The Skyrim Special Edition version can be found hereYES, THIS DOES REALLY REQUIRE SKYRIM V1.9 or better -- DON'T BOTHER COMPLAINING IF YOU AREN'T PATCHED UP!It is strongly recommended you start a new game to use this mod. If not, you might be unable to adopt any children, because Skyrim stores the vanilla scripts in your save game if they were already running.Mod authors, please check the modders guide included with the main mod to find out how to make your creations compatible. It's not that difficult.
English version included
Polish version included / Wbudowana Polska wersja
German version included
French version included
Italian version included
Spanish version included
Portuguese (Br) version included
Russian version included
Chinese version included
My Dovahkiin may be a master hunter of trolls, a dragon slayer extraordinaire and a bandit basher without equal, but secretly he's a big softy at heart. When travelling Skyrim and hearing the sad stories of all the little urchins, he wanted to just give them all a new home, unfortunately, Skyrim has a strict two child policy. Until now...
This mod allows the adoption of up to 6 children. They are fully integrated in the Hearthfire adoption system and should be able to use the default voices. It should also be fully compatible with mods that add other orphans, such as the very cute Khajiit child
Ma'isha.
You can also move your family into custom homes (that have been adapted to house a family).
Optional esp: Adopted children will get a last name: "Dovahkiir", meaning "Dragon Child"/"Child of the Dragon".
Custom homes that support adoption[If some of Elianora's mod links don't work; try finding them at
this link.]
Gentester has moved her mods to:
https://www.afkmods.com.
Aspen Manor by gentesterDarkwater Lodge by gentesterBridge Farm by gentesterScholars Solace - FAMILY EDITION by ElianoraCandle Pond Ranch Hearthfire Edition by GentesterSahrot Od Dein - ADOPTION FRIENDLY PLAYER HOUSE by ElianoraKeep of the Hero - adoption compatible home by ElianoraWild Mountain Dairy Farm by berticus0001Riverside Ranch - family friendly player home in Ivarstead by ElianoraElysium Estate by thejadeshadowWhispering Pines by SuperMegaSuperMegaRavenwood Manor by SuperMegaSuperMegaIndary Manor and Berkshire Castle by SuperMegaSuperMegaTwiltic Manor by Munozvo5Druids Den - Collectors Edition by SaerilethInherit OceanView Lodge - MASTER File by LeianneGDragonborn Estate by Carl HackmanMzadahrk - Dwemer themed house by ElianoraHobbiton House by Carl HackmanGrey Haven by MasterBobcatKarlek Halle by DragonFang71Dragon Bridge Manor by StarfishDriftwood Cottage by SuperMegaSuperMegaFrostwind Cottage by dubirdFrostfall Cottage - Player Home [Family Friendly] by OverlordNim --
Nexus pageDragonstead Manor - Multiple Adoption Version by LD50365Skyfall Estate - Multiple Adoption Friendly by Ld50365Skyhammer Hold - Enter the Barbarian by TheGreenLionFalkreath Cave House - Adoption Friendly by NoxideMorning Star Home-Whiterun by JrewRedspire Manor - A Raven Rock Multiple Adoption Home by Ld50365FenView Lodge by LeianneGHassildor - Player home for Vampires by Elianora - NahkinMammoth Manor by LupusRiverside Lodge - Hearthfire Supported by LupusLight Moss Hall - Multiple Adoption Friendly by SJMorthal Manor-Multiple Adoption Friendly by ZachsaballerWhite River Cottage by GentesterSkystone Castle by LazzNorth Haven by KillaSpadeNorthern Cardinal by dastrokesSeaPoint Settlement by LeianneGCastle Valdmire - Multiple Adoption Friendly by Ld50365Moonstone Castle by LazzLeaf Rest by AukmatStrundu'ul Strunmah by CheatArtistLegacy of the Dragonborn (Dragonborn Gallery) by icecreamassassinNirnroot Manor - A Functional Home by MissConstruedCity of Riverwood with player home (Hearthfire's multi adoption mod compatible)(English-French-Chinese versions) by GerheardtRorikstead Estate (Hearthfire's multi adoption mod compatible) by Gerheardt No longer available
