Alternate Start Options for Beyond Skyrim - Bruma SE
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 7 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
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #82 of 113 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
This mod extends the Arthmoor's Alternate Start mod to include locations from Beyond Skyrim: Bruma. After choosing to start from Cyrodill when speaking to the statue of Mara, you will be presented with the seven additional lore friendly choices through the added dialogue options.
Features:
Start your journey in Bruma by deciding on your path and role:
Leisure Path:
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[]A well-off patron staying at the Jerall View Inn dressed in the popular Colovian fur outfit, opportunities awaits you as the large amount of gold you inherited from your family will surely come in handy on your travels.
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]An aspiring student of the arcane arts who wish to attain greater knowledge by paying pilgrimage to the well-known Synod headquarters, you have finally arrived at the city of Bruma with your trusty staff, scrolls, and spelltomes at your side.
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[]A typical adventurer who wish to bring glory and fame to their name, you have decided to venture off into your first ever adventure at the Ayleid Ruins with ample supplies and equipment.
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]A disgruntled Bruma guard stationed at the Eastern Watchtower outfitted with the standard issued armor from the lord and the meager sum of gold you labored for over the years you have been in service.[]An Imperial soldier currently stationed at Fort Pale Pass who has just been tasked to report to General Tuilius in Solitude and find out more on the situation of the Civil War that has engulfed the holds of Skyrim.
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[]A tragic Talos worshipper attempting to escape the dreaded pursuit of Thalmor Justicars, you are left hiding at the Hjalti's Refuge with nothing left but your ragged-tagged robes, a measly few coins, and your beloved Talos amulet.
[]A courier who has just been attacked by the local bandits and left for dead with all his possessions taken, you have a tough road ahead of you even if you make it back to the city alive.
Installation:
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[]Install both Beyond Skyrim: Bruma SE and Alternate Start.
[]Install either the ESPFE/ESL-flagged or the ESP version (only choose 1) of this mod and place Alternate Start - Bruma.esp below the plugins from the above two mods in your load order.
Uninstall
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[]Delete Alter
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[]Install both Beyond Skyrim: Bruma SE and Alternate Start.
Adds 7 new alternate start options for Beyond Skyrim: Bruma when used with Alternate Start - Live Another Life. Popular with 4,874 endorsements and over 552k downloads, last updated in 2019.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 4,874 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Adds meaningful replay value for Bruma playthroughs with 7 distinct starts.
- Seamless integration with Alternate Start – just pick your new option at character creation.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 – may have compatibility issues with newer versions of the required mods.
- Requires two other mods to function, so it's not standalone.
For Skyrim players who love Beyond Skyrim: Bruma and want to start new characters with fresh roleplay hooks. Perfect for those who've played the standard intro too many times. Skip if you don't use Alternate Start or Bruma.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have both Alternate Start and Bruma installed and working before adding this mod.
- When starting a new game, the new options will appear in the Alternate Start menu – look for Bruma-specific choices.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the load order; otherwise, place this mod after both requirements.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Retrospect
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 552,458
- Endorsements
- 4,874
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/30/2019
- Updated
- 9/6/2019
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