Shimmering Palace II
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #62 of 71 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Shimmering Palace II by Arhiz Sathayatsatha
Version: 1. 2
Installation:
Unzip the files to Morrowind/Data Files,activate the "Shimmering Palace II" plug-in in the Launcher.
Description:
Lodgers of Shimmering Palace hate theirlord. Learn mystery of old palace lord, discover Shinning Dark pocket sphere. Rule Shimmering palace,build new chambers, rent (or summon) guards, travel with companions, customise your new home, beproud with your achievements in Private Room and more!
To start find Altmer named Sillmallirion in The Flowers of Gold in Vivec.
This mod features a wide range of customizable rooms and services designed to suit your character's playstyle and preferences. One of its standout features is the large roster of companions — yes, you can bring them all along at once! ;)
The main quest begins simply, allowing you to quickly gain access to your own palace. However, completing the storyline in full will require a well-developed character. As the narrative unfolds, you'll be transported into a mysterious Daedric Pocket Sphere, where you'll find not only main objectives but also a variety of side activities and hidden content.
Palace Room Descriptions
Basic Rooms (Available from the Start):
1. Throne Room
The central hub of your palace. From here, you can access all other areas. It’s
spacious and filled with display pedestals to showcase your artifacts.
2. Private Room
Your personal quarter, complete with a bed, shelves, and a teleportation stone that
lets you return to the palace at any time. There's also a trophy shelf that
fills up as you become the head of various factions — including one final
trophy for completing the palace’s main quest.
3. Alchemic Room
A dream workspace for any master alchemist, featuring all necessary workstations
and an automatic ingredient sorter. Includes service NPCs and companions such
as Argonians and Ashlanders.
Packed with chests, weapon pedestals, and dozens of poseable mannequins for your gear.
A second chamber includes a smith offering master-tier crafting tools and
services, and also features fierce Bosmer warrior companions.
5. Service Room
Here you’ll find merchants who buy and sell goods, including unique palace-exclusive
items. Also includes a new companion — a Nord priestess.
6. Bathroom
Unwind after your adventures with a dip in the pool or a hot bath using fragrant
soaps. You can even hire “bathroom services” — choose between a strong Nord, a
gentle Nymph, or a legendary Clanfear. (Nothing scratches like he does!)
7. Governor Headquarters
Mana geyour palace here: build new rooms and hire staff. From here, you can also
Shimmering Palace II is a player home mod for Skyrim that adds a mysterious palace with a dark secret. Players can become the new lord, build chambers, hire guards, and customize the home. With 48 endorsements and recent updates, it offers a narrative-driven housing experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Narrative-driven player home with a mystery to uncover — more than just a pretty house.
- Build and customize chambers, so you can make the palace your own.
- Active development (last updated June 2025) — the author is still supporting it.
⚠️ Cons
- Small but dedicated following (48 endorsements) — you won't see this in every mod list.
- No mention of compatibility with other popular home mods or city overhauls — potential conflicts.
For Skyrim players who want a player home with a story and some light building mechanics. If you're tired of static houses and want a mystery to solve, this is for you. Skip if you prefer straightforward homes without quests or customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's page for any patches or compatibility notes before adding other home mods.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you have the latest version of the game and SKSE64 if required.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- ARHIZ
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 988
- Endorsements
- 48
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 8/11/2017
- Updated
- 6/25/2025
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