Forsworn Rebellion

"The recent Forsworn Rebellion has made travel in the Reach perilous"

- Marcius Carvain

The Forsworn Rebellion is a rebellion formed by the native Reachmen of The Reach against the Empire and the Nords.

Goal
The Forsworn seek to remove Nordic rule from Markarth and The Reach, to restore the ancient rule of the Reachmen. Their leader is Madanach.

The Markarth Incident
During the Great War, when the Third Empire was busy fighting the Aldmeri Dominion, it pulled many of the Legion soldiers from Markarth to fight, leaving it with only a small garrison. The Reachmen, who had wanted independence for a long time, took this oppertunity to kick out the Empire and from 4E 174 until 4E 176 the Reach was its own kingdom. Aside from some crimes which were committed against former Nord landowners, the Forsworn ruled their lands fairly, and were trying to be recognized by the Empire as a legitimate kingdom. In 4E 176 Markarth's nobility asked Ulfric Stormcloak to reclaim the Reach, to which he accepted. Upon reclaiming Markarth the remaining Forsworn scattered, those who stayed or those related to the Forsworn were executed.

Combat
The Forsworn make use of looters, foragers, Hagravens, shamans, archers, pillagers, ravagers, warlords, assassins, and lastly, briarhearts. The briarhearts are a special type of Forsworn. These Reachmen chose to let their heart get cut out by Hagravens for it to be replaced by a Briar Heart, granting them greater strenght. When they attack, they don't care about their chances of succes, nor for the money, as large sums of gold are often left behind. They seek to harm the Nordic population in such a manner that they will eventually leave.

Engagements

 * The Forsworn can be seen engaging with three Imperial (or Stormcloak) soldiers just off the road to Markarth.
 * They can also be seen fighting with several Orcs in the Reach.
 * Additionally, they can be spotted attacking a Peddler.

Hideouts
The following are Forsworn hideouts:

Camps

 * Deepwood Vale
 * Dragon Bridge Overlook
 * Druadach Redoubt
 * Karthspire
 * Karthspire Camp
 * Red Eagle Redoubt
 * Serpent's Bluff Redoubt

Caves

 * Blind Cliff Cave
 * Bruca's Leap Redoubt
 * Kolskeggr Mine

Forts

 * Fort Sungard
 * Hag's End
 * Hag Rock Redoubt
 * Lost Valley Redoubt
 * Rebel's Cairn
 * Sundered Towers

Infentory
The Forsworn make use of the following items:
 * Forsworn Swords
 * Forsworn Axes
 * Forsworn Bows
 * Forsworn Arrows
 * Forsworn Staves
 * Forsworn Headdresses
 * Forsworn Armor
 * Forsworn Gauntlets
 * Forsworn Boots