Kogoruhn

Kogoruhn (meaning "unbreakable home") is a massive Dunmer Stronghold in the northern wastes of Vvardenfell; and formerly the great home of House Dagoth. After the, Battle of Red Mountain, House Dagoth was destroyed; its remaining members being absorbed into the other Dumner Great Houses, and the fortress (like most) was abandoned.

However, sometime during the resurrection of House Dagoth (the 6th House), the fortress once again became active (causing considerable concern amongest the nearby Urshilaku Ashlanders). A great many 6th House Priests and a variety of monsters, including an Ash Vampire, occupied it. At some point, a tunnel was created between the lower reaches of the fortress and an area within the Ghostfence; effectively removing its value as containment of Dagoth Ur's armies. The Ash Vampire guarded this vital chokepoint.

At the end of the 3E, the fortress was assaulted by the Nerevarine (in search of three tokens to prove his/her valour). With the subsequent death of Dagoth Ur, and the release of the Heart of Lorkhan, it is undeniable that the residing Ash Vampire ( Dagoth Uthol) is dead; though it is likely that Nerevar's incarnate had disposed of it sometime earlier.

The sheer size of Korgoruhn is unmistakable: Besides several small-medium sized buildings ontop of it (and laying in ruin nearby), the fortress consists of: the Hall of Phisto, the Hall of Maki, the Nabith Waterway, Charma's Breath, and Bleeding Heart, all of which are of considerable size. Again, it must be stressed that Kogoruhn was a very hostile area; as the Nerevarine supposedly located the bodies of at least three well equiped adventurers within its bowls, along with a large number of surprised defenders.

Despite its size and prestige; Kogoruhn lacks a Propylon Chamber, and is not near any towns; the nearest outposts being another stronghold (Valenvaryon, itself occupied by unfriendly orcs) and the Urshilaku Camp. Furthermore, the area is subject to many ashstorms (due to its proximity to the volcanic Red Mountain), and the nearby wastes are well supplied with creatures, diseased and otherwise.