The Old Ways v 1.01

A Race MOD for Morrowind

Revision History:
Updated 05/25/02 - female models added for Shade and Valheru races. All 3 download files uploaded.

This mod contains 3 new races, a new class, and makes a few classes playable that weren't before: (Necromancer, Witch, and Warlock.)

The Races

Rebis: This race is the sorcerous offspring of Dark Elven worshippers of Mephala. The Rebis is a fusion of genders, and possesses the innate qualities of the warrior-priest. They are few in number, and act as champions of this Lord of Oblivion, aiding warlocks and witches in thier secret schemes. I intended this to be the only race I needed to make, since it was a character concept I wanted to play. Then I got 2 more requests.

Skill Bonus		Base Attribues		Ability
Conjuration	+10	Str	40	Sanctuary
Long Blade	+10	Int	50	Resist Disease
Mysticism	+10	Wil	45	Soul Trap
Heavy Armor	+10	Agi	35
Marksman	+5	Spd	40
		End	40
		Per	35
		Luc	35

Shade: The Shades are born among the human races, and are seen as an evil omen. They are killed at birth among the Imperials, as they believe that they are destined to be witches or necromancers.

Skill Bonus		Base Attribues		Ability
Marksman	+15	Str	40	Spell Absorption
Acrobatics	+10	Int	40	Paralysis
Sneak	+10	Wil	35
Illusion	+10	Agi	50
		Spd	45
		End	35
		Per	35
		Luc	40

Valheru: Once the dominant race, ruler of all races, the Valheru fell from grace of the gods they angered. Now, the Valheru strive to rebuild what was stolen from them. They worship no god, as they consider themselves equal if not superior to all gods, at least when they were in their prime.

Skill Bonus		Base Attribues		Ability
Heavy Armor	+15	Str	40	Night Eye
Long Blade	+15	Int	40	Magica Bonus 1.5
Enchant	+10	Wil	30	Soul Trap
Mysticism	+5	Agi	40	Voice of the Emperor
		Spd	50
		End	40
		Per	30
		Luc	40

The Class

Alienist: The Alienist is a hybrid class of conjuror and knight. They summon creatures from the netherworld to aid them, and deal in the souls of lesser beings, binding them to their purposes. They fight with the heavy ritual armor and weapons of the ancient days, and assist their summoned servants when necessary.

Class: Alienist	Major Skills	Minor Skills
	Long Blade	Alteration
Primary Attributes	Conjuration	Enchant
Intelligence	Heavy Armor	Athletics
Endurance	Mysticism	Acrobatics
Endurance	Marksman	Medium Armor
Specialization	The Alienist is a warrior-priest devoted to protecting and furthering the aims of the old Daedric cults. They summon their powers from Oblivion, and fight with ancient world ritual weapons and armor.
Magic

I made this class to accompany my idea of the renegade cult of Mephala, and it's strange warrior-priests. It could just as easily facilitate a Melnibonean character concept as well. Use it or not, as you wish.

How to Install

First, you will need to create a folder called 'b' under your Program Files\Bethseda Softworks\Morrowing\Data Files\Meshes folder. You should then download the b.zip file and unzip the contents into that folder.
Next, download the Textures.zip file and unzip the contents into your Program Files\Bethseda Softworks\Morrowing\Data Files\Textures folder.
Next, download the Old_Ways.zip file, and unzip it into your Program Files\Bethseda Softworks\Morrowing\Data Files folder.
Start Morrowind, and click on Data Files. Make sure that 'Morrowind' and 'The Old Ways' are both selected.
Continue the startup, and start a new game to choose one of the new races.

Files

I have not uploade these files yet. If you are interested in this mod, please let me know at s1aanesh@yahoo.com
If I get enough interested responses, I will post these and send everyone an email that they are available.

b.zip (495 kb)
textures.zip (1.92 mb)
the_old_ways.zip (2.8 kb)