Tales from the Ashlands - The Great Hive Baan Binif
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #10 of 174 Dungeons and Locations mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
This is an implementation of the official concept art drawing by Michael Kirkbride. There are some theories floating around about what this was supposed to be (maybe an insect hive of some sort, or a Telvanni tower ruled by dust adepts) but nobody knows.
What mattered to us, was that the addition would feel as natural and believable as possible.
In our version, it's a structure of unknown origin known as “Baan Binif”, which roughly translates to "black growth".
Some say it's cursed, for people have been known to enter it and never come back. For the mabrigash, and the ashlanders in general, it's a blessing. The distinctive shape of Baan Binif has helped them navigate the inhospitable ashlands for generations and provides shelter should one get caught in the middle of an ash storm. Inside, in the pitch-black darkness, a tree grows from the ashes. At the base of the tree, ashlanders leave trinkets and ritual items as they consider it a sacred place.
Features
- a new imposing landmark to be seen from far across the Ashlands
- a new dungeon for you to explore, with lots of verticality
- three new quests for you to embark upon, all designed to flesh out the background of Baan Binif and the Mabrigash currently occupying the place
- even more unique dialogue to better blend Baan Binif into the game world
- a few unique items for you to find
The Hive Mind
To build a Hive you need a Hive Mind:
RandomPal - Exterior work, Interior design, Quest design
seelof - Dungeon design, Quest design
Vegetto - Asset creation
PikachunoTM - Asset creation, Scripting
Lucevar - Quest design
Compatibility
Should be compatible with pretty much everything.
Credits
RR Team: unique meshes and textures for the entire structure
Alice: for her The Mystery of the Ghost Snake mod that we merged and tweaked
AnrohaNexus: concept art chitin club
Merlord and ravernorror/drakonic: tent model
Kalinter: for his mod Bal'laku - The Lonely Towers, which we used as a base and inspiration for some of the interiors
OAAB team, TR team, RR team: for the assets
Tales from the Ashlands - The Great Hive Baan Binif is a dungeon and location mod that brings Michael Kirkbride's official concept art to life in Morrowind. With 795 endorsements and over 103,000 downloads, it's a popular addition for fans of lore-accurate content. Last updated in April 2024, it offers a new location to explore.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 795 endorsements and over 103k downloads—clearly a hit.
- Brings Michael Kirkbride's concept art to life, perfect for lore nerds.
- Fresh update from April 2024, so it's likely compatible with current setups.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one location added, so it's a small addition for the size.
For Morrowind players who love lore-accurate content and want to explore a new dungeon based on official concept art. If you're a completionist or enjoy discovering new places, this is for you. Skip if you want massive overhauls—this is a single location mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in your Morrowind Data Files folder and activate the .esp in the launcher.
- If you use a mod manager like Wrye Mash or Mod Organizer 2, install it there for easier management.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any user-reported issues or load order advice.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- The Hive Mind
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 103,097
- Endorsements
- 795
- Category
- Dungeons and Locations
- Created
- 6/1/2022
- Updated
- 4/15/2024
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