FMI - Athyn and Shardie

⭐ ⭐ (154 endorsements) 📥 3,363 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 11/20/2019
⚪ Last updated 2019

By PoodleSandwich · Bug Fixes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/20/2019 📅 Created: 11/20/2019
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ MWSE — Morrowind Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 MCP — Morrowind Code Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #7 of 40 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Please Note this mod is no longer updated on this page. For the most up-to-date version, follow this link:

https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/55695

From "The Hope of the Redoran":

"Many, many years ago, a male child was born into House Redoran"

The boy was named Andas.

"His worst enemy was his cousin Athyn, who had borne much abuse at the hands of Andas."

"Athyn had been sent to Rihad to complete his education"

"When Athyn returned from Hammerfell, it was because of the death of his father, who had also been a councilor of the House. Athyn was old enough to take his seat in the Council"

"Athyn exercised his right to combat his cousin for the seat."

"Athyn and his friends were discussing the duel morosely when one of his old teachers, a warrior called Shardie, came into the hall. "

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The book seems to infer that the Redguard named Shardie was an accomplished fighter and teacher before Athyn Sarethi was old enough to take his seat in the Council of House Redoran.

I do not know exactly how old is old enough to take a seat in the Council, if anyone does please let me know, but it seems to me that Athyn was a relatively young man during the events of this book.

As far as I know Redguards have pretty much IRL human life expectancy, whereas Dunmer live much longer.

In game, Shardie appears as a young woman and Athyn as a very old man, this seems highly unlikely to me so this mod changes their faces to better match the lore behind the characters, Athyn now appears younger and Shardie appears old.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This small bug fix mod adjusts the appearances of Athyn Sarethi and Shardie to better match descriptions from the in-game book 'The Hope of the Redoran'. It's a niche cosmetic fix for Morrowind players who care about lore consistency. With 154 endorsements and last updated in 2019, it remains a simple, community-approved tweak.

✨ Key Features

Alters Athyn Sarethi's appearance to align with lore from 'The Hope of the Redoran'.
Alters Shardie's appearance to align with lore from 'The Hope of the Redoran'.
Categorized as a bug fix, implying it corrects inconsistencies in the original game.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Lore-friendly fix for Morrowind purists who notice character inconsistencies.
  • Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without extra bloat.
  • Community-approved with 154 endorsements, showing it works for others.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2019—may have compatibility issues with newer mod setups or engine patches.
  • Only affects two NPCs, so it's a very narrow fix with limited impact.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Morrowind players who care about lore accuracy and notice when NPC appearances don't match the books. If you're a completionist who wants every detail to align with the game's fiction, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or broader visual overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data Files folder and activate it in the Morrowind launcher.
  • If you use a mod manager like Wrye Mash or Mod Organizer 2, install it through that to keep your load order clean.
  • Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that alter the same NPCs to ensure its changes take effect.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
PoodleSandwich
Version
1.0
Downloads
3,363
Endorsements
154
Category
Bug Fixes
Created
11/20/2019
Updated
11/20/2019

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