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|image = Serana 1.png |
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|gender = Female |
|gender = Female |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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===Origins=== |
===Origins=== |
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− | Her year of birth is unknown, but she was originally locked away in the mid-late [[Second Era]], in between the rule of the [[Reman Empire|Reman]] and [[Septim Empire|Septim]] Empires.<ref group=" |
+ | Her year of birth is unknown, but she was originally locked away in the mid-late [[Second Era]], in between the rule of the [[Reman Empire|Reman]] and [[Septim Empire|Septim]] Empires.<ref group="UL">[http://www.imperial-library.info/content/forum-archives-others Forum Archives - Others]</ref> |
She is one of the few [[Vampire Lord|pure-blood Vampires]] known to exist. Pure-blood vampires are individuals who are granted vampirism directly from [[Molag Bal]], the creator and patron deity of Vampires.<ref name="lamae">''[[Opusculus Lamae Bal]]''</ref><ref>''[[Vampires of Vvardenfell, Book II]]''</ref> The process is somewhat similar to the creation of the first vampire, [[Lamae Beolfag]].<ref name="lamae"/> Serana gained her vampirism through a ritual in which members of her family pledged themselves to Molag Bal. Females like Serana and her mother, Valerica, who survive the horrific ordeal are dubbed "[[Daughters of Coldharbour]]." |
She is one of the few [[Vampire Lord|pure-blood Vampires]] known to exist. Pure-blood vampires are individuals who are granted vampirism directly from [[Molag Bal]], the creator and patron deity of Vampires.<ref name="lamae">''[[Opusculus Lamae Bal]]''</ref><ref>''[[Vampires of Vvardenfell, Book II]]''</ref> The process is somewhat similar to the creation of the first vampire, [[Lamae Beolfag]].<ref name="lamae"/> Serana gained her vampirism through a ritual in which members of her family pledged themselves to Molag Bal. Females like Serana and her mother, Valerica, who survive the horrific ordeal are dubbed "[[Daughters of Coldharbour]]." |
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She is enterprising and friendly, but also lonely due to her troubled childhood and her mother's self-exile, which is why she confides in the Dragonborn. She is wary of the Dragonborn at first meeting, refusing to share inventories, answer questions in detail, and not letting him/her travel too far ahead alone when told to wait. Because of her Vampiric weakness and time spent in Dimhollow, she will also complain to the Dragonborn about caves and the sun, yet also complain when the weather is anything but sunny as the sun is her preference. Although she complains a lot, she also acknowledges the beauty of Skyrim, especially areas featuring groves and rivers, stating that she is happy to be there with the Dragonborn. |
She is enterprising and friendly, but also lonely due to her troubled childhood and her mother's self-exile, which is why she confides in the Dragonborn. She is wary of the Dragonborn at first meeting, refusing to share inventories, answer questions in detail, and not letting him/her travel too far ahead alone when told to wait. Because of her Vampiric weakness and time spent in Dimhollow, she will also complain to the Dragonborn about caves and the sun, yet also complain when the weather is anything but sunny as the sun is her preference. Although she complains a lot, she also acknowledges the beauty of Skyrim, especially areas featuring groves and rivers, stating that she is happy to be there with the Dragonborn. |
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− | She harbors a degree of resentment towards her mother, Valerica, for locking her away for centuries and is angry that her feelings |
+ | She harbors a degree of resentment towards her mother, Valerica, for locking her away for centuries and is angry that her feelings were not taken into consideration. |
As a child she was close with her mother, but once her parents began to fight, she felt trapped between both. Her mother would often feed her negative opinions of her father and after a time Serana began to believe them. She was never very close with her father, Harkon, before her family became vampires, but once they became followers of Molag Bal, her relationship with him only worsened as her parents became drunk with power and were always in conflict. Her father started to see her as a means to an end and would often state that ''"power takes precedence."'' Despite this she still admits to loving him as he is still her father. |
As a child she was close with her mother, but once her parents began to fight, she felt trapped between both. Her mother would often feed her negative opinions of her father and after a time Serana began to believe them. She was never very close with her father, Harkon, before her family became vampires, but once they became followers of Molag Bal, her relationship with him only worsened as her parents became drunk with power and were always in conflict. Her father started to see her as a means to an end and would often state that ''"power takes precedence."'' Despite this she still admits to loving him as he is still her father. |
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Unlike regular followers, Serana displays advanced behavior and situational awareness: |
Unlike regular followers, Serana displays advanced behavior and situational awareness: |
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*If Serana is outside, she will always don a hood. |
*If Serana is outside, she will always don a hood. |
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− | *She will comment on the weather; however, be it rain or shine, it |
+ | *She will comment on the weather; however, be it rain or shine, it is typically a complaint. |
*She will interact with her surroundings. If the Dragonborn is standing still, she may walk around, sit down and even interact with workstations like a [[grindstone]], [[forge]] or [[Alchemy Lab (Skyrim)|alchemy lab]]. If she has a reanimated corpse following her, it may join in. |
*She will interact with her surroundings. If the Dragonborn is standing still, she may walk around, sit down and even interact with workstations like a [[grindstone]], [[forge]] or [[Alchemy Lab (Skyrim)|alchemy lab]]. If she has a reanimated corpse following her, it may join in. |
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*If near an ore vein, she may begin mining, even if she does not have a [[Pickaxe (Skyrim)|pickaxe]] in her inventory. |
*If near an ore vein, she may begin mining, even if she does not have a [[Pickaxe (Skyrim)|pickaxe]] in her inventory. |
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===Confer vampirism=== |
===Confer vampirism=== |
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− | She can also be asked to bite the Dragonborn, which grants the ability to become a [[Vampire Lord]], however this cannot be done if she has been cured of vampirism. While she is a follower, the Vampire Lord |
+ | She can also be asked to bite the Dragonborn both before Beyond Death and after Kindred Judgment, which grants the ability to become a [[Vampire Lord]], however this cannot be done if she has been cured of vampirism. While she is a follower, the player's Vampire Lord Drain Life spell is significantly weakened. |
===Vampirism cure=== |
===Vampirism cure=== |
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*She still wears her hood when outdoors. |
*She still wears her hood when outdoors. |
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*She still uses the [[Vampiric Drain]] spell. |
*She still uses the [[Vampiric Drain]] spell. |
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− | *[[Sanguinare Vampiris]] can be contracted from her through combat. |
+ | *[[Sanguinare Vampiris]] can still be contracted from her through combat. |
The option to get her cured can be permanently lost by choosing the wrong dialogue options. If this occurs, every time she is asked about getting cured she replies ''"I'm not talking about this with you anymore."'' |