Springberry Manor Reborn by FaelrinWinterstone Castle by LazzPriory of the Cape - Multiple Adoption by ClefJSilian Manor - Multiple Adoption Friendly by Ld50365Frostvale Estate - Multiple Adoption Friendly by LD50365Khune - Redguard House by ElianoraRiften Family Cottage by Boombro (59243) No longer available
The home of the nord. With family version by Boombro (59516) No longer available
Tel Nalta II - Telvanni Home - Hearthfire Dawnguard Dragonborn by Ac3s and RussianRangerSolstice Castle by LazzStormcrown Estate by XunAmaroxSabre Scar Island- The Harii by JrewAyleid Palace by LazzVampire Home by kevg987Silverstead - A Buildable Dwemer Estate by Ld50365Morskom Estate by Darkfox127 and ElianoraUnderground Dwelling by LazzEsterah - Jewel of the Redguard by morganmarzShadowstar Castle by LazzBlackthorn - A Buildable Town in The Rift by Ld50365Skyfall Estate - Buildable Edition by Ld50365Half-Moon Chalet Player Home by JPitnerRedoran Manor Player Home by JPitnerDragonsmount by maxrspCity of Pinemist with player home (Hearthfire's multi adoption mod compatible) by GerheardtAyleid Citadel by LazzLamplight Cottage by FarrinRacerCity of Rorikstead with player home (Hearthfire's multi adoption mod compatible) by Gerheardt No longer available
Aspen Lodge by Chris HPZIlinalta's Manor by Dbrock1980HalloChristmasNightmare Estate by kingnutcase22Town of Karthwasten with player home (Hearthfire's multi adoption mod compatible) by GerheardtThe Cracking City - Ayleid Player Base by EvittalexNarheim Estate by ZyliceBirchwood Manor by CynndalPinecrest Estate by CynndalHouse Nuule - Multiple Adoption Friendly by lilrubberduckyRagnar's Retreat by FeralkynCliffside Cottage by CynndalSnow Elf Palace by LazzMidnight Purr - A Cute House near Windhelm by greyscalemoonBathing Beauties or Beefcake - Luxury Suite by MigalKillian Castle by Steeldragon79 No longer Available
Dragonia by BethAyleid Palace Remastered by LazzWind's Rest Estate - A Whiterun Tundra Home by Predence00Orc Hearthfires by ghastleyArgonian Hearthfires by ghastleySky's Jewel Manor by FarrinRacerVelothi Palace by LazzWhiterun Home 3_0 by JohnnyQuest101Aetherial Palace (Dwemer Aetherial Palace Reborn) by Black KnightLake Haven by CynndalRift Log Cabin (multiple adoption compatible) by Vahlan (Steam Workshop)Dragonfall Castle by LazzUnderground Bathhouse and Paradise Valley by AndragonDeus Mons - the Castle of Miraak by Amras AnarionWind Path - Hearthfire Edition by KamenaiLakeside Riften Manor by JohnnyQuest101Kynesgrove_Divayth Cottage by JohnnyQuest101Greenclaws Cottage - multiple adoption friendly player home by Koji OkidaBrynn's Cottage (Multiple Adoption Compatible) by CuptainCapcakeBonestrewn Crypt by FeralkynTardis Regurgitated - Expansion to TARDIS Regeneration Mod by MalinsonSnowblind Sanctuary by FeralkynTown of Darkwater with player home (Hearthfire's multi adoption mod compatible) by GerheardtHjaal River Ranch - Hearthfires by SilverCosmosWitchwood - A Bloated Man's Grotto Home by soriyumiTown of Morthal with player home (Hearthfire's multi adoption mod compatible) by GerheardtPeregrine Highwatch HFX by sa547Silverside's Perch by FeralkynWitch's Cottage by FeralkynVanilla homes with extra beds for children:
Additional Child Beds For Major Hold Vanilla Homes by FusiontronSeverin Manor - Adoption Friendly by Luka KastelanThe White House by PCGirlProudspire Mansion - House Of Love by kar2nzRiften House - A Honeyside Remodel by PCGirlNoxides Proudspire Manor - Hearthfire Compatible by NoxideComphy Pool Breezehome by Jalvarado261Family Life Series - Hjerim by kar2nzFamily Life Series - Breezehome by kar2nzAll Homes Remodeled - Now with more room for kids - Requires Hearthfires - WIP by GaladrealArgonian Assemblage and Argonian Children Overhaul by FusiontronHJERIM ESTATE - A Remodel of Hjerim by PCGirlBreezehome Beds Plus by soupdragonVlindrel Hall Beds Plus by soupdragonProudspire Manor TNF - Beds Plus version by soupdragonHoneysideTNF - Beds Plus version by soupdragonHjerim TNF - Beds Plus version by soupdragonProudspire Manor Refurbished ENG-GER by GhaunadaurBreezehome The Noble Family Expanded by WoodtortioseLive in Fort Dawnguard - Multiple Adoption Friendly by fru1tcak3s(Old Nexus id: 65622)
