About this mod
You never really realize how important the lumber mill owners of Skyrim are until they're gone. Now, they'll never be gone! Comes in BAT and ESP form!
- Requirements
- Permissions and credits
- Changelogs
"NO, NOT HOD!! I WAS JUST ABOUT TO SELL SOME WOOD TO HIM! DAMN IT!"
- Me after Hod got eaten by a dragon

Hert got snapped up by a Dragon, and now you have to either deal with Bolund or hike to Haafingar to get some lumber. Even worse, you have to go to Haafingar if you want to chop wood for a few hours to get money! Kind of makes you angry, doesn't it? Well, if you don't want to get angry anymore, this mod is for you!
This plugin will flag all of the NPCs you can sell firewood to as essential, as long as they don't have death-by-quest-itis. It's meant to be used in conjunction with Run For Your Lives, but can stand on its own.
As is custom with the "Essential NPCs Series," you have the option of downloading either an ESP version or a BAT version.
Got any questions? Read the FAQ!
Want the other Essential NPCs mods? Scroll down!
1. The latest Skyrim patch (Version 1.9.32.0.8)
2. Dawnguard
3. Dragonborn
4. Hearthfire
5. Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch/USLEEP
MANUAL (ESP)
Step 1: Download the archive
Step 2: Open the archive with 7zip
Step 3: Drag and drop the esp file into your Skyrim data folder
Step 4: Activate the esp at the Skyrim splash screen
MANUAL (BAT)
Step 1: Download the archive
Step 2: Open the archive with 7zip
Step 3: Drag and drop the txt file into your Skyrim data folder
Step 4: Launch the game
Step 5: Once in game, press the "~" key to open the console
Step 6: Type "bat (filename)" and press enter
DO NOT USE A MOD MANAGER OF ANY KIND TO INSTALL THE BAT VERSION!
NEXUS MOD MANAGER
Step 1: Use the "Download with Manager" button
Step 2: Install and activate
PLEASE NOTE THAT I DON'T USE THE NEXUS MOD MANAGER, SO SUPPORT IS LIMITED
MOD ORGANIZER
Step 1: Use the "Download with Manager" button
Step 2: Install and activate
OR
Step 1: Download the archive
Step 2: Place the archive in Mod Organizer's "Downloads" folder
Step 3: Launch Mod Organizer
Step 4: Install and activate
WRYE BASH
Step 1: Download the archive
Step 2: Place the archive in your Bash Installers folder
Step 3: Install and activate
PLEASE NOTE THAT I DON'T USE WRYE BASH AS A MOD MANAGER, SO SUPPORT IS LIMITED!
Due to the fickle nature of mods, uninstalling is not recommended.
Step 1: Save and quit
Step 2: Deactivate the esp
Step 3: Remove the esp from your data folder
Step 4: Relaunch the game
Step 5: Save and quit once more
Step 6: Check the save you just made with the Save Game Script Cleaner
+ This mod should be placed high in your load order BEFORE any other mod that modifies NPCs that buy and sell firewood. Check the ReadMe for a list of specific NPCs.
+ To ensure compatibility with Expanded Towns and Cities, place "Essential NPCs - Woodcutters" BEFORE any ETaC esp files.
+ To ensure compatibility with Holds The City Overhaul, place "Essential NPCs - Woodcutters" BEFORE any ETaC files.
+ To ensure compatibility with Arthmoor's Towns, place "Essential NPCs - Woodcutters" BEFORE the following files:
1. Kynesgrove
2. Ivarstead
+ Compatibility with Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul is UNKNOWN.
CHANGELOG
22/4/2016 - V 1.0.1 - Initial release
22/4/2016 - V 1.0 - Never released
RECOMMENDED MODS
Run For Your Lives by Arthmoor
OTHER "ESSENTIAL NPCS" MODS
Essential NPCs - Puppers - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - General Goods Merchants - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - Blacksmiths - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - Mine Foremen - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - Woodcutters - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - Farmers - SSE and SCE
Essential NPCs - Alchemists - SSE and SCE
MY OTHER MODS
Simple Waterwalking - SCE and SSE
Legate Rikke - Now Follower - SCE and SSE
Crafting Apparel for Cheating Bastards - SCE and SSE
Please DO Stop the Music - SCE and SSE
CREDITS
UESP for the FormIDs and images
Bethesda for making Skyrim
The TES5Edit Team for making TES5Edit
Nazenn for teaching me how to make ESP files
Magicnein for giving me that kick in the pants I needed to return to modding