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|destroyed = [[Battle of Bravil]] ([[1E 242]])<ref name="Niben"/><br />[[Sack of Bravil]] ([[2E 582]])<ref name="Emperor Dreams">''[[The (Improved) Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: Dreams of Cyrodiil]]''</ref><br />[[Siege of Bravil]] ([[4E 172]])<ref name="Great">''[[The Great War (Book)]]''</ref><br />[[Bravilian Drug War]] ([[4E 188]])<ref name="Cicero"/>
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|destroyed = [[Battle of Bravil]] ([[1E 242]])<ref name="Niben"/><br />[[Sack of Bravil]] ([[2E 582]])<ref name="Emperor Dreams">''[[The (Improved) Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: Dreams of Cyrodiil]]''</ref><br />[[Siege of Bravil]] ([[4E 172]])<ref name="Great">''[[The Great War (Book)|The Great War]]''</ref><br />[[Bravilian Drug War]] ([[4E 188]])<ref name="Cicero"/>
 
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{{Quote|Bravil is the dark grate of the sewer drain where foul and unappetising debris collects. It is the poorest and dirtiest of Cyrodiil's towns, the oldest and shabbiest, the most plagued by criminals, drunkards, and skooma-eaters, and most popular with beastfolk and other foreigners.|[[Alessia Ottus]]|Guide to Bravil}}
  
{{Quote|Bravil is the dark grate of the sewer drain where foul and unappetising debris collects. It is the poorest and dirtiest of Cyrodiil's towns, the oldest and shabbiest, the most plagued by criminals, drunkards, and skooma-eaters, and most popular with beastfolk and other foreigners.|[[Alessia Ottus]]|Guide to Bravil}}
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'''Bravil''' otherwise known as the '''Daughter of the Niben''' is one of the nine major cities located in the Imperial Province of [[Cyrodiil]]. Unlike [[Skingrad]], Bravil is considered one of the dirtiest and the shadiest places in Cyrodiil.
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'''Bravil''' otherwise known as the '''Daughter of the Niben''' is one of the nine major cities located in the Imperial Province of [[Cyrodiil]]. A grand [[Ayleid]] settlement remains beneath the city, long after the fall of their civilization, as Bravil was built atop the ruins.<ref name="ACoV">''[[Ayleid Cities of Valenwood]]''</ref>
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==By game==
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==Description==
  
==Description==
 
===Geography===
  
===Geography===
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Bravil is located along the [[Green Road]] which is located in the [[Blackwood]] region and along the [[Niben River|Imperial Run]], more specifically in the Upper Niben. Bravil is also located near the border and the [[Elsweyr]] city of [[Rimmen]]. Bravil is also not far from the [[Imperial City]]. Bravil has one entrance located on the northern end of town, and it leads to the [[Red Ring Road]]. Bravil's town square is located past a couple of homes and has the [[Lucky Old Lady]] statue located in the middle. The [[Great Chapel of Mara]] is located west of the statue.
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Bravil is located in [[Blackwood]] a short ways south of the [[Imperial City]], between the [[Green Road]] the [[Niben River|Upper Niben]]. Bravil is near [[Elsweyr]] and the border town of [[Rimmen]]. Bravil has one entrance located on the northern end of town and it leads to the [[Red Ring Road]].
   
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Bravil is separated by several islands in a pocket of the Niben River. The main island consists of everything mentioned above as well as many merchants and residents. The southern island contains a solitary lodge and a home. The eastern island is where [[Castle Bravil]] is located, and it looks over the Upper Niben and the [[Niben Bay]].
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Bravil's topology is unusual and the town buildings are spread over several islands in a pocket of the Niben River. On the main island is the town square, marked by the [[Lucky Old Lady]] statue in its middle, the [[Great Chapel of Mara]] and many merchants and residents. The southern island contains a solitary lodge and a home. [[Castle Bravil]] looks over the Upper Niben and the [[Niben Bay]] from the eastern island.
   
