The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind facts for kids

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, often called just Morrowind, is a popular video game that came out in 2002. In this game, you create your own character. Then, you get to explore a huge and amazing world. There's a main story to follow, but you can also go on many other adventures. These are called side-quests. Morrowind was first released for PC and the Xbox console. You can also find a special Game of the Year Edition. This version includes the main game plus two big expansion packs.

Welcome to Morrowind!

Morrowind is part of a famous game series called The Elder Scrolls. It's an action role-playing game, or RPG. This means you play as a character and make choices that affect the story. You also get to fight enemies and grow stronger. The game is known for its massive open world. You can go almost anywhere you want right from the start!

What Kind of Game Is It?

As an RPG, Morrowind lets you customize your character. You pick their race, skills, and even their star sign. This helps decide how they play. Do you want to be a mighty warrior? A sneaky thief? Or a powerful wizard? You can be all of these things! The game focuses on exploration and discovery. You'll find ancient ruins, hidden caves, and strange creatures.

Exploring the World of Vvardenfell

The game takes place on an island called Vvardenfell. This island is part of the larger land of Morrowind. Vvardenfell is a very unique place. It has giant mushrooms, strange plants, and active volcanoes. The landscape is often ash-covered due to the Red Mountain volcano. You'll travel through deserts, swamps, and even underwater areas. Getting around can be done by walking, using special fast-travel services, or even flying with magic!

Who Lives in Vvardenfell?

Many different groups live on Vvardenfell. The main people are the Dark Elves, also known as Dunmer. They have their own unique culture and traditions. There are also three powerful noble families called Great Houses. These are House Hlaalu, House Redoran, and House Telvanni. Each house has its own way of life and goals. You can even join one of them! Other races from the Elder Scrolls world also live here. These include humans, cat-like Khajiit, and lizard-like Argonians.

Your Adventure Begins

You start the game as a prisoner. You arrive on Vvardenfell by boat. Soon, you learn that you might be a special hero. This hero is known as the Nerevarine. The Nerevarine is said to be the rebirth of an ancient hero. Your main goal is to stop a terrible plague called the Blight. This plague is spreading from the Red Mountain. It is caused by a powerful evil being named Dagoth Ur.

Quests and Choices

While following the main story, you'll meet many characters. They will give you quests. These quests can be simple tasks or long, complex adventures. You can join different guilds, like the Fighters Guild or the Mages Guild. Each guild has its own set of missions. Your choices in the game can affect how people see you. They can also change the outcome of certain quests.

Fighting and Magic

Combat in Morrowind involves using weapons like swords, bows, or axes. You can also cast many different spells. There are spells for healing, attacking, or even flying! Your character's skills improve as you use them. So, the more you swing a sword, the better you become at it. The game has a unique system for magic and combat. It feels different from many other RPGs.

Expansion Packs: More Adventures!

Morrowind has two official expansion packs: Tribunal and Bloodmoon.

• Tribunal: This expansion takes you to a new city called Mournhold. It's a grand, walled city. Here, you learn more about the gods of Morrowind. You also face new dangers and mysteries.
• Bloodmoon: This expansion sends you to a cold, snowy island called Solstheim. It's a wild place with new creatures and challenges. You might even get to become a werewolf!

Why Morrowind is Still Loved

Even though Morrowind is an older game, many players still love it. It's praised for its deep story and unique world. The game also has a very active community of fans. These fans create "mods" (modifications). Mods can add new items, quests, or even change the game's graphics. This helps keep the game fresh and exciting for years.

Images for kids

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  Parts of Vvardenfell region of Morrowind controlled by Hlaalu, Telvanni, and Redoran houses

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  A screenshot of The Elder Scrolls Construction Set for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, demonstrating the utility's automated cell and object lists.

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