Desert Region - a Non-Lore-Friendly Quest Mod
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 42 New Lands mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Introduction
It adds a small set of islands, under the collective name of Desert Region, as well as the Mournhold-style cities of Moscow, Old Moscow and Ohmsk and the Lyndhurst House School.
There's a total of 251 quests for you to embark on, across 4 different main questlines and their associated side quests.
You will also meet two companions both by the name of Chloe.
This is a non-lore-friendly quest mod which was first developed and released in 2007. However, the original release has always been a buggy mess.
Well, not this version.
The mod has now been merged all into one plug-in, has been cleaned and is fully playable from start to finish. What's more, it's now compatible with Tamriel Rebuilt.
Starting the Mod
I'd highly suggest to use OpenMW if possible, as a lot of the landmasses had to be moved out of the map to be compatible with Tamriel Rebuilt.
Now, there are three possible ways to get to Desert Region.
1). One option is to go there by swimming.
2). Another option is to pay a bit over 1,100 drakes in Khuul to take the silt strider there.
3). Or, go to Mournhold and walk left of the main temple. Walk around the grassy area until you are transported to the prison ship in Desert Region.
Words of Warning
Desert Region is my first modding attempt back in 2007, hence it doesn’t reflect my current work. This has just been cleaned and merged, for consistency's sake.
It includes High School Musical characters, two variations of an elementary school crush, Jak & Daxter characters and even one Tombi/Tomba character!
The stories are, however, unintentionally funny and if you’re looking for something to riff at, you’ve come to the right place.
But if you’re expecting a lore-friendly quest mod, why not check out City of Balmora?
Compatibility/Incompatibility
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Compatible with Tamriel Rebuilt. Will not be compatible with mods which change the silt-strider caravaner of Khuul or are in the same place as Desert Region.
Release History
1. 0, 03/03/2018 – Initial release.
1. 01, 03/03/2018 - Fixed the travel marker going to Spargus City and removed some stray empty cells which conflicted with Tamriel Rebuilt.
1. 02, 03/03/2018 - Fixed the war column not having a mesh.
1. 03, 03/03/2018 - Fixed a bleeding hallset in the War Factory, fixed the floating braziers in the Redoran Ancestral Tomb and fixed a non-teleporting door.
1. 04, 04/03/2018 - Fixed one of the Bratja Grimm quests not completing, added a helmet in the Monk Temple Reception Area so you can avoid unruly fans earlier, fixed a floating item and implemented travel services to most places in Desert Region.
1. 05, 04/03/2018 - Fixed a do
Desert Region is a non-lore-friendly quest mod for Morrowind that adds a new island chain north of Vvardenfell, featuring Mournhold-style cities (Moscow, Old Moscow, Ohmsk) and the Lyndhurst House School. With 21 endorsements and last updated in 2022, it's a niche addition for players seeking unconventional content.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Unique non-lore-friendly twist for Morrowind veterans tired of vanilla canon
- Decent download count (640) shows some interest despite niche appeal
- Adds multiple new locations to explore, not just a single dungeon
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (21) suggests limited community validation
- Last updated in 2022 — may have compatibility issues with current Morrowind mod setups
For Morrowind players who enjoy lore-breaking, experimental content and want new areas to explore beyond the vanilla map. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly immersion or need polished, well-documented mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a Morrowind mod, use a mod manager like Wrye Mash or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- Check the mod's file structure after download—if it's a simple Data folder, just drop it into your Morrowind Data Files directory.
- Be aware that non-lore-friendly mods can conflict with other quest mods that alter the same regions; consider using a bashed patch if you run many mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- EnvyDeveloper
- Version
- 1.16
- Downloads
- 640
- Endorsements
- 21
- Category
- New Lands
- Created
- 3/3/2018
- Updated
- 12/5/2022
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