Solitude and Temple Frescoes 2019

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,255 endorsements) 📥 2.1M downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 10/14/2019
⚪ Last updated 2019

By Arduunos · Locations - Vanilla

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 10/20/2019 📅 Created: 10/14/2019
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #20 of 75 Locations - Vanilla mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I am aware that Arduunos has an official port of Solitude and Temple Frescoes, however, its several years out-of-date compared to its LE counterpart, despite being a higher "version." According to him, he is no longer supporting SE as he no longer plays it, but has open permissions to port it. If or when he turns his attention to SE in the future, I'll take this down. For any questions, please direct them to the original author.

For those unaware, this is a small and simple mod that adds painted frescoes from the Witcher games to the dreary Temple of the Divines in Solitude for some much needed color. Optionally, they can be seen at other sacred locations. Each Divine's alcove is now decorated with a fresco that Arduunos thought best illustrates that Divine's particular domain or personality. The frescoes have a nice 3-D effect that is easier to see in-game than in screenshots, so I recommend downloading and seeing how you like it in person, or checking out the videos below.

To be brief, the port that Arduunos maintains only has frescoes. This port, as of 1. 3:

  • []Added new stained glass lanterns and shrine bases to their relevant god shrines wherever they appear.

    []Added religious art to locations missed in the original mod, like the Hall of the Vigilant and wilderness shrines.

  • Optional mosaic re-texture to turn the painted frescoes into tiled mosaics instead.

    After this point is as posted on the Solitude and Temple Frescoes LE page:

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    (Thank you to fickji and DonProtein for the videos! There are from the 1. 0 and 1. 1 versions of the mod.)

    Installation & Options

    To install, just download one of the following files:

    Temple Frescoes - Complete

    This file covers every single temple, shrine, hall of the dead, and place of worship in Skyrim and Solstheim -- including wilderness shrines. It adds new painted frescoes to the temples and places of worship, new stained glass shrine bases where they appear under shrines, and new stained glass lanterns replacing lanterns inside shrines or holy places. A few new lanterns and shrine bases were added where appropriate. Two shrine bases were left untouched because it seemed unlikely their worshipers would be able to buy Imperial Cult votives. Finally, all shrine bases should react appropriately to Civil War changeovers.

    Temple Frescoes - Complete (No Lanterns)

    The same as the above except the lanterns above the shrines in the Solitude temple were removed.

    Temple Frescoes - Solitude Only

    This is similar to the main file, but only touches the Temple of the Divines in Solitude. Each Divine's alcove is decorated with a painted fresco depicted some aspect of that Divine, a stained glass shrine base depictin

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod ports Arduunos' latest update, adding painted frescoes to the Temple of the Divines in Solitude and other temples and halls of the dead across Skyrim. It's a visual enhancement for players who want more detailed religious interiors. With 4,255 endorsements and 2.1 million downloads, it's a popular choice for lore-friendly decoration.

✨ Key Features

Adds painted frescoes to the Temple of the Divines in Solitude.
Extends frescoes to other temples and halls of the dead.
Port of Arduunos' latest update for enhanced visuals.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 4,255 endorsements and 2.1M downloads.
  • Breathes life into vanilla temples without changing gameplay.
  • Lore-friendly addition that fits the game's aesthetic.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2019, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions.
  • Purely cosmetic; no new quests or mechanics.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to enhance the visual detail of temples and halls of the dead without altering gameplay. If you're a lore enthusiast or a screenshot lover, this mod adds nice touches. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or quest content.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 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 alter temple interiors.
  • Load this mod after other texture overhauls to ensure the frescoes appear correctly.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Arduunos
Version
1.3
Downloads
2,101,137
Endorsements
4,255
Category
Locations - Vanilla
Created
10/14/2019
Updated
10/20/2019

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