About this mod
Start as an ordinary person with no magic. Your Magicka is set to 0, and you can’t cast spells or level magic skills.
Activate the Mage Stone to lift the curse and unlock your magical potential. Perfect for roleplaying a journey from novice to true mage.
- Requirements
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Have you ever wanted to roleplay as an ordinary person struggling to learn magic in the harsh lands of Skyrim? "You Are Not A Mage" introduces a unique challenge: a curse that completely nullifies your Magicka until you embrace the path of magic through the blessing of The Mage Stone.
As an ordinary soul, you start your journey disconnected from magic. Your Magicka is reduced to 0, preventing spellcasting or regeneration, and you gain no experience in magic skills. Only by activating the Mage Stone can you lift this curse, restoring your Magicka and unlocking your magical potential.
This mod creates a meaningful transformation, making your first steps into magic an immersive and rewarding roleplay experience.
Features
Magicka Reduced to 0:
- Your Magicka is permanently set to 0, regardless of your level or gear.
Roleplay Transformation:
- Activate the Mage Stone to lift the curse and begin your journey as a true mage.
Why Choose This Mod?
Roleplay Depth:
- Start as an ordinary person with no natural magical talent, and experience the struggle of becoming a mage.
- Perfect for players who want to immerse themselves in a story-driven character arc.
Challenge:
- The curse ensures that playing as a mage feels earned. Without Magicka, you'll rely on physical combat or other skills until you embrace the path of magic.
How It Works
1. Upon starting the game, your character is cursed with “You Are Not A Mage.”
- Your Magicka is reduced to 0.
- Magicka regeneration is disabled.
2. To remove the curse, activate the Mage Stone:
- This will restore your Magicka pool and allow you to progress in magic skills.
Requirements
Installation
1. Mod Manager: Install using your favorite mod manager (e.g., Vortex or MO2).
2. Manual Installation:
- Extract the files into your Skyrim/Data folder.
- Enable the mod in your load order.
Compatibility
This may conflict with mods that significantly alter standing stone activation scripts, perks, or spells.
Recommended Mods
Alternate Start - Live Another Life - SSE: Start as a non-mage character for a truly immersive experience.
Known Issues
None reported so far. If you encounter any bugs, please report them in the Posts section.
Credits
Zzyxzz - SkyPatcher
Tools Used: Skyrim Creation Kit, xEdit
Disclaimer
This mod page was created with the assistance of AI to help structure and present the mod’s features clearly.