The Rookery - Bard and thief loft in Solitude
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #46 of 76 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A small bard / spy / thief house in Solitude battlements. Made for my own character. Heavily inspired by Dragon Age bards.
Mod works as intended, so don't expect any updates.
I don't develop old mods any more.
Follow me on social media for WIP pics and stuff-stuff:
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:: REQUIREMENTS ::
- Skyrim up to date
:: GENERAL ::
You decide when you get the house. The key is in Bard's College, Viarmo's room. Remember to check around the all the books in the pile.
The bed gives Well Rested bonus or a spouse bonus. The whole place is navmeshed so you can bring a spouse or companions. No, I won't add companion beds.
None of the storage will respawn.
There's a chest by the smithy in Solitude for you to throw you smithing mats into. It can also be locked, with a key you find in the house.
The house itself only has alchemy, enchanting and arrow crafting + cooking.
I didn't put up any fancy displays up, because Jaxonz Positioner is such a great tool. You can use that to take advantage of the big empty shelf in the hidden room, or turn that shelf into a bookshelves if you're one of them "Collect all the books!" types.
If you don't like my storage names, you can change them with Jaxonz Renamer.
Cleaned and polished with TES5Edit.
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ALL THE FEATURES:
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:: UNIQUE FEATURES ::
- Dynamic Thieves' Guild display shelf
- Unique female armour (Telana's armour), craftable under Leather
- See-through windows !!
- Lots of unique storage and clutter
- Hearthfires cooking
- Pet bunnies
- Activatable objects and furniture
- Some customisable decoration and shelves
- Secret room
- Poison Arrow Crafting
:: COMPATIBILITY ::
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ELISDRIEL, SICARIUS' REFUGE,
ELI'S ARROW CRAFTING OR ELI'S SHACK !!
I make mods for myself. I don't install 15 house mods at a time. I use one house mod at the time and I move the arrow crafting to the mod I use. The arrow crafting will conflict with any of my other mods that use t
The Rookery is a compact player home mod for Skyrim, adding a bard/spy/thief loft in Solitude's battlements. It features poison arrow crafting, see-through windows, a hidden room, and special functions, all filled with shiny clutter. With 3,624 endorsements and 117,997 downloads, it's a well-loved addition for role-players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,624 endorsements and nearly 118k downloads.
- Unique theme inspired by Dragon Age bards—great for thief/assassin roleplay.
- Packed with interactive details like poison crafting and hidden room.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Designed for the author's own character, so layout may not suit everyone's taste.
- No explicit mention of compatibility with Hearthfire or other DLC—check before installing.
For Skyrim players who enjoy immersive, themed player homes with a rogue's touch. If you're a stealth archer or bard enthusiast looking for a cozy hideout in Solitude, this is for you. Skip if you prefer large, functional estates or need up-to-date mod support.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting files.
- Check if you have the unofficial Skyrim patch installed—it may help with any lingering bugs.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to port the mod or find an updated version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Elianora
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 117,997
- Endorsements
- 3,624
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 6/26/2015
- Updated
- 7/4/2015
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