Battle of Fort Sutch

The Battle of Fort Sutch was a minor conflict of the Oblivion Crisis. It took place neared the ruined fort of Sutch north of Anvil, and was fought between the Imperial Legion and the Daedra of Oblivion.

The Battle
Following the Raid on Dagon Shrine and the increase in Oblivion Gates all across Cyrodiil, an Imperial Legion contingent was dispatched to Fort Sutch to deal with the Oblivion Gate there. Upon arriving, the Legionaires promptly met resistance. The fighting was fierce, and the Daedra innmuerable. The Legion was outmatched. Though they fought on, it wasn't long before the contingent considered retreat.

They were saved by the timely arrival of the Hero of Kvatch. Upon seeing the battle, the Hero offered aid. The Legion Captain informed the Hero of their predicament, and the Hero led a charge on the Oblivion Gate. They managed to cleave a way to the Gate itself, where they faced the leading Dremora. Once this captain was killed, the Legion Captain told the Hero that his men would hold position outside the Gate. The Hero proceeded into Oblivion and closed the Gate. Upon its destruction, the Legion Captain offered thanks, and recognized the Hero. What remained of the contingent left the ruined fort.

Behind the Scenes

 * The battle is seen in the mission "Attack on Fort Sutch", though this quest does not appear in the journal.


 * During the development of the game, Sutch was supposed to be another of Cyrodiil's cities, but was later changed to a ruined fort. This would (partially) explain why the Legion was defending a random fort deep in the wilderness as opposed to the cities, which are also under siege.