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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · 4d

"House Chuzei, furious at an alleged betrayal by the Tribunal, broke from House Indoril and followed Azura to the untamed Ashlands. Their final collapse is shrouded by time, but vestiges of their artistry remain."

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · 4d

The item description, by ckorkos: "An ancestral helm of bone from an antique age. Its double slit view, designed to emulate Vvardenfell's unique fauna, provides increased visibility for warriors fighting at range." (cont.)

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · 4d

"With our writing team adding item descriptions to the game, the helmet's unique description adds a tiny piece of new lore which heavily inspired me to make this dungeon something more unique and interesting.”, he explains.

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · 4d

Oisteri, level designer, comments: "In Morrowind, this tomb was small and insignificant, but housed the rare Native Chuzei Bonemold Helm." (cont.)

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · 4d

Ancient loot - now with 100% more lore! 📝 Sandus Ancestral Tomb, by Oisteri

Picture of the Sandus Ancestral Tomb interior, showing armed skeletons and braziers on an elevated platform in the middle of a large hall, highlighted by a skylight.

Picture of the Sandus Ancestral Tomb interior, featuring a dim lit corridor filled with braziers and urns of various sizes.

Picture of the Sandus Ancestral Tomb interior, showing a low staircase leading down a hazy corridor, rimmed with urns and tombstones, featuring a wall mural of an erupting volcano.

Picture of the Sandus Ancestral Tomb interior, showing an ash pit as the centrepiece of a large room, highlighted by a skylight. The room is lined with urns and blue lit braziers.

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · 22d

While this has made it hard to navigate the area by most means of transportation, it is perfect for any explorers looking for a challenging hike - or a tranquil rest on the sheltered shores amidst the cliffs.

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · 22d

Zafirbel Bay, on Azura’s Coast, is one of the final regions of Skywind currently undergoing level design. The tropical islands here host a handful of Telvanni towers, but are otherwise largely made up by untamed wilderness and lush terrain.

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · 22d

Don’t worry. Beach happy. 🏝️ Zafirbel Bay, by Dominik Włodarczyk

Picture of the landscape around Zafirbel Bay, consisting of tall, rough cliffs stretching out of tropical coral-filled waters. A large Telvanni mushroom tower sits atop one of the cliffs.

Close-up picture of a sandy river bank in Zafirbel Bay amidst the rocky landscape, featuring coral and tropical flora in and around the water.

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you were hoping to see some of the other locations that appeared in the polls, keep an eye on our Twitch channel in the coming days for a glimpse at some of what we missed 👀

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our most recent team livestream is now available on our YouTube channel! youtu.be/JRp7aIoGpak

A total of $3011 was raised for the Cancer Research Institute during Creation Mod Con this weekend - thank you all so much 🤍

Skywind Livestream - Creation Mod Con 2025

YouTube video by TESR Skywind

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Aug 31

We are live NOW with our segment of Creation Mod Con 2025!

Come join the chat and help decide which locations we visit today, as we fundraise for Cancer Research Institute in memory of Julian LeFay.

➡️ www.twitch.tv/tesr_skywind

💛 tiltify.com/@tesr-skywin...

Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us this weekend for CMC 2025 🎉

Creation Mod Con is back, showcasing some of the biggest Elder Scrolls modding projects during a two-day online event, Aug 30th & 31st!

This year, we'll be fundraising for Cancer Research Institute, in memory of Julian LeFay tilt.fyi/CJNEhYLQqF

See you in chat!

A schedule graphic for Creation Mod Con 2025. Skywind's timeslot is at 19:00 UTC (3pm ET / 9pm CEST)

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us this weekend for CMC 2025 🎉

Creation Mod Con is back, showcasing some of the biggest Elder Scrolls modding projects during a two-day online event, Aug 30th & 31st!

This year, we'll be fundraising for Cancer Research Institute, in memory of Julian LeFay tilt.fyi/CJNEhYLQqF

See you in chat!

