Colovian Barrow Mounds

⭐ ⭐ (216 endorsements) 📥 23,081 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 1/12/2016
⚪ Last updated 2016

By Guinefort1 · Dungeons - New

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/16/2016 📅 Created: 1/12/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #16 of 20 Dungeons - New mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ Gold Coast: east of Ft. Sutch
✅ Great Forest: northeast of Odiil Farm, southeast of Clavicus Vile's shrine
✅ West Weald: west of Ft. Blackboot
✅ Colovian Highlands: northwest of Ft. Dirich, south of Trumbe

Welcome to the fifteenth installment of my Oblivion Immersion Series.  I am not an anthropologist, but I am pretty sure that practices concerning death and the dead are integral to society and culture.  The lack of this in Cyrodiil really sticks out.  In Cyrodiil, each city has its own cemetery and such, but how did the Imperials inter their dead in the days of yore?  In Morrowind and Skyrim, you couldn't walk five minutes without running into a tomb or barrow of some sort.  In the lore, the Colovians have a lot in common culturally with the Nords, so it makes sense that their burial practices would be similar.  Of course, rather than just copy Skyrim, directly, I tried to add some different elements and give it a slightly more Roman flavor.  Of course, my limited research into Roman burial practices and limited resources mean that this won't emulate Roman practices very well, but what can you do?

A total of six, fully explorable mini-tombs have been added across Colovia.  Bear in mind that these tumuli are small, as I lack the time or desire to construct long, sprawling dungeons by hand.  Beware of the undead inhabitants, but treasure awaits for anyone unscrupulous enough to rob graves for a living (which is 80% of what being the Hero of a TES game is all about).

As requested, here are the general locations of the six tombs:

  • Gold Coast: east of Ft. Sutch
  • Great Forest: northeast of Odiil Farm, southeast of Clavicus Vile's shrine
  • West Weald: west of Ft. Blackboot
  • Colovian Highlands: northwest of Ft. Dirich, south of Trumbe

As of v1. 1, the urns and sarcophagi are now lootable, but for the sake of balance, the wealth added is minimal.  Expect a lot of bones and bone-meal in addition to a few extra coin.

A patched version of the V1. 1 plugin has been released for use alongside Knights of the Nine or Roads of Cyrodiil.

French translation here:

http://www.confrerie-des-traducteurs.fr/oblivion/mods/cyrodiil/lieux/tertres_coloviens

Requirements =============

Oblivion Version 1. 2. 0416

Installation Instructions ======================

Copy contents into your Oblivion data folder

Uninstallation Instructions ========================

Delete the added contents

Optional Files ==============

A patch plugin, based on v1. 1, is available to correct for overlap problems with KotN and Arthmoor's Roads of Cyrodiil, which moves the offending tombs to other close-by but non-problem locations.  The patch is a plugin only, so be sure to overwrite the original esp with the patch version and retain the BSA.

Incompatibility ==============

Incompatible with any mod that make changes to the sites where the tombs have been added.  Should be compatible with any Sutch mods.  Should be compati

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Colovian Barrow Mounds adds 6 explorable mini-tombs to western Cyrodiil, offering new dungeon content for Oblivion players. With 216 endorsements and over 23,000 downloads, it's a modest but popular addition for those seeking more ruins to explore.

✨ Key Features

Adds 6 explorable mini-tombs to western Cyrodiil
New dungeon content for Oblivion

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 216 endorsements
  • Over 23,000 downloads shows real interest
  • Fits right into the base game's landscape

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016 – might have issues with newer setups
  • Only 6 dungeons – not a huge content drop
  • No detailed description of what's inside the tombs
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who've explored every vanilla ruin and want a few more quick dungeons to clear. If you're looking for a massive new questline or overhaul, this isn't it – it's a small, focused addition.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's an Oblivion mod, make sure you have the official patches and maybe a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash to keep things tidy.
  • Check the mod's load order – it should be fine, but if you have other dungeon mods, put it after them to avoid conflicts.
  • If you're using a mod manager, you can preview the file structure to see exactly where the tombs are placed.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
Guinefort1
Version
1.1
Downloads
23,081
Endorsements
216
Category
Dungeons - New
Created
1/12/2016
Updated
7/16/2016

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