The Secrets of Arc Cyrae
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 52 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
The Secrets of Arc Cyrae tells the Story of Arvyel, a young bosmer, who came to Skyrim in order to find adventures. Her wish should immediately become true as soon as she meets the player in the shadow of a gigantic dwarven tower, known as the Arc Cyrae. This mod adds 3 followers, 4 dungeons, 4 quests and a new playerhome. As soon as you load into the game a new map marker will have appeared right below Labyrinthian, called "Arc Cyrae: Lower Entrance". This is were you should start the adventure.
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Installation
Just use NMM or extract the manually downloaded files into SkyrimSE/Data
Many thanks to the voice actors and actresses
Skye Rozario - Arvyel
Dani Dodge - Veeya
Chris Moore - Krivaan
Jacob Barlow - Majordomo
Also thanks to:
Unedjis for correcting several mistakes in the Galladrim Tale.
Veronika Alexandrov for pointing out a possible fix for Arvyels dark face bug.
In case the dark face bug appears on Arvyel:
- Open the Creation Kit 2. 0 as Administrator.
- Click on File -> Data... -> check Arc_Cyrae.esp by double click and set is as active file.
- Press "OK" and wait for the files to load (ignore all error messages)
- In the Object Window on the left go to Actors/Actor and click on AAAArcCyraeArvyel.
- Press Ctrl + F4
- Click on "Yes" if asked "Export face gen data for all selected NPCs?" (ignore all error messages)
- Wait for a message that reads "Done"
- Close the Creation Kit (no need to save, as you only exported data but didn´t actually change the mod)
- The bug may be fixed now and Arvyel should look normal.
If you want to use the old Creation Kit
- Follow the steps above.
- Open your Skyrim folder and copy the files in:
Skyrim\Data\Meshes\Actors\Character\FaceGenData\FaceGeom\Arc_Cyrae.esp (a .nif file)
Skyrim\Data\Textures\Actors\Character\FaceGenData\FaceTint\Arc_Cyrae.esp (a .dds and a .tga file)
Skyrim Special Edition\Data\Meshes\Actors\Character\FaceGenData\FaceGeom\Arc_Cyrae.esp
Skyrim Special Edition\Data\Textures\Actors\Character\FaceGenData\FaceTint\Arc_Cyrae.esp
- The bug may be fixed now and Arvyel should look normal.
The Secrets of Arc Cyrae is a quest mod for Skyrim Special Edition that adds a story-driven adventure featuring Arvyel, a young Bosmer, along with 3 followers, 4 dungeons, 4 quests, and a new player home. It starts at a new map marker below Labyrinthian and includes fully voiced characters. The mod has 582 endorsements and was last updated in 2017.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 582 endorsements and over 12k downloads.
- Offers a substantial content pack: 4 quests, 4 dungeons, 3 followers, and a home.
- Fully voiced NPCs add immersion, a big plus for quest mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE updates or mods.
- Known dark face bug on Arvyel requires manual Creation Kit fixes, which is a hassle.
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter Labyrinthian or the surrounding area.
For Skyrim players who love story-driven quest mods with voiced characters and want a new adventure with followers and a home. If you're a completionist looking for new dungeons and lore, this is a good pick. Skip if you prefer combat-focused mods or don't want to deal with potential bug fixes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Start the quest by traveling to the new map marker 'Arc Cyrae: Lower Entrance' below Labyrinthian.
- If Arvyel's face appears dark, follow the Creation Kit steps in the description to export face gen data.
- Use a mod manager like NMM or Vortex for easy installation and removal.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Morrodes
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 12,685
- Endorsements
- 582
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 7/14/2017
- Updated
- 7/25/2017
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