Vilja in Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #46 of 64 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Now ver 4. 2
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Authors: Character, story, dialog and voice by Emma Main Coding and AI by Amgepo Textures, models and coding by Lycanthrops
Additional voice acting by SirCharleytheKhajiit, Lycanthrops, Jezdamayel, Anna Fernlund (Qod Ho), Thynar and Majamikol
Most of the bard performance music is medieval music recorded by the german music ensemble Musiklustgarden
Also features Special music for Vilja by Adrien Ortone (KindaInappropriate) (lute) and Bosa123 (flute) and more than 50 lines of chatter dialog written for Vilja by Discworld author Sir Terry Pratchett.
Requirements: Skyrim.esm
Comprehensive Wardrobe Manual available here
Known issues: - Don't start the mod from a save game where your character already is inside the Bannered Mare in Whiterun! This might prevent the mod from starting properly! -Use a game patched to the last update. Depending how outdated your Skyrim version is, all the scripts, meshes, textures and sounds of this mod could not work (she will be naked, bald and irresponsive, or simply non-existing).
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Vilja in Swedish means willpower, guts, determination. And that is something Vilja has got lots of!
When she inherits a mysterious bottle from her grandmother, the young Solstheim girl decides to go to Skyrim to find out the truth about its content. But, things haven't turned out as Vilja has hoped. After travelling the hostile roads of Skyrim for months with her horse Bruse, she still hasn't found the only person who can help her, and now someone has stolen the bottle! She may be brave, but now she needs help!
You'll find Vilja in the Bannered Mare in Whiterun. Will you help her? Will you let her come along with you, and will you help her in her missions? Yes, over time it will turn out that she also has another, secret, reason to be in Skyrim. In fact, if you let her tag along with you, you will find that her quests will mingle with your quests for a very long time to come, and you will learn to know quite a few interesting and fu
Vilja in Skyrim adds a fully voiced follower, Vilja, a young bard with her own questline and dynamic personality. With over 16,000 endorsements and 1.2 million downloads, it's a highly popular companion mod. Last updated in 2017, it remains a beloved choice for players seeking a talkative, immersive companion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust: 16,209 endorsements and 1.2 million downloads speak for themselves.
- Adds a fully fleshed-out companion with personality and a personal quest, not just a generic follower.
- Still relevant years later—proves its staying power in the modding community.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—may have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition updates.
- Vilja's talkative nature might not suit players who prefer silent or less intrusive followers.
For Skyrim players who want a deep, story-driven companion with a unique personality and questline. Perfect for those who enjoy immersive roleplay and don't mind a chatty follower. Skip if you prefer minimal dialogue or want a follower that stays out of the way.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to read the mod's forum posts or comments for compatibility notes with your Skyrim version, since the mod is older.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, let it handle the load order to avoid conflicts.
- Consider using a follower overhaul mod like Amazing Follower Tweaks to manage Vilja's behavior alongside other followers.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Emma Amgepo Lycanthrops
- Version
- 4.3
- Downloads
- 1,236,181
- Endorsements
- 16,209
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 12/28/2016
- Updated
- 12/19/2017
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