Riekling followers spawning randomly

[Nowhere Man]

So I finished the thirsk mead hall quest in Solstheim, siding with the Rieklings for a change. After that, it happend a few times that a trio of them would randomly spawn during fights in the island, they even had the "follow me, tribe-kin" dialogue when talked to. A bit later, while clearing a cave in Skyrim, boom there they were again. They just follow me around for a bit and fight hostiles when they appear.

I assume this is a bug, so anyone ever had that happening and know a fix? It's kind of annoying, since I have a few followers already and it gets a little too crowded with three more little guys appearing out of nowhere.

[SpeedFreak1972]

or a mod ....

[Nowhere Man]

Originally posted by SpeedFreak1972:

or a mod ....

Could be, but the only follower related mod I use is AFT, and I never had that kind of issue with any other followers.

[Perplex]

It is a mod issue. Prob one that changes Solstheim in some manner.

[Nowhere Man]

Originally posted by Perplex:

It is a mod issue. Prob one that changes Solstheim in some manner.

I see, I don't have any mods that changes Solstheim directly, but I do have environment and lighting mods, so I'll do some troubleshooting on that. Thanks guys.

[smr1957]

From https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Riekling

"Once the Dragonborn becomes the new chief for the Thirsk Mead Hall Rieklings, up to three Rieklings will randomly show up at any time anywhere, Solstheim or Skyrim, to aid the Dragonborn in combat."

[FauxFurry]

Originally posted by smr1957:

From https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Riekling

"Once the Dragonborn becomes the new chief for the Thirsk Mead Hall Rieklings, up to three Rieklings will randomly show up at any time anywhere, Solstheim or Skyrim, to aid the Dragonborn in combat."

I was just about to mention that this happened even with basic Skyrim with the Dragon Born expansion on Xbox 360. Providing that link is even better.

[Perplex]

Originally posted by smr1957:

From https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Riekling

"Once the Dragonborn becomes the new chief for the Thirsk Mead Hall Rieklings, up to three Rieklings will randomly show up at any time anywhere, Solstheim or Skyrim, to aid the Dragonborn in combat."

wth. I never have had this happen to me. Must be a very low chance and i am just unlucky.

[jreese46]

This is not a bug. It's an intended part of gameplay. You helped them, and now they will help you.

[LostBoyLazarus]

Originally posted by Nowhere Man:

...a trio of them would randomly spawn<cut>

Looks at Sheogorath questioningly...

[Nowhere Man]

Originally posted by smr1957:

From https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Riekling

"Once the Dragonborn becomes the new chief for the Thirsk Mead Hall Rieklings, up to three Rieklings will randomly show up at any time anywhere, Solstheim or Skyrim, to aid the Dragonborn in combat."

No way lmao I automatically assumed it was a bug, because you know it's Skyrim, but this time is actually a feature! It's kind of confusing sometimes though, especially when I'm clearing out other riekling caves. Anyway, thanks for the answers guys.