Kettle was a longtime, active figure in the Bethesda modding community, and he was a prolific contributor during critical years of Skywind's development. He implemented complex 3D assets, animations, and weathers, and he also creatively used NifSkope to bring Morrowind mechanics back for Skywind.

At a time when determination and direction were direly needed, Kettlewitch took the reins of Skywind's 3D team and pushed the project forward. He was a mentor and an inspiration to many. Widely used knowledge in the modding community wouldn't exist without his curiosity and experimentation. His passing is a loss to us all.

Thank you, Kettle, for helping us create a world for people to explore and get lost in, and a community for us to share. Your technical and artistic knowledge forever enriches Skywind and all the projects that you worked to bring to life. We will miss you greatly.

This Friday May 8th, at 5pm UTC (10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 7pm CEST / Sat 3am AEST), the newest installment in our The Road So Far-series will premiere on our YouTube channel, following up on the progress update video from 2024 and what has happened since then.

Mark your calendars and join us in taking a look at the current status of the project!

And thank you for the hours upon hours of fun, adventures, and escapism you have brought us, as well as so many people around the world. The love and passion for you within the community you've spawned is what made Skywind first come to be, and what still keeps us going, and we are ever so grateful.

In celebration of Morrowind's birthday, we'd also like to share that it is almost time for a brand new development video! Milestones have been hit and advancement has been made since our last progress update in 2024. While there is still work left to be done across many departments, we are excited to present the current numbers, facts and stats - stay tuned for more information very soon!

Thank you so much for all your donations towards Make-A-Wish International and their incredible work - together you raised a total of $672.79 during our segment 💛

Please note that the Tiltify campaign is still open, and you can still donate. If we reach the goal of $1000, there will be a follow-up stream featuring more wheel spins, more locations, and perhaps a conclusion to Zix’s guild journey.

Link to the fundraiser in the video description!

Join us 24 hours from now - 8am AEDT / 10pm CET / 5pm EDT - for our segment in the third annual Community Creations Con, highlighting Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Starfield mods!

We'll be live on our Twitch channel (TESR_Skywind) and YOU can help decide what's showcased by contributing to our fundraiser for Make-A-Wish International :sparkles:

Community Creations Con (C3) 2026 is brought to you by the Independent Fallout Wiki, UESP, and Nexus Mods.

See you there!

To you - from the Skywind team!

This new off-script channel also features an archive of previous livestreams - and will continue to be updated with new ones - for anyone looking for further insight into the development of Skywind. Happy New Year!

2025 has been a year of many important milestones for the project, and while there is still a lot of work to be done, we are excited for the future and seeing what the next year will bring.

If you would like to join us in reaching new achievements in 2026, please visit our website to learn more! We are still looking for help within most departments.

Thank you for your kindness, support, and for cheering the team on during this past year. May the season bring you joy, good rest - and a distinct lack of disturbing dreams.

Thanks to extensive work by our 3D department, we are excited to share that our second-to-last tileset - the Redoran Interior tileset - is now nearing its completion.

With this long-awaited tileset available, our level designers have begun work on the residences of House Redoran, such as these huts, ensuring their interiors reflect the inhabitants as well as the customs of the Great House itself.

We hope you'll enjoy this atmospheric glimpse into the nightmares that haunt Vvardenfell, available on our YouTube channel now!

Oisteri comments: "In Morrowind, this tomb was small and insignificant, but housed the rare Native Chuzei Bonemold Helm. 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.”

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. 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."

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, which has made it hard to navigate the area by most means of transportation. Perfect, however, for explorers looking for a challenging hike - or a tranquil rest on the sheltered shores amidst the cliffs.

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

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 👀

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: https://tiltify.com/@creation-mod-con/creation-mod-con-2025

Please consider donating, and come join us in celebrating the world of The Elder Scrolls' modding scene, all weekend.

We'll be live with our showcase at 19:00 UTC (3pm ET / 9pm CEST) on our Twitch channel.

See you in chat!

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.

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 !

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

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

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!

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!

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?

And thank you all for your continued belief in and support of this project over the years. Team members across all departments are working hard to make Skywind come to life, and while there is still much left to do, we are excited to share that recent progress has been vast and we are closing in on several major milestones.

As we continue to move forward, we welcome any volunteers who would like to join us on this endeavor - please visit our website to learn more about how to best help out, and join our Discord to stay up to date on all the work we're doing and for more detailed information about our progress.

Thank you, and stay tuned for a shiny new gameplay video coming this month 🤫

Always wanted to lend your voice to Skywind but wasn't sure it was the right time? There are now only ~20 roles left to cast, so it's now or never. Check out the last few remaining roles here to throw your hat in the ring: https://www.castingcall.club/projects/skywind-morrowind-reenvisioned-2025

In Dunmer culture, ancestral tombs are a favorable way to ensure a dignified eternal rest, and many distinguished families have opted for this accommodation to honor their departed. Though most commonly guarded by undead, some - like the Andavel Ancestral Tomb - have with time been overrun by Daedra. So watch your back, if you choose to enter!