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[center]Other Trailers [url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-PT4TpYk8ucsn94P-C1AcEiotyzjcJHx]can be found here[/url].
Check out [url=https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12244]Relics of Hyrule Special Edition![/url][/center][url=https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12244]
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"Listen carefully... This was once the land where the power of the gods was said to slumber. This was once the kingdom of Hyrule. But that blessed kingdom has been transformed by the king that rules the twilight... It has been turned into a world of shadows, ruled by creatures who shun the light.
"The people believed that the Hero of Time would again come to save them... But the hero did not appear... Faced by an onslaught of evil, the people could do nothing, but appeal to the gods. In their last hour, as doom drew near, they left their future in the hands of fate. What became of that kingdom...? None remain who know."
These are the Relics of Hyrule, the shards of an age long forgotten, the remnants of a civilization older than the Dwemer. So old that it was a myth during their time, and little evidence of the civilization remains. All that remain are artifacts: weapons, armor, magic. As you travel through Skyrim, you will stumble across pieces of a long-lost civilization, and will eventually discover what led to its demise.
[b][i]Unlike similar mods, Relics of Hyrule does not turn Skyrim into a Zelda game, nor does it use Skyrim's engine to remake any Zelda game.[/i][/b]
Such an approach, I feel, would be a pale imitation of Zelda, and would greatly reduce the quality of the mod.
My philosophy is that a Skyrim mod should respect the milieu and story of the core game, rather than using it as a simple technological platform to remake
another. I chose to make Relics of Hyrule the way it is after seeing many other mods based on the Legend of Zelda ignore Skyrim's world. The mod also serves to re-imagine and frame the tragic beauty of Hyrule and Termina in the harsh landscapes of Skyrim and Solstheim. Relics of Hyrule adds items from Zelda to vanilla Skyrim locations, but I link them to the world as though they have always been in Skyrim, through lore and secrets. My goal is to make the mod lore-friendly, despite being inherently lore-breaking. It's designed such that you find the relics by playing Skyrim.. There are no quests that guide you, only rumors and forgotten myths (unless you read the Information Guide, of course). This is intentional, as an homage to how games used to be. The original Legend of Zelda did not hold your hand.
In short, Relics of Hyrule is a large mod that adds scores of new weapons, spells, enchantments, enemies, NPCs, dungeons, and experiences that are (hopefully) balanced with the base Skyrim game and integrated into its locations, while connecting Zelda lore to Elder Scrolls lore as a bit of fun that gained a little too much momentum.
The mod has been actively expanding and evolving since August 2013 and will continue to grow in the future, with new content and fixes every few months.
There are [b][i]no[/i][/b] new quests, new lands, or dialogue, and you [b][i]will not[/i][/b] see any main characters from the Zelda franchise in this mod.
[font=Times New Roman][size=5][u][i]Need an introduction? [/i][/u][/size][/font]
[url=https://youtu.be/aokiiom4DfI][u][size=3]Here's a video introduction to the mod![/size][/u][/url]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=6][u]HEY! LISTEN![/u][/size][/font]
[font=Arial][size=3]The Legend of Zelda is property of Nintendo. All I'm doing is paying homage to the fanastic universe they created.[/size][/font]
JKalenad's [url=https://discord.gg/s4fEACU]Discord Server[/url]
This mod has over [i][b]3000[/b][/i][b][i] endorsements[/i]![/b][b] Wowie! [url=https://youtu.be/6TthUodrNCs]Thank you!![/url]
Relics of Hyrule is the [i]most endorsed [/i]Zelda mod on the Nexus![/b]
[b]Relics of Hyrule is the [i]most downloaded[/i] Zelda mod on the Nexus![/b]
Whoa! Thank you all very much, and there is always much more to come!
[b][size=3][url=https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12244]The mod[i] is[/i] available for Skyrim Special Edition[/url].[/size][/b]
[b][i]With regards to consoles[/i]
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/articles/50949/]Relics of Hyrule will not be on consoles[/url], [/b]because if it was ported, it would die, one way or another. End of story. I will not be porting it, nor will I be giving permission for others to port it to any console.
