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Authoria - Requiem Reforged

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📖 Table of Contents


📌 Introduction

Authoria - Requiem Reforged is a SFW Skyrim modlist built around Requiem, with full Seasons integration including Unfrozen. Centered on nature, freedom, and the ever-changing balance of the world, Authoria - Requiem Reforged delivers a visually rich and mechanically demanding experience where survival and indulgence coexist. With sweeping landscape and city overhauls, seasonal world balancing, and a carefully curated selection of content and gameplay expansions, the list transforms Skyrim into a living, breathing wilderness—beautiful in summer, brutal in winter, and unforgiving to the unprepared.

📋 Features

  • Quest Mods:
    Authoria - Requiem Reforged includes a massive lineup of lore-rich, fully patched quests that expand Skyrim’s world with new factions, dungeons, and narratives. Major entries include:
    Legacy of the Dragonborn, DAc0da, Vigilant, Glenmoril, Unslaad, The Forgotten City, Wyrmstooth, Sirenroot, Olenveld, Ascend, Sleepwalking into a Nightmare — and many more.

  • Combat:
    Features For Honor (With stances in the future), full MCO integration, and a suite of enemy balance and difficulty tweaks. The combat system supports a challenging but fair experience where any playstyle is viable—battlemage, stealth archer, heavy melee, dual wield, and more.

  • City and World Overhauls:
    Each city overhaul has been selectively picked to result in the best possible visuals:

City & Location Overhauls (Click to expand)

Whiterun

Riverwood

Windhelm

Riften

Markarth

Solitude

Winterhold

Falkreath

Morthal

Dawnstar

Misc Locations

  • Comprehensive NPC Overhauls:
    Nearly every NPC in Skyrim has been visually enhanced through a custom NPC2 merge for maximum compatibility and consistency.

💻 Requirements

📊 My System Specs (Reference Build)

Component Specs
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
GPU ASUS ROG ASTRAL 5070ti
RAM 32GB DDR5-4800
Storage M.2 2TB SSD (PCIe Gen 4x4)

📋 Recommended System Specs

🎮 System Requirements for Authoria - Requiem Reforged 🎮

High Graphics | Full Feature Set | Maximum Visuals

Component 🟡 Minimum (Playable) 🟢 Recommended (Ideal)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 (5000 series) Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 7 (7000 series)
RAM 32GB DDR4 32GB DDR5
Pagefile 40GB 40GB
Storage Internal SATA SSD NVMe M.2 SSD
GPU NVIDIA RTX 3000 series / AMD RX 6000 series NVIDIA RTX 4000 series / AMD RX 7000 XT
VRAM 16GB 24GB
Disk Space ~247GB Download / ~450GB Installed / ~697GB Total ~247GB Download / ~450GB Installed / ~697GB Total

A Frame Gen mod is included in the list and is disabled by default. Pleas note that the list is locked to 60FPS for stability. It is only recommended to enable Framegen if your native FPS is above 40.


The downloads can be removed after successful installation. NOT RECOMMENDED. But if you're short on space, it won't cause issues.


🔥 Installation Instructions

🧱 System Dependencies

Before continuing, make sure these system components are installed — they are required for Wabbajack and Skyrim to function correctly:

If you're unsure whether these are already installed, it's safe to install them again — they will update or repair as needed.


❗ Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you meet the following hard requirements:

  • You must own and install Skyrim Anniversary Edition (AE).
    The Standard Special Edition (SSE) will not work — this modlist requires the full AE version with all Creation Club content. You must launch the game and download the CC content prior to Wabbajack install

  • You must have the Creation Kit installed via Steam.
    It is required for the modlist to compile and must be installed on the same drive as your Skyrim AE installation. Must run at least once, click yes when asked to extract scripts.

    Example: If Skyrim AE is installed on D:\, the Creation Kit must also be installed on D:\.

  • Installation must be on an Internal SSD.
    Installing to an HDD or any external storage device will result in long load times, freezing, and crashes.


