The Hanging Gardens - a Quest

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,029 endorsements) 📥 51,741 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 1/21/2013
⚪ Last updated 2015

By Acid Zebra · Quests and Adventures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/4/2015 📅 Created: 1/21/2013
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #2 of 31 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

TRANSLATIONS Traduction Française est disponible thanks to Bombeyte! Polskie tlumaczenie jest juz dostepne thanks to Asmodarius! Eine deutsche Übersetzung ist verfügbar thanks to Gunter525!

Index Introduction & Features Install/Uninstall Starting the quest FAQ Troubleshooting/Bugs/Incompatibilities Build history Credits (in no particular order) What users had to say

Introduction & Features

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"for the town-center where lay dead the quadrangular gardens..." (from the book The Hanging Gardens, written in Dwemer and translated to Aldmeris)

It seems Calcelmo has uncovered some new artefact while rummaging about in the Dwemer ruins (or rather having his students do it). It has allowed him to further translate bits and pieces of the book The Hanging Gardens. Were Wasten Coridale's gardens just a pale copy, an imitation of a mighty Dwemer structure?

A quest mod playing out on a remote abandoned Dwemer island/outpost with a secret, featuring a medium length quest for mid/high level player characters with an interest in exploring, new surroundings, and a good fight. Features voiced NPC, unique items & ingredients found only on the island, 2 smallish worldspaces, 14 or so interior cells, sea travel complete with pirate raids, a metric ton of dwemer treasure and a foe thought long gone from this realm. Find the island, make your way there, and conquer it... if you can. Oh, and remember, sea travel is dangerous. You never know what you might find... or who may find you.

Please note this mod is not built for the weaker PCs, unlike Bethesda I have no obligation to try and make it work for everyone running all kinds of hardware. That said, I run it on an aging ATI 5770 and it runs fine. Still, the two worldspaces are fairly resource-intensive. Even so, I do recommend you run on high or ultra - some of the dwemer kit pieces do not have distant LOD and I hate stuff just randomly fading in (at different times, even).

Install/Uninstall

First, make a save game. BEFORE installing. You should do this any time you install a mod really. You only need an up-to-date Skyrim to run this mod. No DLC or other stuff required. Download the file. Extract and install as usual, both the ESP and the BSA go in your data folder. For uninstallation, it is recommended you finish the quest first to clear all the aliases. If you don't want to finish AND you want to uninstall (you n'wah), open the console and type "stopquest bhabhilonintroquest" and "stopquest bhabghilonmq", then go to

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

The Hanging Gardens is a quest mod for Skyrim that sends players to a remote Dwemer outpost with a secret. It appeals to fans of Morrowind-style exploration, offering minimal handholding and no excessive quest markers, encouraging players to think and explore.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new quest centered around a remote Dwemer outpost.
Designed for players who prefer exploration and thinking over quest markers.
Aimed at fans of the Morrowind era's less guided approach.
No handholding or excessive quest markers, as per the author's description.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 3,029 endorsements and over 51k downloads.
  • Delivers a classic Morrowind-style experience for Skyrim, focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving.
  • A breath of fresh air for players tired of quest markers holding their hand.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLC.
  • Quest design may frustrate players who prefer clear objectives and fast-paced action.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who loved Morrowind's hands-off approach and enjoy exploring without quest markers. Also for those who want a quest that makes them think and rewards curiosity. Skip if you prefer guided quests with clear objectives and fast-paced action.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the mod is from 2015, check if your Skyrim version is compatible, especially if you have the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition.
  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install it through that to keep your load order clean.
  • Be prepared to explore thoroughly and read in-game clues—this mod won't hold your hand.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Acid Zebra
Version
1.2
Downloads
51,741
Endorsements
3,029
Category
Quests and Adventures
Created
1/21/2013
Updated
5/4/2015

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