that was quick, couldn't edit my previous post
if found the problem right after i posted. since you mentioned that alicia painslut would fit the mod, i brought her along. that caused the crash at the trap.
ok, i have none of those. any of those recommended most? (nevermind. too tired to read obviously)
just have to figure out what to do next. got my gear back, freed follower, questmarker seems to point where i'd have to pass the trap and the log still says drink antidote, get gear, free followers. my guess is go back and find another way into that area