Shame of Skyrim
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #45 of 179 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
These "personal letters" are distributed to various NPC factions. Each faction has its own feel to the notes.
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[]Bandits will (mostly) receive letters that will make you second-guess if killing them was the right thing to do. Are we the bad guys? Shame!
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]Warlocks will (mostly) receive letters revolving around Aedra and Daedra. Usually still pretty evil, but maybe you killed a follower of whatever deity you are worshipping. Shame![]Necromancers will (mostly) receive letters about dealings with necromancy, including both the good and the bad. Shame!
[]Forsworn will (mostly) receive letters about their culture and struggles with Markarth. Shame? And half of them can't even read well! Shame!
[]Vampires will (mostly) receive letters about needing blood and their place in the world due to their unwanted curse, reminding us that they are people too. Shame?
[]Soldiers will (mostly) receive letters about their better halves, that will now have to live on without their spouse. Shame!
[]Witches will (mostly) receive letters about their coven, empowerment, witchy outfits, hagravens, and how to effectively lure men so they can pluck out their eyes and skin them before tossing them in a cauldron. Shame!
[]Silver Hand will (mostly) receive letters about hunting werewolves and building up their HQ. Shame?
[]Vigil of Stendarr will (mostly) receive letters about their exploits, all the good they've done in the world, and problematic reports. Shame!
[]Thalmor will (mostly) receive letters about how superior they are, because they obviously are. Shame!
[]Draugr will (mostly) receive letters that you can't read. Shame!
[]Dremora will (mostly) receive letters that you shouldn't read. Shame!
[]Khajiit caravaneers will (mostly) receive letters that even I can't read. Shame!
[]Giants will (mostly) receive letters that are way too heavy to read. Shame!
[]Werewolves will (mostly) receive letters that are quite furry. Shame!
[]Hunters will (mostly) receive letters that they have been receiving in these parts for years. Shame!
[]Romantic candidates or even your spouse will (mostly) receive letters about love and happiness that you two could've had together. Shame!
Shame of Skyrim distributes these letters to members of certain factions. There is a configurable chance per NPC that they will receive a letter
V3. 0 now available!
I've playtested it myself on a few relatively long playthroughs and it seems to be working fine for me :D
New features:
[]No more duplicate letters
[]Conditional drop requirements, making letters more personal to the one you just killed
[]MCM with global config and collection tracker
[]Easier support for other mods expanding on the distribution system by using keywords
[]More factions ar
Shame of Skyrim adds over 650 random notes to bandits, necromancers, warlocks, and other enemies. Reading them can evoke shame for killing the holder or for their existence. A popular immersion mod with 960 endorsements and nearly 800k downloads, last updated December 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge variety with 650+ notes keeps encounters fresh and adds depth to enemy backstories.
- Community-approved with 960 endorsements and nearly 800k downloads—clearly a favorite.
- Recently updated (Dec 2025), so likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is cut off, leaving the full scope of the mod unclear—might be more than just notes?
- If you're not into reading lore while looting, the notes might slow down your gameplay.
For Skyrim players who love immersion and lore, especially those who enjoy discovering backstories for enemies. If you're a completionist who reads every book and note, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer fast-paced looting without reading material.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order easily.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use mods that alter enemy inventories or leveled lists.
- Read the notes in your inventory to get the full effect—they're meant to be read, not just collected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Frib
- Version
- 3.1
- Downloads
- 797,003
- Endorsements
- 960
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 7/27/2023
- Updated
- 12/31/2025
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