Thirty-six
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #34 of 170 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Introduction
This mod adds a quest to a dissident priest in the Holamayan Monastery surrounding the hidden message that can be found in the Thirty-Six Lessons of Vivec. Once the quest is complete, the player can press Vivec, and various members of the Temple with the information.
This opens a unique roleplay opportunity that was previously unexplored despite the message being discoverable. It also keeps with your own player’s background. For instance, if you’ve given your character a backstory that previously led to them finding this message all on their own, you can choose options that declare this to the dissident priest behind the investigation.
If you're going to use this as a justification to kill Vivec and not receive Wraithguard from him, I also recommend pairing this with my other mod Backpath Extended.
You can start the quest by speaking with Derelas Arano in the Holamayan Monastery.
You can quickly run through the quest, in the case for instance where you might have discovered the message yourself, you can immediately say this to Derelas Arano, refuse to help him or not, and immediately begin pressing the Temple Masters, the Archcanon, Almalexia, and Vivec.
Features
- []One new quest.[/]
[]Several roleplay opportunities.[/]
[]A fulfilment to an existing in-game secret.[/]
[]Built with technical and story compatibility in mind.[/]
Compatibility
This mod was built with compatibility in mind – both technical and in terms of story. You can play this before or after the Main Quest, before or after Tribunal / Tribunal Main Quest Reforged, and before Vivec’s Fate: The Ashlander Heresy (but not after). It works within its own sphere but includes plentiful roleplay opportunities that can match the context of a lot of different possibilities.
I made sure this was compatible with every existing mod that touches Holamayan.
Please let me know if any incompatibilities that you find.
This mod is included in Morrowind Extended Cut.
I hope you enjoy this nifty mod,
- Caeris.
Thirty-six is a quest mod for Morrowind that sends players on a mission to help a dissident priest decipher the 36 Lessons of Vivec and expose their author. With 72 endorsements and nearly 3,000 downloads, it offers a lore-focused adventure for fans of the game's deeper narratives.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Lore-rich quest that digs into Morrowind's most controversial religious text.
- Decent community traction with 72 endorsements and nearly 3,000 downloads.
- Author Caeris is known for quality Morrowind mods, so expectations are high.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in July 2026, so it's fresh but may still have undiscovered bugs.
- Quest mods can be short—don't expect a massive expansion, just a focused story.
For Morrowind veterans who love deep lore and want a quest that challenges their knowledge of Vivec and the Tribunal. If you're a completionist who enjoys uncovering hidden secrets, this is right up your alley. Skip if you prefer action-packed combat or voice-acted quests—this is a text-heavy, story-driven experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to read the 36 Lessons of Vivec in-game before starting—it'll help you appreciate the quest's references.
- Save before talking to the dissident priest, as quest choices might have consequences.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Caeris
- Version
- 1.09
- Downloads
- 2,982
- Endorsements
- 72
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 12/15/2024
- Updated
- 7/11/2026
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