Vilja in Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 143 Followers and Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Now ver 4. 2
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Authors: Character, story, dialog and voice by Emma Main Coding and AI by Amgepo Textures, models and coding by Lycanthrops
Additional voice acting by SirCharleytheKhajiit, Lycanthrops, Jezdamayel, Anna Fernlund (Qod Ho), Thynar and Majamikol
Most of the bard performance music is medieval music recorded by the german music ensemble Musiklustgarden
Also features Special music for Vilja by Adrien Ortone (KindaInappropriate) (lute) and Bosa123 (flute) and more than 50 lines of chatter dialog written for Vilja by Discworld author Sir Terry Pratchett.
Requirements: Skyrim.esm
Comprehensive Wardrobe Manual available here
Known issues: - Don't start the mod from a save game where your character already is inside the Bannered Mare in Whiterun! This might prevent the mod from starting properly! -Use a game patched to the last update. Depending how outdated your Skyrim version is, all the scripts, meshes, textures and sounds of this mod could not work (she will be naked, bald and irresponsive, or simply non-existing).
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Vilja in Swedish means willpower, guts, determination. And that is something Vilja has got lots of!
When she inherits a mysterious bottle from her grandmother, the young Solstheim girl decides to go to Skyrim to find out the truth about its content. But, things haven't turned out as Vilja has hoped. After travelling the hostile roads of Skyrim for months with her horse Bruse, she still hasn't found the only person who can help her, and now someone has stolen the bottle! She may be brave, but now she needs help!
You'll find Vilja in the Bannered Mare in Whiterun. Will you help her? Will you let her come along with you, and will you help her in her missions? Yes, over time it will turn out that she also has another, secret, reason to be in Skyrim. In fact, if you let her tag along with you, you will find that her quests will mingle with your quests for a very long time to come, and you will learn to know quite a few interesting and fu
Vilja in Skyrim is a follower mod that adds a young bard named Vilja with her own mission, requiring the player's help. She is talkative, curious, and unpredictable, offering a unique companion experience. With over 53,000 endorsements and 2.2 million downloads, it's a highly popular follower mod, though it hasn't been updated since 2017.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community approval with 53,748 endorsements and 2.2 million downloads.
- Adds a unique follower with a personal quest, giving you a reason to keep her around.
- Vilja's personality makes her stand out from generic followers—she's not just a silent pack mule.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Her talkative nature might get on your nerves if you prefer quiet companions.
For Skyrim players who want a follower with a personality and a personal quest to shake up their playthrough. If you enjoy mods that add depth to companions, this is a must-try. Skip if you prefer silent, no-nonsense followers or are playing on a version newer than what this mod supports.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to read the mod's description on the Nexus page for any compatibility notes, since it's an older mod.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it manually or via your manager to avoid conflicts with other follower mods.
- Check the mod's comments section for user-reported issues with specific Skyrim versions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Emma Amgepo Lycanthrops
- Version
- 4.2
- Downloads
- 2,212,252
- Endorsements
- 53,748
- Category
- Followers and Companions
- Created
- 11/3/2012
- Updated
- 1/5/2017
🔗 Required By 5 Mods
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