The Drunken Dragon - Player-owned Store
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 14 Mercantiles (shops, stores, inns, taverns, etc) mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Been adventuring for a while? Got too much loot and nowhere to sell it? Maybe you should open a shop!
Introducing the Drunken Dragon!
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Description
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This mod allows you to buy the burnt down farmhouse west of Whiterun and rebuild it into a store for selling your wares. The purchase will cost
7500 septims, and can only be done after you've visited the location. Once purchased, the ruin is completely rebuilt into a tavern and store, complete with empty mannequins and display cases! You'll have to provide your own inventory and hire a shopkeeper to tend the store while you're out adventuring.
Version 2. 1 is a major overhaul that significantly improves the ambiance, adds numerous new features, fixes almost every bug, and is compatible with Breezehome Store. See the changelog below for more details on the changes.
Version 2. 2 is a minor update to version 2. 1 which includes (hopefully) some bug fixes and improvements in preparation for porting to SSE. If any players out there are able to manually install this mod in SSE and test it for me, I would really appreciate any feedback!
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More Details
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This mod was created after I published my Breezehome Store mod and several people requested a stand-alone version that did not mess with Breezehome.
When you investigate the ruined farmhouse northwest of the Western Watchtower, you'll have a new "miscellaneous" quest objective to talk to someone in Whiterun about the property. Go speak to Proventus Avenicci in Dragonsreach and he'll tell you the land is for sale - though it was destroyed by bandits from Fort Greymoor which is dangerously close. He'll sell it to you for 7500 gold, a bargain if you ask me!
Once you buy the property, the farmhouse will be rebuilt as the Drunken Dragon shop and tavern. A new map marker will be added to your map to show you the way and make fast travel easy. You'll need to hire a shopkeeper, but any generically voiced follower will do - just lead them into the shop and then speak with them to offer them the job. They will stay at the farmhouse and tend the store while you're out adventuring. You can dismiss your shopkeeper at any time or hire another follower to be your shopkeeper instead.
There is a "Shop inventory" chest in the basement of the farmhouse which acts as a container for all your loot. Any items left in this container are available to your shopkeeper to sell (yes, you can speak to your shopkeeper and view his wares and buy your own equipment from him or sell your loot to
The Drunken Dragon is a player-owned store mod for Skyrim that lets you rebuild a ruined farmhouse west of Whiterun and run your own shop to sell loot. With 1,736 endorsements and 34,616 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players who want a personal merchant hub. Last updated in 2018, it remains a popular choice for immersive trading.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,736 endorsements and 34k downloads — clearly fills a niche.
- Gives you a practical way to offload loot without fast-traveling to a city.
- Adds a sense of ownership and roleplay to your Skyrim playthrough.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Requires you to rebuild the farmhouse first, which might be tedious if you're not into base-building.
For Skyrim players who want a personal storefront to sell loot and enjoy base-building mechanics. If you're a completionist who likes owning property and having a central hub, this is for you. Skip if you prefer combat or quest mods — this is purely a merchant QoL addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to check the mod's load order — place it after other world-editing mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you use a mod manager, use the preview feature to see the farmhouse location before installing.
- Consider pairing with a mod that adds more merchants or gold to make selling loot more profitable.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Puff The Magic Dragon
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 34,616
- Endorsements
- 1,736
- Category
- Mercantiles (shops, stores, inns, taverns, etc)
- Created
- 12/24/2014
- Updated
- 6/27/2018
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