Orange Moon
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 16 Dungeons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Description
The Dwemer ruin lies north of Shor's Stone. To get inside, you need to find a key. Try looking around areas near Dwemer experts (or looking at the pictures for a hint to one of three locations where the key might be found). If you get stuck, check Articles for a walkthrough.
Contents
- []An estimated 1-hour-long lore-friendly dungeon.
[
]New weapons to mess around with.[]New ingredient. Bite into a citrus fruit!
[]New things to read.
[]Two dragons!
[]Easter eggs!
Incompatibilities
This mod might become or be incompatible with mods that change the landscape of the areas where Orange Moon takes place. Errors such as floating grass, landscapes with incorrect textures and height, and missing or duplicated static meshes may occur. Be particularly careful of mods that affect areas to the north of Shor's Stone.
Extras
I highly recommend downloading an ENB shader as this mod centers around colors and darkness and, for this reason, I do not recommend a mod that removes interior fog. I feel that disabling fog or pushing it farther back can change or completely remove how the mod author wished the mise-en-scène of the level to be. Sometimes fog tells a story! The ENB I use is a tweaked version of SKYRIM ENHANCED SHADERS NLA - ENB and I have built Orange Moon around it. My only tweaks include simpler shadows and reflections as well as reflections for exteriors and interiors. I personally believe it to be the best ENB on the market.
The mods below are ones that I have personally endorsed. You may also wish to download my books mod as this will increase the number of books (located at the bottom of the page).
- []Realistic Water Two.
[
]Skyrim Misc Patches Collection - SMPC.[]Unofficial Dawnguard.
[]Watercolor for ENB and Realistic Water Two.
Bugs
- []The LOD on the exterior ruin is not perfect. Some static meshes may disappear and reappear radically.
[
]The NavMesh bug. If you do not have Skyrim version 1. 6. 89. 0. 6 or above, the infamous NavMesh bug will rear its ugly head. There is no fix for this aside from a version update or tediously reloading the game every few cell transitions.[]Ambushes may not work correctly in that enemies will stand outside their hiding place.
Credits
[]bfadragon for Resource Extra Food.
[]elinen for Hoddminir Plants and Trees.
[]Kewin568 for Hunting Grounds.
[]jasperthegnome for Basic Shapes.
[]mahty for Dwarven Beam Blades.
[]MihailMods for Dwarven Colossus.
[]Tamira for Stroti Resource Pack.
[*]tueffelachtein for Tueffels Misc
- []The LOD on the exterior ruin is not perfect. Some static meshes may disappear and reappear radically.
- []Realistic Water Two.
Orange Moon adds a Hircine-themed Dwemer dungeon called Katumz north of Shor's Stone, featuring a new ingredient and nine animated Dwemer weapons with unique enchantments. This is a content mod for Skyrim players seeking a new dungeon crawl with thematic loot.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid endorsement count (248) shows the community digs it.
- Themed dungeon with a unique twist—Hircine meets Dwemer tech is a fresh combo.
- Nine animated weapons with unique enchantments give you real loot to chase.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- No mention of patches for popular overhauls like USSEP or Ordinator, so expect potential conflicts.
- It's a single dungeon, so if you're looking for a large quest mod, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who enjoy exploring new dungeons with a thematic twist and collecting unique gear. If you're into Dwemer ruins or Hircine lore, this is a nice addition. Skip if you want a sprawling questline or major gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a dungeon mod, make sure you have a decent level before heading in—Dwemer ruins can be tough.
- If you use a mod manager, install it through that to keep your load order clean.
- Check for patches if you run other dungeon mods that alter the same area near Shor's Stone.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Adolon
- Version
- 1.00
- Downloads
- 5,480
- Endorsements
- 248
- Category
- Dungeons
- Created
- 10/2/2018
- Updated
- 10/4/2018
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