Hjertesten Hall - Player Home and Settlement
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #17 of 18 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Embark on a grand adventure as the ruling Lord of a vast estate in the Rift. Form a guild with your trusted allies and lead them into battles. Invite your closest NPC friends to work or reside in your hall, where even their families can join in. Host joyous feasts, celebrate weddings in the chapel, and create a thriving community within the walls of your property. Ensure the safety of your domain by hiring guards and craft a life of prosperity for you and your family.
Hjertesten Hall is a property located inThe Rift, just West of the City of Riften and Heartwood Mill. Once owned by the
elderly Lord Asgeld and managed by his faithful Steward, Torben, Hjertesten
Hall has recently fallen into troubles. With a little effort, you can resolve
these issues, and even assume ownership and control of this extensive holding.
To start the purchase quest you can either travel to the place or speak to guards in the Rift Hold. You can choose if you want to discover more about the property or just purchase the place and become the new Lord of Hjertesten.
For a complete guide read this article
· Hire a Steward to manage the property and decorate the Main Hall.
· Hire a Blacksmith and Farmer/Stablemaster to maintain the grounds. Depending on the NPC you hire, you can tll them to bring their family.
· Hire a Bard to bring music to your Main Hall. To be able to hire vanilla bards, you need to download my other mod Thay's Bards for Skyrim which keep the bard from leaving the house when you request a song.
· Assign your own Followers as Warriors to guard and protect the property (up to 8).
· Assign friend npcs as guards to gard the property at the stockade wall - if you build one (up to 12).
· Launch your private boat to travel to Riften or Ivarstead. (Can also be launched via the Steward or
· Collect resources from your groundsstaff, including foods, hides, and crafting materials.
· Change the Shrine behind theMain Hall via the Blacksmith.
· Invite everyone to a Grand Feast in the Main Hall!
· Invite NPCs to visit your holding for a fewdays!
· Take your enemies as prisoners at your property.
· Have you wedding in the Chapel located at the property (READ INSTRUCTIONS)
- All the dialogues have been fully voiced, so you can interact with npcs in an immersive way :) -
Hjertesten Hall is a player home and settlement mod for Skyrim that lets you own land, manage resources, and build a home for friends and family. With over 3,500 endorsements and 618,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a lordly lifestyle.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 3,540 endorsements and 618,787 downloads.
- Fulfills the fantasy of owning land and managing resources.
- Adds a settlement aspect, not just a static home.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is vague on specific features like layout or build options.
- Last updated in 2026, but no version info provided—check compatibility with your game version.
For Skyrim players who want a player home that feels like a real estate project, with resource management and space for followers or family. If you prefer simple player homes without management mechanics, this might not be your style.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to modding, use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod.
- Check the mod's description page for any specific load order instructions or patches.
- Visit the location in-game to see if it fits your character's lifestyle before committing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Thay S
- Version
- 16.3
- Downloads
- 618,787
- Endorsements
- 3,540
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 4/5/2021
- Updated
- 5/18/2026
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