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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (2002)

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The tombs and crypts of Morrowind are guarded by ancestral guardians, undead spirits tasked with protecting the remains of the dead, but one might wonder, who creates these spirits and who tethers them to their tombs? Certainly, some tomb guardians are created in Necrom, but surely there must be someone on Vvardenfell responsible for these undead creations?

Today's Mod of the Day seeks to answer that question, for today we're showcasing Ald'ruhn Outskirts - Ancestral Refuge by Katya Karrel and Ruffin Vangarr. As the name implies, this adds a new building to the outskirts of Ald'ruhn, an ancient Velothi temple, home to a group of ancestral mages, an organization that creates and maintains tomb guardians all across Vvardenfell.

A lavishly detailed retreat, the Ancestral Refuge is home is a variety of new NPCs, with new and unique dialogue, and more than a few quests for you to do. From new dungeons, to dealing with bandits, a new player home, and more besides, Ancestral Refuge is a scenic, atmospheric, and gorgeously realized location that blends in perfectly with the Morrowind landscape.

Combined with mods like Memento Mori and The Beacon of St. Rilms, the outskirts of Ald'ruhn have never been more alive, and I'd strongly recommend giving Ancestral Refuge a try!

Download Links:
Ald'ruhn Outskirts - Ancestral Refuge By Katya Karrel and Ruffin Vangarr - https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/55944
Requires OAAB Data - https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/49042
Requires Tamriel Data - https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44537

Compatible With: OpenMW, Memento Mori, Cozy Ald'ruhn, BCOM, Devilish Rocky Red Mountain, and most other mods.
No Known Conflicts

Recommended Mods:
Memento Mori - https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/51940
The Beacon of St. Rilms - https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/49515

Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening
0:32 - Intro
0:58 - Mod Introduction
1:28 - The Ancestral Refuge
2:40 - New Quests
3:15 - New Player Home
4:04 - A New Dungeon
4:44 - Summary and Mod Recommendations
5:16 - Note on Velothi Shrine Textures
5:52 - Closing Comments and Outro

Note: Cinematic Video Footage Created Using the CinemaCam mod by Rytelier - https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/46909

This video was recorded with the MMS Graphics Mod List - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gVeM37dw4g5fJvMuJzC5t84yEDtnPbHmk93f1sxRmbc/edit?usp=sharing

The music in today's video is from The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind Soundtrack by Brad Derrick and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Soundtrack by Jeremy Soule.
Tracks Used:
Schemes of the Anticipations - Brad Derrick
Currents of the Odai - Brad Derrick

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