About this mod
Rorikstead has been decimated by a dragon, Servio Pelagia is dead, and now you have to hike to the farthest edges of Skyrim in order to sell your produce. Well, not anymore! The farmers have been protected by the BAT.
- Requirements
- Permissions and credits
- Changelogs
"Reldith died...again. Time for some console necromancy...again."
- My younger brother after Reldith took an arrow to the face from an overzealous Thalmor soldier

Rorikstead has been decimated by a dragon, Servio Pelagia is dead, and now you have to hike to the farthest edges of Skyrim in order to sell your produce. If you're tired of doing this, then this mod is for you!
This plugin will add the essential flag to all NPCs capable of buying and selling produce as long as they don't have death-by-quest-itis. It is meant to be used as an extra level of protection in conjunction with Run For Your Lives, but is capable of standing on its own.
As is custom with the "Essential NPCs" series, you have two options for download: an ESP file and a BAT file.
Got any questions? Read the FAQ!
Want the other mods in the "Essential NPCs" series? 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 produce. Check the ReadMe for a list of specific NPCs.
+ To ensure compatibility with Expanded Towns and Cities, place "Essential NPCs - Farmers" BEFORE any ETaC esp files.
+ To ensure compatibility with Holds The City Overhaul, place "Essential NPCs - Farmers" BEFORE any Holds files.
+ To ensure compatibility with Arthmoor's Towns, place "Essential NPCs - Farmers" BEFORE the following files:
1. Ivarstead
+ Compatibility with Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul is UNKNOWN.
CHANGELOG
29/4/2016 - V 1.0 - Initial Release
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
/u/ArtsyAttack for the "Protected by the BAT" image