The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind [Xbox]

Mar 7, 2021
4 min read

Updated: Mar 22

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind [Xbox]: Level 100 Difficulty Scale (Hard Mode)

Odysseys are lore-aligned tales of wandering and hardship.

Another Odyssey sets forth:

Scale Difficulty up by 10 per Level gain and delete character upon first death at Level 10 (i.e. 100 Difficulty) on The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind.

Odyssey Introduction

Lore-aligned Character Creation

(as told by Azura, Queen of Dawn and Dusk)

They have taken him from the Imperial City's prison. First by carriage and now by boat. To the east. To Morrowind.

Many fall, but one remains. Could he be the true Nerevar? I am watchful and remain hopeful.

I, Azura, Goddess of Dusk and Dawn, prophesied Nerevar's reincarnation 3,543 years ago. Many False Nerevars have unknowingly come to pass since then. Each uniquely brave but all equally dead. Although I am powerful, I cannot direct fate. The inevitable defeat of the treacherous Tribunal demigods will occur. But, by whose hands and when, I cannot say. Such is the way of Mundus, this Universe.

This is one story of the many Nerevarine Prophecy threads:

His name is Do'hur Raihir.

Khajiit hold a special place in my heart. When I bound their morphology to Jone and Jode, Nirn's Moons, I didn't expect such beauty. I would enjoy nothing more than to see one of my offspring fulfill the Nerevarine Prophecy. Time will soon tell.

Azura,

16th of Last Seed, 3E 427

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv-bD4LeQEA

Gameplay Music

Artist: Hiemal

Album: Hiemal

Track I: Homewards

Part I

Level I = Difficulty X

(as told by Do'hur Raihir in Parts I - X)

Do'hur was once a noble warrior to the sacred city of Torval in Elsweyr. A rewarding life of honor and virtue. No longer.

Do'hur knows nothing of the island of Vvardenfell in Morrowind. Although The Empire executed the formalities of His capture, many hands were involved that led Him here. Some known but most unknown.

Do'hur dreams. He's been told He's been chosen and not to fear. A simple task when there is nothing left to lose. Do'hur doesn't question the Gods.

Do'hur disapproves of this new life but shall recreate Himself once again. Embracing this blinding hatred is the only Path forward.

Do'hur Raihir,

16th of Last Seed, 3E 427

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzyVZwR1An4

Gameplay Music

Artist: Hiemal

Album: Hiemal

Tracks: II - V

Part II

Level II = Difficulty XX

Do'hur continues to be drawn east. Away from shimmering waters and towering fungi. Such homely sights would be beautiful in different times.

The winds from the Molag Amur volcanic foothills whisper of stone architectures that pierce blackened skies. There is subtle power in this darkness that Do'hur aims to harness.

This is only a taste of the wonderful bleakness of these lands. Looking north towards the ashen void, Do'hur's Path is becoming clear.

Do'hur Raihir,

20th of Last Seed, 3E 427

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB_uEUwv_Jc

Gameplay Music

Artist: Hiemal

Album: Afterglow

Part III

Level III = Difficulty XXX

The frontier settlement of Molag Mar stands tall yet offers little opportunity. Pilgrims however find value in these stone halls in preparation to ascend nearby holy mountains.

Do'hur anticipated finding comradery at this isolated frontier. Instead, only a conglomerate of meager souls feeding on a confusing religion. There is one kindred un-enslaved Khajiit that Do'hur cannot not help but gaze upon in awe...

Vanjirra, her dark eyes set within bright, sun-drenched fur framed by emerald earrings.

Alas, she is not on Do'hur's Path. Such is Do'hur's interaction with this world. It is time to return to the darkness of Molag Amur.

Do'hur Raihir,

29th of Last Seed, 3E 427

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXai2Eto4d4

Gameplay Music

Artist: Hiemal

Album: The Long Road Back

Tracks: I, II

Part IV

Level IV = Difficulty XL

Show Do'hur the heights of the mountain spires, and the red gales shall be faced with conviction.

Show Do'hur the depths of the mountain ravines, and the crumbling cliff sides shall offer easy rest.

To roam alone is to know solitude.

The beginnings of Do'hur's Territory is taking form. Through relentless wanderment, Do'hur has expunged mages from ancient towers and ghosts from decaying tombs. Do'hur has learned well from these trials but many foes still await.

None shall stand in Dohur's Path.

Do'hur Raihir,

2nd of Heartfire, 3E 427

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6NMwlecjzY

Gameplay Music

Artist: Hiemal

Album / Track: Mist of Dissonance

Part V

Level V = Difficulty L

Do'hur grows ever stronger.

His old life in Elsweyr was one of a Khajiit wielding profound yet very different strength. Then, Do'hur was grounded in a genuine devotion to the community's protection. Alongside friends and family, we worshiped the Spirits and followed the Mane. Those joyous times ended with the Slaughter of Torval marking the beginning of the 5 Years War.

Now, Do'hur's strength is instead forged in primal instincts.

Do'hur Raihir,

16th of Heartfire, 3E 427

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSVhCX6-HHY

Gameplay Music

Artist: Hiemal

Album: Haunting Melancholia

Tracks: I, II

Part VI

Level VI = Difficulty LX

With rising strength comes increased ambition. But, after fleeing the deep darknesses of Dwemer and Daedric ruins, Do'hur is realizing that there is still much to learn about the secrets of Molag Amur.

To be at full strength, one must commit to constant growth without compromise. It shall be done.

Do'hur Raihir,

16th of Heartfire, 3E 427

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwflK18yrPg

Gameplay Music

Artist: Hiemal

Album: Dyatlov's Creek

Track: Interference

Part VII

Level VII = Difficulty LXX

Do'hur Raihur is the Scourge of Molag Amur. Those left alive will spread fear of Do'hur's return.

Ulath-Pal, the sole surviving warrior of the Erebenisum Dunmer, stirred faint memories of duty and honor from Do'hur's old life. Those are but distant values never to be felt again.

Do'hur, The Scourge

23rd of Heartfire, 3E 427

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ma_91p8sbM