Of Gems and Geodes an Ald'Ruhn Collector

⭐ — (47 endorsements) 📥 1,686 downloads 📌 v1.2.1 📅 1/5/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By Lord Zarcon · Quests and Adventures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/22/2026 📅 Created: 1/5/2024
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #92 of 170 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

In the City of Ald Rhun, right next to the Mages guild, lives a retired Buoyant Armiger. He has taken up mineral collecting in his spare time. Recently however, he has had a difficult time getting some more rare and unique minerals. That is where you come in.

This mod adds a small quest as well as three additional side objectives that you can complete for extra rewards. You can complete them even after the main part of the quest is finished. So you don't need to hold off on finishing the mod.

Also included are improvements of two dungeons. These are the Eluba-Addon egg mine and the Grotto of the same name. There aren't that many mods that touch these two locations to my knowledge so you should be fine with compatibility.

The new Hut in Ald-Rhun is compatible with BCOM. Unsure about other Ald-Rhun overhaul mods.

This mod, much like of Bones and Barbarians, was inspired by Detaildevils of M&M mod trilogy.

Recommended mods:

BCOM- https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/49231

Lava, Mud, Mold Caves- https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/50191

Of Bones and Barbarians- https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/53732 (The brother of this mod)

Melchior Darhk for OAAB

The TR team for TR Data

Blender for the creation of the unique gem model and textures

Rytelier for the Modular cave tileset

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A small quest mod for Morrowind that adds a mineral collector in Ald'Ruhn seeking adventurers. With 47 endorsements and recent updates, it offers a simple fetch-quest experience for fans of the base game's exploration.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new mineral collector NPC in Ald'Ruhn
Provides a quest for adventurers to collect minerals
Recent update as of March 2026

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Lightweight quest mod that fits seamlessly into vanilla Morrowind
  • Recent update (March 2026) suggests active maintenance
  • Simple premise for players who enjoy gathering and exploration

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement count (47) means it's not widely tested
  • May be too short or simple for players seeking complex storylines
🎯 Is This For You?
For Morrowind players who enjoy small, lore-friendly quests that encourage exploration. If you're a completionist looking for every bit of content, this adds a quick diversion. Skip if you want epic, multi-stage quests with deep narratives.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a Morrowind mod, ensure you have the Morrowind Code Patch or OpenMW for stability.
  • Place the mod files in your Data Files folder and activate the .esp in the launcher.
  • Talk to the collector in Ald'Ruhn to start the quest; bring a pickaxe for mining minerals.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
Lord Zarcon
Version
1.2.1
Downloads
1,686
Endorsements
47
Category
Quests and Adventures
Created
1/5/2024
Updated
3/22/2026

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