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Above all Else - Lovecraft Inspired Quest mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Latest06 Apr 2026
Uploaded03 Apr 2026
Version1.0.4
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Above All Else - 1.0.4

File Size17.54 MB
Game Image for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
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Above all Else - Lovecraft Inspired Quest


Introduction:

  1. Above all Else revolves around a vampiric Khajiit named Dar'balag. As you encounter this mysterious figure, you'll begin to learn more about his quest of "becoming above all else" and his purpoted gift of being able to see the ancient dead. Delving into some very niche and interesting lore topics, in his own convulted way Dar'balag will share more about his goals, origins and intentions to achieve his lofty ambitions. The quest sticks entirely to lore established within Skyrim while giving my own twist on the underutilised aspects of certain parts.


Features:

  1. Unique questline. While many of my other quests follow this encounter-based style, Dar'balag is completely unique with his accompanying story, abilities and lore he can share with the player. As you travel with him, you'll learn fragments of these factors and despite the cat's enigmatic nature, with some deciphering I believe the story and lore I have referenced and built upon should offer an incredibly unique look at the established material within Skyrim and ESO.
  2. Interesting NPC. Due to the Khajiit's ambitions and vampiric nature, this NPC should be entirely unique and vastly different from not only other mods, but my own content. With a much more ruthless and uncaring attitude, I believe that his character will create a great sense of conflict for many characters, forcing a choice between good and evil.
  3. New location. While not a huge new dungeon or location, I took great care in designing a single interior that would add to Dar'balag's story and expand upon the mystery established with his dialogue.
  4. Fully voiced. This quest has been voiced by a newcomer to my mods, Marchand Steenkamp . While not seen before in my other projects, he did such an incredible job with Dar'balag and you'll be seeing him a lot more in future :))

Showcase:



FAQ:

Can the mod be downloaded mid-game?

  1. Yes, it's completely fine to install mid-game.

Is it ESLed?

  1. It is thanks to CharderoTheLupe!

Is the mod clean?

  1. Yes, I have only edited the necessary cells, there should be no conflicts due to dirty edits.

How do I start the quest?

  1. You must speak to Dar'balag at the location seen in the images tab.

Why can Dar'balag be encountered during the day?

  1. I originally wanted Dar'balag to only be found at night but due to a wide variety of bugs, I had to remove this feature. If someone can help me figure it out, I can try fix it and upload it as an alternate file.

Can I make a patch for the mod?

  1. I'd love it people made patches for any incompatibilities that arise, if you could send these to me, I'll upload them onto the mod page.

Can it be ported to Xbox?

  1. The original porter who would do all of my mods can no longer do it. If you're up to it and agree to give credit along with including my showcases on the page, I have no problems with you porting it.

How can I show my support?

  1. You can endorse the mod and vote it for mod of the month, if you like the content. And if you'd like to support me, check out my YouTube and Patreon!

Bugs/Incompatibilities:

  1. If you're running any version PRIOR to the update, please download BEES

Credits:

  1. Massive thank you to Marchand Steenkamp for your incredible voice work! I can't wait to work with you on future projects!
  2. Huge thank you to EXIT for helping me with the design process for the interior! I definitely lack ability there so your advice really brought the cave to life!
  3. Thank you to Mihail for a certain sound file I used in the mod!
  4. Thank you to everyone who worked on Beasts of Tamriel for the owl asset. While I only used the mesh, I'm still very thankful for everyone's effort! Below is the proper credit for everyone who worked on that mod:
  5. SpikeDragonLord - Textures/Meshes/ESP Setup
  6. jboyd4 - Meshes/Animation/Cleaning
  7. RustyShackleford69 - Lore Guy
  8. opusGlass - Creature spawn configuration and plugin cleaning
  9. the1yunico - CACO Patch
  10. Tooneyman - SSE conversion




Instructions

Install with your preffered mod manager

Permissions and credits

  • Do all the assets in this mod belong to you and/or do you have permission to redistribute these assets?

    Specified within credits

  • Do you allow others to upload fixes, compatibility patches or updates for your mods as a separate mod page?

    Only if you contact me to ask permission first

  • Do you allow others to upload edits to your mods as a separate mod page?

    Only if you contact me to ask permission first

  • Do you allow others to use assets in your mods in their own mod pages with credit?

    Only if you contact me to ask for permission first

  • Do you allow translations for your mod?

    Yes, no need to contact me first. Earning GGP is allowed

  • If you consented to derivative works (updates, translations, assets being in another mod), can they be made through the use of AI?

    No. I do not allow any derivative work of mine to use Generative AI in any way

Above All Else - 1.0.4

Type: Main
Date uploaded03 Apr 2026
File Size17.54 MB
Unique DLs0
Total DLs0
Version1.0.4

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