Eastmarch

"One of the "Old Holds," Eastmarch was among the first regions of Skyrim settled by the Nords when they arrived from Atmora. Its capital, Windhelm, is the oldest continuously inhabited human settlement in Tamriel, and was founded by Ysgramor himself."

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Eastmarch is a frozen region located in Eastern Skyrim near the eastern border to Morrowind. The Yorgrim River runs through the northern region and the sulfur pools sprawl across Eastmarch.

Giant's Run
Eastmarch changes in geography depending on where you are. In the northern snowy reach of Giant's Run, the Yorgrim River runs through it and provides the nearby settlements a bountiful supply of fish. Despite Eastmarch's large size, it only has one city, that being the great city of Windhelm. Across the river from Windhelm is the large town of Lower Yorgrim which supports Windhelm with an abundance of fishing and game. East of Windhelm is the great fort of Morvunskar. The fort served as a stronghold for Windhelm but it was later abandoned. Southwest of it is Cradlecrush which was the site of a great Orcish stronghold.

Frostwater Tundra
The Frostwater Tundra is the region before Whiterun Hold so it's much more forest like to match the White River's forest like area. The major stronghold in the region is Fort Amol, which served as a ruling stronghold in the tundra during the second era while in the fourth era, it served as the military outpost during the Skyrim Civil War. The Corundum mining town of Darkwater Crossing is located east of Amol. It was originally an Argonian town but it became a mining town for Windhelm. The Eldergleam Sanctuary is a hidden grotto located in the sulfur pools of the tundra.

Icewind Peaks
The Icewind Peaks is the region just before the Rift so it's much more mountainous than the rest of Eastmarch. As time went on it the region, it became less populated and as of now, there is no settlement governing the barren region. Although, the peaks contain many notable ruins including Skuldafn (a nordic ruin leading to Sovngarde), Mzulft (a dwemer ruin), and Direfrost Keep (an ancient castle of vampire hunters). During the second era, many settlements existed in the region including Jorunn's Stand (a wooden fort), Cragwallow, and Witteshadr.

Shadows of the Konunleikar Celebration
In 2E 582, the city of Windhelm underwent a celebration known as the Konunleikar which honors Jorunn the Skald-King's rule as the High King of Eastern Skyrim and the Ebonheart Pact. Thane Mera Stormcloak was in charge of the festivities and watches for any mischievous behavior in Windhelm. The Vestige had arrived just in time to celebrate but was tasked by the Thane to investigate any problems in the town. Stormcloak believes the Stormfist Clan of Nords since their leader, Fildgor Orcthane is Jorunn's twin brother nemesis and would do anything to put him out of the seat of High King. Many injuries had already come out of the festival. After being named Windhelm's Champion, the Vestige participated in the Footrace of the Nine Holds and learned that a racer died on the track.

Wrath of the Stormfists
The Thane took this personally and was enraged by this sudden loss, the Vestige investigated throughout town and learned the Stormfists did indeed cause the murder. The traveler found their camp near Kynesgrove and slaughtered a few warriors to find out that Fildgor plans Jorunn's assassination at the Konunleikar festival. The Vestige delivers the news to Stormcloak and she asks the traveler to protect the Skald-King at the Hall of Trials where the king is watching a duel. The King and his guards are attack by Stormfist agents and the Vestige steps in and protects the king. Jorunn is informed about Fildgor's assassination attempt and he proclaims a war between the Ebonheart Pact and the Stormfist Brigade.

By Game

 * Eastmarch (Skyrim)
 * Eastmarch (Online)

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