The Frostmoth Smugglers - Properly Rewarded

⭐ — (49 endorsements) 📥 785 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 12/20/2019
⚪ Last updated 2021

By AliceL93 · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/3/2021 📅 Created: 12/20/2019
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 6.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #39 of 411 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

In the vanilla quest, The Frostmoth Smugglers, you have to clear out a cave full of smugglers, however as you return to Fort Frostmoth, you notice that it has been attacked by werewolves and that Captain Carius, the quest giver, disappeared. A questline and several hours later, (depending on your choices) Captain Carius returns to Fort Frostmoth and upon asking about the “weapons being smuggled” topic used for the quest, he just casually mentions that he has been informed that you took care of the problem.

Seriously, dude, WTF? Just because I saved the world, and had a lot of adventures, I haven’t forgotten about that errand and I need a reward. So with this mod, you are going to have a reward and Captain Carius will not exploit your workforce for nothing in return anymore, thinking that just because in the meantime you were adopted by the Skaal, took care of a dangerous draugr, participated in a ritual hunt, besieged the castle of a Frost Giant, defeated a Daedric Prince and dozens of his werewolves in combat, you wouldn’t care about him paying his debt to you.

If you have completed Hircine’s Hunt, and Captain Carius is still alive, (you need to do the Main Quest as a mortal, and not as a werewolf for that) talk with him at Fort Frostmoth about the “weapons being smuggled” topic to get a reward for this errand that you have done earlier and was never rewarded for properly before this mod.

The reward will be a Nordic Axe of Paralysis and 200 gold. You’ll get it regardless of whether you killed the smugglers or made a deal with them that they would leave Solstheim, as it doesn’t matter, the point is that they won’t smuggle Fort Frostmoth weapons anymore. (Also not sure if Carius would have a way to know which path you have taken.)

The mod has no known bugs and should be compatible with pretty much everything.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A small gameplay fix for Skyrim that adjusts Captain Carius's reward for clearing out the smugglers at Fort Frostmoth, ensuring you get proper compensation. With 49 endorsements and last updated in 2021, it's a niche mod for players who want fairer quest rewards.

✨ Key Features

Changes Captain Carius's reward for dealing with the smugglers at Fort Frostmoth.
Activates when Carius returns from Mortrag Glacier.
Lightweight gameplay tweak with no additional content.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Fixes an annoying oversight for quest completionists (49 endorsements).
  • Simple and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
  • Still functional for most setups, even if it hasn't been updated since 2021.

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement count (49) means it's not widely tested.
  • Last updated in 2021—might conflict with newer mods that alter the same quest.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who hate leaving quests feeling unrewarded and want a quick fix for Fort Frostmoth. Skip if you're looking for major content overhauls—this is a tiny tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the mod file in your Data folder and activate it in your mod manager or launcher.
  • Load order shouldn't matter much, but put it after mods that change the same quest.
  • If you're using a mod manager, enable it and test the quest to see the new reward.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
AliceL93
Version
1.1
Downloads
785
Endorsements
49
Category
Gameplay
Created
12/20/2019
Updated
10/3/2021

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