Ivy - Riverwood Windmill Apothecary
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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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #13 of 58 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mod Description
Enhance the quaint village of Riverwood with the addition of a charming, lore-friendly Windmill Apothecary Shop. This shop blends seamlessly with the existing Riverwood architecture, providing a new, immersive location for alchemy enthusiasts.
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[]Lore-Friendly Design: The Windmill Apothecary is meticulously crafted to match the rustic charm of Riverwood, making it look as if it has always been part of the village.
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]Enhanced Immersion: Adds a unique and functional point of interest in Riverwood, where players can purchase alchemical ingredients, potions, and more, enhancing the village's atmosphere.[]Seamless Integration: The windmill is placed in a location that complements the natural landscape and existing structures of Riverwood, adding to the overall aesthetic of the village.
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Installation
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[]Download and install the main mod file using your preferred mod manager.
[]During installation, select the appropriate patches from the FOMOD installer for your load order.
[]Ensure the patches are loaded after the main mod in your load order.
Get Patches for my mods at my official patch hub -> Ivy - Cozy Corner Patch Hub
FAQ
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[]Is this flagged ESL?
Yes.[
]Can I install this mid-game?Yes.[]Can you patch x-mod?
Maybe, it depends on the scope of the mod/work and whether I use that mod myself or not.
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[]Hidden Thanks to Vektile. Go find it and earn a digit al cookie!
[]CozySienna, markvii_gaming for the testing
[]AndrealphusVIII, ChickenMike and MissileMan for helping me with the mod.
- DarkFox127 for custom door mesh
Permission:
Open Permission - I just didn't want to click on a bunch of buttons.
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[]Download and install the main mod file using your preferred mod manager.
Adds a lore-friendly windmill apothecary shop to Riverwood, blending with the village's architecture. A popular cosmetic and functional addition for Skyrim players seeking immersive alchemy locations, with over 1,100 endorsements and frequent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,107 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads
- Fits right into Riverwood's look—no more jarring mod buildings
- Actively maintained, last updated February 2026
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one shop—if you want a full village overhaul, this isn't it
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Riverwood's layout
- No mention of compatibility with popular overhauls like JK's Skyrim
For Skyrim players who want a cozy, immersive alchemy spot without breaking the village's charm. Great for roleplayers and completionists who appreciate lore-friendly additions. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or large-scale city overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting Riverwood's files
- Check your load order—place this mod after other Riverwood overhauls to ensure it loads correctly
- If you use a texture overhaul, this mod should work fine, but test in-game to be sure
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Ivy
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 197,803
- Endorsements
- 1,107
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 8/26/2024
- Updated
- 2/20/2026
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