Thanedom of Dumbarhold
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 8 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 45 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod comes with a quest unlocked after becoming Thane of Falkreath. In which you capture a ruin and are tasked with the Jarl to rebuild it. afterwards you shall have a Playerhome, 700 gold every 3 days in Taxes, stores to shop at, Guards who will follow you. And a fine Town to call your own.
REQUIRES THANEDOM ASSETS AND ANY VERSION OF USSEP ALSO REQUIRES HEARTHFIRE MULTIPLE ADOPTIONS IF YOU WANT TO ADOPT OR SEND YOUR SPOUSE THERE
the Town is at first a ruin and you'll be given a decree from Courier after becoming Thane sending you to the location, said area will have about a Dozen Bandits to contend with so be prepared.
After finishing the quest you return and will find your Steward who will assist and manage most the building, don't worry you wont be spending hours at Crafting Tables merely bring him the money and he will get it built for you.
TO COLLECT TAXES BUILD THE PLAYER HOME, The CHEST WHERE TAXES ARE COLLECTED IS NEXT TO THE STEWARD ON HIS DESK FURTHER UPGRADES WILL PAY THERE
the Town's Upgrades are as Follows
A Playerhome called Dumbarhold Manor, where your steward will Live and with hearthfire multiple adoptions you can send your kids and spouse there. The Steward also will perform Bard songs on request. and you unlock the option to have Enchanting and Alchemy Tables built, additionally to buy a Horse in the Stables.
A barracks which gives you another Guard to serve you.
A Farm house It will pay tax to you, and comes with a Farmer couple and their kid
A Second Farm house It will also pay tax to you, and comes with a Farmer couple and their kid and an extended patch of farmland
A General Store Comes with a General Merchant and a new place for the Smith to ply his trade properly. This place also pays taxes.
An Inn a good place to drink, and collect Taxes from, several of your townsfolk will come here in the evening.
A Wooden Wall a basic defensive structure and cleans up the Rubble.
A Stone wall, coming with stone gates, and a fortified little bridge into the castle. along with a watch tower and your third and final Guard
All the guards (3) will protect the town and follow you as generic followers.
Special Thanks to Nexus Modder BigAndFlabby https://www.nexusmods.com/users/14649434?tab=about+me For his Help with Story nodes to help make the Quest work and general advice around more technical aspects of the Mod.
Thanedom of Dumbarhold is a Skyrim mod that adds a quest to rebuild a ruined town after becoming Thane of Falkreath. It includes a player home, tax income, shops, and guards, with upgrades for farms, an inn, and a general store. Requires Thanedom Assets, USSEP, and Hearthfire Multiple Adoptions for family features.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid endorsement count (155) shows it's got a following.
- The steward system means you don't grind crafting tables—just pay and build.
- Tax income every 3 days gives a steady gold flow for mid-game players.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires multiple mods (Thanedom Assets, USSEP, Hearthfire Multiple Adoptions) which can be a hassle to set up.
- Last updated in 2023, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches.
- The town starts as a ruin with a dozen bandits—could be tough for low-level characters.
For Skyrim players who love building and managing settlements, especially those who enjoy becoming a Thane and want a personal town. It's also great for players who want a family home with adoption support. Skip if you're not into quest-driven building or don't want to deal with multiple mod dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you've become Thane of Falkreath before starting the quest—the courier will deliver the decree.
- Bring good gear and potions for the bandit fight; there are about a dozen enemies at the ruin.
- If you want to send your family there, install Hearthfire Multiple Adoptions and make sure it's active before starting.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Axis1211
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 11,926
- Endorsements
- 155
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 4/30/2023
- Updated
- 5/4/2023
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