An An-Xileel Invader, as seen in Legends.
The An-Xileel are a radical faction of Argonians. Very little is known about them, other than the fact that they rebuffed Mehrunes Dagon's invasion of Black Marsh during the Oblivion Crisis.[1]
The An-Xileel were largely responsible for the Argonian Invasion and the subsequent occupation of southern Morrowind. They stopped their advance in Morrowind decades ago after being driven back by House Redoran, and have not showed the slightest interest in doing anything since then. They have, however, prevented the Empire from reclaiming their territory.[2]
According to the Imperial perspective, the An-Xileel "were entirely nativistic in their views, interested only in purging the former colonial influences and returning Black Marsh to whatever state they imagined it had been in before it was ruled by foreign powers."[2]
History[]
In 3E 433, the forces of Mehrunes Dagon attempted to conquer Tamriel in an event known as the Oblivion Crisis. The An-Xileel rallied the natives of Black Marsh and pushed back Daedric forces with a ferocity unmatched in Tamriel save Cyrodiil itself. Argonians poured into the Gates "with such fury and might, Dagon's Lieutenants had to close them."[1] Following the Crisis, the An-Xileel remained the most dominant political force in Black Marsh.
Many cities in Black Marsh have been known to be under the faction's control, such as Lilmoth. They defeated Imperial forces there and looted the Old Imperial Quarter.[1] They forbade all foreigners from entering the city, only letting those who were licensed enter.[1] The An-Xileel and wild Argonians have complete access to the city-tree, and only An-Xileel are allowed to talk with it.
An-Xileel warriors participated in the Accession War in 4E 6 that had been incited by the Thalmor,[3] capturing parts of southern Morrowind and sacking Mournhold. They only stopped their advance due to being pushed back in a House Redoran led defense force. [4] However, the An-Xileel have not displayed any interest in doing anything further.
In 4E 48, the An-Xileel allowed Hierem to summon the flying city of Umbriel, using the "rogue" Hist tree in Lilmoth to contact its "cousins" aboard the city, as long as it exterminated all foreign taint and "assimilated" Argonians in Black Marsh.[1] The city did this for them, but soon started pursuing its own agenda after the An-Xileel lost control of it. The city then went on a northwestern path to the White-Gold Tower, raising those it killed from the dead. The city was ultimately stopped when a group led by Prince Attrebus destroyed it.
The faction's history after the Umbriel Crisis remains unknown. In 4E 150, a group of Argonians sailed to Raven Rock with the intent of wreaking havoc, but were repelled.[5]
Structure[]
The exact structure is unknown, but it is known that they were led by an Archwarden by the name of Qajalil in 4E 48. They are also led by a ruling council known as the Organism, which is based in Lilmoth.[1] They are presumed to be based in Lilmoth,[1] Black Marsh, and are most likely comprised entirely of Argonians. The few non-Argonian advisors are poorly paid.[1]
Members[]
- Qajalil – Archwarden[1]
Appearances[]
- An Elder Scrolls Novel: The Infernal City
- An Elder Scrolls Novel: Lord of Souls
- The Elder Scrolls: Legends