In the Shadow of the Crown - No Stone Unturned Alternative
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #15 of 34 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Haven't you sometimes wished you could complete the No Stone Unturned quest without involving the Thieves Guild? Well, now you can! In this version, you visit Ri'saad and ask him to appraise the Unusual Gem for you. Most of the quest is completed exactly as you would the original, with the distinction that you only deal with Ri'saad instead of Vex.
Version 1. 5 Available
Version 1. 5 fixes an issue where the quest fails as soon as you pick up the Crown of Barenziah and then restarts the No Stone Unturned quest, pointing you to Vex. You should be able to upgrade to this version from version 1. 4 without any issues.
Version 1. 4 Comments
In the previous version 1. 3, it was possible to keep removing and re-adding the Stones to your inventory and get the counter to increase the number of Stones you found. Meaning the quest would show you had found 24 Stones, although in reality you had much less. This version fixes that issue. It is now no longer possible to "fool" the quest. The quest Stone counter only increases if you actually find a real Stone, and no manner of unloading or reloading the Stones from your inventory will change that.
- Ri'saad is fully voiced using xVASynth
- The individual Stones of Barenziah come with map markers
- Upon completion, you receive Barenziah's Blessing instead of Prowler's Profit (except for the name, there's no difference)
- Option to complete the quest either with Ri'saad or as usual with the Thieves Guild
- If you complete the quest with Ri'saad, the crown will still appear in the Thieves Guild
- If you decide to complete the quest through Vex in the Thieves Guild, In the Shadow of the Crown will automatically fail.
Compatibility
I've checked, and it seems this mod is compatible with the following mods:
- Thieves Guild For Good Guys - Taking Care of Business Redux
- Destroy the Thieves Guild
In either case, the same rules apply. You can only do the Barenziah quest via Ri'saad if you're not participating in the Thieves Guild.
Q: How do I start the quest?
A: The quest starts automatically as soon as you pick up one of the Unusual Gems.
Q: What if I change my mind and decide to complete the quest with the Thieves Guild?
This Skyrim mod offers an alternative path for the Stones of Barenziah quest, letting you finish it without joining the Thieves Guild. It's a focused quest alteration for players who want to avoid that faction. With 518 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a community-tested option.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 518 endorsements
- Huge download count (180k+) shows real demand
- Lets you skip the Thieves Guild if you're not into that storyline
⚠️ Cons
- Only alters one quest—if you wanted more Thieves Guild alternatives, this isn't it
- Might conflict with other mods that touch the Stones of Barenziah quest
- No details on how the alternative is implemented, so expect some trial and error
For Skyrim players who hate the Thieves Guild but still want the Prowler's Profit perk from the Stones of Barenziah quest. Also great for roleplayers who don't want their character involved with that faction. Skip if you're fine with the original quest or want a bigger quest overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other quest mods that might affect the Stones of Barenziah.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable it and check for conflicts with other quest mods.
- Consider starting a new playthrough to avoid any mid-quest weirdness.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- OregonPete
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 180,347
- Endorsements
- 518
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 11/28/2022
- Updated
- 2/14/2023
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