Nightfell the Summonable Horse
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 69 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What does this mod do?
Adds a spell tome to the game that - once learned - allows you to summon Nightfell, a horse to ride. Once dismounted, he'll be unsummoned after a bit. Works anywhere you can ride a horse.
Where do you get the spell?
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Go to the entrance of the Twilight Sepulcher and the tome will appear. (If you don't know where Twilight Sepulcher is, google it or watch the video above.)
Why is this a thing? I really like the aesthetics of Shadowmere and the convenience of Arvak, so I decided to combine those two factors. Originally I made this spell for myself some years ago for the original Skyrim, but it was part of a huge modding project I was working on and because of that, couldn't release it. Recently I started a playthrough on Skyrim Special Edition and I was missing my good pal Nightfell, so I decided to make this small mod and this time, release it to the public. Other details - Incredibly light weight! - Only uses two scripts that are from the base game and even those fire only once, when you actually acquire the spell - All assets are from the base game, no other modifications used or needed - You can freely install and uninstall this mod at any point of your playthrough with no effect on your save files - Compatible with pretty much every mod out there - If you modify the appearance of Shadowmere though, Nightfell will also be affected My other Special Edition Mods: Conjure Female Daedra - Summon female variants of the original 'Conjure Dremora Lord' spell.
Nightfell the Summonable Horse adds a spell tome near the Twilight Sepulcher that lets you summon a Shadowmere-styled horse anywhere you can ride. It's a lightweight, script-light mod using only base game assets, compatible with most mods, and safe to install/uninstall anytime. For Skyrim players who want Arvak's convenience with Shadowmere's look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 487 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads
- Combines Shadowmere's look with Arvak's convenience—best of both worlds
- Incredibly lightweight, uses only two base game scripts that fire once
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it might not be tested with the latest Skyrim patches or mods
- If you use a mod that changes Shadowmere's appearance, Nightfell will inherit those changes, which could clash with your setup
- The spell tome location is fixed at Twilight Sepulcher, so you have to travel there to get it—no alternative acquisition
For Skyrim players who love Shadowmere's aesthetic but want the convenience of summoning a horse anywhere. Also great for stealth or exploration builds that need a quick getaway mount. Skip if you want a completely new horse model or gameplay changes—this is purely a convenience and cosmetic mashup.
💡 Beginner Tips
- The spell tome is at the entrance of Twilight Sepulcher—if you haven't started the Thieves Guild questline, you can still grab it, but be ready for a tough fight if enemies are nearby.
- Since Nightfell uses Shadowmere's model, avoid installing other Shadowmere replacers unless you want Nightfell to look different too.
- You can uninstall the mod anytime without breaking your save, but make sure to dismiss Nightfell before removing it to avoid any weirdness.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Sdesser
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 9,584
- Endorsements
- 487
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 2/23/2017
- Updated
- 2/23/2017
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