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Jul 30

As we work towards more milestones, we want to thank you for following our progress, cheering the team on, and for spreading the word about the project. If you’d like to help us reach further achievements faster, join us! tesrskywind.com/volunteer/

TESR Skywind - Volunteer

If you are interested in working on Skywind, you've come to the right place! We are always looking for dedicated members to help bring the world of Skywind to

tesrskywind.com

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Jul 30

Roughly 300 voice actors are lending their voices to give life to the approximately 3000 NPCs of Vvardenfell, and we are looking forward to you all hearing them on your adventures.

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thanks to extensive progress in our voice acting department this year, we are very excited to announce a major milestone of the project:

Every base game character of Skywind has now been cast! 🎉

The waistworks of Molag Mar, with guards on duty in Indoril armor, and a huge mural of Almalexia.

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Jul 23

We're very sorry to learn of the passing of Julian LeFay, lead developer for the earliest Elder Scrolls titles. Your energy and determination shaped The Elder Scrolls, and you'll be missed.

A stained-glass window showing the Aedric god Julianos, and a Daggerfall group photo showing Julian LeFay with his leg propped on his knee.

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Jul 10

Enjoy the soft Dagon Fel ambience together with an hour of original score that you might hear during your adventures around the region of Sheogorad, composed by our talented team members. Full credits and timestamps for each track are available in the video description!

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Jul 10

Another installment in our Ambience series is now available on YouTube - this time featuring some of our very own Skywind OST!

youtu.be/iUqLJxDszro

Skywind Ambience - Dagon Fel [OST]

YouTube video by TESR Skywind

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Damiano Gerli @damiano.bsky.social · Jun 29

New podcast episode! With Skywind being one of the biggest Morrowind fan projects, how is writing narrative for a game so beloved? I spoke with TwoBitMatt, one of the lead writers, about his relationship with Elder Scrolls and how the project is shaping up.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRZ7...

Skywind cover with podcast host and guest

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Jun 27

Even the most seasoned adventurer can benefit from a break sometimes. At Fara’s Hole in the Wall in Sadrith Mora, visitors are welcome for outstanding food, drinks, or a bed. Just make sure to have your hospitality papers in order first!

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Jun 27

A night's rest and you'll be good as new 🛏️ Fara's Hole in the Wall, by QuantumScape and Mentha

Picture of the interior of the tavern Fara's Hole in the Wall inside a mushroom, showing a bar with an assortment of flasks and bottles, and visitors sitting on bar stools. The walls and ceiling are covered in mushrooms, roots, and moss.

Picture of the interior of the tavern Fara's Hole in the Wall inside a mushroom, highlighting a root wall with various posters.

Picture of the interior of the tavern Fara's Hole in the Wall inside a mushroom, showing a larger seating area for guests, filled with tables. The room is a grand open space with a scenic view of a tall waterfall running alongside the opposite interior wall, leading down to a pool with lily pads situated below the seating area.

Picture of the interior of the tavern Fara's Hole in the Wall inside a mushroom, showing a small bedroom underneath a staircase. The room includes a cot, a desk, and storage containers. A couple of flat mushrooms growing on the wall serve as shelves, and the room is filled with a light mist.

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Jun 8

On the northern coast of Vvardenfell lies Ibar-Dad - a cave currently occupied by Daedra-worshipping mages, seeking the resting-place of the legendary Mordrin Hanin. Their efforts so far have proven unsuccessful, but perhaps you will have better luck?

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · Jun 8

Imagine the treasures that lie entombed in stone… 💎 Ibar-Dad, by Oisteri

Picture from inside Ibar-Dad, showing a large cluster of crystals protruding from the cave wall and floor. Stone staircases run along each side of the crystals, each leading up to an ornate stone door.

Picture from inside Ibar-Dad, showing an area of the cave with an ornate stone door and intricate stone floor patterns. Two skeletons lay on stone tables, and a magical brazier fills the room with embers and a red glow.

Picture from inside Ibar-Dad, featuring a section of the cave filled with water. On pillars in the water are two lit braziers, and from the cave ceiling hangs stalactites.

Picture from inside Ibar-Dad, giving an overhead view of a section of the cave undergoing excavation. Wooden scaffolding, ropes and ladders make up the site, and there are scamps roaming the area. A mage can be seen sitting by a desk filled with tools, notes and scrolls.

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Skywind @skywind.bsky.social · May 31

Never heard of it.

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