Morrowind Children
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 73 NPCs mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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You can now see children running around Morrowind adding life to the game. Many NPCs are now parents. And you can even adopt a child with the Children Adoption mod and have them follow you and take them to your home in the game. They will not fight at your side and will flee from danger which you must make sure as a parent you keep your child safe. Children cannot be killed or pickpocketed from. Also a few new quest that involve children are added. If you want to make a mod that uses Children download the Modding Guide to help understand how my files work.
You should also check out Toddlers and Teenagers
If you play Oblivion also look at my Oblivion Children
This mod does conflict with some of my other mods and I have mods which can combine feature from this mod with others mods I made. Go here to download them.
Morrowind Children adds child NPCs to the game world, filling a notable absence. With 526 endorsements and over 30,000 downloads, it's a popular addition for players seeking more immersive settlements. Last updated in 2022, it remains a staple for those wanting to populate Vvardenfell with families.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 526 endorsements and 30k downloads—clearly fills a gap players wanted filled
- Simple concept, but it adds life to towns that were oddly child-free
- Still relevant for modern playthroughs despite the 2022 update
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed feature list—you get children, but don't expect complex AI or quests
- Last updated in 2022, so compatibility with the latest Morrowind patches or mods isn't guaranteed
- No install instructions provided, so you'll need to figure out manual placement or use a mod manager
For Morrowind players who want to make towns feel more alive and realistic by adding children. If you're a lore purist or want gameplay changes, this is purely cosmetic—skip if you need more than visual variety.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Wrye Mash or Mod Organizer 2 to handle installation and load order easily
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility with other overhaul mods
- If you're using OpenMW, test the mod early—some Morrowind mods have quirks with OpenMW
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- LegoManIAm94
- Version
- 2022-02-21
- Downloads
- 30,931
- Endorsements
- 526
- Category
- NPCs
- Created
- 9/16/2013
- Updated
- 2/21/2022
🔧 How to Install Morrowind Mods
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