Buy Umbacano Manor
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 107 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description =========== Makes Umbacano Manor a buyable house for the player. To avoid breaking a few original quests, do not activate until after you have finished quest MS27 \"Secrets of the Ayleids\". Details ======= Jollring and the other servants are included. The chests and furniture containers (desks, dressers, cabinets) have been set to not respawn, so it is safe to use them to store your things. However crates, barrels, sacks, and ayleid casks do re-spawn, so these are NOT SAFE to store things in. You can find new stuff in the re-spawning containers from time to time. Hints for gameplay: Go to Talos Plaza and read the sale notice on the door. Spend a night at your new manor in the nice red bed. Voice files are silent mp3s, so playing with dialogue captions on is recommended. Install ======= 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. Examine the folder structure and make corrections where necessary. 3. Copy files to Program Files\\Bethesda Softworks\\Oblivion\\Data\\ 4. Start Oblivion Launcher, click \'Data Files\', place a checkmark beside the .esp file named BuyUmbacanoManor.esp. Uninstall ========= 1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file named BuyUmbacanoManor.esp. 2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod. Oblivion\\Data\\Meshes\\aaaBUM\\ Oblivion\\Data\\Meshes\\Armor\\Ancient Ayleid Armor\\ Oblivion\\Data\\Meshes\\Weapons\\Meteoric\\ Oblivion\\Data\\Textures\\Armor\\Ancient Ayleid Armor\\ Oblivion\\Data\\Textures\\Weapons\\Meteoric\\ Oblivion\\Data\\Textures\\Menus\\Book\\aaaBUMprowelerbook\\ Oblivion\\Data\\Textures\\aaaBUM\\ Oblivion\\Data\\Voice\\BuyUmbacanoManor.esp\\ History ======= 1. 0, 2006/12/02 - Initial release. 1. 1 2006/12/03 - Set ownership of cell doors to player or playerfaction. This should fix the red door cursor. Also checked the quest to end when it should. 1. 2 2006/12/08 - Scripted Ayleid Statue Display Case to lock when closed. The player received the key to it when buying the Manor. Also makes another door lock itself. The player can open it with a key that is found during the quest.
This mod makes Umbacano Manor in the Imperial City buyable for the player, but only after completing the quest 'Secrets of the Ayleids' to avoid breaking quests. It's a simple player home addition with 130 endorsements and last updated in 2008.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 130 endorsements and over 2,300 downloads.
- Adds a new player home without conflicting with original quests if used correctly.
- Simple concept: turn an existing location into a buyable home.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — may be outdated for current Oblivion versions or mod setups.
- Requires careful timing: activating too early can break quests, so you must wait until after a specific quest.
For Oblivion players who want a new home in the Imperial City and are willing to wait until late in the game. Skip if you prefer homes available early or if you're not interested in quest-gated content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Do not activate this mod until you have completed the quest 'Secrets of the Ayleids' to avoid breaking it.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it like any other mod, but remember to wait before activating the quest-related content.
- Check the mod's file structure to ensure it's placed correctly in your Data folder.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Geniel
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 2,363
- Endorsements
- 130
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 12/2/2006
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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