Prince of Lies
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 52 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a large mod that includes custom models and textures, new spells, books, a small player home, and a custom made follower, who after a while will offer a couple of very useful services. It has over 70 new interiors, new worldspaces, around 30 quests and over 50 voiced NPC's.
Music from Spanish symphonic metal band Diabulus in Musica, and English composer Richard Nye complete the experience.
We estimate about 20 hours play time in total for characters of any level.
Begin in Dawnstar and travel a short way East along the coast towards the jetty.
Almost exactly halfway between the two provinces of Skyrim and High Rock, where the Sea of Ghosts meets the Azurian Sea, lies the small island of Wicklow. Some time ago a small community established itself there, mining the rare Lakestone deposits. Connected to the mainland of Skyrim only by a boat from Dawnstar, the villagers rely on home grown food and a plentiful supply of rabbits and chickens - but one person on the island holds a mysterious secret.
Take the boat to Wicklow, and find the secret. Earn Mephala's respect if you can, and with it the rewards it brings.
A complete list of quests and how to start them
Gone Missing
Talk to Dinasa Sarys who tells you her husband is missing. Find him in a subterranean Dwemer room.
Bones
Dive to the bottom of the lake between Wick and Low and you will find hundreds of bones. Talk to the villagers to discover where they have come from, and uncover the sorry history of the island.
The Cabbage Thief
Talk to Othelan Thrice-Felled in Low Spirits and discover why the Inn has stopped selling the famous cabbage rolls.
The Chicken Ring
Find, kill and search the chicken with the slightly orange comb to find its secret.
Doughnuts!
Talk to Tamara in Low Spirits and help her steal the doughnut recipe from a villager.
Gone Fishing
Talk to Thoris Paquet in Wick, help him get food for his family from the ocean.
Ghurza the Alchemist
Starts automatically after Gone Fishing. A new arrival in Wicklow sets up business.
Greed
Pickpocket the futuristic device from Othelan Thrice Felled in Low Spirits and bear the consequences until you can release yourself from it's curse.
Find K'Nople
Starts automatically if you successfully complete the jigsaw when in Mephala's puzzle rooms. Find your way through the moving platforms.
The Lost Key
Starts automatically on arrival in Wick, simply look for a miners lost key in the Lakestone mine.
Agathas Lost Boy
MAIN QUEST - Starts automatically when you finish "The Lost Key"
Prince of Lies is a large quest mod for Skyrim that adds a new island, Wicklow, with over 70 interiors, 30 quests, and 50 voiced NPCs. It includes custom models, textures, spells, books, a player home, and a follower. The main quest involves uncovering a secret tied to Mephala, with an estimated 20 hours of gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge content drop: 30 quests, 70 interiors, and 50 voiced NPCs is a massive addition for any playthrough.
- Community-approved with 348 endorsements and over 12k downloads, so it's got a solid track record.
- Starts at any level, so you can jump in whenever without worrying about being underpowered.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Large mod with many custom assets could strain performance on lower-end rigs.
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter Dawnstar or the northern coast, since that's where you start.
For Skyrim players who want a substantial new landmass with quests, lore, and a follower without starting a new game. If you're into Mephala's daedric quests or just want a fresh adventure, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for a quick, lightweight quest mod—this is a big commitment.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order, especially with a mod this size.
- Make sure to start the quest by traveling to Dawnstar and heading east along the coast to find the boat to Wicklow.
- If you're using other mods that alter Dawnstar or the northern coast, check for conflicts and patch accordingly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Welwork
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 12,297
- Endorsements
- 348
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 4/18/2021
- Updated
- 10/31/2021
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