The Blackwood Company

⭐ ⭐ (956 endorsements) 📥 67,689 downloads 📌 v2.2 📅 5/31/2008
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Lingwei · Guilds/Factions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/28/2025 📅 Created: 5/31/2008
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #9 of 32 Guilds/Factions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

- 18 main quests and up to 13 additional sidequests depending on your choices in the main quests.

- Heavy emphasis on choices and consequences, the choices you make during the quests will affect your later quests and the ending itself.

- Great replayability, play it through a second time to see what effect choosing the other path would have.

- Plot intertwined with the Fighters Guild storyline, now you get to experience it from the other side.

- Interesting and varied quest design styles that are best expressed as the Fighters Guild meets the Dark Brotherhood.

- Face difficult choices during the storyline such as testing your loyalty to the Blackwood Company or to the Dark Brotherhood.

- Approximately 950 unique lines of dialogue, though you won't get to read it all in one playthrough.

- Estimated 6 hours of gameplay multiplied by two due to replayability for a total of 12 hours of gameplay.

You can join the Blackwood Company by talking first to Ja'Fazir, the Khajiit in the Blackwood Company Hall in Leyawiin, or Jeetum-Ze, the Argonian in the same place. You will also receive a journal update if you read the Black Horse Courier article about the Blackwood Company and are not already in the Fighters Guild; one of these can be found in the Leyawiin Mages Guild Hall. Membership is mutually exclusive with the Fighters Guild, so you cannot join the Fighters Guild if you are a member of the Blackwood Company, and vice versa. If you have not yet completed the Fighters Guild quest 'The Master's Son', you can still join the Blackwood Company, but you will have to get yourself kicked out of the Fighters Guild first, such as by killing or stealing from another Fighters Guild member.

Voice acting is planned for the mod and is in progress, however as of this release it has yet to be completed. Silent sound files have been included to allow you time to read the text. Lip files will also be included in the later release with voice acting.

NOTE: There are no quest markers. This mod does not hold your hand - you're required to think and do a little work on your own. Read the journal entries, pay attention to what people tell you, and you'll be fine.

Requirements

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Oblivion 1. 2

A working brain

Installation

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Extract/drag the esp and sound and texture folder into your Oblivion/data folder. Enable the esp in Wrye Bash or OBMM, and rebuild your bashed patch, if you're using one.

NOTE: If you're upgrading from any version to v1. 2, you must make a clean save!

If you find any bugs, then please report them in either the thread on the official forums or in the comments on the file page itself.

Known Issues

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

The Blackwood Company is a complete playable guild mod for Oblivion, featuring 17 main quests and 13 side quests. It emphasizes choices and consequences, offering high replayability. With 956 endorsements and recent updates, it's a well-received addition for players seeking new faction content.

✨ Key Features

Adds a fully playable guild with 17 main quests
Includes 13 extra side quests
Focuses on choices and consequences for high replayability

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 956 endorsements and 67k downloads
  • Substantial content: 30 quests total, offering hours of gameplay
  • Choice-driven design means your decisions actually matter

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires Oblivion mod manager setup, which may be tricky for newcomers
  • Potential compatibility issues with other guild overhauls—check your load order
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion veterans who've exhausted the vanilla guilds and crave new story-driven content. Perfect if you love roleplaying with meaningful choices. Skip if you prefer simple combat mods—this is a narrative-heavy expansion.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Wrye Bash or OBMM to avoid file conflicts
  • Start a new character or ensure your current save is clean before installing
  • Check the mod's forum page for user-reported load order advice

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
Lingwei
Version
2.2
Downloads
67,689
Endorsements
956
Category
Guilds/Factions
Created
5/31/2008
Updated
5/28/2025

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