Thornscape
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 51 Castles, Palaces, Mansions and Estates mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Be your own King! Thornscape Isle offers the opportunity of owning your own Castle on an independent island, off the coast of Bravil City in Niben Bay. It is yours by right-of-conquest; just kill the guardian Minotaur to acquire the keys to the Castle. Thornscape is accessible by fast-travel on map. This mod includes: 1. A 3-roomed Guard House with resident Guard 2. A spacious Master bedroom 3. An underground Armory leading from the trapdoor in Master bedroom 4. A living room 5. A Pool room below the main room 6. A Dungeon/Prison also below the main room, with captives and a Guard 7. Dining halls (3) 8. Storage room 9. Kitchen with respawning cupboards for food & drink 10. A study with some books on bookshelves 11. Servant’s room, with Servant NPC 12. Healing Altars and Fountains 13. The main room / Great Hall with Throne 14. Kingly vestments (cheats) near Throne 15. Outside Courtyard with well, trees, etc. M7 Version 1.b: (March 11, 2007): - I added two more servants (Cook, Squire) - Removed a bug (paint trace) from a Dining Hall - I added some keys to the Dungeon in Main room M7
Thornscape Isle adds a player-owned castle on an independent island off Bravil City in Niben Bay. Claim it by defeating the guardian Minotaur to acquire the keys. A classic Oblivion mod from 2008, with 72 endorsements and 2,235 downloads, offering a unique conquest-based housing experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Unique conquest-based acquisition: you earn the castle by fighting a Minotaur, not just buying it.
- Island location offers a distinct, private home away from city life.
- Decent download count (2,235) for a niche housing mod from 2008.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — may have compatibility issues with modern Oblivion setups or mods.
- Only 72 endorsements, so it's a relatively obscure mod with limited community feedback.
For Oblivion players who want a unique player home with a sense of achievement—earning your castle through combat rather than gold. Also for those who enjoy remote, island-based properties. Skip if you prefer modern, feature-rich housing mods with lots of customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your save before installing any mod, especially one from 2008, to avoid potential conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Oblivion Mod Manager (OBMM) or Wrye Bash to install and manage the mod files.
- Check the mod's readme (if included) for any specific placement instructions, as older mods sometimes require manual data folder placement.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- M7
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 2,235
- Endorsements
- 72
- Category
- Castles, Palaces, Mansions and Estates
- Created
- 3/11/2007
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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