To save a falling wizard (alternate)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 🏆 #113 of 138 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
If you use TR, you should not use this mod. TR manages the NPC with a specific quest: The Sorceror's Apprentices.
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This mod is built upon the original To Save a Falling Wizard. If you want to give Endorsements, Kudos, send messages, or anything, don't forget Lady Phoenix Fire Rose is the original author of the mod and deserves lots of credit.
Description
Tarhiel was testing his new spell "Icarian Flight" to reach Seyda Neen. "Icarian Flight" is a powerful Restoration spell that allows you to make very high and long jumps pushing Acrobatics to inhuman levels. But... the effect is short lived and Tarhiel forgot to take the landing into consideration.
The result could be disastrous if not for an outlander, born on a certain day to uncertain parents, recently arrived in Vvardenfell that quickly rescued him with a Slowfall or Levitate spell.
Just a bit fazed by the near-death experience Tarhiel is now even more determined to fix his spell... Can the aforementioned outlander help him?
Once rescued, Tarhiel will walk to Seyda Neen and become part of the colorful lot of the village. He gives Enchanting and Spellmaking services and since he'll like you and he has a low Merchantile score he may become a good reason to come back to the starting city a few times during the game.
How this mod come in existence
I wanted to make a mod to expand upon Tarhiel for I always found a pity that Bethesda did not allow to do anything meaningful with him a part of looting his corpse.
It turns out that Lady Phoenix Fire Rose did a similar mod, but she left a few minor bugs and the fixed version of the Icarian Flight spell is not of my liking.
So, since she allows modification I open the editor and, based on her work, I made the mod of my liking. I changed the fixed spell to be more useful and I fleshed Tarhiel himself a bit.
As it works in those cases, if I like it you may like it too.
History
2. Tarhiel is now good at light armor instead of medium
1. fix a bug such that the "Your journal" topic did not appear
0. released
This quest mod for Morrowind expands on Tarhiel, the Bosmer enchanter who falls to his death near Seyda Neen. If you rescue him, he thanks you and gives a quest to learn the safe Icarian Flight spell. A small, niche addition for players who want to alter a memorable moment.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny but dedicated community (22 endorsements) — a hidden gem for lore fans.
- Gives a fresh twist to a classic Morrowind moment — saving Tarhiel feels rewarding.
- Adds a new quest and a useful spell, so it's not just a cosmetic change.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — might have compatibility issues with modded setups or newer patches.
- Only 22 endorsements — this is a niche mod, so don't expect extensive testing or support.
For Morrowind veterans who want to explore 'what if' scenarios and enjoy quest mods that expand on vanilla lore. Also for players who like collecting unique spells. Skip if you prefer large-scale overhauls or don't care about Tarhiel's fate.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're near Seyda Neen when Tarhiel falls — you need to be quick to save him.
- If you're using a mod manager like Wrye Mash or Mod Organizer 2, just drop the mod in and activate it.
- Consider using a quicksave before the encounter so you can reload if you fail to save him.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- ezze and Lady Phoenix Fire Rose
- Version
- 0
- Downloads
- 400
- Endorsements
- 22
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 11/10/2020
- Updated
- 7/12/2021
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