Snowhawk Expanded - City Ruins
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 13 Locations - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"We bid you enter Snowhawk, where the wind is as sharp as its talons, and as fierce as its name.." - TES I: Arena
Much like the city of Sutch in TES IV: Oblivion, Fort Snowhawk is a location that saw itself reduced from a full fledge city in previous games and lore, to a minor fort. The former capital of Hjaalmarch, and one of the original major 5 cities in Skyrim, not much is left or mentioned of the city in TES V besides the ruins of the castle, now Fort Snowhawk. This mod adds a lightweight extension to the east side of Fort Snowhawk, adding the ruins and walls of the former city. As Skyrim was known to be heavily impacted by the Oblivion Crisis, I have included the remains of three Oblivion gates (with the use of Hanaisse's Oblivion gate modders resource) around the city to add some narrative to its demise. Many people have assumed that Snowhawk was destroyed during the Oblivion Crisis and the small town located outside of the city (mentioned by the Night Mother in TES IV) would later become the city of Morthal, leaving Snowhawk abandoned in the wake of the city's destruction. A small overgrown road and sunken bridge have been added to the north of Morthal leading to the city.
Compatability:
While I assume the land around Fort Snowhawk has largely been untouched by mods, compatability issues may be present with some civil war mods or landscape overhauls. If there are please let me know.
Special Thanks:
Hanaisse for the Oblivion Gate Resource
Tarlazo for contributions to v 1. 5
Beyond Skyrim for inspiring me to venture further into exterior mod creation.
* Note: this mod is not affiliated with the BS Team, I'm just a nobody former team member
This lightweight, lore-friendly mod expands the area east of Fort Snowhawk in Skyrim, adding ruins of the former city of Snowhawk from TES I: Arena and referenced in TES IV: Oblivion. It's for players who want more lore-consistent locations without heavy performance impact. With 465 endorsements and 20,564 downloads, it's a well-received addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Lore nerds will love the callback to TES I and IV
- Lightweight means it won't tank your FPS
- Solid community backing with 465 endorsements
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds ruins—no new quests or NPCs to interact with
- Last updated in 2019, so might have compatibility issues with newer mods
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same area
For Skyrim players who enjoy exploring lore-rich locations and want to see the ruins of a city mentioned in older Elder Scrolls games. It's perfect for those who want a lightweight, immersive addition without gameplay changes. Skip if you're looking for quests or new mechanics—this is purely environmental.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other mods that modify the area around Fort Snowhawk.
- Since it's a location mod, it's safe to add mid-playthrough, but load order matters—place it after major overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SavlianBSCyrodiil
- Version
- 1.5.0
- Downloads
- 20,564
- Endorsements
- 465
- Category
- Locations - New
- Created
- 10/18/2019
- Updated
- 10/28/2019
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