Lakeside Riften Manor

⭐ ⭐ (555 endorsements) 📥 9,076 downloads 📌 v3.5 📅 9/4/2017
⚪ Last updated 2024

By JohnnyQuest101 · Player homes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/26/2024 📅 Created: 9/4/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 HearthFire Multiple Adoption mod Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #29 of 62 Player homes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Roland’s Manor is locked and you have to collect the key from a knapsack by the dead body found in the backyard.

Roland’s Manor is a theme home for Dawnguard vampire hunter or a thief. This home provides Well Rested perk gain 10% more experience. If you move in a spouse, Lover’s comfort 15% more experience will be granted. Father's/Mother's Love bonus, 25% additional effect when using healing potions is granted when your adopted children stay in this home with you.

Roland's Manor is owned by the player and is a no reset zone. There is plenty of safe storage and there are 4 barrels that are linked to the same player chest for easy access to player's inventory.

Roland Manor has four bedrooms. Children's beds are located second floor and first floor, and are assigned to adopted children for a total of 4 kids. You need the "HearthFire Multiple Adoption mod" to adopt the children. The children's bed and chest will be labeled owned.

There is a guest room on the lower level for two followers. If you have amazing followers you can take them to the room and tell them to stay there.

The buttons on the wall of each child's bedroom allows the owner to change it to a guest room for followers. Only the second and first floor give you this option. Master bedroom and lower level bedroom bed's are not changeable in this mod.

To reduce NPC confusion don't use the Bless this Home spell until the bedroom selections are made.

There is a merchant in the lower level. The bed in the merchant area is assigned to the merchant. The merchant has a sleep package, and can wander in the home, but doesn't have access to wander outside.

This manor includes many idle markers for children, but it doesn't control any followers, children or spouses. The player still needs the mods to control spouse, family and followers.

In-game NPCs sandbox the area around them horizontally. Use Multiple Floors Sandboxing Mod to get standard NPCs to move up and down steps on their own more freely.

A custom spell has NPC followers remove armor when entering the bathing area.

Standard ingame Mannequins are NPC use the Mannequin AI Fix Mod to keep them fixed in one location.

Use Hearthfire Display Case Fix Mod to correct  Skyrim's display case bug.

The home provides plenty of room to display books, shields, and weapons. All your crafting needs are inside the home except the smelter which is located in the backyard. The shed should be able to provide shelter for horses. Inside the home there is custom displays for mask, claws, paragons, Elder Scrolls, Auriel Bow and Auriel Shield and a portal that can be used to travel to other holds.

There are also items to interact with inside the home like a

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Lakeside Riften Manor adds a themed player home for Dawnguard vampire hunters or thieves, requiring a key from a dead body. It offers safe storage, linked barrels, four bedrooms, a guest room, and a merchant. The home grants experience and healing bonuses based on family presence, but requires HearthFire Multiple Adoption for children.

✨ Key Features

Adds Roland's Manor, a themed home for Dawnguard vampire hunters or thieves.
Key must be collected from a knapsack by a dead body in the backyard.
Provides Well Rested perk (10% more experience), Lover's Comfort (15% more experience), and Father's/Mother's Love (25% additional healing potion effect) based on family presence.
Includes four bedrooms, with two convertible to guest rooms via wall buttons.
Features a merchant on the lower level with a sleep package and wandering behavior.
Offers safe storage with four barrels linked to the same player chest.
Requires HearthFire Multiple Adoption mod to adopt children.
No reset zone, owned by the player.
Includes idle markers for children but does not control followers, children, or spouses.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 555 endorsements and over 9,000 downloads.
  • Unique themed home that fits Dawnguard or thief roleplay.
  • Practical bonuses: Well Rested, Lover's Comfort, and healing boost for families.
  • Safe storage with linked barrels for easy inventory access.
  • Flexible bedrooms that can switch between children and followers.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires HearthFire Multiple Adoption mod for full functionality, adding dependency.
  • Potential compatibility issues with mods that alter Riften or the manor location.
  • May conflict with mods that change follower or child management systems.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a themed player home that supports vampire hunter or thief roleplay, especially those who enjoy family bonuses. It's great for players who use HearthFire Multiple Adoption and want a home with built-in merchant and storage. Skip if you prefer simple player homes without dependency or roleplay themes.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to grab the key from the knapsack by the dead body in the backyard before entering the manor.
  • Decide on bedroom assignments before using the 'Bless this Home' spell to avoid NPC confusion.
  • If you plan to adopt children, install HearthFire Multiple Adoption first and assign beds to children via the labeled beds.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
JohnnyQuest101
Version
3.5
Downloads
9,076
Endorsements
555
Category
Player homes
Created
9/4/2017
Updated
7/26/2024

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