Realm of Lorkhan - No Shards in Tamriel Patch
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #130 of 250 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I love the Realm of Lorkhan freeform start mod. But I personally prefer it to be a one-way trip. So that once you're "born" into Tamriel you can't go back into Realm of Lorkhan. So this patch attempts to remove the teleporting shards from Tamriel. I hope you find it useful!
Credit to TwinCrows for the amazing original mod!
Original mod here
This patch removes the teleporting shards from Realm of Lorkhan, making the starting area a one-way trip. It's a simple, focused tweak for players who want a more permanent start. With 1,189 endorsements and 346,090 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life fix.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (346k) shows it's a go-to fix for many players
- Simple and effective—does exactly what it says, no bloat
- One-way start adds real stakes to character creation
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—might not work with newer versions of Realm of Lorkhan or Skyrim
- Only useful if you specifically want to remove shards—if you like the teleport option, this isn't for you
For Skyrim players who use Realm of Lorkhan and want a more immersive, no-going-back start. If you're tired of accidentally teleporting back to the starting area, this patch is a must-have. Skip if you enjoy the convenience of shards or don't use Realm of Lorkhan.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Realm of Lorkhan installed first, then just drop this patch into your mod manager and activate it.
- Check your load order—this patch should load after Realm of Lorkhan to ensure the changes apply.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- benjapo
- Version
- 3.6.1
- Downloads
- 346,090
- Endorsements
- 1,189
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 5/23/2020
- Updated
- 9/25/2021
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