The option to get her cured can be permanently lost by choosing the wrong dialogue options. If this occurs, every time she is asked about getting cured she replies ''"I'm not talking about this with you anymore."'' |
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− | In battle, Serana proves herself to be |
+ | In battle, Serana proves herself to be an extremely powerful [[Necromancy|necromancer]]. She will frequently raise the corpses of both humanoids and creatures, even very powerful ones such as [[Dremora Caitiff (Skyrim)|Dremora Caitiffs]]. However, the bodies she raises will disintegrate into ash piles which prevents the Dragonborn from resurrecting them afterwards. |
− | She prefers to dual wield [[Vampiric Drain]] and [[Ice Spike (Skyrim)|Ice Spike]] spells, but may use [[Lightning Bolt (Skyrim)|Lightning Bolt]] for attacking at range. At higher levels, she |
+ | She prefers to dual wield [[Vampiric Drain]] and [[Ice Spike (Skyrim)|Ice Spike]] spells, but may use [[Lightning Bolt (Skyrim)|Lightning Bolt]] for attacking at range. At higher levels, she will switch to [[Chain Lightning]]. She will switch to melee combat when her [[Magicka (Skyrim)|magicka]] runs dry, with her default weapon being an [[Elven Dagger (Skyrim)|Elven Dagger]]. She will equip stronger [[Daggers (Skyrim)|daggers]] and [[Swords (Skyrim)|swords]] if given to her and will even wield two-handed weapons. Her [[Drain Life]] spells will persist even if cured of vampirism. As long as she remains a vampire, she will be resistant to any and all frost spells. |
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+ | Specifically, the spells she uses will be contingent as following depending on the Dragonborn's level: |
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+ | *Levels 12 to 19: Ice Spike, [[Raise Zombie]] |
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+ | *Levels 20 to 27: Ice Spike, [[Reanimate Corpse]] |
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+ | *Levels 28 to 37: Ice Spike, Reanimate Corpse, Lightning Bolt |
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+ | *Levels 38 to 47: Ice Spike, Revenant, Lightning Bolt |
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+ | *Levels 48 onward: Ice Storm, Revenant, Chain Lightning |
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[[Bows (Skyrim)|Bows]] seem to be her least favored weapon. She will equip a [[Shields (Skyrim)|shield]] if given one, but unequips it as soon as combat starts, so she can use a spell in each hand. She also uses a [[Staves (Skyrim)|staff]] if given a powerful enough one. |
[[Bows (Skyrim)|Bows]] seem to be her least favored weapon. She will equip a [[Shields (Skyrim)|shield]] if given one, but unequips it as soon as combat starts, so she can use a spell in each hand. She also uses a [[Staves (Skyrim)|staff]] if given a powerful enough one. |
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− | She has a high [[Sneak (Skyrim)|Sneak]] skill—much more than many other followers. She also prefers [[Light Armor (Skyrim)|light armor]] and her level is capped 50. |
+ | She has a high [[Sneak (Skyrim)|Sneak]] skill—much more than many other followers. However, her aggressive behaviour renders her unwilling to sneak effectively. She also prefers [[Light Armor (Skyrim)|light armor]] and her level is capped 50. |
==Dialogue== |
==Dialogue== |
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:::'''The Dawnguard would want me to kill you.''' ''"Not fond of vampires, are they? Well, look. Kill me, you've killed one vampire. But if people are after me, there's something bigger going on. I can help you find out what that is."'' |
:::'''The Dawnguard would want me to kill you.''' ''"Not fond of vampires, are they? Well, look. Kill me, you've killed one vampire. But if people are after me, there's something bigger going on. I can help you find out what that is."'' |
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:::'''Why were you locked away like this?''' ''"That's... complicated. And I'm not totally sure if I can trust you. But if you want to know the whole story, help me get back to my family's home."'' |
:::'''Why were you locked away like this?''' ''"That's... complicated. And I'm not totally sure if I can trust you. But if you want to know the whole story, help me get back to my family's home."'' |
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+ | ::::{{Hide|'''Where do you need to go?'''|Starts "Bloodline"}} ''"My family used to live on an island to the west of Solitude. I would guess they still do. By the way... my name is Serana. Good to meet you."'' |
::::'''As long as you don't get in the way.''' ''"I was going to say the same thing to you."'' |
::::'''As long as you don't get in the way.''' ''"I was going to say the same thing to you."'' |
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:::::::::'''{{Hide|They aren't going to let us use the front door.|As a member of the Dawnguard}}''' ''"True. But I know a way we can get to the courtyard without arousing suspicion."'' |
:::::::::'''{{Hide|They aren't going to let us use the front door.|As a member of the Dawnguard}}''' ''"True. But I know a way we can get to the courtyard without arousing suspicion."'' |
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− | :::::::::'''{{Hide|How can we get in without your father noticing?|As a Volkihar vampire}}''' ''"Trust me. I lived here for a very long time and I know every nook and cranny. |
+ | :::::::::'''{{Hide|How can we get in without your father noticing?|As a Volkihar vampire}}''' ''"Trust me. I lived here for a very long time and I know every nook and cranny."'' |
:::::::::''"There's an unused inlet on the northern side of the island that was used by the previous owners to bring supplies into the castle. An old escape tunnel from the castle exits there. I think that's our way in."'' |
:::::::::''"There's an unused inlet on the northern side of the island that was used by the previous owners to bring supplies into the castle. An old escape tunnel from the castle exits there. I think that's our way in."'' |
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::::::::::'''Let's go to the castle's secret entrance.''' ''"{{Hide|Come on. It's just around the side.|Or "It's around the side of the castle. Let's move." if a member of the Dawnguard}}"'' |
::::::::::'''Let's go to the castle's secret entrance.''' ''"{{Hide|Come on. It's just around the side.|Or "It's around the side of the castle. Let's move." if a member of the Dawnguard}}"'' |
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''"Have you made up your mind?"'' |
''"Have you made up your mind?"'' |
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:'''I don't see another way. I'll become a vampire.''' ''"Are you sure? I'm willing to turn you, but you need to think it through. You'd become the very thing you've sworn to destroy. I don't know how the Dawnguard will react."'' |
:'''I don't see another way. I'll become a vampire.''' ''"Are you sure? I'm willing to turn you, but you need to think it through. You'd become the very thing you've sworn to destroy. I don't know how the Dawnguard will react."'' |
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− | ::'''You're right. Let me think about it.''' ''"I understand. Take your time. |
+ | ::'''You're right. Let me think about it.''' ''"I understand. Take your time."'' |
::'''I'm ready.''' ''"Turning someone is a very... personal thing for vampires. It's intimate. For us. I don't want you to feel like I'm forcing you into this."'' |
::'''I'm ready.''' ''"Turning someone is a very... personal thing for vampires. It's intimate. For us. I don't want you to feel like I'm forcing you into this."'' |
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:::'''In that case, I'm glad you're the one doing it.''' ''"Let's not waste too much time, then."'' |
:::'''In that case, I'm glad you're the one doing it.''' ''"Let's not waste too much time, then."'' |
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:::::'''So what do we do?''' ''"I think you know. We both know what's going to have to happen once we find the bow. Keep strong, and eyes open. We're on a different path now."'' |
:::::'''So what do we do?''' ''"I think you know. We both know what's going to have to happen once we find the bow. Keep strong, and eyes open. We're on a different path now."'' |
