The Tale of Tsatampra Xiros
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #89 of 91 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
1. 03 UPDATE - A FRIEND INDEED
(PLEASE NOTE: CURRENT HOLDERS OF 'THE TALE OF TSATAMPRA XIROS' WILL NEED TO PERFORM A CLEAN REINSTALL OF THE MOD FOR THIS UPDATE TO FUNCTION AS INTENDED.)Glory to the Prince of Fate! Hermaeus Mora has bestowed new privileges upon the Custodian of his Annals!
With the aid of a new spell, the Antiquarian is now permitted to leave the Annals and fight at the Custodian's side.
Additionally, new dialogue has been provided for both the Antiquarian and Hermaeus Mora (who now offers alternate deliveries depending on whether the player has encountered him before).
Continue to reap the benefits of His boundless knowledge, Custodian. And remember - there is no choice but what He allows. No free will but what illusions He permits. You are His instrument, mind, body and soul...
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION:
The Lord Hermaeus Mora seeks the aid of a worthy instrument. Will you answer his summons?
Make way to the Derelict Shanty to begin your journey...
A tenantless shack overlooks the Sea of Ghosts. But beneath it lies a secret waiting to be discovered - and a journey to be undertaken.
A skewed and surreal world awaits, contained within the pages of the Tale of Tsatampra Xiros.
Battle your way through the fragmented memories of Hermaeus Mora's rogue acolyte - Tsatampra Xiros. The pages of his chronicle are populated with distorted visions of himself, his fellow acolytes, and the terrifying creatures he consorted with. And somewhere, nestled in the heart of the Tale, Xiros himself awaits you...
Earn the favor of the Daedric Prince, and gain custodianship of his Annals - a long neglected wing of his great library Apocrypha.
Fulfilling your pledge to Hermaeus Mora will gain you access to his Annals, a unique player home with a variety of features, including:
-The Discourse on Squamous Ephemera, which allows the player to conjure a Seeker familiar at the cost of ruined books and daedra hearts.
-The Treatise on Batrachian Geneologies, which allows the player to conjure a Lurker familiar at the cost of slaughterfish scales and daedra hearts.
-The Oghma Infinium Repository, which allows the player to exchange stat bonuses at will once activated (NOTE: Requires the Oghma Infinium to use).
-Displays for each of the 7 Black Books.
Restore the Annals to their former glory with
The Tale of Tsatampra Xiros is a quest mod for Skyrim that sends players into a world inside a sorcerous text to earn the favor of Hermaeus Mora. It has over 3,000 endorsements and 1.1 million downloads, indicating strong community support. Last updated in 2020, it remains a popular choice for fans of Daedric quests.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 3,063 endorsements and 1.1M downloads show this mod is a fan favorite.
- Immersive Daedric questline that fits perfectly for lore-hungry players.
- Unique concept: a world inside a book is a fresh take on quest mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Requires the base game and likely the Dragonborn DLC for Hermaeus Mora content, but not explicitly stated.
For Skyrim players who love Daedric quests and want a lore-rich adventure centered on Hermaeus Mora. If you're a completionist or enjoy exploring unique, magical realms, this is a must-try. Skip if you prefer combat-heavy mods or want something with more recent updates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Dragonborn DLC installed, as Hermaeus Mora's realm is featured there.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- Check the mod's comments section for any known conflicts with popular quest mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SlimeSire
- Version
- 1.04
- Downloads
- 1,058,372
- Endorsements
- 3,063
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 5/31/2020
- Updated
- 7/4/2020
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