The Search for the White Wave
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #10 of 162 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Search for the White Wave
by Melchior Dahrk
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A scientific expedition headed into the Sea of Ghosts has failed to report on their progress. An investigator from the Imperial Navy has been dispatched to locate the White Wave and is looking for a hand. Join his crew to unravel what happened to the White Wave in the frozen northern waters...
Playing the plugin:
Talk to Devos Artarian at the Dagon Fel docks.
Features:
Explore a frozen iceberg zone in the Sea of Ghosts
Unravel the mystery of the White Wave
Voiced lines from the new characters
Earn a unique keepsake at the end of the quest
MWSE players can install The Achievement Framework to unlock 2 custom achievements
Compatibility
Temporarily adds a ship to Dagon Fel but it is removed when the quest starts. May conflict with any mods which move the Dagon Fel docks location.
A quest mod for Skyrim that sends players on a naval investigation to find the missing ship White Wave in the Sea of Ghosts. Join an Imperial Navy investigator to uncover the mystery. With 337 endorsements and recent updates, it's a solid choice for lore-friendly adventure seekers.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 337 endorsements and nearly 70k downloads.
- Recently updated (January 2026) so likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
- Fits the vanilla lore with an Imperial Navy and Sea of Ghosts setting.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is cut off—no details on quest length, rewards, or voice acting.
- Potential for bugs or conflicts since it's a quest mod without extensive documentation.
For Skyrim players who enjoy lore-friendly quests and naval mysteries. If you're tired of the same old dungeons and want a fresh investigation-style adventure, this is for you. Skip if you prefer combat-heavy mods or need fully voiced quests.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to check the mod's page for any updates or patches before installing.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid file conflicts.
- Start the quest by visiting major cities or docks to find the investigator.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Melchior Dahrk
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 69,247
- Endorsements
- 337
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 2/6/2023
- Updated
- 1/5/2026
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