Bards College Excavation
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #5 of 105 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds a bard excavation to Dead Men's Respite after completing Tending the Flames, with 2 unique bard NPCs, fully voiced dialogue, and a repeatable quest.
Bards College Excavation adds a new excavation site to Dead Men's Respite in Skyrim, accessible after completing the 'Tending the Flames' quest. It introduces two fully voiced bard NPCs and a repeatable quest, offering new content for players who enjoy lore-friendly additions. With over 1,300 endorsements, it's a well-received mod for those seeking more bard-related adventures.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,346 endorsements and nearly a million downloads.
- Fully voiced NPCs add immersion and quality.
- Repeatable quest gives you something to come back to.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Requires completing 'Tending the Flames' first, so not for low-level characters.
- Only adds content to one location, so it's a small addition overall.
For Skyrim players who love the Bard's College and want more lore-friendly content. If you're a completionist who enjoys fully voiced quests and repeatable activities, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for major overhauls or early-game content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you've completed the 'Tending the Flames' quest before heading to Dead Men's Respite, or the mod won't trigger.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check for patches if you use other mods that alter Dead Men's Respite or the Bard's College questline.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- dkdoubledub
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 994,067
- Endorsements
- 1,346
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 6/6/2020
- Updated
- 6/6/2020
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