🧰 Installation Steps

  1. Download Wabbajack
    Get the latest version of Wabbajack from https://www.wabbajack.org/

  2. Prepare a Clean Skyrim AE Installation
    🎥 All of the steps below are shown in this video:
    GamerPoets – Clean Skyrim Setup Guide

    • Uninstall any existing Skyrim installation via Steam.
    • Navigate to Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition and delete all contents (back up if desired).
    • Reinstall Skyrim Anniversary Edition via Steam.
    • Launch Skyrim AE once through Steam to allow all Creation Club content to download.
      Do not change any settings or start a game — just reach the main menu, download the Creation Kit content via the popup, then close it.
    • Install the Skyrim Special Edition Creation Kit from the Software section in your Steam Library.
      ✅ Make sure it’s installed on the same drive as Skyrim AE.
      ⚠️ Do not install the regular Skyrim Creation Kit — it is not compatible and will not work with this modlist.
    • Launch the Creation Kit once to initialize its content, allow it to complete downloading, then close it.
  3. Create folders and Defender exceptions

    • In Windows, create a \modlists directory and a \downloaded mods directory if you do not already have them. They do not need to be on the same drive, but each needs to be on a drive with adequate available storage capacity. You do not have to use those exact names.
    • Assuming you are using Windows Defender as your antivirus, open Windows Security -> Virus and Threat Detection -> Manage settings.
    • Scroll all the way down to the Exclusions section. Click Add or remove exclusions.
    • Select and add the two directories mentioned above.
    • (If you're using an antivirus other than Defender, add exclusions in whatever manner your AV requires.)

A note about BitDefender

We have seen numerous reports from players experiencing installation failures or unexplained crashes during play, that removing or disabling BitDefender massively improved their game stability. If you are using BitDefender, we strongly encourage you to consider uninstalling it and relying on the native Windows Defender security features. Failing that, you may wish to put the app into a temporary disable mode while you are installing or playing Skyrim.


  1. Launch Wabbajack

    • Open Wabbajack.
    • Click the Modlists Browser tab.
    • In the upper-left corner, enable:
      • Show Unofficial Lists
    • Use the search bar to find Authoria - Requiem Reforged.
  2. Select the Modlist

    • Click on Authoria - Requiem Reforged.
    • Choose:
      • A Download Location – where Wabbajack will store mod archives.
        Select the \downloaded mods directory from Step 3.
        📦 Requires approximately 289 GB of free space.
      • An Installation Location – where the modlist will be fully installed and run from.
        Create a \Authoria directory in the \modlists folder from Step 3.
        💾 Requires approximately 630 GB of free space.
        ⚠️ This must be on an SSD for performance and stability.

        SSDs perform very poorly when over 85–90% capacity. Do not attempt to install Authoria on a drive that will be nearly full.

  3. Start Installation

    • Click Start to begin the automated installation.
    • Wabbajack will handle the process automatically.
    • If any files fail to download, Wabbajack will clearly identify the missing file.

    📺 Optional: Watch Biggie’s Wabbajack Install Guide

  4. While Wabbajack is running:

    • Join the Discord server and ask any questions you might have.
    • Review the gameplay guides and Requiem Guides

  1. Having Issues? Run Through This Checklist First
    If Wabbajack is refusing to download or install the modlist, double-check the following before requesting support:
  • ❓ Did you completely clean your system of all traces of Skyrim before beginning?
  • ✅ Are you using a fresh install of Skyrim Anniversary Edition?
  • 🔓 Did you launch Skyrim once through Steam to allow all Creation Club content to download?
  • 🧰 Did you install the Skyrim Special Edition Creation Kit via Steam on the same drive as your Skyrim install?
  • 🟢 Did you launch the Skyrim Special Edition Creation Kit once to initialize its required files?
  • 💾 Do you have enough free space on your installation drive?
  • 🌐 Are you logged into NexusMods with a Premium membership?
  • 🔁 Have you retried the download at least 3 times? Sometimes Wabbajack errors are temporary and resolve on their own.

