Dragon Captions - The Elder Council
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #51 of 94 Quests And Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Dragon Captions - The Elder Council v2. 03 (Cyrodiil Upgrade) Please see Change log below for specifics.
Latest News - Dragon Caption has now added COBL v1. 6. 1+ Support for TEC.. See log below for specifics.
DC TEC Support Forum - http://www.forums-dragoncaptions.com/
Requires = The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Requires = OBLIVION PATCH v1. 2 Requires = Shivering Isles v1. 2 Requires = Dragon Captions Resource Pack (DCRP) V. 1. 5. 4b+ - http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=24279
Requires = COBL v1. 6. 1+ - http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=21104 Note: If you want to play the COBL version of this MOD - COBL (DUH)
Highly Recommended Add-on mod = The Temple of the One v1. 2 (http://elderscrolls.filefront.com/file/The_Elder_Council_Temple_of_the_One;97686)
Latest Version (v2. 03) - Dragon Caption Team. Original Creator's (thru v1. 9) - Giskard
TEC Support Forum - http://www.forums-dragoncaptions.com
Please see Change Log below for details pertaining to version 2. 0 updates
Installation: The DC Elder Council Mod v2. 0 comes in a single archive and requires Cyrodiil Upgrade Resource Pack V. 1. 5. 4b to work.
Just extract the zip into your oblivion folder, that is the folder with the Oblivion.exe inside it. NOT THE OBLIVION DATA FOLDER AND NOT MY DOCUMENTS!
About The Elder Council Mod The Elder Council mod is a lore mod and covers many different areas of Elder Scrolls lore, as many as the Empire it self touches, which is basically everything. Most of its 500+ lines of recorded dialog are given over to Lore based information you can listen too by talking to NPCs added by the mod. Even the quests tell lore based stories.
Generally speaking The Elder Council Mod does for the Empire what Origin of the mage's guild did for the Arcane University. It total revamps palace, adding missing departments and extra lore based content so the palace becomes an important part of your game and a useful place to visit. It features a Lore Masters office that contains audio descriptions of every Septim emperor. It contains province offices that contain audio briefings on current events in other provinces, it contains Guilds and Charters offices that will present you with audio briefings on the history of the Mage's Guild, Fighters Guild, The Order of the Black worm and the Psijic Order and allow new players to get a feel for all those organizations. And that is just background information the mod provides inside the palace that teaches you about the world your playing in.
There is also a Department of Justice and Census and Excise office within the palace wh
A lore-focused quest mod for Oblivion that adds over 500 lines of recorded dialogue covering Elder Scrolls lore across the Empire. With 685 endorsements and 32,747 downloads, it's a well-received addition for lore enthusiasts, though it hasn't been updated since 2009.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 685 endorsements and over 32k downloads
- Massive amount of voiced content (500+ lines) for a lore mod
- Perfect for Elder Scrolls lore nerds who want more depth in Oblivion
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009 — likely outdated and may have compatibility issues with modern setups
- Dialogue-heavy mod might feel static if you're expecting quests with action
For Oblivion players who love Elder Scrolls lore and want to dive deeper into the Empire's history through voiced dialogue. Skip if you're looking for action-packed quests or modern mod features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, consider using a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Oblivion version (likely GOTY or later patches) before installing.
- If you use other lore mods, load this one early to ensure its dialogue integrates properly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Dragon Captions
- Version
- 2.03
- Downloads
- 32,747
- Endorsements
- 685
- Category
- Quests And Adventures
- Created
- 2/15/2009
- Updated
- 3/22/2009
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