EK2 – Songs of the Return

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Author: Hbxn

Last revision: 18 Jan at 04:51 UTC (3)

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EK2 : Songs of the Return v 1.0.1.2
For CK3 Version: 1.17.1
For EK2 Version: 0.17.0.1 "Remanada"

Load Order with Elder King II is:

Elder Kings II
EK2 : Songs of the Return

Please Move or Delete all save files from the previous versions, it may cause the game to crash.

EK2 Songs of the Return is a total conversion submod for Elder Kings 2, introducing an entirely new historical timeline set in the Merethic Era, the era of myth, elves, and the dawn of human civilization in Tamriel.

Set in the year ME 476, long before the events of any Elder Scrolls title, the mod lets players explore an age when Elven civilizations flourished across Tamriel. Take command of early Tamrielic kingdoms, clans, or tribes and create your own legends that would echo through the ages.

Songs of the Return introduces a range of new bookmarks set during the Merethic Era, each depicting a different corner of Tamriel’s mythic past. The "Endless Crossroads" Bookmark requires the Roads to Power DLC.

Songs of the Return introduces many new cultures that reflect the earliest divisions among Elves, Men, and Beastfolk during the Merethic Era. Among the cultures featured are:

• Faun – The Fauns are the native inhabitants the lush archipelago of the Systres Isles and parts of Tamriel at some point in the past.
• Sinestral Elf – Depicting the Elven natives of Yokuda who are stuck in a bitter struggle with the men of Yokuda.
• Desert Orc – Depicting the fierce inhabitants of the unforgiving deserts of ancient Hammerfell.
• Sea Giant – The elusive colossal beings who dwell along the misty shores and oceans of Nirn.
• Chimeri versions of Dunmeri Cultures – Featuring the Chimeri ancestors to the Dunmeri Cultures found in the Elder Kings.

Songs of the Return introduces a vast array of new headgears and attires that might reflect the ancient cultures of the Merethic Era.

Songs of the Return expands the world with an enormous collection of relics, heirlooms, and mythical weapons. Over 800 new artifacts can be discovered or claimed, from ancient Ayleid staves to Atmoran axes and Dwemer marvels, every corner of Tamriel holds a story waiting to be unearthed.

To enrich immersion,the Submod features new background illustrations for various characters and realms. From the radiant thrones of Ayleid Sorcerer-Kings to the shadowed courts of Vampire Lords, from the gleaming halls of the Altmer Kinlords to other Kings across Tamriel.

Songs of the Return introduces powerful new realm-shaping decisions that let rulers forge destiny across the Merethic world.

Songs of the Return adds several new landmarks, such as the Unsunken Yokuda and the Isle of Solstice.

New rules include:

• Limited Interracial Marriage – When enabled (default), this racist game rule restricts AI characters to marrying only others of the same heritage. AI with the pure-blooded trait will only marry other pure-blooded characters of the same heritage. Player characters are unaffected and can freely marry across cultures and bloodlines.
• Dragon Priest Invasion – When enabled (default), Dragon Priests will invade Tamriel at some point in the future.
• Alinor Isolationism – When enabled, Alinor begins the game in the Closed Phase, representing its isolation from the rest of Tamriel. When disabled, Alinor starts in the Open Phase, allowing diplomacy and warfare beyond the Summerset Isles.
• Alinor Suzerain – (requires the Khans of the Steppe DLC). When enabled, the High Kingdom of Alinor becomes the Suzerain of the Imperatum Saliache, establishing a tributary relationship where Cyrodiil pays regular tribute to Alinor.
• Disable AI-Generated/Modified Character Background Illustration

Songs of the Return introduces three new Lifestyles, each offering unique perk trees, traits, and progression paths that redefine how characters grow in power and shape their legacy across Tamriel. The new Lifestyles are:

• Vampire Lifestyle
• Werewolf Lifestyle
• Werebear Lifestyle
• Wereboar Lifestyle
• Sword-Singer Lifestyle

Songs of the Return introduces a dynamic Coven and Pack Trait System, featuring unique Vampire & Werewolf traits to discover and claim. Players can join these groups by seeking out their leaders and earning the right to become part of their ranks—whether through persuasion, loyalty, or bloodshed.

By aligning with a coven or pack, you gain access to unique modifiers. Ambitious players may even ascend further—becoming Vampire Lords or Werewolf Lords by asking it from those who already possess the trait.

Players who own the Fate of Iberia DLC can experience the Narfinsel Schism through the Struggle System. Navigate the rivalries of Ayleid factions, balance influence, and decide the fate of the Heartlands as competing sorcerer-kings clash for supremacy.

Is this mod compatible with other mods?
It’s probably best to start this mod without any other except for EK2. The only confirmed compatible mod is Better Barbershop. Other mods, especially large conversions, UI/asset mods, or mods that touch the same files—are likely to cause conflicts. If you want to test compatibility, enable only this mod, then add other mods one at a time.

How do I manually install the mod?
Click this link for the full guide EK2 SOTR Manual Installation Guide[www.nexusmods.com]. 

I may not always be active, but you’re welcome to join the community discussion
about this mod in the EK2 Songs of the Return Submod Discord [discord.com]

Please don’t bother the EK2 Developers with any problems relating to this submod, it would be rude and would burden them with too many workload. All issues, criticisms and complaints should be directed either the above submod thread, or contact me through a post or messages in this Platform.

All of the Elder Kings Developers, without whom this project would not have been possible.

EK2 SOTR Contributors