[b]With regards to Legacy of the Dragonborn
[/b]I am not adding support for Legacy of the Dragonborn, but I am adding a museum to Relics of Hyrule. It will debut in version 6.6. A patch does exist that reduces conflicts with Legacy of the Dragonborn, such as dig sites placed over RoH items, but it does not add a museum space.
I will not be answering questions about Legacy of the Dragonborn.
[b][i]With re[/i][i]gards to [/i]The Elder Scrolls VI
[/b]I am aware that is will eventually exist. I will not be answering questions about it.
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With re[/i][i]gards to [/i]Breath of the Wild[/b][u]
[/u]Yes, I will be adding content inspired by this game. Version 6.7 will be dedicated almost entirely to it. I will not be answering questions about it.
[i][b]Before reporting a bug or issue, please make sure your installation is fully up to date.
[/b][/i]Relics of Hyrule is exclusive to the Nexus. Posting this mod to other websites is against my wishes and without my consent.
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[url=https://relics-of-hyrule.fandom.com/]The mod has a wiki! [/url][/size]
It's not finished by no stretch of the imagination, and I'll be adding to it constantly. The Master Sword page is a model for the rest of wiki. If you want to contribute, by all means do! I will be monitoring the wiki for consistency and accuracy, since its purpose is reference.
Also, if you want to make a request, by all means do, but [url=http://relics-of-hyrule.wikia.com/wiki/Item_List_and_Index][color=#ff7700][i][b]please check the Item List[/b][/i][/color][/url] before you make a request.
[url=https://relics-of-hyrule.wikia.com/wiki/Item_List_and_Index]These words are a link to go to the Item List[/url]
I don't want you to waste your time asking for something you already have.
And HUGE thanks to ZeldaInformer, who wrote this amazing review of the mod:
[url=http://www.zeldainformer.com/news/relics-of-hyrule-a-zelda-modification-for-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim#ad-image-0]Click this link to read it. It's...it's so nice.[/url]
Also to ZeldaDungeon.net for reporting on version 5.23:
[url=http://www.zeldadungeon.net/2014/07/skyrim-relics-of-hyrule-mod-gets-majoras-mask-update/]In this post that you can read by clicking these words.
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[font=Times New Roman][size=6][u]INSTALLATION[/u][/size][/font]
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[u][font=Tahoma][size=2][url=https://youtu.be/POmWuV40zjk]Here's a video on installation and getting started![/url][/size][/font][/u]
(If you're just updating, skip to the next section)[/i]
0. Make sure you have [i]both [/i]Dawnguard and Dragonborn. Relics of Hyrule does not require Hearthfire.
There is an old, unsupported No-DLC version of the mod available in the old versions section of the files tab. It is very old and will not longer update, and is therefore missing most of the content available in the full version of the mod.
1. [url=http://skse.silverlock.org/]Install SKSE[/url]. While Relics of Hyrule largely does not rely on it, it may need it in the future. And it's just good to have.
2. Download the Main File or Split Core first. [b]If you use NMM[/b], please download the Main File manually and install using NMM. Downloading and installing all at once can cause issues with mods as large as Relics of Hyrule.
[font=Times New Roman][size=6][u]UPDATING[/u][/size][/font]
You shouldn't have to start a new save if you're updating the mod, as Relics of Hyrule has a small footprint.
Download and install the newest Update from the Updates section of the Files Tab.
Make sure the old content is replaced by the new content.
[b]If you use NMM[/b] and are installing an update, make sure you select "No" when asked if
you would like to "upgrade" the original. Otherwise things will break. The new content has to replace the old content.
When in doubt, just wait for the main file to update.
[i][b]I cannot help with NMM issues.
[/b][/i]I don't use NMM, I don't [i]like[/i] NMM, and don't know how it works. All I know is that NMM tends to have
trouble with large mods. Try to download it manually and install with
NMM, rather than doing both at once. My mod is built so those who prefer
manual installation can install it easily, and if NMM has a problem
with that, I'm sorry, but I'm [i]not[/i] going to accommodate its tawdry quirks.
