HS Riften - Temple of Mara
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #73 of 75 Locations - Vanilla mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"You wish to be married? It's good to see love blossoming, even during these difficult times."
- Description -
The Temple of Mara is the temple of Riften, located in the center of the city, between the Riftweald and Black-Briar Manors. It serves as the main place of worship for the goddess Mara in Skyrim, holy patron of love and maternity. The Temple is tended by Maramal along with his wife Dinya and an acolyte named Briehl, it is the only place in Skyrim where a couple is allowed to get married.
- Installation - - Make sure your version of HS Resources is up to date, if not, download and install the latest release, this is a mandatory requirement and you might be missing some items if you're using an outdated version. Make sure to track the mod as well so you get notified of any update.
- Use a mod manager software such as Vortex, install, enable the mod and voilà!
- Or drop the content of the archive into your "Skyrim Special Edition\Data" folder
The Loot auto-sort should take care of the rest, but if I'm a bit behind in committing the rules for the newly released mods or if you want to mess around your Load Order on your own it is recommended to load this mod fairly late in the LO to prevent any other mods to mess with visual elements of the cell, patches might be required in some cases but I will not be making them myself unless I'm personally using the mod.
Add-ons included in the optional files :
- A Compatibility patch disabling ELFX changes made to the cell edited by this mod.
- A Compatibility patch disabling LUX changes made to the cell edited by this mod.
- Compatibility - If I get the chance, I shall list below some of the mods that have been reported as incompatible and requiring patching, I will not be making any patches myself as mentioned in my FAQ.
- Disclaimer - The mod as well as the patches are ESL flagged. I will not be releasing variants or All-In-One versions of these mods since that will go against the "modular" philosophy behind them, letting you pick and choose which location you want to install and having multiple version of the same thing would quickly make this a nightmare to maintain.
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A compact overhaul mod for the Temple of Mara in Riften, enhancing its visual appeal. With 706 endorsements and over 1.1 million downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players seeking a refreshed location without major gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust – over 1.1 million downloads and 706 endorsements show it's a go-to for Riften temple overhauls.
- Lightweight and focused – just the Temple of Mara, so it won't bloat your load order.
- Recently updated (March 2024), so it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed feature list – you're flying blind on what exactly changes, but the downloads speak for themselves.
- Only touches one location – if you want a full Riften overhaul, this won't cover the rest of the city.
- No screenshots or videos in the description – you'll have to install to see if the style matches your taste.
For Skyrim players who want a refreshed Temple of Mara without overhauling the entire city. If you're a completionist who visits Riften often, this adds a nice visual touch. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a broader Riften makeover.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install – it's a simple drag-and-drop, but a manager keeps your load order clean.
- Place this mod after other Riften overhauls in your load order to ensure its changes take priority.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you grab the correct version – check the mod page for compatibility notes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Hylios Sykes
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 1,055,167
- Endorsements
- 706
- Category
- Locations - Vanilla
- Created
- 3/2/2024
- Updated
- 3/2/2024
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