Random thought at work, have to write down to (a) not forget thought and (b) hold myself accountable to come back and complete the character quickly. :) Also not sure if that tag is legit, but we can edit that one later, mmkay?

Bosmer is the least apt at magic compared to all other elven races, so the Vancian style seems right up their alley. With the help of Ordinator, I won't have to simply restrict my playstyle and hope not to forget about the limitations on my own. Self restrictions to improve lore and playthrough will be:

• To only carry what makes sense to be able to carry in the real world - not "having an extra set of armor for X situations" or 5 different bows, 3 shields and 7 greatswords for combat. Oh and don't forget about those smithing materials. If I loot everything that I come across, how in the world am I going to fight/run from the random dragon attacks?!?!?!
• Only way to carry unrealistic amounts will be by followers or horses, so don't let them get killed while you're out or you're hosed!
• Perked skill trees will be EXACTLY 2 from each school - tried a playthrough with this idea of being 1 per school and it fizzled fast - leveled quicker than I could perk skills so I was holding onto them for too long. First thoughts are Alchemy/Alteration/Archery/Illusion/Smithing/Sneak. These 6 seem to fit the Bosmer hunter style best, as we will hunt for food, alchemical ingredients and armor/weapon materials. Any differing opinions and/or suggestions will be welcomed.
• Would love to hear ideas of some type of special powers that this character might have. This is the one thing that I really have trouble coming up with.
• Alternate thought would be to just use scrolls and never "learn" from spellbooks, just sell them. Anyone ever tried this?

Thanks and I'll be back soon!

Just to give you a little taste of things to come Dragonborn, think more of like a blend of Druid and Ranger, with both staff and bow for ranged fighting, stealth for hunting as well as adventuring, and alchemy to boost both. Alteration obv for the Vancian branch of Ordinator perks and smithing to craft the selective gear that only a Druid and/or Bosmer would use - none of that fancy metal stuff here!

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Really like the sound of your build, Ernie. I'm a massive fan of Druid builds, and naturey stuff in general, so this is right up my alley.

You talked about carrying a realistic amount, well this discussion by old member Jo'Daro is kinda the go to for that kind of thing. But if you're character is really in touch with nature, you could take inspiration from (I believe?) the Apocalypse Spell Package's Deep Storage spell. Basically lets you store stuff underground via spell, which can be retrieved at any time via the spell. Could be a good way to use some more situational potions or poisons, or maybe a special enchanted bow etc.

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Thanks Zonnonn, you are correct about the Deep Storage spell, I had actually forgotten about that one. I disabled that mod a while back and forgot to re-enable it so good catch. I'll also make sure to read the discussion you were referring to and get all that straight as well.

Potential images to go along with screenshots that will be acquired in the playthrough:

the-realms.wikia.com

John-Paul Balmet: Dungeons and Dragons Edition Player's Handbook Concepts - Male wood elf druid

Elf Druid - Pathfinder PFRPG DND D&D d20 fantasy

Okha 2,477 152 Druid by dleoblack (DeviantArt)

ShadowPriest - DeviantArt

OOOH, I think this one is a must. OK, on to the gameplay!

I have made the first rundown of the character as I have made it through the initial stages of the playthrough this weekend. I am to the point of his natural progression from loaner to leader.

He is a somewhat normal Bosmer doing normal Bosmer things, up until the point of seeing a dragon attack as he is camping one day just outside of Helgen. As he spots the dragon flying overhead, he feels a burning sensation in his hands and notices each one glowing a different color - one red and one white. He knows that something is up, but cannot waste time at the moment figuring this out, he might just be the next meal for the scaly flying lizard! However, he does hear something in the back of his mind that he has heard since his upbringing - "Magic always comes with a price." Can this really be what's happening to him? Is there more to his future than just hunting, fishing, and selling owners back their own pilfered items? Only one way to find out! I present to you Guldarion, the Bosmer Druid.

Race: Bosmer

Required Mod list:

• Ordinator
• Andromeda Standing Stones
• Thunderchild - Epic Shouts and Immersion
• Summermyst (hey, who doesn't like Enai mods?!?!)
• Alternate Start
• Bosmer Armor Pack

Alternate Start: Camping in the Woods

Standing Stones: Warrior, Steed

Associations: Companions, College of Winterhold, Thieves Guild, Dawnguard

Shouts: Unrelenting Force, Whirlwind Sprint, Frost Breath

Gear: Bosmer Armor, Bosmer Elder Armor, Greybeard's Robes and Hood

Weapons: Bosmer Bow, Bosmer Short Blade, Staves, Dragonbone Bow

Perked Skills and selections at Level 20 (pre-Vancian Druid Magic manifestation):

• Alchemy: Mastery (1)
• Alteration: Mastery (1)
• Archery: Mastery (1), Clean Kill
• Enchanting: Mastery (1&2), Staff Channeler, Secret Keeper
• Smithing: Mastery (1&2), Meric - Elven, Arcane Blacksmith, Expert - Hard Steel, Exotic - Glass
• Sneak: Mastery (1&2)
• Speech: Mastery (1&2), And the Universe Listens

Valid Shrines: Kynareth, Mara, Talos

Also, screenshots!