Oars Rest
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 16 Locations - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Oars Rest is a new small village found on the edge of Lake Ilinalta. It's a nice small town with secrets for the player to uncover through the use of notes and hidden secrets. Apart from its mystery, it's a perfect stop for travelling adventures such as yourself to stop by, take a breather and sell some of your loot.
One unique feature of this mod that sets it apart from other villages is that various aspects of the village change dynamically. One day there may be a pie ale, whilst another day there's a meat stand where the local hunter is selling their game. For those who have played my house mod, Millwater Retreat will recognise the boat that appears at the docks in Oars Rest. The same merchant and boat will arrive at the docks a few times a week when it's not docked at Millwater, providing a subtle link between the mods. There's also no patch required.
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Compatibility
For this mod, compatibility is an easy one. Any mods which edit the same area can cause issues. You may experience anything from minor clipping to navmesh problems. This mod does edit roughly 6 cells in the Creation Kit and there are some large mods out there in close proximity. Mammoth Manor should also work nicely alongside this mod as they sit next to each other.
Special Thanks
A big thanks to Phayntom for the location, some mod ideas and general support. Thanks also go to my partner simsim899 for moral support and some minor resources. Many thanks to Enirac for creating some of the signage artwork. XimTheBard for inventing the constipated chicken... don't ask.
Other resource providers are also listed below.
Jet4571
InsanitySorrow
Oars Rest adds a small village on the edge of Lake Ilinalta with dynamic vendor stalls and hidden secrets. It's a lightweight location mod for Skyrim players who want a cozy, lore-friendly stop with a touch of mystery. The mod features a boat that links to the author's Millwater Retreat house mod, and it's compatible with Mammoth Manor.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 520 endorsements and over 12k downloads—people are using it.
- Dynamic vendor stalls add a fresh feel every visit, making the village feel alive.
- The boat link to Millwater Retreat is a neat touch for fans of the author's other work.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so it might be outdated for the latest Skyrim versions or modding tools.
- Edits 6 cells, so there's a real risk of conflicts with other mods that touch Lake Ilinalta—expect possible clipping or navmesh issues.
- It's a small village, so if you're looking for a major new city or quest hub, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who enjoy discovering small, handcrafted locations with a bit of mystery and dynamic elements. It's perfect for those who want a cozy rest stop that feels alive without overhauling the game. Skip if you prefer large-scale quest mods or major city expansions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a location mod, check your load order to ensure no other mods edit the same cells around Lake Ilinalta.
- If you use a mod manager, you can preview the village in-game before committing to a playthrough.
- For Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you're using the correct version of the mod (if available) to avoid crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Darkfox127
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 12,551
- Endorsements
- 520
- Category
- Locations - New
- Created
- 11/1/2020
- Updated
- 11/1/2020
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