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:::::'''Then we'll have to take care of him.''' ''"Not until we have the bow. But... you're right. This won't be easy. But we can handle it."'' |
:::::'''Then we'll have to take care of him.''' ''"Not until we have the bow. But... you're right. This won't be easy. But we can handle it."'' |
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+ | <div class="diabox"> |
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+ | ''"Yes?"'' |
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+ | :'''Does it bother you that we're working against your father?''' ''"I can't say it surprises me. I kind of figured we were heading for this some day. I just didn't know when."'' |
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+ | ::'''Will it be hard for you if we have to kill him?''' ''"If? I've been assuming that's where all this is going. I've been trying to make my peace with it."'' |
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+ | ::'''As long as you're ready to kill him, that's all that matters.''' ''"You... always say what you think, don't you? I don't like him any more than you do. But he is my father. I'm getting there. Making my peace with it."'' |
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+ | ::''"Come on. We can talk about this another time."'' |
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::''"No. He has to die. We have no choice."'' |
::''"No. He has to die. We have no choice."'' |
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:::'''Then let's face him, together.''' ''"Thank you. Somehow I knew you'd understand."'' |
:::'''Then let's face him, together.''' ''"Thank you. Somehow I knew you'd understand."'' |
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+ | </div> |
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+ | If a Dawnguard: |
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+ | <div class="diabox"> |
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+ | ''"It's... not as shiny as I was expecting. Still, it's beautiful."'' |
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+ | :'''What do we do now?''' ''"I think we both know... it's time to face my father. If we don't, he'll keep chasing us for the rest of our lives."'' |
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+ | ::'''If we do, he'll have to die.''' ''"I've been thinking about this for a long time. It's... it's not easy. But I don't think we have much of a choice."'' |
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+ | ::'''Maybe we can reason with him.''' ''"Have you been paying attention? It's obvious my father's well beyond reason."'' |
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+ | ::'''Let's run as far from him as we can.''' ''"There's nowhere to run. And I'm certainly not moving in with my mother, if that's what you're implying."'' |
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+ | ::''"No. This has to end here and now."'' |
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+ | :::'''Then let's face him, together.''' ''"If we head back to the castle and kick the front door in, we're going to be knee deep in his friends. Let's head back to Isran and let him see what we've got first. I'm betting he'll lend us a sword or two."'' |
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::'''I'd love to have you along.''' ''"That's what I wanted to hear."'' |
::'''I'd love to have you along.''' ''"That's what I wanted to hear."'' |
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::'''I don't think they'll involve you.''' ''"Suit yourself."'' |
::'''I don't think they'll involve you.''' ''"Suit yourself."'' |
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+ | </div> |
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+ | If a Dawnguard: |
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+ | <div class="diabox"> |
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+ | ''"Well, now that's done."'' |
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+ | :'''What will you do now?''' ''"I'm not sure. I'll probably stay with the Dawnguard, for as long as they'll let me. They're respectable fighters, and I think they see the benefits of having a vampire on their side, now. Of course, if you've got any more adventures planned..."'' |
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+ | ::'''I'd love to have you along.''' ''"That's what I wanted to hear."'' |
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+ | :::'''I want you to turn me into a vampire.''' ''"Are you sure that's something you want? This isn't like picking out a new outfit. You'll be a creature of the night, like me."'' |
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+ | ::::'''I'm sure.''' ''"All right, then. Hold still."'' |
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+ | ::::'''Never mind.''' ''"You're all talk."'' |
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+ | ::'''I don't think they'll involve you.''' ''"Suit yourself."'' |
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+ | </div> |
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+ | |} |
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+ | !Show: After curing her Vampirism |
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+ | <div class="diabox"> |
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+ | ''"There you are. I'm... I'm back."'' |
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+ | :'''You're not a Vampire anymore?''' ''"All clean. I feel like I can breathe again for the first time since I was turned. The world is alive, and so am I, for once."'' |
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+ | :'''I was wondering when I'd see you again.''' ''"Here I am. Human as ever. It's like the world's alive again. Just like me."'' |
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+ | ::'''Come with me.''' ''"I knew you'd miss me."'' |
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'''Isran:''' "This vampire showed up while you were away. I'm guessing it's the one you found in Dimhollow Crypt. Says it's got something really important to say to you. So let's hear it."<br /> |
'''Isran:''' "This vampire showed up while you were away. I'm guessing it's the one you found in Dimhollow Crypt. Says it's got something really important to say to you. So let's hear it."<br /> |
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[After talking with Serana and Isran]<br /> |
[After talking with Serana and Isran]<br /> |
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− | '''Isran:''' "You hear me? Don't feel like a guest, because you're not. You're a resource. You're an asset. In the meantime, don't make me |
+ | '''Isran:''' "You hear me? Don't feel like a guest, because you're not. You're a resource. You're an asset. In the meantime, don't make me regret my sudden outburst of tolerance and generosity, because if you do, your friend here is going to pay for it."<br /> |
'''Serana:''' "Thank you for your kindness. I'll remember it the next time I'm feeling hungry."<br /> |
'''Serana:''' "Thank you for your kindness. I'll remember it the next time I'm feeling hungry."<br /> |
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[After talking with Serana again]<br /> |
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'''Valerica:''' "You. Come forward. I would speak with you."<br /> |
'''Valerica:''' "You. Come forward. I would speak with you."<br /> |
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[After talking with Valerica]<br /> |
[After talking with Valerica]<br /> |
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− | '''Valerica:''' "This stranger may call himself vampire, but he knoes nothing of our struggle, Why should I entrust you to him?"<br /> |
+ | '''Valerica:''' "This stranger may call {{hide|himself|"herself" if Dragonborn is female}} vampire, but {{hide|he|"she" if Dragonborn is female}} knoes nothing of our struggle, Why should I entrust you to {{hide|him|"her" if Dragonborn is female}}?"<br /> |
'''Serana:''' "This "stranger" has done more for me in the brief time I've known him than you've done in centuries!"<br /> |
'''Serana:''' "This "stranger" has done more for me in the brief time I've known him than you've done in centuries!"<br /> |
