Detailed Landscapes - Gleamblossoms and Caveworms in Falmer Hives (BOS)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #23 of 47 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
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[]Mod uses Base Object Swapper to replace repetitive objects and flora with gleamblossoms and caveworms in Falmer hives
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].ini file ONLY[]NO ESP
[]NO records edited
[]NO scripts
[]NO landscape edits
[]NO patching required
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RequirementsThank you for your support!
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[]Base Object Swapper
[]Dawnguard DLC
Recommended (highly)
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[]High Poly Gleamblossoms
[]Caveworm Plant Retexture
Overview
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[]A straightforward, no-hassle environment improvement mod
[]Integrates under-utilised assets from the Dawnguard DLC into the wider world of Skyrim
[]Mod replaces at least ~500 repetitive objects (i.e., ferns, dead shrubs, totems, etc.) with gleamblossoms and caveworms in Falmer hives
[]Mod provides Falmer hives with more distinction
[]Gleamblossoms and caveworms have a subtle FX element (moving)
[]Gleamblossoms provide alchemical ingredients when harvested. Caveworms do not provide ingredients
[]Gleamblossoms and caveworms will glow if using the recommended mods
Locations
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[]Not all Falmer hives receive replacements. I focused on hives in caves. The locations effected are:
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]Arkngthamz[]Blackreach
[]Chillwind Depths
[]Darkwater Pass / Cavern
[]Duskglow Crevice
[]Frostflow Abyss
[]Gloomreach
[]Liar's Retreat
[]Lost Echo Cave
[]Shimmermist Cave
[]Sightless Pit
[]Stillborn Cave
[]Tolvald's Cave
Compatibility
Highly compatible with most setups, and with most other mods
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[]Mods that remove flora in Falmer hives will not be compatible
Installation and Uninstallation
Whenever. Use the mod manager of your choice to install or uninstall. Or manually.
Configuration
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[]Users can adjust the frequency of the replacement by opening the .ini and editing the number in chanceS(100). 0-100. 0=0%, 100=100%, 50=50% etc.
[]Mod is also currently configured to insert gleamblossoms and caveworms in a range of different sizes
[]Users can adjust the size/scale of the gleamblossoms and caveworms by opening the .ini and editing the numbers in scale(1. 6/1. 9). When editing the scale, units must be in floats (e.g., 10. 0)
Caveats
[]Images and video are for illu
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[]Mods that remove flora in Falmer hives will not be compatible
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[]Not all Falmer hives receive replacements. I focused on hives in caves. The locations effected are:
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[]A straightforward, no-hassle environment improvement mod
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[]High Poly Gleamblossoms
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[]Base Object Swapper
This mod adds gleamblossoms and caveworms to Falmer hives in Skyrim using Base Object Swapper. It's a lightweight environmental enhancement for players who want more life in those areas. With 783 endorsements and recent updates, it's a popular choice for visual variety.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 783 endorsements
- High download count (208k) shows real demand
- Recently updated (Jan 2025) so it's actively maintained
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Base Object Swapper as a dependency, so you'll need to grab that first
- Only affects Falmer hives, so if you're not exploring those areas often, you might not notice it
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter Falmer hive interiors
For Skyrim players who want more environmental detail in Falmer hives without overhauling the whole game. If you're into immersion and use BOS already, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you rarely visit Falmer dungeons or prefer gameplay-changing mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Base Object Swapper installed and enabled before adding this mod, or it won't work.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the install and load order automatically.
- If you're using other mods that edit Falmer hives, check for conflicts in the load order and place this mod accordingly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BecomingNplus1
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 208,349
- Endorsements
- 783
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 9/3/2023
- Updated
- 1/26/2025
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