Dragon Under Whiterun SSE
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 14 Dungeons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is the SSE conversion of the Dragon Under Whiterun for Oldrim created by Brendon FitzGerard and originally uploaded by CelticConundrum, I just converted it for Special Edition. It was not a big deal though, I simply resaved the .esp with CK and unpacked the .bsa, this way the game doesn't crash on startup. I got permission from CelticConundrum to convert and publish (and translate) this nice mod. Thanks alot! All credits go to him, don't forget to endorse the Oldrim version if you like it as I do!
Special thanks to tarlazo who figured out what's the origin of the incompatibility with SMIM or other mods modifying the bucket inside the well and helped me to clean up the mod. Thanks alot!
And here comes the original mod description, word by word:
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Dragon Under Whiterun
By Brendon FitzGerald
Version 1. 1
IMPORTANT
I am hoping that a big part of the experience is discovering the story
and locations, so try not to spoil too much for others. Feedback will be
highly valued however, so please feel free to send me your thoughts :)
If you run into any errors, please let me know. If you have used console
commands for setting stages, unlocking doors, or disabling objects, I
may be unable to determine what the issue you had was caused by.
Description
Dragon Under Whiterun is a single quest that takes the Dragonborn under
Whiterun in search of a treasure that legends say is guarded by a
dragon. The legends apparently do not have the whole story -- This was
an exercise in learning the Creation Kit from scratch, and experimenting
with game mechanics and level design, in an attempt to tell a unique
story that is tied into the existing lore that we all know and love.
A brand new quest!
A story that ties into the existing lore, as well as introducing some new ideas.
3 new levels.
Roughly 1-2 hours of gameplay, depending on level of exploration and character class.
New Books, Journals and notes to create the narrative.
A new armor item.
And hopefully some experiences you haven't had in Skyrim yet.
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Requirements
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- Dragon Under Whiterun only requires the latest version of Skyrim Special Edition (1. 5. 97. 0. 8 as of 16. 03. 2020)
- It does NOT require any DLC.
- It does NOT require any additional utility mods.
- For some reason, this mod does not work with "Static Mesh Improvement Mod". When I figure out why, I will try to upload a fix Fixed with ver. 1. 4.
Dragon Under Whiterun SSE is a single quest mod that sends the Dragonborn beneath Whiterun to find a legendary treasure guarded by a dragon, with a twist in the story. It has 284 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, last updated in March 2020.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 284 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
- Offers a unique dungeon experience beneath a major city.
- Adds a story-driven quest with a twist, not just a simple dungeon crawl.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one quest, so it's a short experience.
- Last updated in 2020, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter Whiterun's exterior or underground areas.
For Skyrim players who enjoy short, story-driven quests and exploring new areas beneath familiar cities. If you're looking for a lengthy dungeon mod or gameplay overhauls, this isn't it—it's a single quest with a narrative focus.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to read the quest journal entries to follow the story clues.
- If you have mods that change Whiterun's layout, consider placing this mod lower in your load order to avoid conflicts.
- Save before starting the quest in case you encounter any issues with the dungeon.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- CelticConundrum and Skyrimruci
- Version
- 1.4.2SE
- Downloads
- 10,572
- Endorsements
- 284
- Category
- Dungeons
- Created
- 3/16/2020
- Updated
- 3/18/2020
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