Riften Honorhall Orphanage Upgraded (Lore Friendly)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 22 Locations - Vanilla mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Note that Version 2. 0 requires a new game, is not an in-place upgrade from 1.x!
Introduction - What is this?
This is a relatively simple mod that enhances the Riften Honorhall Orphanage. Once Grelod is no longer the headmistress, you will have the option, when talking to Constance, to fund an upgrade to the orphanage that improves life for the poor urchins still stuck there.
If you chose to pay for the upgrade, then in seven days, entering the orphanage will present you with a much improved set of amenities for the children, who will happily wander around their new home.
You can also choose to send other urchins or adoptable children to live at the Orphanage.
The mod makes no changes to the vanilla quests related to the orphanage, nor to the various adoption and Hearthfire quests - basically just a simple, lore-friendly option to allow Constance to be a better headmistress than Grelod ever was.
The mod was entirely inspired by a suggestion from webmetz on the Stonehall Orphanage mod.
How to play
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[]Once Grelod has been removed from her position, and you've reported to Aventus, talk to Constance for the upgrade option.
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]By default, you'll need 15,000 septims to initiate the upgrade.[]Once you do that, the upgrade will take place in about 7 days (game time).
[]You can configure those settings via the MCM menu provided, if you're running SkyUI.
The New Orphanage
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[]An upgraded entrance hall and play area, along with a new 'music room'
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]A cleaned up fireplace and dining hall[]Constance gets Grelod's bedroom, with some additions
[]A new downstairs area with nicer beds for the kids, and enough beds for any new orphans that appear during the game
[]A mini library and reading area, with a shrine to Mara for prayer purposes
[]A classroom where Constance will deliver a daily lecture to any resident children.
[]The option to enable ongoing donations to the orphanage. Enabling donations will allow you to gain 'Patron of Orphans', which is like the Gift of Charity buff but slightly strong and longer.
[]The ability to send other kids (urchins) from the rest of Skyrim to live in the Orphanage. You can also enable a spell that does this, in case mod-added kids are not compatible for any reason.
[]Constance will run a 'class' for the kids at around 4pm every day, game time.
[]The children will scribe away diligently in the meantime.
[*]If you have furniture sizing issues, you may want to install Furniture Height
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[]An upgraded entrance hall and play area, along with a new 'music room'
This mod lets you fund a lore-friendly upgrade to Riften's Honorhall Orphanage, giving the kids a brighter post-Grelod existence. With 746 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads, it's a popular, well-received addition for players who want a more hopeful touch to a bleak location.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 746 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads.
- Fits seamlessly into the game's lore, making it a natural extension of the post-Grelod story.
- Gives a heartwarming payoff for players who care about the orphans' welfare.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the Honorhall Orphanage or Riften area.
- Requires a funding mechanic, which might feel like a fetch quest for some players.
For Skyrim players who enjoy adding small, lore-friendly improvements to the world and want to see the orphans thrive after Grelod. It's perfect for role-players and completionists who like to invest in the game's communities. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls or combat changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that modify Riften or the orphanage to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, use the preview feature to see the changes before installing.
- Consider combining with other lore-friendly location overhauls for a more cohesive experience.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- lordmentat
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 19,728
- Endorsements
- 746
- Category
- Locations - Vanilla
- Created
- 2/4/2021
- Updated
- 4/5/2021
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