 
===Traditions===
  
===Traditions===
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*The Lucky Old Lady Statue has created various myths surrounding it by the locals. One famous story was that the Lady was the illegitimate daughter of a prostitute in Bravil who was teased by other children and did not know who her father was. A priest of [[Stendarr]] talked with her and made her a child of Luck under Stendarr. She eventually became a barmaid and helped a vulgar bum who treated her terribly. He eventually left and returned as an Imperial Prince. He gave her piles of money, and she shared it with the people of Bravil. The statue was erected after her passing for her kind and generous personality. People come to the statue for luck.<ref name="Niben"/>
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*The locals describe various myths around the Lucky Old Lady Statue. One story was that the Lady was the illegitimate daughter of a prostitute in Bravil and who was teased by other children because she did not know who her father was. A priest of [[Stendarr]] talked with her and made her a child of Luck under Stendarr. She later became a barmaid and helped a vulgar bum who treated her terribly. He left and when he returned, he was an Imperial Prince. He gave her piles of money and she shared it with the people of Bravil. The statue was erected after her passing for her kind and generous personality. Ever after, people came to the statue for luck until it was destroyed in the [[Fourth Era]].<ref name="Niben"/>
   
 
===Cuisine===
  
===Cuisine===
 
*[[Food (Online)|Bravil Melon Salad]] – Made with Melon and [[Garlic]]. A salad consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, all grown along the Nibenay vineyards.
  
*[[Food (Online)|Bravil Melon Salad]] – Made with Melon and [[Garlic]]. A salad consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, all grown along the Nibenay vineyards.
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*[[Food (Online)|Bravil's Best Beet Risotto]] – Made with Beets and [[Saltrice]]. A Bravilian classic among the Imperials, it is a rice dish broth with a creamy texture that will leave you savoring for more.
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*[[Food (Online)|Bravil's Best Beet Risotto]] – Made with Beets and [[Saltrice]]. A rice dish broth with a creamy texture.{{Fact}}
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
 
===[[First Era]]===
  
===[[First Era]]===
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Before the Nibenay City of Bravil was established, the [[Heartland Elves]] settled in the general area of Bravil, and during this time, the settlement was flourishing, and it was much larger than modern-day Bravil. Bravil became the trading center of the Niben Bay in a similar way that [[Anvil]] and [[Whiterun]] have becoming trading capitals in their respective province. During the second century of the first era, the [[Alessian Slave Rebellion]] began when the [[Nedic]] woman named [[Alessia]] of [[Sardavar Leed]] rebelled against the Ayleids and sacked multiple cities along the way, this included the Bravilian settlement.<ref name="Niben">''[[Bravil: Daughter of the Niben]]''</ref>
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Before Bravil was established, the [[Heartland Elves]] settled in the general area and during this time had a flourishing settlement that was much larger than Bravil. This settlement became the trading center of the Niben Bay area. During the second century of the first era, the [[Alessian Slave Rebellion]] began when [[Alessia]] rebelled against the [[Ayleid]]s and sacked multiple cities, including this settlement.<ref name="Niben">''[[Bravil: Daughter of the Niben]]''</ref>
   
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The [[Alessian Army]] advanced southwards to the [[Nibenay Valley]] and the Bravilian Area resulting in a siege lead by a man named [[Teo Bravillius Tasus]], a centurion in the Alessian Ranks. The battle began in a span of four minutes, and through massive resistance, Tasus was able to break into the settlement, but his soldiers were dead, and the Ayleids repopulated the stronghold. A second invasion occurred, and underground tunnels were discovered underground. The third wave of Alessians came, and many soldiers watched the roads for more invaders. The Ayleids kept arriving and from different locations resulting in the soldiers scouring every corner of the town.<ref name="Niben"/>
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The [[Alessian Army]] advanced south towards the [[Nibenay Valley]] and into the area around what is now Bravil. This resulted in a siege lead by [[Teo Bravillius Tasus]], a centurion in the Alessian Ranks for whom the city is named. The battle began in a span of four minutes, and despite massive resistance, Tasus was able to break into the settlement. He could not hold it, however, as his soldiers were dead, and the Ayleids repopulated the stronghold. A second invasion occurred and underground tunnels were discovered underground. The third wave of Alessians came and they watched the roads for more Ayleids and yet more kept arriving from different locations.<ref name="Niben"/>
   
