Forsworn

"Some of us refused to bow. We knew the old ways would lead us back to having a kingdom of our own. That is who we are. Criminals in our own lands. And we will cut a bloody hole in The Reach until we are free."

- Madanach

The Forsworn are a clan of aggressive Bretons terrorizing The Reach in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They initially appear to be a group of exotic bandits, but further investigation reveals that the Forsworn are actually a remnant of the decades-old ethnic conflict between the local Nords and the indigenous Bretons.

Background
The Western Reach region has historically been ridden with strife and turmoil; its location between High Rock and Skyrim has caused the two provinces to fight bitterly over its occupation. A peaceful agreement was reached centuries ago, but the intermingling of Bretons and Nords in the region has created a regionally distinct lineage of Bretons called Reachmen. Some among these formed the Forsworn, who have developed a unique culture of banditry, lawlessness, and hedge-magic, as well as a burning hatred for the Nords.

The Forsworn view The Reach as their ancestral land, and do not accept its Nordic occupation. They were the rulers of Markarth until Ulfric Stormcloak and his men drove them out of the city about twenty years prior to the awakening of Dragons in Skyrim. They have since been a plague on the city, as well as on neighboring mines. In addition to their ancient gods, the Forsworn revere Hagravens, which can be found in several Forsworn encampments. They can be tough opponents for a low-level character: they fight fiercely with a blend of tenacious one-handed melee and magical attacks.

Members

 * Braig
 * Donnel
 * Dryston
 * Kaie
 * Madanach
 * Morven
 * Nana Ildene
 * Nepos the Nose
 * Odvan
 * Tynan
 * Uraccen
 * Weylin

Quests

 * The House of Horrors
 * The Forsworn Conspiracy
 * No One Escapes Cidhna Mine

Types

 * Forsworn
 * Forsworn Archer
 * Forsworn Forager
 * Forsworn Looter
 * Forsworn Pillager
 * Forsworn Ravager
 * Forsworn Shaman
 * Forsworn Warlord
 * Forsworn Briarheart

Forsworn Pillagers can be especially deadly at close range, as they often dual wield swords or axes and hit hard and fast. Forsworn Briarhearts are the strongest variety, but they have a fatal flaw: successfully pickpocketing one's Briar Heart results in its instant death.

Weapons and armor
Forsworn equipment is distinguished by its use of bone, fur, and feathers. It is of a primitive, albeit effective design.


 * Forsworn Axe
 * Forsworn Bow
 * Forsworn Sword
 * Forsworn Staff
 * Forsworn Headdress
 * Forsworn Armor
 * Forsworn Gauntlets
 * Forsworn Boots
 * Forsworn Arrow

Books

 * Forsworn Missive