Breezehoard Sixpack by longpinkytoesLive in Castle Volkihar - Multiple Adoption Friendly by 95f890be(old Nexus id: 72078)
Breezehome For six kids by PrincessUnicornVlindrel Estate a Remodel of Vlindrel Hall by PCGirlOther mods with support for this mod:
Alternate Start - Live Another Life by ArthmoorThere is also a mod that changes the gender of the kids to be either all boys or all girls. I haven't tested this, but the author tells me it should work with this mod:
Children Of Honorhall Orphanage by kar2nzPost a message if you want your home to be added to the list.
To move into a custom home:
- Visit the home and cast the "Bless Home" spell while there.
If the home is blessed, it will become your new custom home.
- Now talk to your spouse or your children and move your family to the new home.
- You can also directly adopt kids to the new home.
Change LogV2.0.15 Made mod compatible with latest UHFP by adding a property to one of the scripts.
V2.0.14 Fixed a bug in moving spouse to home without any adopted children.
Worked around some engine issues preventing spouse from using packages.
Increased spouse sandboxing range to better deal with bigger homes.
V2.0.13 Added chinese translations, provided by xuniana.
V2.0.12 Repackaged BSA, to remove junk files left by archive tool.
V2.0.11 Removed unnecessary identical-to-original script to allow UHFP divorce fix to work.
V2.0.10 Updated with a few UHFP fixes. Updated modders guide to include info about exterior center marker for playing games.
V2.0.9 Included Russian translations provided by artur5557083.
V2.0.8 Updated with some fixes from the UHFP. Reverted 2 fixes from the UHFP that
would prevent kids from sleeping in the double beds in 2 of the HF homes.
Updated Modders guide to fix a few inaccuracies.
V2.0.7 Removed a few checks for marriage from the move dialog to allow you to
move your family even when using a custom voiced spouse, such as Vilja, simply
by talking to one of your kids instead. Updated Modder's guide with a missing
step.
V2.0.6 Removed usage of useless NewAdoptionHandler quest. The way it was set up
could cause a pending adoption to go into a livelock "forever" (or at least a
long time).
V2.0.5 [never released] Fixed scripting surrounding moving directly to the
custom home after wedding; this time the scripts are actually in the bsa...
Fixed issue with civil war causing family to be stuck in a particular home.
V2.0.4 Added Portuguese (Br) translations, courtesy of LordMorpheus1.
V2.0.3 Added Polish translations, courtesy of lordtorus
V2.0.2 Fixed a minor issue with the last name optional esp. Kid 6 would get the wrong name.
V2.0.1 Repacked the BSA from scratch without compression. This should fix the "LOOKUP FAILED" text when casting the Bless Home spell.
V2.0.0 Your family can move to any SUITABLE home, even custom homes. You just need to visit the home and bless it (cast the "Bless Home" spell). If the home is suitable, it will be blessed. Hopefully modders will pick up on this feature. Also added an optional esp that gives adopted children a last name. Their last name will be "Dovahkiir" which translates to "Dragon-Child". Fixed a few minor bugs.
The custom home feature will make this mod incompatible with "Spouses can live anywhere" since this mod also manages the spouse along with the children.
V1.2.6 Added some script files that were never packaged.
V1.2.5 Repackaged BSA to prevent Tes5Edit from throwing a read error.
Regenerated strings files for all languages. Hopefully that will fix the translation issues.
V1.2.4 Fixed a scripting issue, that could cause adoptions to fail under certain circumstances.
