras House retainer from whom she wanted nothing more than to gain royal blood. Using the small amount of gold she had stolen over the years, she hired a mercenary to trek the dangerous Dunmece Pass to Skyrim. The trip puts her skills to the test and she finds herself beset by embattled weather, wild beasts, and vicious bandits. But when she finally reached the refugee resting area, caught a glimpse of Wyndham, and gazed at the icy beauty of the sky, she knew she'd done the right thing.

Since that day, she has been going to Raven Rock to study mysterious knowledge, and then returned to Gray Quarter to help the residents there. Some say she got too close to crazy old Niros, and the spells she cast were even considered evil. Others consider her a blessing because she is willing to lend a helping hand when someone needs help. As for Arethys herself, maybe she's waiting for the right person to come along with her so she can delve deeper into another tomb to find lost secrets, and maybe even learn more about the mighty dragons...

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Arethys has powerful features and is suitable for late game players. She is level 90 and knows many advanced spells, including but not limited to: Summon Dremora Lord, Paralysis, Incinerate, and Close Wounds. She also knows the Dragonborn DLC's spells, such as Conjure Ash Guardian and Ignite.

She is located in the New Gnisis Cornerclub, possibly hiding under the stairs on the second floor for any reason. She's supposed to be at the bar, but the Creation Kit works in mysterious ways.

Due to her Altmer heritage, she is also high on Dark Elves, and since her father is human, her personality is quite human. Her voice type is the default female dark elf voice, the same as Irileth and Jenassa.

NOTE: An optional version of this mod uses the FemaleElfHaughty voice type and cannot be used as a follower without Relationship Dialogue Overhaul or similar mods. I personally endorse and encourage the use of RDO as it is also a great way to enhance gaming performance.

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