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The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion

Zealots of the Nine Mod

V 1.1

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Index:

 

1. Installation Instructions 
2. Play Instructions 
3. Summary 
4. Getting Started 
5. Future 
6. Change Log 
7. Credits and Contact 
8. Disclamer 
 

 

 

1. Installation Instructions 
 

Uncompress all files contained in the rar file to the Data directory of your Oblivion Installation

	- The archive includes an esp file (jolardhome.esp), which is the mod file and must be in the Data directory.

	- It also includes the directories Sound/Voice and their sub folders. The Sound directory should also be in the Data directory. The files included here are the lip files (for lip movements during speech) and the mp3s. The mp3s (for speech) are silent. They are included so that the dialog sub titles will stay up long enough to read. 

 

2. Play instructions 
 

Start Oblivion, and Select the Data Files option. In the list that appears, check the jolardhome.esp mod file for inclusion. Make sure to also turn on your subtitles for while playing this mod, as there is extensive dialog, but no recorded voice. 

 

3. Summary 
 

A search for a poor maids missing employers leads you to discover the dark truth behind a secret society buried deep within the Church of the Nine. Find yourself battling ancient undead forces, and ultimately uncovering the secret society of the Zealots of the Nine. The Zealots of the Nine are brutally suppressing a small group of worshippers, those who follow the ancient Over Father. Decide which side you will be on, and determine the fate of one poor itinerant preacher. Undead adversaries, ghostly guides, desperate preachers, secret societies, ancient religions, spies and more await you.  

 

Mod includes a new home, a mansion on the hill in Cheydinhal, overlooking the river and Cathedral. The home includes all the required amenities, and will provide a great base of operations. The home will become yours to use when you complete one of the included quest lines. The chests and other storage in the home will not re-spawn with items automatically, so your items will be safe.  

 

4. Getting Started 
 

To begin the quest, head for the Bridge Inn near the West Gate in Cheydinhal. A Maid who is desperate for help eats there between 6 and 10 each night. 

 

5. Future 
 

The story of the Children of the Over Father and the Zealots of the Nine has only just begun to be told. Now that you have become aware of this hidden battle between the Ancient and the New, you will likely have more adventures in the future. (i.e. more mods coming down the line)

 

6. Change Log 
 

V 1.1	Released 5/9/06

	- Number of spelling corrections
	- Cleaned up ownership of doors in the Manor
	- Moved the Chair at the Alchemy desk so you can access the Alchemy 	ingredient cupboard from the chair.
	- Removed a script from the Undead Blade that referenced another quest 	(shouldn't have caused problems unless you were currently in that 	quest)
	- A couple of updates to the quest log and dialog to make it easier to 	find Kalgar if you are not using the quest compass.

V 1.0    Release version 5/1/06

 

7. Credits 
 

This mod is brought to you by Jolard. It is released as Open Source, so you are free to use the mod, the characters included, the story line, and the background in future mods. Please just give credit where credit is due!

 

Thanks to Greggbert and Teri for story suggestions, play testing, bug testing and other sundry suggestions. This would not have been completed without your help! Also thanks to those working on the Wiki, and on the official construction set forums. You have been invaluable!

 

Please contact me at jolard@yahoo.com with any comments, suggestions, rants or raves, I would be happy to hear from you. To make it easier to find the wheat in the chaff, please include the subject line: Oblivion Mod, Zealots of the Nine

 

8. Disclamer 
 

While this mod has been playtested extensively (and I use the house myself!) there is always the chance some problem might have slipped through. While this is regrettable, I take no responsibility for any problems that might occur. Use this mod at your own risk. That said, have a blast, it should give you a good amount of enjoyment for your time. Jolard.

 
