"There is a careful balance that lies in all things of this world. The animals, the trees, even the rocks and the winds. It is a harmony that the Skaal draw power from, by the grace of the All-Maker, He who gave us these gifts."

Skyrim actually has different loot sets depending on faction. In theory, what you find in a Draugr boss chest and what you find in a Bandit boss chest are different. Except to me it never really felt that way. No matter if I was in the depths of a Dwemer facility, the shadowy headquarters of a band of highwaymen, or popping open the chest a bear inexplicably kept in his cave, I'd find the exact same sort of stuff. Faction Specific Loot attempts to change that by taking advantage of and expanding on the systems and items that already exist in Skyrim. Ideally, when playing with this mod you won't open up a box and think to yourself "How did this get here?" or "Why wasn't the boss using this on me?".

This second entry of Faction Specific Loot focuses on the Skaal, who I feel are due for a little bit of love and attention.

Part of Faction Specific Loot alongside Faction Specific Loot - Eagles of Alinor and Faction Specific Loot - Blades of Mephala.

What does the mod do?
The Skaal are given a material set that their leveled gear can include. NPCs have generic leveled lists swapped out with Skaal-specific ones. Generic containers are replaced with Skaal-specific duplicates that draw their contents from Skaal-specific leveled lists.

Skaal Materials:
The Skaal have access to Iron, Steel, and Nordic equipment depending on level.
I don't know how to at this time, but in the future I'd like to include Stalhrim if you've completed the Stalhrim quest in their favor.

NPC Changes:

• Skaal who were carrying leveled weapons now draw from Skaal specific leveled item pools.
• Skaal who carried food now draw from Skaal-specific food pools containing food available on Solstheim.
• Skaal who carry drinks now draw from Skaal-specific pools for the types of drink they may carry.
• Generic Skaal hunters now carry raw meat and furs limited to and including those that can be found on Solstheim.
  

Replaced Containers:
These containers are replaced with Skaal-specific variants:

• "BarrelFish01" is replaced with "FSLBarrelFish01Skaal". Fish not present in Solstheim are removed, and a simpler diet is contained.
• "CommonWardrobe01" is replaced with "FSLCommonWardrobe01Skaal". While normal clothes are still possible in the new container, you will now find Skaal clothing roughly 2/3s of the time.
• "Cupboard01" is replaced with "FSLCupboard01Skaal". Skaal Clothes can now be found among the clutter.
• "Dresser01" is replaced with "FSLDresser01Skaal". While normal clothes are still possible in the new container, you will now find Skaal clothing roughly 2/3s of the time.
• "TreasKnapsack" is replaced with "FSLTreasKnapsackSkaal". The clothes found within are replaced with Skaal clothes.
• "UpperDresser01" is replaced with "FSLUpperDresser01Skaal". While normal clothes are still possible in the new container, you will now find Skaal clothing roughly 2/3s of the time.
• "UpperWardrobe01" is replaced with "FSLUppderWardrobe01Skaal". While normal clothes are still possible in the new container, you will now find Skaal clothing roughly 2/3s of the time.
  

Unreplaced Containers:
These containers are present in Skaal locations, but did not have Skaal versions made for the listed reasons:

• "BarrelFood01" containers were left alone as their vanilla contents were fine.
• "MiscSack" variants were left alone as their vanilla contents were fine.
• "TreasStrongbox" was left alone. Contains nothing but non-divine jewelry.
• "TreasUpperChest" contains gold and not much else, so needs no changes
• "BarrelIngredient" variants were left alone, alchemy ingredients can be imported.
• "UpperEndTable01" and "UpperEndTable02" contain nothing but misc household items. Plates and spoons and such. Vanilla contents were thus fine.
• All merchant chests were left unedited. I am unsure if editing merchant inventories is out of scope or not.
  

A Note on Merchant Containers:
I am really uncertain if this mod should extend to editing merchant inventories. On one hand, I'd like it to and it makes sense to do so. On another, that's a whole new slew of compatibility patches, and seems like a bit of an expansion in scope. I am curious to hear feedback and opinions on if merchant inventories should also be edited for factions that have them.

This mod extensively replaces Skaal leveled item lists and containers.
It is unlikely to be compatible with things that alter the Skaal, Skaal NPCs, or change container placements.

Mods with Known Compatibility Status

red: incompatible, no known patch. Included in the list as warning.
orange: incompatible, patch in progress. Included in the list as a warning and to let users know one is in the works.
yellow: incompatible, known patch. Included in the list to inform users of the patch.
green: compatible. Included in the list only if I receive questions about a mod and it turns out not to need patches, or if it is something people are likely to think conflicts.

NPC overhauls that edit Skaal NPCs: Will require a patch to avoid overwriting this mod's inventory changes.
NVICO - Modular High Poly NPC Overhaul: Patches for Bandits, Townies, and Both available in optional files.
Pandorable's NPCs - Dragonborn: Patch available in optional files.
Lux: Patch available in optional files.
Skaal Village Overhaul: Patch available here.

"We are bound to this land, like a great pine with roots that run as deep as the tree is tall."

My Other Mods
If you like this one, perhaps check out:
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Jenassa in Chitin or Jenassa in Chitin - SPID To give our mercenary armor that suits her.
Irileth in Chitin puts Irileth in chitin armor.
Aranea of the Temple or Aranea of the Temple - SPID Dunmer priestess wears the robes of the dunmer priesthood.
Aela in Wolven puts Aela in the wolven armor of the Companions' Circle
Dunmeri Ghosts - Dunmeri Gear To make sure Barenziah's Crown was escorted by true dunmeri warriors.
Civil War F Off - No Season Unending Makes the Civil War, um, "fly" off.
Elementalist's Fletching If you'd like some elemental arrows in your life.
The Jarl's Household Guards To give the Jarl's personal guards a more unique feel.
Imperial Honor Guard Gives Tullius some proper protection.
Waymark - A Road Signs Mod Adds more signposts and road signs to Skyrim.
The Redoran Council Guard Gives the Councilor of Raven Rock's personal guards a more unique feel.
Climate-Aware Stormcloaks Reintroduces the cut sleeved Stormcloak Cuirass by giving it to Stormcloaks in cold locations.
Necromancy is Taboo Upstanding members of society no longer sell spells from the reviled and feared school of Necromancy.
Stones of the Stars A Morrowind and Oblivion inspired Standing Stones overhaul.
Children of Nirn A Morrowind and Oblivion inspired Race overhaul.
Jailors and Turnkeys Differentiates the jail guards from the generic guards.
Civil War Officer Corps Adds Stormcloak and Imperial Officers to lead patrols.
Gold is Septim and Has Weight Gold is Septim and has a weight based on historical currency like a big nerd.
Faction Specific Loot - Eagles of Alinor Handcrafted overhaul of Thalmor item pools.
More Dangerous Enemy Poisons Enemy poisons last longer and are more dangerous.
Fletching - Craft Arrows Anywhere New power to craft arrows wherever you please.
College Ghosts - College Robes The College Ghosts in Labyrinthian now wear College robes.
Faction Specific Loot - Blades of Mephala Handcrafted overhaul of Morag Tong item pools.