Cities of the North - Falkreath
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #2 of 50 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Cities of the North is my project to create a custom tileset for each of the four minor cities : Dawnstar, Morthal, Falkreath and Winterhold. There are more than enough overhauls for these on the Nexus, but I've never felt like each of these cities was truly unique. The difference between these four and the five major ones is simple : unique architecture. Solitude, Whiterun, Riften, Windhelm and Markarth each have a strong visual identity and you immediately know whether you are in the Reach or the Rift just by looking at the buildings. I wanted to do the same for the hold capitals that were only made of farmhouses and thus had no real identity independently of which overhaul you used. This project aims to stay close to vanilla and be as compatible as possible. The idea is that you can use any of you favourite overhauls (or combination of), install this mod with the necessary patch, and give this unique architecture style to the version of the city you prefer. I hope this project brings you this little something that was missing in your cities. Enjoy !
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New unique model for every building in Falkreath
New interiors matching the buildings
Completely navmeshed (no auto-generation)
LOD has been completely generated for the area
The Jarl's longhouse music has been changed to match the major cities' ones
A total of 8 new interiors, including homes for Kust and Valdr
It is recommended to install this mod on a new save, otherwise some objects may not be placed correctly in the interiors. If
you have not entered Falkreath's houses in your playthrough yet, you can install it on your current save.
I recommend using DynDOLOD if you intend to combine this mod with a Falkreath overhaul. I have included the necessary models in the BSA archive so DynDOLOD can use them when generating LOD for your load order.
For an alternative look and updated meshes, check out Skyfall's COTN Falkreath Reshaped
Compatibility patches can be found on the dedicated Patch Collection, featuring a vast choice of patches for the most popular mods.
Mods compatible out-of-the-box :
CoMAP - Common Marker Addon Project<- features custom markers for COTN
The Falkreath Hauntings
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Cities of the North - Falkreath by JPSteel2 is a popular mod that adds unique buildings to Falkreath, the capital of Falkreath Hold. With over 11,000 endorsements and 5.7 million downloads, it's a well-received visual overhaul for Skyrim players seeking a more distinctive hold capital.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 11,073 endorsements and 5.7M downloads show it's a proven favorite.
- Gives Falkreath a fresh, unique look that stands out from vanilla.
- Regularly updated (last update April 2024), so it's actively maintained.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Falkreath—if you want other holds overhauled, you'll need to grab the other Cities of the North mods separately.
- May conflict with other mods that alter Falkreath's buildings or layout, so check your load order.
For Skyrim players who want to give Falkreath a more distinctive, handcrafted appearance without overhauling the entire game. If you're a completionist collecting city overhauls, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use other mods that modify Falkreath, load this one after them to ensure its buildings take priority.
- Check the mod's description page for any patches if you use popular city overhaul mods like JK's Skyrim.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to keep track of conflicts and load order easily.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- JPSteel2
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 5,727,101
- Endorsements
- 11,073
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 10/7/2021
- Updated
- 4/22/2024
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