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'''Valerica:''' "How dare you! I gave up everything I cared about to protect you from that fanatic you call a father!"<br /> |
'''Valerica:''' "How dare you! I gave up everything I cared about to protect you from that fanatic you call a father!"<br /> |
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+ | ;[[Kindred Judgment]], Volkihar |
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'''Harkon:''' "So, you've returned. Is your... pet keeping you entertained?"<br /> |
'''Harkon:''' "So, you've returned. Is your... pet keeping you entertained?"<br /> |
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'''Serana:''' "He was out of control, Garan. It had to be done. I'm not happy about this. He... he was still my father. But I suppose my father really died a long time ago. This was just the end of something else."<br /> |
'''Serana:''' "He was out of control, Garan. It had to be done. I'm not happy about this. He... he was still my father. But I suppose my father really died a long time ago. This was just the end of something else."<br /> |
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'''Garan:''' "Of course, my dear. All will be well now." |
'''Garan:''' "Of course, my dear. All will be well now." |
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+ | ;[[Kindred Judgment]], Dawnguard |
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+ | <div class="blockquote"> |
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+ | '''Harkon:''' "Serana, my darling. I see you still favor keeping a pet."<br /> |
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+ | '''Serana:''' "You know why we're here."<br /> |
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+ | '''Harkon:''' "Of course I do. You disappoint me, Serana. You've taken everything I provided for you and thrown it all away for this... pathetic being."<br /> |
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+ | '''Serana:''' "Provided for me? Are you insane? You've destroyed our family. You've killed other vampires. All over some prophecy that we barely understand. No more. I'm done with you. You will not touch him."<br /> |
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+ | '''Harkon:''' "So, I see this dragon has fangs. Your voice drips with the venom of your mother's infleunce. How alike you've become."<br /> |
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+ | '''Serana:''' "No... Because unlike her, I'm not afraid of you. Not anymore."<br /> |
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+ | '''Harkon:''' "And you..."<br /> |
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+ | '''Serana:''' "Tough day for you!"<br /> |
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+ | '''Serana:''' "Sorry it had to be this way!"<br /> |
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+ | '''Serana:''' "This won't end well for you!"<br /> |
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+ | '''Serana:''' "I won't fall for your tricks!"<br /> |
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+ | '''Serana:''' "It's time for you to suffer!"<br /> |
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+ | '''Harkon:''' "No... Serana... your own father..." |
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+ | </div> |
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+ | ;Harkon |
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+ | <div class="blockquote"> |
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+ | '''Isran:''' "It's over. He's dead, and the prophecy dies with him. I... I suppose this is difficult for you."<br /> |
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+ | '''Serana:''' "I think my father really died a long time ago. This was just... the end of something else. I did what needed to be done. Nothing more."<br /> |
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+ | '''Isran:''' "I think perhaps... I think you did more than that. You have my thanks." |
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*Even if she is in [[Solstheim (Dragonborn)|Solstheim]], Serana still may say, ''"This must be that beautiful Skyrim weather I've always heard about."'' |
*Even if she is in [[Solstheim (Dragonborn)|Solstheim]], Serana still may say, ''"This must be that beautiful Skyrim weather I've always heard about."'' |
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*After Serana is cured, her eyes retain a faint glow to them, causing the whites to look yellow. |
*After Serana is cured, her eyes retain a faint glow to them, causing the whites to look yellow. |
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− | *During "[[Unseen Visions]]," her RefID inside the Ancestor |
+ | *During "[[Unseen Visions]]," her RefID inside the Ancestor Glade is changed to xx00feca and returns to normal when the Dragonborn exits the cave after receiving the vision. |
*If Serana is made unessential via console commands and then killed, she will sometimes scream ''"Nooo!"'' upon death. This implies that there was an idea for her death to be a possibility, but this was scrapped from the game. |
*If Serana is made unessential via console commands and then killed, she will sometimes scream ''"Nooo!"'' upon death. This implies that there was an idea for her death to be a possibility, but this was scrapped from the game. |
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+ | *If the Dawnguard faction was chosen, and the Dragonborn later attacks a member, Serana will defend them in battle. |
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==Bugs== |
==Bugs== |
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*{{PC}} She may suddenly become intangible to any source of damage or staggering effects. |
*{{PC}} She may suddenly become intangible to any source of damage or staggering effects. |
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**{{PC|Fix}} This can be fixed by using the command <code>setghost 0</code> on her. |
**{{PC|Fix}} This can be fixed by using the command <code>setghost 0</code> on her. |
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*{{XBOX360}} She might get stuck in one place as if being ordered to wait. Pushing her with [[Unrelenting Force (Skyrim)|Unrelenting Force]] can fix this. |
*{{XBOX360}} She might get stuck in one place as if being ordered to wait. Pushing her with [[Unrelenting Force (Skyrim)|Unrelenting Force]] can fix this. |
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*{{XBOX360}}{{PS3}} Sometimes, when sneak is entered and then left, she will continue to be sneaking. Entering another cell should fix this. |
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*{{XBOX360}} Even though she can be seen rolling forward while sneaking, she still sets off pressure plates and tripwires. |
*{{XBOX360}} Even though she can be seen rolling forward while sneaking, she still sets off pressure plates and tripwires. |
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*{{XBOX360}} When first encountered during "[[Bloodline]]," she becomes a possible candidate for the multiple followers exploit. |
*{{XBOX360}} When first encountered during "[[Bloodline]]," she becomes a possible candidate for the multiple followers exploit. |
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*{{XBOX360}} Serana may disappear after a Draugr Deathlord uses Unrelenting Force on her. However, she will reappear after a loading screen. |
*{{XBOX360}} Serana may disappear after a Draugr Deathlord uses Unrelenting Force on her. However, she will reappear after a loading screen. |
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**{{PC|Fix}} Get out of the dungeon and she will get out of crouch mode. |
**{{PC|Fix}} Get out of the dungeon and she will get out of crouch mode. |
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Revision as of 08:10, 10 January 2020
- "My name is Serana. Were you sent to wake me?"
- ―Serana[src]
Serana is an ancient pure-blood vampire and the daughter of Lord Harkon and Valerica. She is known as one of the "Daughters of Coldharbour," and because of this she is central to the main questline in Dawnguard. After being encountered, she can be recruited as a follower, unlocking a multitude of interactions.