V1.2.3 Resaved strings files. This should fix the issues with incorrect dialog options.
V1.2.2 Changed conditions of spouse dialog to be useable with more than 2 kids.
V1.2.1 Added fix for potential quest breakage when adopting a child when child 1 was not at home. Lakeview double bed ownership changed to allow the children to sleep in it.
V1.2.0 Added French, German, Italian and Spanish translations. I would do others, but I don't have the original Skyrim and Hearthfire strings for those.
V1.1.2 Fixed the Honorhall script to actually allow more than 1 adoption
V1.1.1 Actually added changed scripts to bsa
V1.1 Added other Hearthfire homes, changed orphanage adoptable script to not prevent further orphanage orphans from being adopted when two of them had been adopted.
V1 currently only changes the Lakeview house to allow the extra kids to sleep. You need to bedroom wing + all the beds and all the beds in the main hall. The bard can sleep on the ground. Works best if you haven't yet adopted any children. If you already adopted two children, the quest controlling the adoptions has been stopped.
Obviously Hearthfire is required.
KNOWN INCOMPATIBILITIESSpouses can Live Anywhere: Changes the same scripts
Multiple Marriages: Changes the same scripts (and was never updated to Hearthfire)
HF Marriage Adapter: prevents the Custom home dialogue to work
Prince and the Pauper: Even with compatibility patch it will cause issues with custom homes and potentially with adopting.
FAQQ: Can you increase the number of adoptable children to more than 6?
A: I could, but since it's a lot of work, I probably won't. Also, where would they sleep?
You are of course welcome to make the changes. All script sources are included with the mod. Not only is it a lot of work, the pathfinding in Skyrim breaks when too many NPCs are in a confined space. With 6 kids you can already see this happening. If your kids suddenly start standing around in your home instead of playing and going outside, they probably can't find a way to reach their destination anymore. Adding more kids would only make things worse.
Q: Can you make home X compatible with this mod?
A: No, you should ask the author of the home to make the necessary changes. A modder's guide is included in the mod package.
If someone can produce a home in the CK, they should have all the required skills to make the home compatible.
Q: I installed the mod after I had already adopted 2 kids. Will I be able to adopt more without starting a new game?
A: Probably not. It depends on the exact state of your game. You could try the console commands below (but make a save first in case it doesn't work).
Q: My game crashes at the main menu. Help!?!
A: Either you haven't got Hearthfire in your load order or you are using a currently unsupported language. If it's the first go get Hearthfire and make sure it's active. If it's the second, please let me know, so I can add the language in a future update. If you are willing to help with translations, even better.
Q: Can I distribute the kids across multiple houses.
A: No. That is not how the adoption system is set up and would be a massive amount of work to change. Also, families should stick together.
Q: There are 2 ITMs in the mod. Can I clean them.
A: While they are not critical, the entries are there for a reason, so you should probably leave them. If removed, there may be situations where some kids will not sleep in the Hearthfire homes. This is particularly likely when you use various mods to edit those homes.
Q: Help!?!? My child is stalking me!
A: You've run into a Hearthfire bug involving custom and/or mod added dogs/pets. Easy to fix:
- Open the console
- Click the kid
- Enter the following 3 commands:
setav variable06 0
setav variable07 0
evp
TROUBLESHOOTINGThe commands below may or may not work! Skyrim saves running scripts in your save. That means that if the adoption system is already active in your game, my changes will not be picked up.
Always keep a backup save so you can go back if it doesn't work.
Note for anyone who has already adopted kids before installing this mod:
run this in the console:
stopquest BYOHRelationshipAdoptable
resetquest BYOHRelationshipAdoptable
setstage BYOHRelationshipAdoptable 0
stopquest BYOHRelationshipAdoptableOrphanage
resetquest BYOHRelationshipAdoptableOrphanage
setstage BYOHRelationshipAdoptableOrphanage 0
setstage BYOHRelationshipAdoptableOrphanage 100
If that isn't enough to allow for adoption, try this:
Click the child you wish to adopt and type:
street kids: SetFactionRank xx004290 1
orphanage kids: SetFactionRank xx004290 10
If that still doesn't work try ranks 11 or 13 instead.
where xx is replaced with the load order id of Hearthfire (probably 02 or 03)