Ayleid Citadel SE
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 57 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ayleid Citadel
Ayleid themed town in it's own worldspace the entrance is just south of Falkreath (see map in the image section) Features the Crystal Palace at the centre, inner courtyard with the lord's chamders and barracks, outer courtyard with market stalls, shops and recreation areas (There's a pic in the image section showing the layout)
Hearthfire multiple adoptions required to move your family in (Cast the "Bless Home" spell)
The Palace itself is free to access as soon as you get there but you have the option of buying the Lord's Chambers for 80,000 gold. Buying the Lord's chambers will also grant you access to the "Vault"
You also have the option to purchase a small player home just beyond the outer courtyard for 15,000 if you dont have enough for the Lord's chambers yet. You can also stay in one of the rooms at the Tavern for free.
You can move in your wife and kids, but the kids won't have a place to sleep until you purchase the Lord's chambers
The Crystal Palace - Throne / Dining hall, kitchen, crafting/smithing stations, Reading Room, Pool
Lord's Chambers - Connected to main Palace, Master bedroom, Kids room (6 beds), Dining area, pool
Barracks - Connected to main Palace, (20 beds)
Vault - Access behind throne, Mannequins, Display Cases, Loads of chests, Displays for unique items
Citadel Home - Small player home availabe for purchase
Alchemy & Magic shop
General Goods Shop
Blacksmith shop
Tavern - Bakery, dining, Rooms (9 beds)
Fletcher market stall outside
Outside food shop with dining area
Fish Hatchery
Auto undressing for NPC's at pools
There are currently 35 NPC's consisting of
Barmaids/Chefs
Guards/Archers (also followers)
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Ayleid Citadel SE is a player home mod that adds a fully realized Ayleid-themed town in its own worldspace south of Falkreath. It includes shops, merchants, buyable homes, gardens, pools, and recreation areas, all designed to be follower and adoption friendly. With nearly 2,000 endorsements, it's a well-received addition for Skyrim Special Edition players seeking a unique living space.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,946 endorsements and over 48k downloads.
- Packed with features: shops, merchants, buyable homes, gardens, pools, and recreation areas.
- Follower and adoption friendly, so your whole family can live there.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may not be compatible with newer Skyrim SE patches or mods.
- Being a custom worldspace, it might have compatibility issues with mods that alter Falkreath or worldspace transitions.
- No mention of updates or patches, so potential bugs may remain unfixed.
For Skyrim SE players who want a unique, lore-friendly Ayleid home with town amenities and room for followers and adopted kids. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who enjoys having a personalized base with shops and gardens, this is for you. Skip if you prefer simple player homes without extra town features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a custom worldspace, fast travel directly to the citadel to avoid conflicts with Falkreath's surroundings.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to ensure proper load order.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use mods that overhaul Falkreath or add new worldspaces.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Lazz
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 48,645
- Endorsements
- 1,946
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 8/3/2017
- Updated
- 8/14/2017
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