Ebonvale Settlement
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 38 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ebonvale Author: Maverick
Ebonvale is a conveniently located town near Riverwood which provides all your town essentials a place to live early on.
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Ebonvale is an established trading settlement located between Whiterun and Riverwood. The settlement is under the influence of Whiterun but due to Whiteruns Civil War and a dwindling economy , The Jarl was forced to ask successful independent merchants to manage the heavy supply of ebony and surrounding resources in the vale near Riverwood. What was supposed to be a simple settlement has grown into Whiteruns best and primary source of income.
::Current Features::
- []Wizard Shop []Assassin Shop []Armor and Weapons Shop []General Supply Shop []Apothecary dealer []Rare books, Jeweler and Dwarven Artifact dealer. []Player Home - Feel like a sir in your new mahogany Manor overlooking the town. []7 Master Trainers (Level 100) []Attractive Inn []30+ Unique NPCs with complex routines, armor setups, traits, skill sets, ETC []Ebony Mine []Thieves Guild and Companion quests bring you to Ebonvale []Fully navmeshed []Realistic functional town. []3 Unique Companions
::Work In Progress::
While Ebonvale functions well, there are definitely things that require polishing and adjusting. I will definitely take notes from you guys and fix or add what I can.
::Recommended Mods::
Here are most the mods I used in the pictures.
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::Troubleshooting::
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Ebonvale Settlement adds a lore-friendly trading settlement between Whiterun and Riverwood, tied to Whiterun's Civil War and economy. With 1,676 endorsements and 47,483 downloads, it's a well-received location mod for Skyrim players seeking new places to explore.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,676 endorsements and 47k downloads—clearly a lot of people dig it.
- Lore-friendly premise that ties into Whiterun's Civil War and economy, so it fits right into the game world.
- Location between Whiterun and Riverwood is super convenient—you'll stumble on it naturally.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it might have compatibility issues with newer mods or patches.
- No mention of compatibility patches for popular overhauls like JK's Skyrim or Open Cities—could conflict.
- Description is cut off, so you don't know exactly what's inside—could be just a few buildings or a full town.
For Skyrim players who want a new, lore-friendly settlement to discover without straying far from the beaten path. If you're into city overhauls or adding more life to the world, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for quests or gameplay mechanics—this is purely a location addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a location mod, place it early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other world edits.
- If you use mods that alter Whiterun or Riverwood, check for patches or test for clipping.
- Use a mod manager to easily uninstall if you run into issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Maverick
- Version
- 2.9a
- Downloads
- 47,483
- Endorsements
- 1,676
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 2/23/2017
- Updated
- 2/24/2017
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