The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

Tribunal Temple Questline

Embark on the Tribunal Temple questline in Morrowind. Join as an Acolyte, rise through ranks, and combat the Blight. Earn divine blessings and artifacts.

Tribunal Temple Questline

The Tribunal Temple is the dominant religious and political force in Morrowind, venerating the living gods Vivec, Almalexia, and Sotha Sil. As a devout follower or an aspiring acolyte, undertaking the Tribunal Temple questline offers a deep dive into Dunmer faith, lore, and the struggles against the Blight. This path provides unique rewards, including divine blessings and access to powerful artifacts.

To begin your journey with the Temple, you must first gain entry. This typically involves demonstrating piety or performing a service for a local priest. Once accepted, you will rise through the ranks, undertaking missions that range from exorcising restless spirits to retrieving sacred relics and combating the forces of Dagoth Ur.

Joining the Temple

  • Initial Contact: Seek out a Temple priest in any major settlement. You may need to prove your devotion or complete a small task.
  • Acolyte Rank: Your initial rank will be Acolyte. Quests at this level are generally simple and serve to introduce you to Temple doctrine and practices.
  • Progression: As you complete quests and gain favor, you will be promoted to higher ranks such as Initiate, Acolyte, Priest, and eventually higher echelons of the clergy.

Key Quests and Objectives

  • The Daedra Menace: Early quests often involve dealing with Daedric incursions or cleansing corrupted shrines.
  • The Blight: As the threat of Dagoth Ur grows, many quests will focus on combating the Blight and its creatures, often requiring you to venture into infected areas.
  • Relic Retrieval: The Temple often tasks its members with recovering lost or stolen holy relics, which can be found in dungeons, ancient ruins, or held by enemies.
  • Pilgrimages: Undertaking pilgrimages to sacred sites across Vvardenfell is a common requirement for advancement.
  • Divine Intervention: Higher-ranking members may be called upon to perform acts of divine intervention or assist in major Temple ceremonies.

Rewards and Benefits

  • Divine Blessings: Completing quests can earn you temporary or permanent blessings from the Tribunal, offering stat boosts or resistances.
  • Temple Equipment: Access to unique Temple-themed armor, weapons, and robes.
  • Spell Access: The Temple provides access to unique healing and restoration spells.
  • Artifacts: The questline culminates in the potential acquisition of powerful artifacts tied to the Tribunal.

The Tribunal Temple questline is a sificant undertaking that immerses you in the core religious and political conflicts of Morrowind. It offers a different perspective on the main quest and provides substantial rewards for those who prove their faith and loyalty.