First Battle of Bruma

"Let's show these bastards how we do things in Bruma!"

- Captain Burd

The First Battle of Bruma was an engagement between the guards of the city of Bruma and the Daedric Forces of Destruction. It was the first step in the plot by the Mythic Dawn to launch a devastating assault on the city, but was foiled by the combined efforts of the Bruma guard and the Hero of Kvatch.

Prelude
Prior to the appearance of an Oblivion Gate just outside Bruma's walls, the Blades had received intelligence concerning a Mythic Dawn spy network in Bruma. The Hero of Kvatch, in concert with Guard Captain Burd, was successful in hunting down and eliminating these spies. The intelligence discovered in the spies' base of operations revealed that the Mythic Dawn planned to coordinate an attack on Bruma, in an effort to kill the last heir to the throne, Martin Septim. Not long after the spies were rooted out, the Mythic Dawn appeared to put this plan into motion. The Gate appeared, and the Bruma guard rushed to respond.

The Battle
Captain Burd made a plea for the aid of the Hero of Kvatch, whose knowledge of closing Oblivion Gates was well-known. He gathered his troops outside the city, just near the Gate, and waited for the Hero to arrive. Once he did, Burd gave a brief speech to the guardsmen, then ordered an assault on the Gate.

There was a brief bit of fighting that took place in front of the Gate, before Burd, the Hero, and two guards entered the Gate and took the fight to Oblivion. They were immediately met with resistance in the form of Daedric creatures, and were forced to fight their way to the base of the Gate's citadel, where they faced off against several Dremora. Entering the Sigil Tower, they proceeded through the first hall, now having to face off against mainly Dremora. The resistance got heavier the higher they went, but at last they were able to reach the top of the tower, where they killed the Sigil Keeper and took his key to the Sigillum Sanguis.

In the Sanguis, they again fought Daedra, but were at length able to reach the top of the chamber, where the Hero proceeded to remove the Sigil Stone, closing the Oblivion Gate and transporting himself, Burd, and the two guards back to the mortal plane. Outside the now ruined Gate, Burd greeted the other guards that had stayed to keep watch. He thanked the Hero, expressing gratitude that they could indeed close the Gates.

Behind the Scenes

 * The battle is featured in the quest "Bruma Gate."


 * Of note is the fact that, even if killed, the two guards that enter the Gate with the player and Burd will reappear outside after the Gate is closed. Burd is essential, and therefore cannot be killed.