Updated the link to MHReviews' mod review. It is now to be found here: The Blade of the Haunted (youtube review) (extreme spoiler alert!).
At this chance, I've noticed the 97th endorsement today! Nice to see that - while I am off to Skyrim most of the time - some people still appreciate this good old Oblivion mod! I wonder whether I'll hit the 100 before long?
Also thanks to everyone for the motivating comments in the forum thread!
Watch out for dragons and arrows to the knee!