Waking Nightmare - Alternative Ending - AFDI Wintersun patch

⭐ — (14 endorsements) 📥 8,837 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 3/20/2026
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By davidgilbertking · Patches

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/29/2026 📅 Created: 3/20/2026
⚠️ Install Order · 8 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Waking Nightmare - Alternative Ending Find it →
7📦 AFDI - Wintersun Tweak - Daedra Hunter Quest Find it →
8📦 Wintersun Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #111 of 206 Patches mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Hello there!

This mod here is a patch between a debut mod by ultimebobo called Waking Nightmare - Alternative Ending (WNAE) and my AFDI - Wintersun Tweak - Daedra Hunter Quest. Thank you Murzley for the idea!

Below are SPOILERS. If you haven't played the Vanilla Waking Nightmare quest yet – just install WNAE, this mod and have a nice day =)

Vanilla quest

The Vanilla quest has three endings:

- kill Erandur and take the Skull

- let Erandur destroy the Skull and have Erandur as a potential follower

- awkwardly kill Erandur after he already destroyed the Skull ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

So basically there was no way you could take the Skull while keeping Erandur alive. Until WNAE came around!

WNAE option

With WNAE, right before Erandur starts the ritual you can persuade him to let you keep the Skull. In order to pull it off, player must be Expert (75) in either of these 3 skills:

- Restoration

- Conjuration

Pretty straightforward and transparent. I decided to add a little nuance to it with the help of Wintersun and my AFDI - Wintersun Tweak.

This mod's edits

WNAE has three branches of dialogue:

  • []I have a place to keep it safe. My magic will ward off Vaermina. (Restoration ≥ 75)

    []I am no stranger to the whispers of Oblivion. It won't affect me. (Conjuration ≥ 75)

    []If we destroy it, the Skull is bound to reappear. But if I were to hide it… (Speech ≥ 75)

I made changes to each of these branches. They are listed below:1. I have a place to keep it safe. My magic will ward off Vaermina.

  • []Restoration ≥ 60 AND Devotee of Mara

OR

  • []Restoration ≥ 75 AND Follower of Mara

OR

  • []Restoration ≥ 85 AND Wears Amulet of Mara AND Doesn't follow the Dark Deities

OR

  • []Restoration ≥ 90 AND Doesn't follow the Dark Deities

    2. I am no stranger to the whispers of Oblivion. It won't affect me.

    • []Devotee of Ebonarm

    OR

    • []Devotee of Stendarr

    OR

    • []Doesn't follow the Dark Deities AND Has defied at least 9 Deadras (either by destroying their artifact in the Aetherium Forge or another way)

      3. If we destroy it, the Skull is bound to reappear. But if I were to hide it…

      • []Speech ≥ 75 AND Doesn't follow the Dark Deities

      OR

      []Speech ≥ 90 AND Fol

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This patch integrates Waking Nightmare - Alternative Ending with the AFDI - Wintersun Tweak - Daedra Hunter Quest, adding Wintersun faith-based requirements to the persuasion dialogue. It offers nuanced alternatives for Restoration, Conjuration, and Speech checks, rewarding devotion to Mara. A niche compatibility patch for players using both mods.

✨ Key Features

Adds Wintersun faith requirements to WNAE's persuasion dialogue branches
Restoration branch now requires Devotee or Follower of Mara, with additional conditions
Conjuration and Speech branches are also modified with new skill and faith thresholds
Compatible with WNAE and AFDI - Wintersun Tweak
Provides a more immersive alternative ending for the Waking Nightmare quest

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Tight integration with Wintersun's faith system—Mara devotees get a real payoff
  • Small but dedicated following (14 endorsements) and solid download count (8.8k)
  • Adds meaningful choice: your character's faith and skills both matter

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires two other mods (WNAE and AFDI) to work—extra setup for a niche payoff
  • Only affects a single quest's dialogue, so impact is limited
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the Waking Nightmare quest or Wintersun
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use both WNAE and AFDI - Wintersun Tweak and want deeper faith-based roleplay. If you're a Mara worshipper who loves alternative quest endings, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use Wintersun or prefer simpler quest mods.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have both WNAE and AFDI installed before adding this patch, and load it after them in your mod order.
  • If you're not a Mara follower, the Restoration branch won't work—consider using the Conjuration or Speech paths instead.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to ensure proper load order and avoid overwriting conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
davidgilbertking
Version
1.0
Downloads
8,837
Endorsements
14
Category
Patches
Created
3/20/2026
Updated
6/29/2026

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