Engorged Robber's Gorge - A Lawbringer Module
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 25 Locations - Vanilla mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Lawbringer framework, alongside a few of EpicCrab's independent mods like Tactical Valtheim, allows us to claim most major bandit camps for the local hold guard, or the civil war faction of our choice. This means that over time, we'll actually make Skyrim a safer place, and won't have to clear out a new band of brigands every several weeks.
Robber's Gorge, however, is a notable exception and cannot be claimed. This mod sets out to remedy that, and in the process I've somewhat expanded the camp. The Robber's Gorge bandit camp is now centered around the crumbling remains of an old Imperial watchtower - likely dating to the height of the Septim Empire of the mid-Third Era - and there are more overhanging bridges with more bandits to shoot down on you from atop them. These connect the watchtower to a new section of the camp built partway up the cliffs around the back.
I've roughly doubled the total number of bandits, so clearing the location will be a bit more difficult than vanilla, particularly if you have other mods that make combat more deadly or which multiply the number of enemies that appear. Once you've defeated the original inhabitants, you can claim the camp at a banner by the chief's shack, and a garrison force from the faction of your choosing will take their places the following day.
Robber's Gorge Fixes by lilebonymace is integrated into this mod - go give the original a download and endorsement. Credit also goes to EpicCrab for providing an updated plugin to support Lawbringer v1. 3.
Expands the bandit camp at Robber's Gorge with additional fortifications and enemies, and integrates with the Lawbringer framework to allow claiming the location for Hjaalmarch or either side of the civil war. A popular module with over 1,300 endorsements and 90k downloads, last updated in July 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,375 endorsements and over 90k downloads.
- Turns a forgettable bandit camp into a proper stronghold with extra defenses and baddies.
- Ties into the Lawbringer system, so you can actually own the place after clearing it.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the Lawbringer framework, so it's not a standalone drop-in mod.
- Only affects one location, so if you're looking for a broader overhaul, this won't scratch that itch.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter Robber's Gorge or the civil war questline.
For Skyrim players who use Lawbringer and want more meaningful bandit camps to conquer. If you're into civil war roleplay or hold claiming, this adds a nice piece to the puzzle. Skip if you don't use Lawbringer or want changes beyond a single location.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Lawbringer installed and loaded before this mod, or the claiming feature won't work.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check your load order to ensure this module loads after the main Lawbringer file.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Kailithnir
- Version
- 1.1.4
- Downloads
- 90,508
- Endorsements
- 1,375
- Category
- Locations - Vanilla
- Created
- 2/24/2021
- Updated
- 7/9/2024
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