Mav's Expand Your Clan

⭐ ⭐ (918 endorsements) 📥 126,212 downloads 📌 v1.0.6.4 📅 12/29/2023
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Morbid Mav · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/9/2024 📅 Created: 12/29/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #90 of 678 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

CURRENT RELEASED VERSION: 1. 0. 6. 4

 (FOR BANNERLORD 1. 2. 9)

[ Latest changes and fixes ]

Click here to view the changelog

[ What this mod does ]

Mav's Expand Your Clan, is a mod that gives you several different ways you expand your clan, through companions and family members.

  • []Recruit Villagers and Townsfolk:

    Walk up to any villager or townsfolk and you'll be able to ask them to join your party as a companion with a small chance of failure, if you have the space, it costs nothing but they have very low stats and only have peasant equipment. You'll also be able to see how old they are and back out if you don't want a companion who is that age.[]Adopt Children and teenagers from Settlements:

    Walk up to any teenager or child and you'll be able to ask them to join your clan as your adopted child, everything from that point onwards should be exactly the same as if they were your biological child. []Recruit Freed Bandit Prisoners as Companions:

    Head to the tavern and speak to the Ransom Broker, you'll now be able to pay him 200 denars and recruit randomly generated special companions with unique names and with mostly "mean" Traits, they'll be equipped with bandit-like equipment based on the recruited companion's respective regions (Vlandia - Mountain Bandit, Battania - Forest Bandit, Sturgia - Sea Raider, Empire - Looter, Aserai - Desert Bandit, Khuzait - Steppe Bandit) They're low level and don't have many stats, BUT they're cheaper than regular companions AND it allows you greater flexibility without having to reset anyone's stats and perks. Doing a bandit playthrough? Want to roleplay a Kingpin? This'll make it easier[]Ask your Companions to become your Sworn Sibling:

    []Speak to any of your companions either in a town or via the party screen, you'll now be able to ask them to become your sworn brother or sister, officially making them part of your clan and allowing you to marry them off etc. - Something I really feel like is missing from the main game, you're allowed to make your companion a lord in your kingdom but not allowed to swear them for life to yours? Strange. Well now you can

    []Seduce and Marry Your Companions:

    Now you can talk to your companions and raise your relationship level with them, and when you're liked enough by them you can ask them to marry you! Simply talk to them and ask them if they'd like to one of a few activities with you, you may do this once per in-game day with each companion, both of you will get some level-based skill experience depending on the kind of activity you took part in+ More features coming soon! Just want a best bud? You can also now improve your relation with same-sex companions too![]Train up your companions:

    You can now train up your companions once a day, if either your character or another companion has a greater skill level than them. Once per day.[]Concubines:

    You can now hire concubines from tavern maids around Calradia, they'll have the culture of the settlement you're buying them from, you can give them gifts, dedicate tournament wins to them, romance them and even have children with them.[]Recruit your troops as Companions:

    If your troops kill enough men during a battle the next time you visit a settlement one of your companions (or a villager if you haven't got any companions yet) will speak to you and tell you about the prowess of the troop in question, you'll then have the option to recruit them as a companion! They will have the exact same stats as the troop does.[]Give gifts to your spouse and speak to them about having a baby:

    Now you can have a bit more control over when you/or your spouse gets pregnant, they may refuse if you're not in their good books, and there is a small chance of failure even if they agree. You can also give your spouse gifts to increase your relation with them.[]Recruit Rebel Lords (if they've lost the settlement):

    Ever wandered why the men dedicated to defending their culture so intensely they rebelled against the lord end up after they inevitably lose the settlement they rebelled in? Well now you can continue their stories by inducting these fine fellows into your clan (if you're the same culture as them).[]A little Extra treat for Campaign Game players:

    Just play the campaign from the beginning and a tiny little fun extra feature has been added.

HOUSE HERALD:

As of 1. 0. 5 there is also the House Herald (who will look like the culture you belong to), He spawns at your clan's home settlement (which you'll be told the location of each time you load, start a new game etc.), He will be at the tavern (hold alt to see his marker) or at the lords hall

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Mav's Expand Your Clan is a gameplay mod for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord that expands clan recruitment options. It lets you recruit villagers, adopt children, hire freed bandit prisoners, and make companions sworn siblings. With 918 endorsements and 126,212 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more roleplay and clan-building flexibility.

✨ Key Features

Recruit villagers and townsfolk as companions with a small chance of failure, at no cost, but with low stats and peasant equipment.
Adopt children and teenagers from settlements as your own, treating them exactly like biological children.
Recruit freed bandit prisoners as companions by paying the Ransom Broker 200 denars, with unique names and 'mean' traits.
Bandit companions are equipped with region-specific bandit gear (e.g., Vlandia - Mountain Bandit, Battania - Forest Bandit).
Ask any companion to become your sworn sibling, officially making them part of your clan and allowing marriage arrangements.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 918 endorsements and over 126k downloads — clearly a hit.
  • Adds multiple new ways to grow your clan, from peasant recruits to adopted kids and bandit specialists.
  • Bandit companion system is perfect for roleplaying a kingpin or bandit playthrough.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in February 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest Bannerlord patches.
  • Recruited villagers and bandits have low stats and gear, so they're not endgame material without heavy training.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Bannerlord players who want more roleplay depth and clan-building options beyond the vanilla companion system. If you're a completionist or enjoy themed playthroughs like bandit lords, this mod is a must-have. Skip it if you're happy with the base game's recruitment and don't care about extra flavor.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have space in your party before recruiting villagers or bandits, or the option may not appear.
  • When adopting a child, check their age first — you can back out if they're too old for your liking.
  • Bandit companions are cheap but weak, so use them for roleplay or as cannon fodder, not as your main army.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Bannerlord Mods
Author
Morbid Mav
Version
1.0.6.4
Downloads
126,212
Endorsements
918
Category
Gameplay
Created
12/29/2023
Updated
2/9/2024

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