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It was revealed that the Ayleids used [[Alteration]] to travel across the walls and go underwater to enter the city. Eventually, Tasus was able to uncover all of the hiding spots and finally defeat the Ayleids. Obscure southern Ayleids are said to be the first recorded users of Alteration Magic in Tamriel, before the [[Psijic Order]] of [[Artaeum]] discovered
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It was revealed that the Ayleids used [[Alteration]] magic to travel across the walls and go underwater to enter the city. Eventually, Tasus was able to uncover all of the hiding spots and finally defeat the Ayleids. These Ayleids are said to be the first recorded users of alteration magic in Tamriel, before the [[Psijic Order]] of [[Artaeum]] discovered [[Mysticism]].<ref name="Niben"/>
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[[Mysticism]].<ref name="Niben"/>
  
   
 
===[[Second Era]]===
  
===[[Second Era]]===
 
{{Main|Bravil (Online)}}
  
{{Main|Bravil (Online)}}
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When [[Emperor]] [[Varen Aquilarios]] was tricked into triggered an explosion known as the [[Soulburst]] by [[Mannimarco]], it broke the barrier protecting Nirn and Oblivion and allowed [[Molag Bal]] to invade [[Tamriel]]. Because Mannimarco summoned Molag Bal from the [[Imperial City]], he began to lay his wrath upon Cyrodiil from the [[Colovian West]] to the [[Nibenay Basin|Nibenay East]]. Cities such as [[Bruma]], [[Chorrol]], and Bravil were destroyed in the midst of the conquest, this event is known as the [[Planemeld]]. Molag Bal's daedra moved southwards from the Imperial City to the Nibenay Valley and the Green Road. Bravil was sacked by the daedric forces, and the [[Fourth Legion]] defended the city. By the time the [[Alliance War]] came to fruition with Aquilarios' disappearance, Bravil was inaccessible from the north, and its walls were crippled, leaving it neutral between the alliances.<ref name="Emperor Dreams"/><ref>Events in [[The Harborage (Quest)]]</ref><ref>Events in {{Online}}</ref>
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When [[Emperor]] [[Varen Aquilarios]] was tricked into triggering an explosion known as the [[Soulburst]] by [[Mannimarco]], it broke the barrier separating Nirn and Oblivion and allowed [[Molag Bal]] to invade [[Tamriel]]. Because Mannimarco summoned Molag Bal from the [[Imperial City]], the [[Daedric Princes|Daedric Prince]] started his path of destruction in the [[Colovian West]] and then moved towards the [[Nibenay Basin]]. Cities such as [[Bruma]], [[Chorrol]], and Bravil were destroyed in the conquest in the event known as the [[Planemeld]]. Bravil, defended by the [[Fourth Legion]], was sacked by Molag Bal's daedra as they moved southwards from the Imperial City to the Nibenay Valley and the Green Road. By the time of the [[Alliance War]], Bravil was inaccessible from the north and its walls were crippled, leaving it neutral between the alliances.<ref name="Emperor Dreams"/><ref>Events in "[[The Harborage (Quest)|The Harborage]]"</ref><ref>Events in {{Online}}</ref> During the Alliance War, an Imperial Captain from the Imperial City named [[Captain Jena Apinia]] saved her legion by ordering them to retreat when the [[Dark Anchors]] dropped. She appealed to Bravil's mayor for food for her legion and was refused. The citizens of Bravil rioted and many were slain, earning Apinia the sobriquet of the Butcher of Bravil.<ref>''[[The Butcher of Bravil]]''</ref>
   
