More random notes
1. Continued experiments with anchoring to create permanent corpses-
what we know is that most (but not all) individually NAMED NON-RESPAWNING NPC who aren`t otherwise perma can be anchored.
Respawning NPC whether named or generic generally can`t be anchored.
However , at least some generic NPC can be anchored as have been previously reported.
These are ones that have atypical status from the normal characters you encounter , usually because they are a quest target or otherwise expected to disappear without respawning in their home spot at a later time.
Master Vampire targets of certain Dawnguard quests are examples of these NPC .
Currently , I also have successfully anchored-
a. Forsworn Briarheart( Kill the Leader at Hag Rock quest from Jarl of Markarth)
b. Bandit Marauder( Kill the Leader at Stony Creek from Captain Kjar)
c. A Bandit Chief and a Bandit Marauder from Fort Hraggstad that I killed just after joining the Legion(fort respawns with soldiers)
Don`t expect each attempt to work as Captain Kjar`s target at Uttering Hills Camp has respawned on me twice(inventory resets as well but anchor can be recovered)
2. Newest Thrall-
I was nosing around the northern coastline of Solstheim when my Filial Bonds quest suddenly updated telling me to investigate the werebear Torkild.
I discovered his human body in the same area as 3 dead horkers , 2 dead reavers , and 2 very much alive and hostile Morag Tong Assassins who had a Writ of Execution with my name on it.
Torkild makes a great Dead Thrall skilled in 1H , Archery , Block , and Sneak.
I was quite careful to leave the quest letter he carries undisturbed.
Note that he wears a phantom pair of gauntlets which look great but prevents him from ever respawning any other worn items. So don`t lose track of the apparel you find him in because that particular gear is all he will ever wear.
I improved his fur armor and leather boots and gave them back but not the hat(it`s ugly)
shield ,sword ,and bow and he was ready for action.
Does moan but very quietly.
No combat taunts (guessing that because of his beast status)
Since Torkild doesn`t transform himself into a werebear after death , I am using the Beast Stone power to role play the appearance of his savage dark half by using Conjure Werebear