Who Am I

⭐ ⭐ (361 endorsements) 📥 15,576 downloads 📌 v1 📅 9/2/2009
⚪ Last updated 2010

By Ice Eyes · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/22/2010 📅 Created: 9/2/2009
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #62 of 69 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

====== UPDATE ====== \"Who am I Readme upgrade\" added as Readme - to see press \'View Readme\' button ------------------------------------------------------ Install: Copy/Cut \'Sound\' folder and \'Upbringing.esp\' into \'Oblivion/Data/\' This is followed by activating \'Upbringing.esp\' in the Data Files. INFO: This changes the start of the game so that the Player begins in the Imperial City, Bastion. The player is questioned by the Imperial Jailor about your birthsign, class and NOW player\'s background. (Echoing Morrowind\'s character generation.) The player\'s background is for example: Raised by Wolves. Beggar\'s child Father was an assassin There are six backgrounds for you too choose each with there own special abilities. (i.e. Your father was a warrior, so you can summon his weapon) ALSO you can choose your player\'s religion : Daedra Worshipper Nine Divines The Tribunal Each religion has its own rewards for the Player. (i.e Worshipping the Daedra means you can summon a daedra guardian and you are in the Daedra\'s Faction - Daedra will not attack you.) After you\'ve told the Jailor your info, your put in the Prison Cells, and the original Character generation starts. HOWEVER Uriel Septim now has dialouge which was orignally cut from the game. AND at the point where Captain Renault is killed and Uriel and the Blades leave you, to have to navigate the caves... YOU can follow them through the door, skipping right to the part where Uriel asks about your Birthsign. NEW TO UPDATE INSTALL Copy .esp and Sound folder over original files. (Oblivion/Data/) And activate Upbringing.esp in Data Files INFO There are now a total of 10 character backgrounds and 8 religions to choose from.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Who Am I is an immersion mod for Oblivion that lets you choose your character's background and religion at the start of the game. It has 361 endorsements and was last updated in December 2010, making it a classic but dated addition for roleplayers seeking deeper character customization.

✨ Key Features

Choose your character's background at the start of the game.
Choose your character's religion at the start of the game.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Adds meaningful roleplay depth right from character creation.
  • Community-approved with 361 endorsements and over 15k downloads.
  • Lightweight and focused—does one thing and does it well.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2010—may be incompatible with newer Oblivion versions or mod setups.
  • Limited scope—only affects the start of the game, not ongoing gameplay.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion roleplayers who want to flesh out their character's backstory from the very beginning. If you're a completionist who enjoys immersive character creation, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or modern mod features.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod is from 2010, check if you're using the latest Oblivion patch and consider using a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash to avoid conflicts.
  • If you're using other character creation mods, load this one early in your load order to ensure your background and religion choices appear correctly.
  • Make a save right after character creation so you can test different backgrounds without restarting the whole game.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
Ice Eyes
Version
1
Downloads
15,576
Endorsements
361
Category
Immersion
Created
9/2/2009
Updated
12/22/2010

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