Background
Origins
Her year of birth is unknown, but she was originally locked away in the mid-late Second Era, in between the rule of the Reman and Septim Empires.[UL 1]
She is one of the few pure-blood Vampires known to exist. Pure-blood vampires are individuals who are granted vampirism directly from Molag Bal, the creator and patron deity of Vampires.[1][2] The process is somewhat similar to the creation of the first vampire, Lamae Beolfag.[1] Serana gained her vampirism through a ritual in which members of her family pledged themselves to Molag Bal. Females like Serana and her mother, Valerica, who survive the horrific ordeal are dubbed "Daughters of Coldharbour."
Prophecy
Her father, Lord Harkon, is leader of the Volkihar Clan based in Castle Volkihar. He discovered an ancient prophecy called the Tyranny of the Sun which, if enacted, would allow vampires to roam the world freely without the fear of weakness from the sun, but to do so, he required two Elder Scrolls, Auriel's Bow, and Serana for a ritual sacrifice.
In response to this, her mother hid her away with one of the Elder Scrolls in a sealed sarcophagus within Dimhollow Crypt for thousands of years to protect her from her father. She then fled to the Soul Cairn with the other Scroll.
Personality
She is enterprising and friendly, but also lonely due to her troubled childhood and her mother's self-exile, which is why she confides in the Dragonborn. She is wary of the Dragonborn at first meeting, refusing to share inventories, answer questions in detail, and not letting him/her travel too far ahead alone when told to wait. Because of her Vampiric weakness and time spent in Dimhollow, she will also complain to the Dragonborn about caves and the sun, yet also complain when the weather is anything but sunny as the sun is her preference. Although she complains a lot, she also acknowledges the beauty of Skyrim, especially areas featuring groves and rivers, stating that she is happy to be there with the Dragonborn.
She harbors a degree of resentment towards her mother, Valerica, for locking her away for centuries and is angry that her feelings were not taken into consideration.
As a child she was close with her mother, but once her parents began to fight, she felt trapped between both. Her mother would often feed her negative opinions of her father and after a time Serana began to believe them. She was never very close with her father, Harkon, before her family became vampires, but once they became followers of Molag Bal, her relationship with him only worsened as her parents became drunk with power and were always in conflict. Her father started to see her as a means to an end and would often state that "power takes precedence." Despite this she still admits to loving him as he is still her father.
She feels trapped between the conflict that consumes her parents and sees herself as a pawn that they are using against each other. Deep down she wishes they were able to reconcile and become a family again, but realizes that it is not possible.
When questioned about her vampirism, she can be defensive. She prefers not to talk about the actual ceremony as it was degrading, but she also does not seem to regret the power it has granted her, and rather sees it as a gift that she earned. The only regret she does seem to have is how it tore her family apart.
Interactions
Awakening
After the Hall of the Vigilant was attacked by vampires, the Dragonborn is sent to Dimhollow Crypt to investigate further. Serana is discovered in the crypt and set free. She asks the Dragonborn to help her get home to Castle Volkihar.
Chasing Echoes
Serana indicates her desire to locate her estranged mother, Valerica. She believes that she may have left a clue to her whereabouts somewhere in the courtyard of Castle Volkihar. The Dragonborn must travel with Serana and infiltrate the castle to discover the whereabouts of Valerica.
Beyond Death
It is discovered Valerica fled to the Soul Cairn via a portal in Castle Volkihar. The Dragonborn and Serana must travel there to retrieve the Elder Scroll Valerica took with her.
Unseen Visions
As Dexion Evicus, the Moth Priest who read Serana's Elder Scroll is now blind, the Dragonborn and Serana must travel to Ancestor Glade and learn how to read the Elder Scroll that will show them where to obtain Auriel's Bow.
Touching the Sky
Serana travels with the Dragonborn to the Forgotten Vale to seek Auriel's Bow. Upon reaching the Inner Sanctum and meeting Arch-Curate Vyrthur, she discovers her role in the ancient prophecy her father was pursuing.
Kindred Judgment
Serana travels with the Dragonborn back to Castle Volkihar to confront her father, Lord Harkon.
Follower interactions
Unlike regular followers, Serana displays advanced behavior and situational awareness:
- If Serana is outside, she will always don a hood.
- She will comment on the weather; however, be it rain or shine, it is typically a complaint.
- She will interact with her surroundings. If the Dragonborn is standing still, she may walk around, sit down and even interact with workstations like a grindstone, forge or alchemy lab. If she has a reanimated corpse following her, it may join in.
- If near an ore vein, she may begin mining, even if she does not have a pickaxe in her inventory.
- Her stealth is not adequate to remain undetected despite being at level 100. Coupled with her aggressive behavior, she can make it difficult for the Dragonborn to sneak effectively. However, this can allow her to be used as a decoy to draw enemies away while the player attacks them from a different direction.
Serana also displays specific reactions in some locations. When approaching Molag Bal's altar in Markarth's abandoned house, Serana kneels and protects her head with her arms. If taken to High Hrothgar, she will also kneel on the ground, but in a posture of prayer similar to the Greybeards. If she is in the Dawnstar sanctuary, she will also curl up and cover her head with her arms.
Initially, Serana has fewer follower commands than other followers during the Dawnguard questline. Once the questline is completed, she can serve as a regular follower with the same set of commands that other followers have. In some circumstances, however, she may refuse to follow a command, or accept it conditionally.
She will equip enchanted rings, chains and circlets, as well as both light and heavy armor. When outdoors, however, she wears her hood which displaces any circlets.
Bloodcursed Elven Arrows
Upon completion of Touching the Sky, Serana will offer to make Bloodcursed Elven Arrows for use with Auriel's Bow. Note that if the Dragonborn cured Serana of her vampirism, this ability to make such arrows will be lost. This limits the supply of these arrows to the ones made before she was cured.
Confer vampirism
She can also be asked to bite the Dragonborn both before Beyond Death and after Kindred Judgment, which grants the ability to become a Vampire Lord, however this cannot be done if she has been cured of vampirism. While she is a follower, the player's Vampire Lord Drain Life spell is significantly weakened.
Vampirism cure
Once the Dawnguard questline is complete, she can be asked about curing her Vampirism. Should she agree, she leaves to see Falion for a cure. She will return to Fort Dawnguard after a few days, cured, however will still exhibit certain traits of her previous Vampirism:
- She still speaks the same dialogue, such as complaining about the sun.
- She still wears her hood when outdoors.