If you’ve gone through the full checklist and are still stuck, feel free to ask for help in the Scrolls of Schtevie Discord

✅ Post-Installation Steps

Once Wabbajack finishes, you're not quite ready to jump in yet — follow these steps carefully to finalize your setup.


1. Open MO2

  • Navigate to your Authoria - Requiem Reforged installation folder.
  • Launch ModOrganizer.exe (MO2) from that directory.

2. Configure Authoria - Requiem Reforged to your preferences

Before diving into your playthrough, take a moment to configure the list to match your setup. Authoria - Requiem Reforged is built to adapt — but it expects you to pick your setup and stick with it.


🛠️ Performance Tuning (Optional)

  • We encourage users to run VRAMr unless you have at least 16 GB of VRAM. If you have 10 GB of VRAM or less, we consider it a functional necessity.
  • Instructions for both tools and additional performance improvements can be found in the Tome section of our Discord.

🎮 Controller Support (Optional)

Controller support is fully integrated into Authoria — but all related mods are disabled by default so players can opt in manually. To enable controller support:

  1. Scroll to the Controller Support separator in MO2 (highlighted in blue).
  2. Enable all of the following mods:
    • Gamepad++
    • Complete Controller Setup
    • Authoria - Controller Configs

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Once enabled and properly sorted, you’ll have full access to enhanced controller features including radial wheels, custom stances, and a gamepad-friendly UI.

3. Set the Executable and Launch the Game

  • Ensure Authoria - Requiem Reforged is selected as the modlist in the top-right executable dropdown in MO2.
  • Click Run to start the game.

⚠️ Important Warning: Never Click "Unlock" in MO2

Do not click "Unlock" in Mod Organizer 2 while Authoria - Requiem Reforged is launching or running.

The game may take several minutes to launch depending on your system specs.
That’s normal. Be patient. If it’s taking forever, your PC might just be a potato in disguise. Don’t take it out on MO2.

MO2 will automatically unlock when the game has fully closed.
Manually clicking "Unlock" can break the virtual file system, sever mod links, or corrupt your entire install.


🛠️ Additional Notes


📚 Additional Guides

For more information on controller support, NPC management, and running essential tools, check out the following:


⚖️ Rule 11 – Modlist Modification Disclaimer

By choosing to modify or tweak Authoria - Requiem Reforged in any way — whether by adding mods, changing load order, editing settings, or rebuilding components — you are doing so at your own risk.

🛠️ You have effectively voided your warranty.

While we absolutely encourage learning and modding, please understand that:

  • Myself and the admin team are not obligated to help troubleshoot issues caused by personal edits or changes to the list.
  • We cannot guarantee support for lists that differ from the officially published Wabbajack version.
  • If something breaks because of your changes, it’s your responsibility to fix it.

That said, we understand modding is fun and personal. If you're stuck after making changes, you may post in the 🛡️ Grey Aegis channel on our Discord server. Help is not guaranteed — but if we can (and want to), we may offer guidance.

Thank you for respecting the work that went into Authoria - Requiem Reforged, and for being part of the community!


📞 Support & Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

  • Check your install directory for errors.
  • Ensure all prerequisites are installed correctly.
  • Visit the Wabbajack Discord or The Modding Bordello Discord for assistance.

📸 Screenshots

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🔗 Links

❓ FAQ

  • Q: What do I need for this list to install properly?
    A: Anniversary Edition (AE) and Creation Kit are hard requirements. This modlist will not work correctly with Standard Skyrim Special Edition (SSE), and will not download correctly without Creation Kit.

  • Q: Where do I go for support?
    A: Visit the Wabbajack Discord or The Modding Bordello Discord for assistance.


💬 Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to install and experience Authoria - Requiem Reforged. This project is a passion-driven labor of love built on the shoulders of an incredible modding community.

Whether you're here for the lore, the visuals, the chaos, or the adult content — we truly appreciate you choosing ARR as your journey through Skyrim.

If you enjoyed the list, consider joining the Discord, sharing your screenshots, and helping others in the community. Your feedback, bug reports, and kind words help keep this project alive and growing.

May Order guide you, Destined One.

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