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Oblivion

...So long as you and your descendants shall wear the Amulet of Kings, then shall this Dragonfire burn -- an eternal flame -- as a sign to all men and gods of our faithfulness...
...But should the Dragonfires fail, and should no heir of our joined blood wear the Amulet of Kings, then shall the Empire descend into darkness...
A number of shabby abandoned houses mar the essential beauty of the town of Anvil.
According to the Fighters Guild charter, no private contracts may offend against the laws and customs of the counties and the Imperium.
Antus Pinder led a hopeless defense against a superior force. Despite a grave defeat, his statue stands in Kvatch to honor his courage and spirit.
Bravil's night air is damp and noisome because of the river channels that serve as Bravil's sewers, and because of the nearby swamps where insects and diseases breed in abundance.
Bruma builds in wood harvested from the native forests of the High Jeralls, and her houses and halls often bear decorative carved timbers in the Nordic style.
Bruma's chilly winds and alpine climate favors dwellings built partly below ground level to conserve heat.
Chorrol, Anvil, Kvatch, and Skingrad counties represent the heartland of western Cyrodiil, a region known as Colovia.
Commander Mishaxhi, one of the Akaviri's greatest tacticians, commanded the fort at Pale Pass.
Count Regulus Terentius, once a noted tournament champion, is widely recognized by his people as a drunken wastrel and ne'er-do-well.
Countess Arriana Valga is the Lady of Chorrol. However, her deceased husband, Count Charus Valga, was the hereditary Count of Chorrol
Countess Millona Umbranox of Anvil is well-loved by her people. She lost her husband many years ago.
Countess Narina Carvain is a dutiful chapelgoer, and a respected ruler, though she is a cunning and ruthless negotiator.
During the Sack of Sancre Tor, General Talos is said to have recovered the Amulet of Kings from the tomb of Reman III.
Eastern Cyrodiil is known as Nibenay. The peoples and styles of Bravil, Leyawiin, and the Imperial City are defined by Nibenese culture.
For as long as people have lived in Bravil, the statue of the Lucky Old Lady has been considered a symbol of good fortune. Stop by, and the Lady may grant her blessing....
For his heroism at Pale Pass, Kantus Jeril was appointed the first Count of Chorrol.
It is said that the Count of Cheydinhal knows of the existence of the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, but bribes and threats of death have done wonders to keep his mouth shut.
Janus Hassildor, Count Skingrad, has ruled Skingrad for many years, and is known by reputation to be a powerful wizard.
Just who is the Night Mother? Some say she's an old woman. Others believe she's a spirit or phantom. And there are those still who doubt the Night Mother even exists at all...
Lorgren Benirus, who mysteriously disappeared over a hundred years ago, was the original owner of Benirus Manor.
Marius Caro is Count Leyawiin, and his recent bride, the lovely and cultivated Alessia Caro, is the daughter of the righteous and reliable Countess Arriana Valga of Chorrol.
Mehrunes Dagon is the daedric prince of destruction, natural disasters, and the bloody scourge.
No one has escaped from the Imperial Prison in over 40 years, since the days of Jagar Tharn and The Imperial Simulacrum.
Pale Pass was the rumored location of the Akaviri headquarters during their invasion of Cyrodiil. The actual location of the fort has been lost over hundreds of years.
Rumour claims that Sundercliff Watch was built on the ruins of Varsa Baalim, and inherited the curse of that forgotten Ayleid City.
Sundercliff Watch was once a waystation during the Reman Dynasty, but has long since faded into disrepair and been all but forgotten.
The Ayleids, or Heartland High Elves, ruled Cyrodiil in the long ages of Myth before the beginning of recorded history.
The Blades are a group of knights who work in secret for the good of the empire.
The Cheydinhal Sanctuary is but one of many secret Dark Brotherhood safe havens spread across the Imperial Province.
The Drothmeri Army is founded and funded by Frathen Drothan, a rogue arch-mage of the Great House Telvanni.
The Elder Council has a long history, stretching back to the founding of the First Empire by Alessia.
The first Arena Blademaster was Gaiden Shinji, a fierce and noble warrior of the Order of Diagna.
The fort at Pale Pass was actually an Imperial structure captured and then inhabited by the invading Akaviri forces.
The Mages Guild is an organization dedicated to the instruction and responsible use of magic throughout the Empire.
The Mages Guild is committed to rooting out Necromancy and all who practice it.
The mines at Sundercliff boast the highest concentration of iron ore in the Valus Mountains.
The reputable head of the Anvil Mages Guild, Carahil, is an outspoken enemy of necromancy, summoning, and the dark arts.
The symbol of Chorrol is the Great Oak, an ancient tree where the townsfolk gather to share news of the day.
There are sixteen daedra princes, each with his own plane of Oblivion.
Though Nibenese in speech and custom, Bruma and Cheydinhal show Nord and Dark Elf influences in their architecture.
Uriel Septim is a direct descendent of Tiber Septim, who conquered all of Cyrodiil and proclaimed himself Emperor in 2E846.
White Gold Tower, built many ages ago by ancient Ayleids, can be seen from any part of the Imperial City.

