Ashlander Nomads Names
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #34 of 81 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Overview
Ashlander Nomads Names is a NND-based mod that provides names for some Dunmers that inhabit Solstheim. It is some sort of an expansion to Tamrielic Names and adds an additional layer of lore details.
Similarly to Tamrielic Names it draws information from Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages to be true to the lore.
Ashlander culture is the remains of the ancestor-worshipping tribal culture which the House Dunmer left behind.The main Solstheim's population is Dunmers. As such Tamrielic Names will give them traditional Dunmeri names. Ashlander Nomads Names will give some unnamed Dunmers from Solstheim alternative names that are specific to Ashlanders culture.
Details
While according to the lore Ashlanders aren't directly related to Solstheim, I took the liberty to interpret some facts to give a reason for this mod to exist:
Dunmers that you meet in Solstheim are refugees from destroyed Ald'ruhn and probably other Dunmer cities in Morrowind.
After the destruction of Ald'ruhn, Great House Redoran sent an expedition group led by Brara Morvayn to settle in Raven Rock. The Dunmer were welcomed to Raven Rock.
And it is known that some Ashlanders move to cities from their nomads.
The Velothi (named such after the prophet Veloth) are Ashlanders who have abandoned nomadic life and settled among the city Dunmer.
As such, seeing Velothi that found their new home on Solstheim isn't something extraordinary.
The mod comes with two variants:
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[]One that gives Ashlander names to all unnamed Dunmers in Solstheim.
[]The other gives Ashlander names to around 40% of unnamed Dunmers in Solstheim.
Ashlanders in Skyrim
There is now an optional file that rarely distributes Ashlander names to Dunmers all around the Tamriel (and beyond).
It's reasonable that some Dunmers would continue to migrate to mainland Skyrim (and other lands from New Lands mods).
Note that this file requires Tamrielic Names to correctly detect Dunmers (both Vanilla and mod-added).
P. S. These were fun mods to work on, as I had a chance to dive into the lore and explore rich TES universe.
Other NND-based mods
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[]Tamrielic Names
[]Dovah Names
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This mod replaces generic NPC names on Solstheim with culturally appropriate Ashlander names, adding lore-friendly immersion for Morrowind fans. With 1,670 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads, it's a popular, lightweight choice for players who want more authentic roleplaying in the Dragonborn DLC area.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 1.5 million downloads and 1,670 endorsements
- Simple, focused concept that enhances lore immersion without bloat
- Last updated in 2023, so it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects names, not dialogue or other cultural elements
- May not cover every NPC on Solstheim, leaving some generic names
For lore enthusiasts and roleplayers who want Solstheim to feel more like Morrowind's Ashlander culture. If you're tired of seeing generic Nord names on Solstheim, this is a quick fix. Skip if you want deeper cultural overhauls or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with your mod manager of choice (Vortex or MO2) and enable it in your load order.
- This mod only changes names, so it's safe to add mid-playthrough, but starting a new game ensures all NPCs get the new names.
- If you use other mods that alter Solstheim NPCs, load this one after them to ensure name changes apply.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- sasnikol
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 1,528,974
- Endorsements
- 1,670
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 10/15/2022
- Updated
- 5/28/2023
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