Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-131.162.155.176-20130221164945/@comment-5477690-20130321210830

131.162.155.176 wrote: Is it likely that he died enroute to the purchased plot of land? I saw him when I was named Thane and then never again, given the nearby Giant Camp I think he's probably dead. Has anyone else had him just go missing for a while then turn up later? One fix for that is to keep your housecarl with you at all times and keep him safe, stocked with Ultimate Healing potions and armor and accessories that, when all equipped, give him/her near-immunity to Fire, Frost and Shock attacks as well as perhaps having some Magic Resistance. If you have the Dual Enchantment perk, this is easy. For example:

Most housecarls have Nord inherent resistance to Frost 50% as permanent bonus (with the exception of Reyya, who is a Redguard)

Boots (Frost resist 50%; Shock resist 50%)

Shield (Fire resist 50%; Magic resist 20%)

Necklace (Fire resist 50%; Magic resist 20%)

Ring (Shock resist 50%; Magic resist 20%)

-The above enchantments give the housecarl 60% magic resist and (barring any resistance caps) nearly full immunity to elemental magic.

... At least thats how it has gone for me, as that is my usual playstyle when traveling with a follower