- She still uses the Vampiric Drain spell.
- Sanguinare Vampiris can still be contracted from her through combat.
The option to get her cured can be permanently lost by choosing the wrong dialogue options. If this occurs, every time she is asked about getting cured she replies "I'm not talking about this with you anymore."
If this happens, the console command SetPapyrusQuestVar DLC1NPCMentalModel ToldPlayerSheDidntWantCure_var False
can reset the cure conversation, allowing the Dragonborn to ask her about a cure again. Then choose the option saying, "You could be your own person again."
Multiple followers
During the quest "Chasing Echoes," Serana will ask the Dragonborn to search for ingredients. While this objective is active, the normal follower commands are unavailable. If the Dragonborn leaves the castle at this time, they may ask another character to follow them, who will agree. When the Dragonborn and their new follower go back to the castle and finish the objective, Serana will return to normal follower status, but the new follower will not be dismissed. The new follower can be dismissed and replaced as normal, but if Serana is dismissed and asked to follow, she will not unless the Dragonborn has no other followers.
Combat
Main stats at level 50 | |
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Health | 541 |
Magicka | 468 |
Stamina | 148 |
Light Armor | 93 |
Sneak | 100 |
One-Handed | 93 |
Alteration | 52 |
Conjuration | 88 |
Destruction | 52 |
In battle, Serana proves herself to be an extremely powerful necromancer. She will frequently raise the corpses of both humanoids and creatures, even very powerful ones such as Dremora Caitiffs. However, the bodies she raises will disintegrate into ash piles which prevents the Dragonborn from resurrecting them afterwards.
She prefers to dual wield Vampiric Drain and Ice Spike spells, but may use Lightning Bolt for attacking at range. At higher levels, she will switch to Chain Lightning. She will switch to melee combat when her magicka runs dry, with her default weapon being an Elven Dagger. She will equip stronger daggers and swords if given to her and will even wield two-handed weapons. Her Drain Life spells will persist even if cured of vampirism. As long as she remains a vampire, she will be resistant to any and all frost spells.
Specifically, the spells she uses will be contingent as following depending on the Dragonborn's level:
- Levels 12 to 19: Ice Spike, Raise Zombie
- Levels 20 to 27: Ice Spike, Reanimate Corpse
- Levels 28 to 37: Ice Spike, Reanimate Corpse, Lightning Bolt
- Levels 38 to 47: Ice Spike, Revenant, Lightning Bolt
- Levels 48 onward: Ice Storm, Revenant, Chain Lightning
Bows seem to be her least favored weapon. She will equip a shield if given one, but unequips it as soon as combat starts, so she can use a spell in each hand. She also uses a staff if given a powerful enough one.
She has a high Sneak skill—much more than many other followers. However, her aggressive behaviour renders her unwilling to sneak effectively. She also prefers light armor and her level is capped 50.
Dialogue
Show: Awakening |
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Inside Dimhollow Crypt:
"Unh... where is... who sent you here?"
If a vampire: "Unh... where is... who sent you here?"
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Inside Dimhollow Crypt:
"My family used to live on an island to the west of Solitude. I would guess they still do. By the way... my name is Serana. Good to meet you."
When outside of the cave: "Ah, it's so good to breathe again! Even in this weather, it's better than the cave." If brought to Fort Dawnguard: "I don't like the look of this place. I'll wait for you back by the entrance." At the Icewater Jetty: "Umm... this is the part where we usually get in the boat. You with me?" In front of the castle: "What now?"
Upon approaching the castle gate: "Hey, so... before we go in there..."
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Inside Fort Dawnguard:
"You probably weren't expecting to see me again."
"So far this hasn't been too bad. Gets lonely exploring by myself, though." After talking with Isran: "So in case you didn't notice the giant thing on my back, I have the Elder Scroll with me. Whatever it says, it will have something that can help us stop my father. But of course, neither of us can read it."
After the conversation between Serana and Isran: "Any idea how you're going to find a Moth Priest? Skyrim's a pretty big place."
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Inside Castle Volkihar:
"Any idea how you're going to find a Moth Priest? Skyrim's a pretty big place."
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Inside Castle Volkihar:
"Do you have a moment to talk?"
If refused to go to the inlet: "I'm ready if you are."
If approached again: "Yes, what did you need?"
"I can't wait to see the courtyard again." During the journey to the courtyard: "Yeah, just around this bend." In the ruins: "Yes? What did you need?"
At the courtyard: "We've mad it to the courtyard. Oh no... What happened to this place? Everything's been torn down... the whole place looks... well, dead. It's like we're the first to set foot here in centuries. This used to lead into the castle's great hall. It looks like my father had it sealed up. I used to walk through here after evening meals. It was beautiful, once. This was my mother's garden. It... do you know how beautiful something can be when it's tended by a master for hundreds of years? She would have hated to see it like this. Wait... Something's wrong with the moondial here. Some of the crests are missing and the dial is askew. I didn't even know the crests could be removed. Maybe my mother's trying to tell us something?"
"Look around for the missing crests. Even in this mess, they should stick out." After placing the crests: "Very clever, mother. Very clever. I've never been in those tunnels before, but I'd bet they run right under the courtyard and into the tower ruins. Well, at least we're getting closer. Let's go." Inside the ruins: "I've never even seen this part of the castle before. Be careful. I don't know what might be around." "We're getting close, I'm sure of it."
"Turns out my mother is sneakier than I thought. I wonder what she's hiding?" Upon reaching the gargoyle room: "I don't think we've reached the top yet. I'd bet there's some kind of secret passage around here." Upon finding Valerica's Study: "Look at this place. This has to be it! I knew she was deep into necromancy. I mean, she taught me everything I know. But I had no idea she had a setup like this. Look at all this. She must have spent years collecting these components. And what's this thing? I'm not sure about this circle, but it's obviously... something."
"I remember she used to keep a small journal. See if you can dig it up." Upon finding Valerica's Journal: "Any luck yet?"
"Having trouble finding those ingredients?"
"They shouldn't be that hard to find. Shelves, tables... should be easy to find. She wouldn't have hidden them." After collecting the ingredients: "Get the ingredients in the vessel and let me know when you're ready." After placing the ingredients: "Then the rest is up to me. Are you ready to go? I'm not entirely sure what this thing is going to do when I add my blood."
When the portal opens: "By the blood of my ancestors... She actually did it... created a portal to the Soul Cairn. Incredible." If not a vampire and attempted to enter the Soul Cairn: "Are you alright? That looked painful."
If approached again: "Have you made up your mind?"
