Pacifist Chief of Thirsk Hall - Recruit The Chief - No one need to die (Quest edit)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #80 of 119 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Have you also encountered such difficult choices in Solstheim?
On one side, there's a group of destitute Nords who have been driven out of their homes, left with nowhere to go.
On the other side, there are some cute language-learned blue imps who just want to have "water" and home.
Only one group of them can live, it's all up to you......
Right?
Right?
Good day, Nexus and Skyrim traveler.
This is my second mod.
It's never easy for me to chose between help the Nords and the Riekling, as this mean the dead of the other.
From gaming perspective, the unique Riekling followers and the random events " Riekling help their Chief in combat" have truly captivated me.
However, aiding them means having to kill all the Nords, and it feels unjust to slaughter them only beacuse they are weak.
But why struggle when you can change that? So i make this mod.
Introduction
This mod edit the quest The Chief of Thirsk Hall to avoid killing the Nords and the Riekling Cheif.
It also let you recruit the Riekling Chief as follower after you finish the quest.
PS. This mod does not touch Retaking Thirsk quest.
See more in the video.
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Requirements
Under USSEP.
Install mid game?
This mod won't work if you install after you finish the quest, but fine to install in mid game.
Side with Nord?
Retaking Thirsk quest is not touched for now, so it remain vanilla and player still can't finish both quest. I intend to edit it when I able to after I learn more about using CK. For now, you should side with Riekling if you want this mod to function, but it's still ok to side with the nord.
Compatibility
Any modification to the same quests and scripts are not compatible.(The Chief of Thirsk Hall, maybe Retaking Thirsk too), make sure the script is not being overwritten.
However this mod is not editing any NPC record to maintain maximum compatibility, it mean basically compatible to all mod.
This mod alters the quest 'The Chief of Thirsk Hall' in Skyrim to allow a pacifist resolution, letting players recruit the Riekling Chief as a follower. It's a niche quest edit with 92 endorsements and 6,702 downloads, last updated in December 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Opens up a non-lethal option for a quest that normally forces combat
- Adds a unique follower in the Riekling Chief, which is a fun twist
- Decent community traction with 92 endorsements and over 6,700 downloads
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one quest, so it's a small scope mod
- May conflict with other mods that alter the same quest or Riekling behavior
- Last updated over a year ago, so compatibility with the latest Skyrim patches is uncertain
For Skyrim players who enjoy pacifist or stealthy playthroughs and want to avoid killing the Riekling Chief. Also great for collectors who want a unique follower. Skip if you're fine with the original quest or want broader gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a quest edit, place it in your load order after other quest mods to ensure it takes effect.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check if the Riekling Chief follower has any special abilities or gear before relying on them in combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Wing
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 6,702
- Endorsements
- 92
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/31/2023
- Updated
- 12/25/2023
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