The Underking - A Tortured Soul
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #48 of 69 Quests And Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
THE UNDERKING: A TORTURED SOUL by DemonLord7654
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This quest tells an in depth story about the time of Zurin Arctus and the Numidium. Go on a adventure that takes you to new dungeons and gain experience fighting all new creatures with all new weapons and armors. Now it is up to you to find the Underking and free Zurin's soul.
Lore: Zurin Arctus was the Imperial Battlemage of Tiber Septim. He was responsible for resurrecting the Numidium, a powerful golem that helped Tiber Septim to conquer Tamriel. Upon the destruction of the Numidium, Arctus was either killed by or transformed into the Underking, according to different accounts.The Numidium was powered by the Mantella, a powerful gem infused with the heart (life force) of a person. According to one account, Zurin Arctus sacrificed his own heart to the Mantella. After using the Numidium to conquer Tamriel, Zurin and Tiber Septim disagreed over how to continue using the Numidium. When Zurin tried to reclaim his heart, it was blown into Aetherius, destroying both the Numidium and Zurin. Zurin was left in a semi-slumber in a subterranean vault, waiting for an opportunity to reclaim his heart. In his undead shape, Zurin Arctus became known as the Underking, and from time to time he sent out his forces to find the Mantella throughout Tamriel.
THE UNDERKING: A TORTURED SOUL TRAILER by DemonLord7654
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Start This Quest
Go to Renoit's Books in Chorrol and look for a book on the shelf called "Nerastarel's Journal" then activate it.
Do not use cheats to advance through the quest. it may cause a problem with the scripts. You are only cheating yourself.
Fixes / Bugs
Missing texture and mesh fix - if you download this file and install it. when it asks you if you want to replace the existing file say yes.
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Version 4. 00
-Fixes all scripting issues that I am aware of.
-Books are now be purchased by the merchants instead of lying on the shelves-You will now need all of the portal ingredients for the shrine to work not just one.
-Book scripts have been changed so that they cannot be duplicated when you try to pick them up.
-All credits for the fixes in this version go to GamerRick
Translations
German Translation
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The Underking - A Tortured Soul is a quest mod for Skyrim that expands on the lore of Zurin Arctus and the Numidium. Players must find the Underking and free Zurin's soul in an in-depth story. With 144 endorsements and 6,028 downloads, it's a niche quest mod for lore enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid lore expansion for fans of Elder Scrolls deep cuts (144 endorsements).
- Decent download count (6,028) shows some community interest.
- Quest mods like this add replay value for veteran players.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — likely outdated and may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions.
- Only 144 endorsements — a small niche mod, so expect rough edges.
For Elder Scrolls lore nerds who want to dive into the story of Zurin Arctus and the Numidium. If you're a completionist who's done everything else, this adds a new quest to chase. Skip if you want polished, modern quest design — this is an old mod with a niche appeal.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's from 2015, check if you're on Skyrim Special Edition or Legendary Edition — it may need conversion.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of this mod and avoid conflicts.
- Read the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported issues and fixes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- DemonLord7654
- Version
- 3.00
- Downloads
- 6,028
- Endorsements
- 144
- Category
- Quests And Adventures
- Created
- 8/30/2014
- Updated
- 9/5/2015
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