I repeat, [i]I [b]am not accommodating NMM and cannot help with issues related to it.[/b][/i]
[font=Times New Roman][size=6][u]UNINSTALLING :(
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Relics of Hyrule follows standard uninstallation procedures.
1. Unequip all Relics of Hyrule items and go somewhere unaffected by the mod, like a player home, or the Riverwood Trader.
2. If desired, disable active magic effects from things like Triforce Pieces.
3. Wait 24 in-game hours (with the wait function) to allow all scripts to finish their duties.
4. Disable the mod in your load order.
5. If desired, remove the folders containing meshes and textures. Most are in /weapons/hylian or /armor/hylian. A full directory is available in the mod's main file.
[font=Times New Roman][size=6][u]VIDEOS
[/u][i][size=3]There's an official Relics of Hyrule Let's Play!
[/size][/i][size=4][b][url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-PT4TpYk8uc7Gx8Mm-M4eO3Rsv2ZSp1u]Here's the playlist!
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[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpEk2LdaJXQ]Here's a video review by HiroStormwolf![/url]
[youtube]SpEk2LdaJXQ[/youtube]
This is the first review video I've seen anyone make of Relics of Hyrule, and even better the mod was [i]requested[/i] by one of his viewers!
Here's another mod spotlight by Override:
[youtube]goaTwwvxIIs[/youtube]
YouTube users [url=https://www.youtube.com/user/Feber2001]Clay Allison[/url], [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi903ujY6SUSOWI4kvccjfA]GreatCanadianGuy[/url], [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJ3kqoDHx0AIM50WZFq1Mw/]dave the gamer[/url], [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGIzS6ziUzHpinkssymjq2Q]Bubwv[/url], [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfR0md7JBK2o5XjIf2QaxQ]Eris O'Reilly[/url], [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokaV1Yh5eEEngQcbgcUneA]ArrikOK[/url],[url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzXQOkAZEOLqrdoUTyueXw] To Asgard[/url], [url=https://www.youtube.com/user/SH4TT3R3DH34RT]Mewlink2[/url], [url=https://www.youtube.com/user/IAMACEOMEGA]ACE Omega[/url], [url=https://www.youtube.com/user/RotheProPrime01]RotheProPrime01[/url], [url=http://]Sky Samurai LP[/url], and [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEYrlkIY2QnmuNYs1AezAQ]WaywardWriterRyu[/url] are also playing (or have played) Skyrim with Relics of Hyrule installed.
YouTube users [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOe8iZQiQ-2EftWNZvQ3OYA]Cobèbus Caboose[/url] and[url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDc1D4h8BaJSjqvGnblNmrg] The Challenged Warrior[/url] played through Relics of Hyrule exclusively as an overview of the mod.
[url=http://www.twitch.tv/ArrikOK]ArrikOK[/url] also streams Relics of Hyrule Special Edition on Twitch.tv.
Here's a video briefly explaining how to navigate this page and install the mod:
[youtube]DhHMdxWV0IE[/youtube]
And if you want to know where to start once you've installed the mod, you can pretty much start anywhere. Or you can watch this video:
[youtube]Vl-iNZ-u17c[/youtube]
[u][font=Times New Roman][size=6]COMPATIBILITIES[/size][/font]
[/u]I have made adjustments in the past, but I am no longer going to adjust my mod to accommodate other mods. I don't want people to expect that of me anymore, and if I were to adjust Relics of Hyrule for another mod, then some other mod conflict will come along in the future.
Conflicts are inevitable, and I refuse to change my mod because of another.
Relics of Hyrule is fully compatible with Dual Sheath Redux. The meshes required are included with the installation of Relics of Hyrule.
It should also be compatible with custom skeletons and animations like XPMSE.
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/users/16033119]evittalex[/url] has made a Relics of Hyrule addon/crossover patch for [url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/74565/?]Invasion of Skyrim - GAT[/url][url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/66858]. [/url]I'm hosting it here, so check out the Optional Files for it!
