Banners can be seen bearing the crest of House Redoran while the buildings in the background are distinctly Dunmer in origin. The trailer begins by showing a ship approaching an island later revealed to be Solstheim. You didn't think that you were the only one? He ruled here in their name, ruled over Solstheim.īut he did not serve the Dragons, he devoured them. He was once one of them, the Dragon Priest. The realm appears as a large citadel-type building with twisted columns and is home to dangerous creatures, such as Seekers and Lurkers.ĭuring the course of the add-on, new abilities and powers can be learnt in the realm from mysterious Black Books.Ī preview trailer was released by Bethesda on 5th November 2012 that showed various aspects of the add-on. In addition to the island of Solstheim, Dragonborn also involves venturing into the plane of Oblivion known as Apocrypha, domain of the Daedric Prince of forbidden knowledge, Hermaeus Mora.

He ruled over Solstheim thousands of years ago at the behest of Dragons, much like his counterparts in Skyrim, however at some point this changed and he rebelled against the winged overlords. The primary antagonist in Dragonborn is Miraak, the mysterious former dragon priest who is revealed to be the first individual gifted with the dragon blood. To the north the Skaal Village, Thirsk Mead Hall and the ruins of Castle Karstaag can be found in the icy tundras. House Redoran is an established presence as seen by their banners adorning the walls outside the settlement. After the mass Dunmer migration it has taken on a heavy Dunmer influence in its architecture and culture. The mining town of Raven Rock, located on the southern coast, is a far cry from its former days. Many crossed over the border into Skyrim seeking refuge, and whilst they were accommodated, the Nords graciously offered them the island of Solstheim as their new home. Raven Rock as it appears in the Fourth Era.įollowing the eruption of Red Mountain in 4E 5, thousands of Dunmer were forced to flee Morrowind.

The north is dominated by the arctic climate similar to that found in Winterhold Hold, while the south features the jagged landscape reminiscent of the Dunmer homeland. The geography of the island bears similar traits to both Vvardenfell and Skyrim and ranges from ash wastes to glacial valleys. Solstheimĭragonborn takes place on the island of Solstheim, located north east of Skyrim. Your fate, and the fate of Solstheim, hangs in the balance as you face off against your deadliest adversary – the first Dragonborn. Become more powerful with shouts that bend the will of your enemies and even tame dragons. Journey off the coast of Morrowind, to the island of Solstheim.Įncounter new towns, dungeons, and quests, as you traverse the ash wastes and glacial valleys of this new land.

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