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Inside the Soul Cairn:
"I'd heard stories about the Soul Cairn, but never thought I'd see it myself. So far it's... about what I imagined."
After talking with Valerica: "Let's kill those... Keeper things and get back to the prison."
After killing the Keepers: "The barrier should be gone now. Let's head back." After killing Durnehviir: "Come on, she's leading us to the scroll." After talking with Valerica: "Come on, let's go home." |
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Inside Castle Volkihar:
"Yes?"
If a Dawnguard: "Yes?"
Inside the grove: "Hmph... not very impressive, is it? If this ends up being a wasted trip, your friend Dexion and I are going to have some words when we get back." If approached: "What now?"
After collecting one group of moths: "Yes?"
While collecting the moths: "Well, we got the knife... now all we need to do is track down one of those Canticle Trees." After collecting seven groups: "Yes?"
After reading the Elder Scrolls: "Are you okay? Almost thought I lost you there... you went white as the snow."
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Inside the Ancestor Glade:
"Yes?"
Inside Darkfall Cave, past the bridge: "Something's not right here. Be careful. I think we may be in for some trouble." Upon finding the campsite: "I wonder what happened to them. These people were... why would anyone want to set up camp here?" When approaching the Wayshrine: "I don't like the look of this..." Upon entering the wayshrine's portal: "That... wasn't as unpleasant as I thought it would be. Kind of soothing, actually. I feel a little warmer, now." At the Falmer encampment: "I don't like the look of this..." Inside the Forgotten Vale: "What now?"
Upon approaching the second wayshrine: "Is that another one of those wayshrines up there? I wonder where this one goes..." When approaching the river in the Vale: "It... almost doesn't even look real. You know?" Inside the Glacial Crevice: "This is the kind of thing I've been wanting to see. Makes everything else worth it. Poor thing. I know it would have tried to kill us, but still..." Near the chantry: "That... has to be the place. I've never seen a building like that before. It looks like some kind of temple. By the blood... The bow has to be in here." Inside the chantry: "These Falmer are... they're frozen in the ice. And I thought the Soul Cairn was creepy." After being downed in Vyrthur's throne room: "Are you alright? Come on, we can do this. I know we can. He's up there on the balcony. Come on!" After obtaining the bow: "It's... not as shiny as I was expecting. Still, it's beautiful."
If a Dawnguard: "It's... not as shiny as I was expecting. Still, it's beautiful."
If approached again: "Yes?"
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Inside Castle Volkihar:
"No... it's not working!" After the fight: "Well, now that's done."
If a Dawnguard: "Well, now that's done."
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"There you are. I'm... I'm back."
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Conversations
- Isran
Isran: "This vampire showed up while you were away. I'm guessing it's the one you found in Dimhollow Crypt. Says it's got something really important to say to you. So let's hear it."
[After talking with Serana and Isran]
Isran: "You hear me? Don't feel like a guest, because you're not. You're a resource. You're an asset. In the meantime, don't make me regret my sudden outburst of tolerance and generosity, because if you do, your friend here is going to pay for it."
Serana: "Thank you for your kindness. I'll remember it the next time I'm feeling hungry."
[After talking with Serana again]
Isran: "Some Imperial scholar arrived in Skyrim a few days ago. I was staking out the road when I saw him pass by. Maybe that's your Moth Priest."
Serana: "Do you know where he's staying now?"
Isran: "No, and I'm not going to waste men looking. We're fighting a war against your kind, and I intend to win it. You want to find him, try talking to anyone who'd meet a traveler. Innkeepers and carriage drivers in the big cities maybe. But you're on your own."
- Valerica, Vampire
Serana: "Mother? Mother!"
Valerica: "Maker... it can't be. Serana?"
Serana: "Is it really you? I can't believe it! How do we get inside? We have to talk."
Valerica: "Serana? What are you doing here? Where's your father?"
Serana: "He doesn't know we're here. I don't have time to explain."
Valerica: "I must have failed. Harkon's found a way to decipher the prophecy, hasn't he."
Serana: "No, you've got it all wrong. We're here to complete the prophecy our way, not his."
Valerica: "Wait a moment... you've brought a stranger here? Have you lost your mind?"
Serana: "No, you don't..."
Valerica: "You. Come forward. I would speak with you."
[After talking with Valerica]
Valerica: "This stranger may call vampire, but knoes nothing of our struggle, Why should I entrust you to ?"
Serana: "This "stranger" has done more for me in the brief time I've known him than you've done in centuries!"
Valerica: "How dare you! I gave up everything I cared about to protect you from that fanatic you call a father!"
Serana: "Yes, he's a fanatic... he's changed. But he's still my father. Why can't you understand how that makes me feel?"
Valerica: "Oh, Serana. If you'd only open your eyes. The moment your father discovers your role in the prophecy, that he needs your blood, you'd be in terrible danger."
Serana: "So to protect me you decided to shut me away from everything I cared about? You never asked me if hiding me in that tomb was the best course of action, you just expected me to follow you blindly. Both of you were obsessed with your own paths. Your motivations might have been different, but in the end, I'm still just a pawn to you, too. I want us to be a family again. But I don't know if we can ever have that. Maybe we don't deserve that kind of happiness. Maybe it isn't for us. But we have to stop him. Before he goes too far. And to do that, we need the Elder Scroll."
Valerica: "I'm sorry, Serana. I didn't know... I didn't see. I've allowed my hatred of your father to enstrange us for too long. Forgive me. If you want the Elder Scroll, it's yours."
- Durnehviir
Serana: "Wait... I hear something!"
Valerica: "It's Durnehviir... he's here! Defend yourselves!"
- Auriel's Bow
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "Did you really come here expecting to claim Auriel's Bow? You've done exactly as I predicted and brought your fetching companion to me."
Serana: "Wait, is he talking about me?"
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "Which, I'm sorry to say, means your usefulness is at an end!"
[After killing the first wave of Falmer]
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "An impressive display, but a wasted effort. You delay nothing but your own deaths!"
Serana: "Watch out! He's pulling down the ceiling!"
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "Finish them!"
[After killing the second wave of Falmer]
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "This has gone on long enough."
Serana: "Your life ends here, Vyrthur!"
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "Child, my life ended long before you were born!"
[After killing the third wave of Falmer]
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "No... I won't let you ruin centuries of preparations..."
Serana: "Surrender and give us the bow!"
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "Death first!"
[After the collapsing of the chantry]
Serana: "Enough, Vyrthur. Give us the bow!"
Arch-Curate Vyrthur "How dare you. I was the Arch-Curate of Auri-El, girl. I had the ears of a god!"
