The Lost Spires
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 94 Quests And Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The files uploaded to TESNexus are just patches! Download the main file (260MB) at the site below. The Lost Spires: http://www.lostspires.com Uncover the mysteries of ancient Tamriel as only one can, through the Archeology Guild. Scale the guild\'s ranks and explore new, exotic locales to unravel a plot of sinister deceit, betrayal, and doom. - Single climactic story-arc supported with 10 highly immersive dungeons - New Archeology Guild, filled with dozens of collectable display items - Two entire cave retextures - Over a dozen retextured creatures - 100+ new custom meshes - Several new boss creatures - Epic, heart-pounding battles! - Powerfull new lore-soaked loot - Functional Beartrap! - Deep, characterized NPCs - Over 15 hours of new gameplay Official Website: www.lostspires.com All images, videos, and downloads are on the official website! More Info: What better way to explore ancient lore than through an Archeology Guild! That\'s right, a fully functional Archeology Guild is now stationed in Cyrodiil. The Archeology Guild is a support group for systematic ruin exploration--- and you can bet there are plenty of new ruins to explore. When you first join up with the Archeology Guild, you\'ll find everyone hard at work excavating an entirely original ruin: the Spire. I want to be careful what I reveal at this point because the entire mod revolves around discovering the sinister nature of these Spires and the Warlock beings who inhabited them. I will say this, however: Spires predate Ayleid ruins, and Warlocks are now extinct. Why? That\'s for you to discover. Oh, and did I mention that there are powerful new artifacts to discover along the way? That\'s right, Warlock artifacts await the resourceful archeologist. You can find powerful loot either through exploration, or by advancing through the Archeology Guild\'s ranks. You\'ll be doing both! Follow the long (15+ hour) quest to unravel a cataclysmic plot that will surely leave you shocked. Interact with up to 7 Archeology Guild members who will have you piece together the mystery of the Lost Spires one clue at a time. Your journey will span 10 unique dungeons, from Spire ruins, to caves, to lost grottos, to a massive Ayleid Labyrinth, and beyond. Every dungeon has been painstakingly designed with the story in mind. The Lost Spires features many high-quality custom retextures, over one hundred unique meshes, hundreds of lines of deep dialogue, and of course, better loot. This has been an extremely ambitious project, 8 solid months in the making, and now it is complete. Visit the Lost Spires website for the latest version and patches.
The Lost Spires is a quest and adventure mod for Oblivion that adds an archaeology-themed storyline, tasking players with uncovering ancient Tamrielic mysteries. The Nexus files are patches only; the main 260MB file is hosted on the mod's own website. With 2,320 endorsements and 98,057 downloads, it has a strong following despite its age.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,320 endorsements and nearly 100k downloads — clearly a fan favorite.
- Offers a unique archaeology twist, a refreshing change from typical dungeon crawls.
- The mod's age (last updated 2008) means it's battle-tested and stable for many players.
⚠️ Cons
- Main file is not on Nexus — you'll have to visit an external site, which can be a hassle and a security risk.
- Last updated in 2008 — may have compatibility issues with newer Oblivion versions or mods.
For Oblivion players who crave a fresh, lore-rich adventure beyond the main quest and enjoy the thrill of discovery. If you're a completionist who likes exploring ancient ruins and solving mysteries, this is right up your alley. Skip if you prefer combat-heavy mods or want something that works seamlessly with modern mod setups.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Download the main file from the official site first — the Nexus patches won't work without it.
- Since the mod is from 2008, consider using a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash to avoid load order issues.
- Check the mod's official website for any additional patches or compatibility notes before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Leo Gura
- Version
- 6.00
- Downloads
- 98,057
- Endorsements
- 2,320
- Category
- Quests And Adventures
- Created
- 9/2/2007
- Updated
- 1/8/2008
🔗 Required By 4 Mods
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