Malacath's Forge is a comprehensive blacksmith shop situated in Markarth. This mod provides a fully equipped indoor shop adjacent to the outdoor blacksmith area. Ghorza and Tacitus will now have a dedicated space to eat, sleep, and relax, while Ulak gro-Dushnikh offers weapons, armor, and materials for purchase.
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This mod does not have any known dependencies other than the base game.
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Changelogs
Version 1.0.6
Fixed the navmesh tear that was holding up actors.
Version 1.0.5
Added voiced dialogue scenes between Ulak, Ghorza and Tacitus.
Each bedroom door will now lock when closed, with a key in each resident's inventory. This prevents Ulak from watching Tacitus sleep any longer.
Version 1.0.4
Quest addition is completed. Now you can help Ulak with a small quest.
Version 1.0.3 Patches
Cleaned all files, and cleaned masters.
Forwarded bedroom keys in NPC inventory from 1.0.5 to AI Overhaul Patch.
Forwarded missing AI Flee package for Tacitus to AI Overhaul Patch.
Version 1.0.3
The front door now locks at night.
The bedroom doors and the cage gate will now close after being opened, rather than staying open indefinitely.
Changed some of Ulak's dialogue.
Version 1.0.2
Changed the entryway facade.
Added stairs inside (someone pointed out a discrepancy in height between inside and outside).
Added weapon plaques behind the shields.
Version 1.0.1
Removed duplicate Ghorza and Tacitus.
Preferred pathing navmesh through the outdoor forge.
Fixed holes in seams, lighting issues and ownership issues in interior cell, as well as damage from lava.
Malacath's Forge: A Fully Stocked Blacksmith Shop in Markarth
Mod Overview
Malacath's Forge is a comprehensive blacksmith shop situated in Markarth. This mod provides a fully equipped indoor shop adjacent to the outdoor blacksmith area. Ghorza and Tacitus now have a dedicated living space to eat, sleep, and relax, while Ulak gro-Dushnikh offers weapons, armor, and materials for purchase.
When Ghorza isn't working at the city forge or berating her apprentice, Tacitus, for shoddy craftsmanship, she enjoys downtime at her home, which doubles as a storefront run by her husband, Ulak. Ulak proudly showcases and sells Ghorza's crafted items, and is always ready to praise his talented wife and their reputable shop.
All patches are ESL plugins and won't take up an ESP slot. Only the base plugin will.
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Features
Indoor Shop: A new indoor blacksmith shop near the outdoor forge area.
Character AI: Ghorza and Tacitus have updated AI packages and schedules.
AI Overhaul Patch: An additional patch is available to further extend the AI packages for Ghorza and Tacitus.
Quest Development: A small quest to assist Ulak.
Conversations: Voiced dialogues between Ulak, Ghorza, and Tacitus.
Compatibility
The mod is compatible with most city overhaul mods, including JK's Skyrim.
Patches are available for multiple city overhaul mods that are not initially compatible.
Future Plans
Basement Lore: An explanation of the situation in the basement provided by the shop owner himself.
Family Visits: Allowing Ghorza to visit her brother and reminisce about old times.
Custom Signage: Creating a unique sign for the shop.
Enjoy your enhanced blacksmithing experience in Markarth with Malacath's Forge!