Perk mods [i]should[/i] be compatible because Relics of Hyrule does not rely on perks for crafting. Instead, the recipes rely on your skill and the presence of certain items in your inventory.
Overhauls like Perkus Maximus are not officially supported.
Legacy of the Dragonborn conflicts somewhat with Relics of Hyrule, making some items inaccessible.
Mods that heavily modify Riverwood and Winterhold may make a few minor items inaccessible.
Some mods may conflict with the entrance to a dungeon added by Relics of Hyrule called Morwitijaal, but there's nothing to do about it. Try entering through Mad God Passage or the side entrance for the dungeon.
[u][font=Times New Roman][size=6]PERMISSIONS[/size]
[/font][/u][font=Arial][size=3][b]If you want to use parts of my mod in your mod, you must contact me and explain the specific assets you want to use.
I worked very hard on this mod, and am not willing to provide permission for some items.[/b][/size][/font]
Some items were made by others and I cannot give permission for them, and some were made specifically for Relics of Hyrule and cannot be distributed.
DO NOT redistribute RelicsofHyruleDragonborn.esp in ANY WAY. This is the ONLY place to get that file.
If your mod uses Relics of Hyrule assets, you [b]must [u]not[/u] charge money for it.
[/b]You would then be earning money from my work, and since Relics of Hyrule is based on a Nintendo property, you could get into serious trouble.
Relics of Hyrule is exclusive to the Nexus. It must not be redistributed.
If you have downloaded Relics of Hyrule from somewhere other than the Skyrim Nexus, the file you downloaded was posted illegally, without my consent.
[font=Times New Roman][size=6][u]CREDITS[/u][/size][/font]
Relics of Hyrule logo by RPD490
Wind Waker sounds from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Some Ocarina of Time sounds from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Fairy sounds from
[url=https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/96643/]https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/96643/
[/url]
Isle of the Deep courtesy of mde0815: [url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/82793]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/82793[/url]
Zelda's Sword, Golden Mirror Shield, Wind Waker, Lens of Truth, Sword of the Sages, Fighter's Sword, Fighter's Shield (and similarly shaped
shields), Hookshot/Clawshot, Hilda's Staff, Goddess Sword, and Triforce by [url=http://www.fernieprieto.com/]fcp078[/url]
Vibrant scabbard textures for True Master Sword and True Noble Sword by DarkBlueLink, based on textures by Chief-01
Zora Sword based on this mesh by standalone09:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51532]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51532[/url]
Lolian Hookblade by standalone09 from this resource:
[url=https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/73129]https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/73129
[/url]
Other Lolian Weapons from Weapon Variants Modders Resource by EliteTJB98:
[url=https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/67454]https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/67454[/url]
Darknut Battlesword by Overmind5000
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24749]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24749[/url]
Hylian Shield, Hero's Bow, Wind Waker Mirror Shield, Fierce Diety's Sword, Noble Sword, and Master Sword
Based on Chief-01's meshes:
[url=http://chief-01.deviantart.com/art/LoZ-Model-Texture-Resources-Some-are-incomplete-311134061] http://chief-01.deviantart.com/art/LoZ-Model-Texture-Resources-Some-are-incomplete-311134061[/url]
Converted to Skyrim by CaptainRC (Hylian Shield and Master Sword) and DMagnus
Hylian Shield Texture by me, using textures from
[url=http://ickledinkstock.deviantart.com/]http://ickledinkstock.deviantart.com/[/url]
[url=http://inthename-stock.deviantart.com/]http://inthename-stock.deviantart.com/ [/url]
[url=http://texturez.com]http://texturez.com[/url]
Terminan Shield:
The mesh of the Terminan shield is made by Tyen and used with his permission.
