I simply had to post here and offer my sincerest kudos to the writer --- our amazing mistress Aeryn --- for quite possibly the most well-written mod of all time (in my opinion, of course, but nevertheless...).
We all know how difficult it is to write for Haer'dalis, the nuances of his chaotic personality and manner of speech alone is enough to give many of us headaches, but somehow Aeryn has managed not only to capture the bard's spirit, but to expand on his story in a very realistic and compelling way.
I try so very hard to get through a play-through without romancing Haer'dalis, but somehow -- thanks to Aeryn's masterful writing -- he continues to usurp all other potential male romances (including the mighty and erstwhile incomparable Tsujatha).
Aeryn: thanks for ruining all the other NPCs for me