Serana: "Until the "Betrayed" corrupted you. Yes, yes. We've heard this sad story"
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "Gelebor and his kind are easily manipulated fools. Look into my eyes, Serana. You tell me what I am."
Serana: "You're... you're a vampire? But Auriel should have protected you..."
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "The moment I was infected by one of my own Initiates, Auri-El turned his back on me. I swore I'd have my revenge, no matter what the cost."
Serana: "You want to take revenge... on a god?"
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "Auri-El himself may have been beyond my reach, but his influence on our world wasn't. All I needed was the blood of a vampire and his own weapon, Auriel's Bow."
Serana: "The blood of a vampire... Auriel's Bow... It... it was you? You created that prophecy?"
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "A prophecy that lacked a single, final ingredient... the blood of a pure vampire. The blood of a Daughter of Coldharbour."
Serana: "You were waiting... all this time for someone with my blood to come along. Well, too bad for you... I intend on keeping it. Let's see if your blood has any power to it!"
Arch-Curate Vyrthur: "What trickery is this?"
- Kindred Judgment, Volkihar
Harkon: "So, you've returned. Is your... pet keeping you entertained?"
Serana: "You know why we're here."
Harkon: "Of course I do. You disappoint me, Serana. You've taken everything I provided for you and thrown it all away for this... pathetic ."
Serana: "Provided for me? Are you insane? You've destroyed our family. You've killed other vampires. All over some prophecy that we barely understand. No more. I'm done with you. You will not touch him."
Harkon: "So, I see this dragon has fangs. Your voice drips with the venom of your mother's infleunce. How alike you've become."
Serana: "No... Because unlike her, I'm not afraid of you. Not anymore."
Harkon: "And you..."
[During the fight]
Serana: "Tough day for you!"
Serana: "Sorry it had to be this way!"
Serana: "This won't end well for you!"
Serana: "I won't fall for your tricks!"
Serana: "It's time for you to suffer!"
Harkon: "No... Serana... your own father..."
Garan: "Lord Harkon, defeated. I never imagined I'd see the day. My lady, you have my deepest sympathies. I'm sure this was not easy for you."
Serana: "He was out of control, Garan. It had to be done. I'm not happy about this. He... he was still my father. But I suppose my father really died a long time ago. This was just the end of something else."
Garan: "Of course, my dear. All will be well now."
- Kindred Judgment, Dawnguard
Harkon: "Serana, my darling. I see you still favor keeping a pet."
Serana: "You know why we're here."
Harkon: "Of course I do. You disappoint me, Serana. You've taken everything I provided for you and thrown it all away for this... pathetic being."
Serana: "Provided for me? Are you insane? You've destroyed our family. You've killed other vampires. All over some prophecy that we barely understand. No more. I'm done with you. You will not touch him."
Harkon: "So, I see this dragon has fangs. Your voice drips with the venom of your mother's infleunce. How alike you've become."
Serana: "No... Because unlike her, I'm not afraid of you. Not anymore."
Harkon: "And you..."
[During the fight]
Serana: "Tough day for you!"
Serana: "Sorry it had to be this way!"
Serana: "This won't end well for you!"
Serana: "I won't fall for your tricks!"
Serana: "It's time for you to suffer!"
Harkon: "No... Serana... your own father..."
- Harkon
Isran: "It's over. He's dead, and the prophecy dies with him. I... I suppose this is difficult for you."
Serana: "I think my father really died a long time ago. This was just... the end of something else. I did what needed to be done. Nothing more."
Isran: "I think perhaps... I think you did more than that. You have my thanks."
Quotes
Quote | Topic | Audio |
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"I'd read stories about the Solitude windmill, but I didn't expect it to be that big!" | When in Solitude | |
"From the castle, you used to just be able to see Solitude over the mountains. It's exactly what I imagined." | When in Solitude | |
"They used to call Windhelm, "the City of Kings." In my books, anyway." | When in Windhelm | |
"I had expected Ysgramor's city to be... bigger." | When in Windhelm | |
"What a curious city. It's so... open." | When in Whiterun | |
"This place makes me a little uneasy." | When in Riften | |
"These people seem nervous, which makes me nervous." | When in Riften | |
"This land feels... twisted. I'm surprised my father didn't want to live out here." | When in The Reach | |
"Rocks and valley, crevices and hiding places. This is the kind of place where hermits and fanatics dwell." | When in The Reach | |
"I've never seen leaves this color." | When in The Rift | |
"I'm okay with the dark, but I've spent more than my share of time in caves already." | When near a cave | |
"Let's move faster. The sun is... it's not great for my skin, if you know what I mean." | When outside | |
"This must be that beautiful Skyrim weather I've always heard about." | When outside | |
"I'm no fan of the sun, but it would be better than this." | When outside | |
"Let's get indoors. Or in a cave. Anywhere, just out of this." | When outside | |
"Good, let's get inside there. The sun is starting to get to me." | When outside | |
"I was always taught to avoid these types of ruins. I think I see why, now." | When near an ancient Nordic ruin | |
"Nordic ruins. Even older than I am. I wonder if the draugr are as gullible as they were when I was a girl." | When near an ancient Nordic ruin | |
"Does the air feel... heavy down here? I'm a little woozy, but it might just be from waking up." | When inside a cave | |
"It'll be good to get outside and breathe again. I haven't missed the sunlight, but I do miss fresh air." | When inside a cave | |
"So this is the grand tour of Skyrim's caves that you're showing me?" | When inside a cave | |
"Is this a dwarven city? I can't believe they'd let it get so run down." | When in a Dwarven ruin | |
"I always wondered what the dwarves actually looked like. I hear they're like elves, but with beards." | When in a Dwarven ruin | |
"Oh Wow. This is gorgeous. I'm glad you're here with me." | When entering Bloated Man's Grotto |
Trivia
- Serana is voiced by Laura Bailey.[3]
- Serana politely refuses a proposal of marriage, mentioning her unease with temples and complicated history.
- Even if she is in Solstheim, Serana still may say, "This must be that beautiful Skyrim weather I've always heard about."
- After Serana is cured, her eyes retain a faint glow to them, causing the whites to look yellow.
- During "Unseen Visions," her RefID inside the Ancestor Glade is changed to xx00feca and returns to normal when the Dragonborn exits the cave after receiving the vision.
- If Serana is made unessential via console commands and then killed, she will sometimes scream "Nooo!" upon death. This implies that there was an idea for her death to be a possibility, but this was scrapped from the game.
- If the Dawnguard faction was chosen, and the Dragonborn later attacks a member, Serana will defend them in battle.
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