Based on the Hylian Shield from his Legend of Zelda mod:
[url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/3216]http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/3216[/url]
Biggoron's Sword and Kokiri Sword:
Mesh by Christian of early CCRE for his Zelda Oot Equipment mod:
[url=http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/31976/?]http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/31976/?[/url]
Converted to Skyrim by DMagnus
Ocarina of Time Mirror Shield and Gerudo weapons meshes and texture by DMagnus
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16235]Majora's Mask[/url] by Motch1391
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/16298]Keaton Mask [/url]by Motch1391
Pedestal of Time from the Return of a Hero mod
Ordon Sword by Kyim, originally from this mod:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/20894]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/20894[/url]
Honed Ordon Sword by mandarinn, originally from this mod:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25505]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25505[/url]
Redead scream by studiorat:
[url=http://www.freesound.org/people/studiorat/sounds/22350/]http://www.freesound.org/people/studiorat/sounds/22350/[/url]
[url=http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=148477891]Ocarina of Time[/url] model by Buckles
Deku Shield by an anonymous donor
The biped hat mesh is by alteredtheBeast from his Link mod:
[url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/2588]http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/2588[/url]
While the ground version is by Tyen:
[url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/users/870396]http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/users/870396 [/url]
Some enchantments based on work by J3X:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods[/url]
Thanks to Technocolt for the Skyward Strike script and to DMagnus for assistance with implementing it.
Magic Sword and True Four Sword donated by SatoshiKura
Couple's Mask based on the mask from this mod:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/46546]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/46546[/url]
Refined Armos weapons based on work by LeanWolf:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/39870]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/39870[/url]
Ancient Enchanter mesh by JetSteele:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/63678]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/63678[/url]
Oblivion Gates resources from here:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/18957]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/18957[/url]
Snow Elf clutter by MGR:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/64423]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/64423[/url]
Goddess Statues by Tamira, original model by 3dregenerator::
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28732]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28732[/url]
Rupee models by
NoxyGame and DOSMaster:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28534]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28534[/url]
Throwing Weapons (bombs, etc.), based on Throwing Weapons Lite by JZBai:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/62017]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/62017[/url]
Female mesh for Ganon's Armor based on the Ebony armor from Practical Female Armor by JZBai:
[url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/48160]http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/48160[/url]
Sheikah Dagger based on the Spearblade from [url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12087]URW - Useless Resource Weapons[/url] by Urwy, which in turn is based on a drawing by [url=http://www.digital-eel.com/scans/swords.htm]Iikka Keränen
[/url]Moblin Weapons and Zuna Weapons also from URW
Feral Moblin and Dinofols models from [url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49682]Nexus Creature Resource[/url]
Cloak meshes from [url=http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12092]Cloaks of Skyrim
[/url]Cane meshes by [url=https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/users/37834630]MihailMods[/url], from [url=https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/86565]Rustic Weapons Pack
[/url]Ordon Shield by deathbydawn22
Mask of Truth by SurvivormanMC
Poetry and lyrics included in in-game books added by the mod:
"How Glory Goes" by from Floyd Collins, lyrics by Adam Guettel
"Crownless,""Amaranth,""Turn Loose the Mermaids,""Our Decades in the Sun,""Sleeping Sun,""The Greatest Show on Earth,""Alpenglow,""Creek Mary's Blood,""Yours is an Empty Hope,""Elan,""Shudder before the Beautiful," by Nightwish, lyrics by Tuomas Holopainen
"Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, lyrics by Trent Reznor
"The clock Ticks on" by Blackmore's Night
"The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha, lyrics by Joe Darion
"Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night," by Dylan Thomas
"There Will Come Soft Rains," by Sara Teasdale
"Invictus," by William Ernest Henley
"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," by Robert Frost
"O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman
"The Haunted Palace," by Edgar Allan Poe
"Stolen Waters," by Lewis Carroll
"Prospice," by Robert Browning
"The Last Goodbye" by Billy Boyd
"Once Upon a December," lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
"Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow!" by William Shakespeare
"Into the West," by Annie Lennox, Fran Walsh, and Howard Shore
"You'll Never Walk Alone," from Carousel, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
"I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
"Sonnet" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson