Isle of Artaeum (SSE)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #24 of 55 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Among many other things this mod contains:
20+ hours of storydriven gameplay. (+ Dozens of more hours of side quests.)
A unique and adaptable story, focusing on the Psijic Council and the eye of magnus.
A proper school of magicka, with six different classes to choose from.
Several powerful artifacts to collect and wield.
100+ new and unique spells.
Multiple magical worldspaces to visit, including the land of Summerset.
* Several dozen things not mentioned, like; followers, dungeons, mounts, uniqe armor, weapons, arenas, playerhomes and much, much more.
FAQ:
Q: How do I get to Artaeum?
A: Complete College of Winterhold-questline, and then go across the bridge to Winterhold Town.
(Debug:Travel to the rowboat, east of Solitude Docks, and pull the lever.)
Q: How do I get to Auridon?
A: Complete season 1 (Magnus-quests), and then speak to the Artaeum Master. He will wait for you by the Artaeum docks.
Q: How do I get to Summerset?
A: After completing season 3 you should speak to Ju-Lihen or the Auridon Master, depending on how season 3 ended for you.
Q: Can I update mid-save?
A: Commonly, yes. But if you have already progressed into the Season 4 storyline(i.e. you're on Summerset Isle) it's possible that some references were moved with v. 1. 7. I apologize for this, but in the long run this is what's best for everyone.
Q: Do I need to download previous seasons first?
A: No! All seasons are included in the same file.
Q: Must I create a New Save?
A: No. Even if you have already completed the College you can install this safely. Just return to the College, and you should receive your invitation.
Q: What happens if I pull the lever without completing CoW questline?
A: Not recommended as you will be required to revisit places, such as Saarthal.
Q: How do I get access to the new spells?
A: Most are sold by the librarian at the Academy. Then once you get to Summerset they can be purchased from any vendor.
Q: Is this lore-friendly?
A: Yes. I'm not super well-read on Elder Scrolls Lore, but where there was a chance of conflict I did my best to look things up.
Q: Does "final season" mean there won't be any more updates?
A: Not really. While the main story is hereby considered finished I am anticipating that you players will find errors here and there that require fixing. Of c
Isle of Artaeum (SSE) is a DLC-sized quest mod that adds a vast new landmass and story centered on the Psijic Order's return to Tamriel. It requires completing the College of Winterhold questline to begin. With 957 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players seeking substantial post-game content.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive content drop—this is basically a whole DLC for free.
- Community-approved with 957 endorsements and over 117k downloads.
- Ties into the College of Winterhold, giving you a reason to revisit that questline.
⚠️ Cons
- Only starts after the College of Winterhold questline, so you'll need a character that's already done that.
- Large mods like this can conflict with other overhauls that touch the same areas or quests.
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other recent mods.
For Skyrim players who've finished the College of Winterhold and crave a new, story-driven landmass to explore. If you're a completionist or lore fan of the Psijic Order, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer smaller, more focused quest mods or if you're not interested in post-College content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you've completed the College of Winterhold questline before installing, or the mod won't trigger.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the installation and load order—this mod is big and needs proper sorting.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other mods that alter the College of Winterhold or nearby areas.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pyromanius
- Version
- 1.7
- Downloads
- 117,045
- Endorsements
- 957
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 11/5/2021
- Updated
- 9/11/2022
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