A former Khajiit spy who decided to stay in Skyrim after her latest mark was killed.
Who is Ko’tali?
Ko’tali is an essential Alfiq follower for Skyrim that currently does not exist. I plan to write a script, quests, and do voice acting for her, but I would have to partner with/hire a programmer in order to make her a reality.
So what’s the point of this blog?
I plan to post her dialogue and story here! I’d love to attract the attention of a programmer this way, but I’m mostly doing this for fun and to participate in tumblr’s custom follower community.
Would Ko’tali be different than a normal follower?
I don’t know much about modding, but ideally she would function differently than most followers:
She rides on the player’s head and shoulders rather than following behind them.
She is a mage who can be asked to swap between “attack” and “defense” modes. “Attack” is self explanatory, but in “defense” mode, she would work to protect and support the player via wards and healing spells.
Out of combat, she can also be asked to cast Muffle, Candlelight, Telekinesis, and possibly other spells.
She has no inventory and cannot be asked to carry anything.
Who are you?
I’m a hobbyist writer and amateur voice actress who has an unhealthy obsession with Skyrim lol
So, the Alfiq can work as spies/informants because they look like housecats + no one outside of Elsweyr really knows about them, right? It just kinda sunk in today what that would really mean.
Like, imagine that your an Alfiq assigned to spy on some important political figure. Imagine the chaos you’d get to knowingly inflict daily because you’re supposed to be a normal ass cat, and normal ass cats just get to do whatever the hell they want.
Imagine your job officially requiring you to:
- knock over expensive vases,
- hop up on desks and spill ink everywhere,
- shred furniture curtains,
- randomly start running around and waking everyone up in the middle of the night,
- dropping live or dead rodents on your target “as a gift.”
- Hiding under chairs and tables so you can pounce on your target’s feet,
Italic text is the player's dialogue choices. Indented text is branching dialogue.
Ko’tali: Ahh, you must have gotten Ko’tali’s letter. It is nice to meet you.
[This version of the conversation will occur if the player is not a Khajiit]
Uh…
Ko’tali: *laughs* You are confused, yes? Khajiit like this one are rare outside of Elsweyr.
Since when do housecats talk?
Ko’tali: How insulting! Ko’tali is no pet. She is as clever as any other Khajiit. Watch your words, [human/elf/lizard].
So what type of Khajiit are you?
Ko’tali: This one is an Alfiq. We do not often leave Elsweyr, except in…special cases.
What does that mean?
Ko’tali: This one would prefer to speak more later. All that matters is that Ko’tali would like to accompany you. Unwise to turn down help, no?
[This version of the conversation will occur if the player is a Khajiit.]
Oh, you’re an Alfiq!
Ko’tali: Surprised? Were you expecting someone taller?
You of all Khajiit should understand why I wasn’t expecting to see someone like you. Alfiq don’t usually leave our homeland.
Ko’tali: *laughs* True, true. But you agree to the terms in this one’s letter, yes? You would like Ko’tali to travel with you?
[Dialogue continues here regardless of player’s race]
What sort of skills do you have?
Ko’tali: This one has been studying magic for years. Ko’tali is very good at Destruction, Illusion, Restoration, even Alteration! *mumbles* Conjuration could use some work, though…
Why are you in Skyrim?
Ko’tali: That is…a very long story. This one will tell you some other time. Preferably away from so many listening ears.
What determines a Khajiit’s shape?
Ko’tali: It depends on what moons we are born under. Ko’tali was born when Secunda was full and Messer was waning and so she is an Alfiq. Very simple. [Player is not a Khajiit]
Ko’tali: How long have you been away from home, [sister/brother]? It is based on the moons. Ko’tali was born when Secunda was full and Messer was waning and so she is an Alfiq. [Player is a Khajiit]
Alright, you can come with me.
Ko’tali: Fantastic!
I don’t know if this is a good idea. I need to think about it.
Ko’tali: Suit yourself. Just do not be surprised if this one gets tired of waiting for you. [Ends dialogue]
[If the player accepts, a quick animation will play of Ko’tali jumping up onto their shoulders.]
What are you doing?
Ko’tali: Ko’tali is rather small, yes? Do you want to wait for her to catch up to you? This will be easier for both of us. Plus this one can hit enemies easier from up here.
Fine, let’s get going. [Ends dialogue]
Get off of me!
Ko’tali: Hmph. If you are going to be like that, maybe this one does not wish to travel with you after all. [Animation plays of her jumping down. Ends dialogue and dismisses follower.]
Ahhhh I did not intend for this to take so long! Sorry to the small handful of followers I've gotten. However, more is soon to come. Next will probably be the aforementioned letter that she sends you before your first meeting.
