Thane- Standalone Redguard Follower
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #103 of 214 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Thane the Godstriker
Race: Redguard
Class: 2 Handed Warrior
Perks: Light foot, Barbarian
Magic: Healing
Equipment: Redguard outfit (torso, hood, boots), Ebony Greatsword
Level: Levels with player
Location: Frostfruit Inn in Rorikstead
Marriageable: Yes he certainly is
Thane will use whatever male skin you have installed for your game. His appearance will differ with every skin. The skin I used for him in the screenshots is Tempered Skins for Males
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Thane is a highly trained Alik'r warrior that grew up in Hammerfell as a noble. His mother is a councilor to the kingdom of Hammerfell and his father is a high ranking Alik'r mercenary. They decided to start Thane's training when he was about 5 years old; he would then join the Alik'r about 11 years later. He worked his way up the ranks taking only the most demanding contracts. The people of Hammerfell gave Thane the nickname "The Godstriker" after a certain contract.
There was a local folktale of a giant godlike beast that would steal children at night and eat the harvest from nearby farms. Thane's contract was to hunt and kill this so called 'godlike' creature. He followed the tracks to a nearby cave and fought a rigorous battle between man and beast. Thane was victorious and brought back the beast's pelt and was named "Thane the Godstriker".
His next contract brought him to Skyrim with two other mercenaries. They were tasked with finding a woman and bringing her back to Hammerfell. The three of them arrived at the Frostfruit Inn in Rorikstead at nightfall. Thane overheard the other two men talking whilst having a drink at the bar. They said they were planning to kill the woman as per the REAL contract. Thane was lied to. So he made a plan to execute the two men the next day. The two men left for Whiterun after Thane told them he would check out Markarth. He was actually planning to kill them when they returned. While he was waiting for the two to come back, an intriguing character entered the inn. They called themselves the D
Adds a standalone male Redguard follower to Skyrim, addressing the lack of male follower options. With 161 endorsements and over 30,000 downloads, it's a modestly popular choice for players seeking more male companions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download count (30,610) shows real demand for male followers
- Standalone design means no compatibility headaches with other follower overhauls
- 161 endorsements from a niche audience that appreciates the variety
⚠️ Cons
- Only one follower—don't expect a whole squad
- Last updated in 2022, so might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods
- No custom voice or quest—just a follower, so if you want depth, look elsewhere
For Skyrim players tired of the endless female follower mods and want a male companion to round out their party. If you're a completionist collecting followers or just want a Redguard buddy for your adventures, this fits. Skip if you need voiced dialogue or a backstory—this is a simple follower add-on.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's standalone, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no extra patches needed.
- Check your load order if you have other follower mods; place this one after to ensure it doesn't get overwritten.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure the mod version matches your game version to avoid crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Me
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 30,610
- Endorsements
- 161
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 6/26/2022
- Updated
- 6/26/2022
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