Moriarcis - City of the Dead

⭐ ⭐ (708 endorsements) 📥 36,060 downloads 📌 v1.05 📅 6/1/2008
⚪ Last updated 2008

By TheMC · Cities, Towns, Villages and Hamlets

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/6/2008 📅 Created: 6/1/2008
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #11 of 24 Cities, Towns, Villages and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Change Log: - 1. 01: Fixed missing textures on the skeletal horse. Download and extract patch, or download full version. - 1. 02: Fixed a CTD when selling mannequins. Extract and overwrite stock Moriarcis.esp. Requires 1. 01 to be installed first. - 1. 03: Fixed the soul gem quest; no longer requires soul gems, now uses the newly added Siphon Soul spell. Fixed a possible CTD when storing mannequins in a container. Improved weather detection for Corrupt Soul Gem spell. Various other minor fixes. - 1. 04: Fixed an aggro issue between skeletal minions and the citizens of Moriarcis. Made minor tweaks to the Siphon Soul spell. -1. 05: Added the Harvest Soul spell, fixed the black soul gem detection bug on the minion summoning spell (now uses Harvest Soul Spell), tweaked the post boss code so that Myrk won\'t disappear anymore. THIS MOD REQUIRES OBSE v0014a or later! If you don\'t have it, grab it here: http://obse.silverlock.org/ This mod enables the player to truly roleplay a necromancer by adding a complete city of undead inhabitants and a wide range of new custom-scripted spells. Features: - A brand new Ayleid Ruined City to Explore - \"Friendly\" undead skeletal citizens, each with their own daily routines. - 2 Brand new Dungeons - A new main quest chain with 2-4 hours of gameplay. - A side quest chain with 1-2 hours of gameplay. - 2 new sets of armor. - The Ability to now play the game as a necromancer, complete with new spells, abilities, and playstyle-changing powers. - The ability to permanently summon skeletal minions, equip them with arms and armor, and issue commands through menus or spells. - Skeletal Mannequins (Fully Posable) to display your armor and weapon collections. THE SPELLS: - Bind Skeletal Minions - easily the biggest feature of the mod. Once the main quest chain is complete, the player will be granted the ability to permanently bind skeletal minions to his service. Unlike vanilla skeletons, however, these skeletons are NPCs. This means that not only can they be talked to, but they can be equipped with armor and commanded as well. - Harvest Soul - A version of soul trap specifically created for this mod. This spell creates a special black soul gem in the player\'s inventory that can be used to bind a skeletal minion. Any NPC that dies while under the effects of Harvest Soul also has the potential to spawn bones in his/her inventory, which can be used in the minion binding process. - Corpseflesh - Corpseflesh makes the player\'s flesh tough and hard, like that of a cadaver, granting a shield ability as well as a resistance to normal weapons. The player also becomes a living pestulance, a walking disease, and gains immunity to diseases for the duration of the spell. In addition, anyone he strikes with a hand to hand blow has a chance of contracting a random disease. The chance is tied directly to the player\'s hand to hand skill, so more skilled player\'s will be able to infect th

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Moriarcis - City of the Dead is an Oblivion mod that adds a new Ayleid city, 7 custom spells, commandable skeletal minions, and posable skeletal mannequins, allowing players to roleplay as a necromancer. With 708 endorsements and 36,060 downloads, it's a well-received content expansion for necromancy enthusiasts.

✨ Key Features

Adds 7 new custom spells for necromancer roleplay
Includes commandable skeletal minions
Features posable skeletal mannequins
Introduces a brand new Ayleid city to explore

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 708 endorsements and 36k downloads
  • Adds a whole new city plus spells and minions—plenty of content for necromancer fans
  • Custom spells and commandable minions give real roleplay depth, not just a static location

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2008—likely outdated and may have compatibility issues with modern Oblivion setups
  • Ayleid city might feel dated compared to newer mods, but it's a classic
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who want to live out a necromancer fantasy with new spells, minions, and a dedicated city. Skip if you're not into necromancy or prefer modern, updated mods.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's an older mod, check if you have the Shivering Isles expansion—some mods require it, though not stated here
  • Use a mod manager like Oblivion Mod Manager to keep track of files and avoid conflicts
  • If you're using a mod that overhauls magic or cities, test for compatibility before committing to a playthrough

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
TheMC
Version
1.05
Downloads
36,060
Endorsements
708
Category
Cities, Towns, Villages and Hamlets
Created
6/1/2008
Updated
6/6/2008

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