The Old Lie
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #27 of 170 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The furthest limits are thrown open, and the unknown always passes for the marvelous. But there are no tribes beyond us.
The Tribunal Temple is losing track of its minor laymen and pilgrims. Whether they are disappearing silently or in danger is anyone's guess. One day you chance upon one of these faithful servants in Helnim, searching for one of the missing. As the search begins to expand and an investigation begins to unfold, the situation seems to become more dire by the day. The more answers that appear the more questions accompany them in the minds of the investigators. All the while, something sinister brews in the background of Morrowind that threatens the peace that has governed the land for centuries. Before long, one thing becomes very clear: there are winners and losers in every game.
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[]A linear series of 12 quests set across several different areas in the mainland of Tamriel Rebuilt[/]
[]Extensive dialogue performed in a conversational setting[/]
[]Different quest outcomes based on player actions during the investigation, or dialogue choices by the player[/]
[]Custom animations for quest NPCs[/]
[]Altered Tamriel_Data models and textures to fit quest steps[/]
How to Start
The quest begins in Helnim with an out of place Temple pilgrim. If you're looking for a more specific answer:
The quests have very few intended combat encounters, but because they cover a lot of terrain in Tamriel Rebuilt, the player will have to be able to defend themselves from wildlife often. Typical TR recommendations for levels in those areas apply. For the intended combat encounters added by my mod, they involve high level NPCs, however the situation is never that the player is intended to solo fight these NPCs, unless you really want to. Certain quest outcomes are changed if the player runs away or chooses to fight, so low level players are not barred from completing the quests. You should save often in case you are surprised by something you didn't expect, but also saving often is good practice if you run into a bug or crash.
Recommendations
I recommend at least starting the Main Quest in Morrowind for quest related options given to the player, but it isn't required. There are reactions and quest paths available to the player depending on their faction rank or quest completion in both Tamriel Rebuilt factions and the Morrowind Main Quest, but they aren't significant, just minor little nods to things. The narrative of this mod's quests is not intended to reflect either base gam
The Old Lie is a quest mod for Morrowind that adds a Tribunal Temple investigation into a missing persons case on the Tamriel Rebuilt mainland. It offers a narrative-driven adventure for players seeking new content in the Tamriel Rebuilt world.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Small but dedicated following (52 endorsements) — a niche quest mod for Tamriel Rebuilt fans
- Fits seamlessly into the Tamriel Rebuilt world, expanding the mainland's story
- Author actively updated it in July 2026, so it's fresh
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (52) means it's not widely tested — expect potential bugs
- Requires Tamriel Rebuilt, which is a huge mod — not for casual players
For Morrowind players who have already explored Tamriel Rebuilt and crave more quests. If you're a Tribunal Temple lore enthusiast, this is right up your alley. Skip if you haven't installed Tamriel Rebuilt or prefer combat-heavy mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Tamriel Rebuilt is fully installed and up to date before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Wrye Mash or OpenMW to handle load order — this mod should load after Tamriel Rebuilt.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any known issues or patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Baiard
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 3,230
- Endorsements
- 52
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 3/10/2026
- Updated
- 7/20/2026
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