Sandbox Family
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #26 of 70 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hi I'm not an active bannerlord player or modder anymore - but unless TW makes changes to LORDS build these simple XML editing mods (no code) will work on all versions - has worked since August 2022
Causes CTD in 1. 3+Beta
MOD(s) Will not be updated.
Sandbox Family - Can be combined as you like.
Also on SteamStart your Sandbox game with Family member(s)
(Re-tested in Campaign mode with succes)
- Megacles The Sultans Wonderkid (Aserai)(Lore)
- Brynhild The Shieldmaiden (Sturgia)(Lore)
- Morgana The Chosen One (Battania)(Lore)
- Nicanor The Steppe Nomad (Khuzait)(Intro)
- William a Knights Tale (Vlandia)(Intro)
- Twins Apollonia & Maximus (Empire)(intro)(+Child Education system)
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Scipio The Centurion - Eagle Rising Mod Only
One for every Culture, works as Family Member(s), attributes and focus point are reset from start.
New game required - you can not use savegame or start with one family member and add more, you need to decide at beginning. I hope you enjoy.
Why Sandbox?
The only downside to Sandbox over Campaign is the missing family Members, as the campaign main story really doesn’t do the player any good…so this sandbox family provides additional role playing approach to sandbox.
If you role plays then see these as a string of options to combine, perhaps quite a “eventful journey” your parents have had if you choose all…but hey it’s your game.
Edit Characters
If you want to edit these family members (Appearance, Skills, Level etc.) then use Character Reload
Important
New game required - you can not use savegame or start with one family member and add more, you need to decide at beginning.
XML editing only - No Dependencies
(meaning low tech mod only used xml editing(no code) and it does not depend on other mods like Butterlib, Harmony etc in order to work)
Megacles The Sultans Wonderkid
Since childhood your father told you old war stories, especially about conquests down south, but only months before his death he told you a story you never heard before - about his secret affair with a southern princess.
He told you that she was with child when he was taken prisoner, and he never knew the faith of the woman or child, but you could have a sibling down south.
From merchants and travelers you hear the story of an false prince of Aserai, who went from being the youngest General ever named and known as the Sultans wonder kid - to just suddenly vanish.
Your search have finally paid of and you have learned of a brother disguises as an merchant and that he is eager to meet you and join up with you. Pick him up and together you will conquer Calradia.
Brynhild The Shieldmaiden
Olek the Old was boyar of the Kuloving, the fiercest and most conservative of the Sturgian noble houses. He fell at the battle of Pendraic, leading from the front - as many say Raganvad should have done. He took many concubines, including your mother, and before escaping she gave birth to a daughter, who was raised in Sturgian Lands.
After many years you have establish contact with your Sturgian half sister Brynhild, and she has agreed to join your faction - pick her up and together you will conquer Calradia.
- You need to click your mothers portrait to see the Family relation.
Morgana The Chosen One
The ancient druids of Calradia was known as philosophers, teachers, natural scientists and lawmakers, who even had the power to prevent opposing tribes from going to war, as their legal and moral authority was greater than any chieftains.
As the Empire came to power druids were considered pagan outlaws and the mighty legions were sent to destroy them, but the Druids did put up a fight as they were skilled with bows, but at their Last Stand deep in the Battanian forrest they were massacred and since forgotten.
However a few of them were hidden in secret places to keep the knowledge of the Old World safe forever, awaiting a new arch druid “the chosen one” to spread their beliefs and know
Sandbox Family adds lore-friendly family members for each culture to Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord's Sandbox mode, enabling roleplay without the campaign storyline. It's a simple XML-based mod with 291 endorsements and 34,996 downloads, last updated March 2024. Note: it causes CTDs in 1.3+ Beta and won't be updated.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 291 endorsements and nearly 35k downloads.
- Fills a real gap in Sandbox mode by adding family members for roleplay.
- Simple XML-based design means it's lightweight and easy to tweak.
⚠️ Cons
- Causes crashes in 1.3+ Beta, so avoid beta branches.
- Author explicitly states the mod will not be updated—future game patches may break it.
- Requires a new game; you can't add family members to an existing save.
For Bannerlord players who prefer Sandbox mode but miss the family dynamic from Campaign. If you're into roleplaying and want a custom start with lore-friendly relatives, this is a great pick. Skip it if you're on a beta branch or expect ongoing updates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're not on a 1.3+ Beta branch—this mod will crash your game.
- Decide your family combo before starting a new game; you can't add members later.
- Use Character Reload mod if you want to edit appearance, skills, or level of your family members.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- TheMerc
- Version
- 3.0.2
- Downloads
- 34,996
- Endorsements
- 291
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 8/24/2022
- Updated
- 3/7/2024
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