(ESL) New animals and new companions with EASY ACCESS in Alik'r Desert (Hammerfell) SE
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 12 Locations - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Version 9. 6 SE (The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal - 10th anniversary is required)
Compatible with Manny's mod Reda's Goodies from Hammerfell and Mihail's mod Hammerfell Imports- Pedlars of Tamriel
ESL version (ESPFE/ESP with Record Flags ESL/ ESP tagged ESL)
Miscellaneous Files Version 9. 6Bis with Alternative Access to the Alik'r Desert. 2 gates are located at the bottom of the walls next to the Whiterun stables ... Skyrim's southern border is no longer modified.
My mod Redguard Traders with Mounts and Followers perfectly complements this mod (Redguard Trader teams meet on the southern borders of Skyrim !)
With this mod you can ride Hammerfell camels and Dromedaries and pass EASILY in the Alik'r Desert where new animals await you (snakes, hyenas, scorpions, Addax antelope, bats, Hammerfell horses, desert elephant, ibex, bighorn, vulture, Hammerfell fowls, Roadrunner, cats). You can also meet new companions and even 4 new vendors. Adds new map markers.
Go to one of the 2 camps (Hammerfell Camels Camp or Dromedaries Camp) on the southern border of Skyrim
Will you be able to catch an antelope Addax and tame it (ride it) ... or will you escape the stinger of a scorpion or the bite of a desert snake?
The young elephant follows his father (if he does not move too fast) ... listen to them answer each other with their trumpeting!
There are many animals that can live in desert or semi desert (or arid) regions:
A Complete List of Desert Animals
This mod required as MASTER The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal - 10th anniversary
Adds 2 camps with animals (Hammerfell Camels, Dromedaries, Young Camel) and 2 Redguards (in Skyrim not in the Alik’r desert).
With this mod there are no more borders, the redguards can enter and leave freely ... the closed doors open finally !
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Bugs or Problems
Conflicts with mods who make use of the border regions or gates (Beyond Skyrim: Bruma, Beyond Reach, Rigmor of Bruma, Rigmor of Cyrodil
This mod adds new animals and rideable camels to the Alik'r Desert in Skyrim Special Edition, making travel easier and adding wildlife variety. It includes Hammerfell camels, dromedaries, snakes, hyenas, scorpions, and more. With 182 endorsements and recent updates, it's a solid choice for players exploring Hammerfell.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 182 endorsements and over 5,600 downloads.
- Adds a practical travel option with camels, not just cosmetic animals.
- ESL flag means it won't eat your load order slots.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the Alik'r Desert area, so if you don't spend time there, it's useless.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter the Alik'r Desert or add creatures.
- No detailed installation instructions, so you might need to figure out load order yourself.
For Skyrim players who want to explore Hammerfell's desert with new wildlife and a faster way to travel. If you're into immersion and creature variety, this is a nice addition. Skip if you rarely visit the Alik'r Desert or prefer gameplay over creature additions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod in your load order after other location mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the ESL flag automatically.
- Check for patches if you have other mods that modify the Alik'r Desert.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- gg77
- Version
- 9.6
- Downloads
- 5,659
- Endorsements
- 182
- Category
- Locations - New
- Created
- 2/11/2025
- Updated
- 3/28/2026
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