Painted Torment - Lovecraftian Inspired Quest Mod
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #14 of 68 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Introduction:
Painted Torment is a quest mod based around one NPC, Vane, and his pursuit of perfection when creating his magnum opus. The player will be tasked by Vane to gather various ingredients from all over Skyrim for Vane to crush into specific pigments. While a simple premise, the quest features a much deeper story for both Vane and the painting he is creating. The mod itself is inspired by various stories of H. P Lovecraft, and should offer an engaging horror experience not found in many other mods.
Features:
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[]Unique questline. Inspired by quests like A Brush with Death from Oblivion and the work of H. P Lovecraft, the mod features a rich and unique story barely touched upon within the base game. It should provide players with an interesting experience not found in many similar mods.
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]Custom Location. I haven't shown the new location to avoid spoilers, but within the questline a new location can be explored. It is custom made for this quest by the incredible JenzAmaka and should offer an interesting experience ;))[]Fully voiced. The mod features extremely high-quality voice acting done by a very talented individual, talkingNsuch. His voice work completely brings Vane to life and conveys a level of emotion not found in many other mods.
Showcase:
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Can the mod be downloaded mid-game?- []Yes, it's completely fine to install mid-game.
- []It unfortunately can't be, as it exceeds the ESL limit. Sorry!
- []Yes, I have only edited the necessary cells, there should be no conflicts due to dirty edits.
- []You need to visit Vane's cabin and then speak to him. There are no quest markers, so don't worry when they don't appear.
- []Yep! Just wait a few days and the quest will progress.
- I'd love if people made patches for any incompatibilities that arise, if you could send these to me I'll upload them onto the mod page
Painted Torment is a quest mod for Skyrim that introduces an aspiring artist seeking help to create his magnum opus. With 745 endorsements and nearly 405,000 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players wanting more narrative content. Last updated in July 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 745 endorsements and a massive 404,938 downloads.
- Lovecraftian theme adds a unique, eerie flavor to the quest.
- Actively maintained, last updated July 2025.
⚠️ Cons
- No mention of compatibility with other quest mods or DLC.
- Potential for bugs or conflicts without clear documentation.
For Skyrim players who crave new story content and enjoy Lovecraftian horror vibes. If you're a quest mod collector looking for a well-received narrative addition, this is worth a shot. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls or need detailed documentation before installing.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a quest mod, make sure to check your quest journal after installing to find the starting point.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid manual file placement errors.
- Consider loading this mod early in your load order to minimize conflicts with other quest mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- nimwraith
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 404,938
- Endorsements
- 745
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 3/6/2024
- Updated
- 7/25/2025
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