More Magical Arcane University
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #21 of 31 Guilds/Factions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Arcane University is the center of magical learning and practice. It should look like it.
Basically does what More Magical Mages Guild does, but for the Arcane University. Now, the Arcane University looks like a place where magic actually does happen. Many interiors were redesigned, especially ones that an Arcane University mage would frequent.
The only untouched places are:
The Tower Council Chambers
The Arch-Mages Quarters (there are many mods that edit this, so I didn't touch it for compatibility purposes)
Chironasium and Praxographical Center Upper Levels (because they're just NPC bedrooms)
Imperial Watchtower and Barracks
Mage Quarters Basement
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The Arcane University Lobby: Illuminated by a few candlesticks and a chandelier featuring Irlav Jarol's favorite Welknyd stones. There's a desk facing towards to door to greet and direct people as they come in.
The Chironasium (the facts): The best place for Enchanting in Cyrodiil and free to Guild mages. There's an enchanting alter, and the walls are lined with scroll cases and books. In the back are some enchanted gear. There are two staff cases on both sides of the door leading in, with some staffs in staff cases. All of the gear and staffs are vanilla. Some might be accidentally too valuable -- I just looked through the CS and picked stuff of reasonable material that had fitting names.
The Chironasium (the story): A mage needs a good staff, but they can run out of charge or break (not in-game, but lore-wise, it is, ultimately, a stick). While the staff is in Delmar's care, the mage can borrow a staff in the interim. As for the gear, who else would equip the battlemages? Calindil? He's all the way in the Market District and Delmar is right at your doorstep!
Lustratorium (the facts): Three alchemical gardens -- one little farm plot, one flower plot, and one cave mushroom plot. Upstairs is a bunch of alchemy stuff of various quality (but nothing master level). Never made sense to me that the Arcane University of all places would be stuck using Novice level equipment. Also, the potion crates are containers. They respawn.
Lustratorium (the story): Why are there some Shivering Isles plants there? Because some poor/unfortunate/brave mage decided/was voluntold to go to Oblivion and back to get plants. Plants from the Deadlands can be found in alchemical shops, and the Arcane University isn't going to let some shopkeeper get their hands on Shivering Isles plants before they do! As for why they have indoor plots to begin with -- plants die in the winter, but the Arcane University Lustratorium stops for nothing.
Mage Quarters (the facts): I tried to make the Main Level like a hangout. Top floor has bunk beds, but unfortunately, they are not functional, so you will have to sleep in the basement.
Mystic Archives (the facts): Now it's cramped. As
A cosmetic overhaul for the Arcane University in Oblivion, aiming to make it look more fitting as the center of magical learning. With 101 endorsements and 3,202 downloads, it's a niche mod for players who want a more impressive university. Last updated in 2020, so compatibility with current setups is uncertain.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (101 endorsements) — players who want a more majestic university will find this appealing.
- Simple cosmetic mod — no gameplay changes, so it's safe for most playthroughs.
- Decent download count (3,202) shows it's been tried by a fair number of players.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may be incompatible with the latest Oblivion patches or mod setups.
- Only 101 endorsements — it's a niche mod, so don't expect a massive visual overhaul.
For Oblivion players who want the Arcane University to look more impressive without changing gameplay. If you're a lore enthusiast or roleplayer who spends time in the university, this mod adds visual flair. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you prefer more comprehensive overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a cosmetic mod, you can install it manually by dropping the files into your Oblivion Data folder.
- If you use a mod manager like Wrye Bash or OBMM, you can install it with a single click.
- Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that alter the Arcane University to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Glittergear
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 3,202
- Endorsements
- 101
- Category
- Guilds/Factions
- Created
- 4/1/2020
- Updated
- 4/14/2020
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