Ancient Elven Ruins

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,512 endorsements) 📥 31,539 downloads 📌 v7.7 📅 7/15/2010
⚪ Last updated 2013

By Sonmeister · Quests and Adventures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/3/2013 📅 Created: 7/15/2010

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #5 of 68 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

To the SE of the Dalish Camp are some Ancient Elven Ruins that hold many adventures and secrets. When you arrive, a dwarf is camped outside of the Ruins hoping you will be willing to go in and retrieve some items stolen from his family. As

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Ancient Elven Ruins adds a new quest area southeast of the Dalish Camp, featuring a dwarf NPC who asks you to retrieve stolen family items from the ruins. With 1,512 endorsements and 31,539 downloads, this 2013 quest mod offers a classic adventure for Dragon Age: Origins players.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new dungeon area southeast of the Dalish Camp.
Includes a quest starting with a dwarf NPC camped outside the ruins.
Quest involves retrieving items stolen from the dwarf's family.
Designed for Dragon Age: Origins, last updated in 2013.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community track record with 1,512 endorsements and over 31k downloads.
  • Adds a fresh quest area to the base game, perfect for players who've exhausted vanilla content.
  • The premise of helping a dwarf recover family heirlooms fits naturally into the Dalish region.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2013 — may have compatibility issues with newer patches or mods.
  • Description is cut off, leaving quest details and length unclear.
  • No mention of voice acting or custom assets, so expect a text-based experience.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Origins players who want extra quests without overhauling the game. If you enjoy exploring new dungeons and helping NPCs with personal stakes, this is a solid pick. Skip if you need fully voiced or heavily scripted content.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your save before installing any quest mod, just in case.
  • Check the mod's load order if you use other DA:O mods — place it after major overhauls.
  • Visit the Dalish Camp area early to trigger the quest, as it's located southeast.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonage Mods
Author
Sonmeister
Version
7.7
Downloads
31,539
Endorsements
1,512
Category
Quests and Adventures
Created
7/15/2010
Updated
5/3/2013

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