Shivering Isles

Areas conquered by the forces of Order are drained of energy, leaving them dead and lifeless.
Baliwogs are thought to be the larval form of Grummites, although this relationship has never been proven.
Brellach is the stronghold of the Golden Saints. Few beyond the Saints are ever permitted inside.
Dark Seducers cast into the waters of Oblivion return to the Shivering Isles through Pinnacle Rock. The process is considered sacred and secret.
Deepwallow is a small Dementia community built on a swamp. The citizens are not fond of strangers.
Elytra are vicious insects that use deadly poisons to kill their prey.
Felldew is a dangerous toxin secreted by some Elytra. Despite the risks, some value it for its use as a powerful stimulant.
Fellmoor is a small Dementia community of farmers.Their crops have been known to alter a person's sense of reality.
Giant roots twist across the landscape of Dementia. Its residents and native creatures are similarly twisted, in body and spirit.
Gnarl are sentient tree-like creatures whose ability to blend into the landscape has surprised many would-be adventurers.
Golden Saints cast into the waters of Oblivion return to the Shivering Isles through Brellach. The process is considered sacred and secret.
Greenmote is a highly addictive and potent drug that can be fatal if not taken in extreme moderation.
Grummites are frog-like, tool-making creatures with a primitive culture. They can often be found protecting the egg sacs that house their young.
Hale is a small Mania community of artists. They believe their art is inspired by the spores from the great mushroom trees that surround their village.
Heretics are fanatics that believe Sheogorath is just a man who needs to be overthrown. They congregate in the lands of Mania.
Highcross is a small settlement in the lands of Mania. Its citizens are highly compulsive, acting out bizarre rituals with little meaning.
Hungers are Daedric creatures that feed on the misery and despair of everything around them.
Ingestion of Felldew results in the release of pheromones that some Elytra recognize, making them indifferent to the user's presence.
It is rumored that screams of agony are carried away on the wind as it passes through Xaselm.
Knifepoint Hollow is rumored to have once been a great store of knowledge. The details of its history have since fallen into legend.
Mania is the home of mad artists and creative thinkers. But, do not assume that it is any less dangerous than Dementia.
Once a bustling city, Xeddefen has become home to a tribe of Grummites who worship the strange obelisk in the depths of the ruins.
Once the home of a great nobleman, the halls of Xirethard are now rife with horrible undead creatures.
Passwall is a small settlement whose residents hope to pass through the Gates of Madness into the greater realm of the Shivering Isles.
Pinnacle Rock is the stronghold of the Dark Seducers. Few beyond the Seducers are ever permitted inside.
Scalon are hulking swamp creatures with tremendous leaping ability.
Sheogorath is the Daedric Prince of Madness, whose followers include both dangerous psychotics and brilliant artists. His divided personality is reflected in the land itself.
Sheogorath's fiercely loyal Dark Seducers patrol the streets of Crucible. They are aligned with Dementia and are not overly fond of Golden Saints.
Split is a community divided between Mania and Dementia. Its citizens are mirror images of one another, constantly struggling for control of the town.
Syl is the Lady of Dementia, and Duchess of that land. She is known to be highly paranoid, believing everyone around her to be a potential enemy.
Thadon is the Lord of Mania, and Duke of that land. He is known to be obsessed with mind-altering food and drink.
The ancient city of Cylarne is believed to be the original capital of the Shivering Isles.
The former settlement of Vitharn is rumored to be haunted by the ghosts of its slaughtered citizens.
The Fringe is an enclosed area designed to test those who wish to enter the Shivering Isles.
The Gardens of Flesh and Bone were created by sorceress Relmyna Verenim as her attempt to grow the mystical components of the "sixth element," Flesh.
The Gatekeeper guards the Gates of Madness against those not Blessed by Sheogorath.
The Gates of Madness serve to keep out casual adventurers. Only those fit for Sheogorath's realm, or those invited, can gain access.
The House of Dementia is renowned for its small cadre of ruthless Dark Seducer Elite Guards.
The House of Mania exemplifies lavishness and over-indulgence.
The Howling Halls contain the reconstruction of a famous building from Cyrodiil.
The Mania region of the Shivering Isles lies to the north. The Dementia region crouches in the south.
The northern half of New Sheoth is named Bliss. Its colorful streets and people are the embodiment of Mania.
The proud and haughty Golden Saints act as enforcers in Sheogorath's Realm. They are aligned with Mania and are not overly fond of Dark Seducers.
The Resonator of Judgment, made of a material of unknown crystalline origin, is very similar to the strange obelisks that dot the Shivering Isles.
The Sanctum of Vivisection is where sorceress Relmyna Verenim lives and conducts her experiments.
The secret grove in Milchar can only be accessed by those the grove deems worthy.
The southern half of New Sheoth is named Crucible. It embodies Dementia, with its ominous buildings and fearful citizens.
The teachings of the Manics or the Demented are sermonized at the Sacellum, depending on which faction is currently in favor.
The Tree of Madness draws its nourishment from the Pools of Mania and Dementia deep beneath the Palace.
There are no jails in the Shivering Isles. Criminals are temporarily exiled to a dungeon, instead. If they get out alive, their crimes are forgiven.
There is a chamber in Knifepoint Hollow that has been sealed for millennia. Few but Sheogorath knows who or what is imprisoned there.
Xedilian, once a main line of defense for the Shivering Isles, was abandoned after the Gatekeeper was created.
Xirethard's proximity to the House of Dementia makes it ideal for an underground emergency escape route.
Zealots are fanatical believers in a cult of Sheogorath, and will not tolerate anyone that does not share their beliefs. They congregate in the lands of Dementia.