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The [[Gold Coast]] in Colovian West had seceded from the Imperial Province when Varen Aquilarios created his rebellion against [[Emperor Leovic]] of the [[Longhouse Emperors]] for allowing Daedric worship among the realms. This made the Gold Coast unaffected by both the Planemeld and the Alliance War, leaving it prospering in its wake. A war criminal from Bravil named [[Captain Jena Apinia]] stole from the Great Chapel of Mara a few noteworthy artifacts in an attempt to make money in [[Anvil]]. The [[Eyes of the Queen]], a spy network of assassins working for the [[First Aldmeri Dominion]] under [[Queen Ayrenn]] had tracked Apinia to the isolated ruins of [[Garlas Agea]] where she kept a wide assortment of goodies from [[Blackwood]] to [[Craglorn]]. A wanderer known as the [[Vestige]] was tasked by [[Razum-dar]] of the Eyes to Kill Apinia and retrieve the items. After defeating her, the Eyes of the Queen brought the things back to Bravil. A similar event happened in [[Reaper's March]] and the [[Fort Sphinxmoth]] ruins.<ref>''[[Chronicles of the Five Companions 1]]''</ref><ref>Events in [[Debts of War]]</ref><ref>Events in [[An Affront to Mara]]</ref>
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The [[Eyes of the Queen]], a spy network of assassins working for the [[First Aldmeri Dominion]] under [[Queen Ayrenn]], tracked Apinia to the isolated ruins of [[Garlas Agea]] where she kept a wide assortment of goods from [[Blackwood]] to [[Craglorn]]. The [[Vestige]] was tasked by [[Razum-dar]] of the Eyes to kill Apinia and retrieve the items. After defeating her, the Eyes of the Queen brought the things back to Bravil. A similar retrieval occurred at [[Reaper's March]] and in the [[Fort Sphinxmoth]] ruins.<ref>''[[Chronicles of the Five Companions 1]]''</ref><ref>Events in "[[Debts of War]]"</ref><ref>Events in "[[An Affront to Mara]]"</ref>
   
 
===[[Third Era]]===
  
===[[Third Era]]===
 
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In [[3E 433]], Bravil prospered along with the other eight cities in Cyrodiil. The city was under the leadership of [[Count Regulus Terentius]], a man of honor from a well-respected family dating back to the Planemeld with [[Flaccus Terentius]]. He was known by his people as being a champion in combat but a drunkard and a ne'er-do-well by his peers. His [[Gellius Terentius|son]] is no worse as he supported drug trafficking in the city.<ref>''[[Guide to Bravil]]''</ref>
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In [[3E 433]], Bravil prospered along with the other eight cities in Cyrodiil. The city was under the leadership of [[Count Regulus Terentius]] who was known by his people as being a champion in combat but a drunkard and a ne'er-do-well by his peers. His [[Gellius Terentius|son]] supported drug trafficking in the city.<ref>''[[Guide to Bravil]]''</ref>
   
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An event similar to Molag Bal's invasion into Cyrodiil known as the [[Oblivion Crisis]] came to fruition in the very late third era by [[Mehrunes Dagon]]. His invasion into Tamriel has sacked cities across Tamriel such as [[Ald'ruhn]], [[Kvatch]], and [[Northpoint]]. An [[Oblivion Gate]] opened up outside the main gate of Bruma, and it let out an army of [[Dremora]]s, [[Clannfear]]s, and [[Scamp]]s to attack the city. Luckily, the [[Blades]] of [[Cloud Ruler Temple]] led by [[Jauffre|Blademaster Jauffre]] and the [[Bruma Guard]] led by [[Burd]] managed to push the daedric army back into the [[Deadlands]]. However, the greater army returns, one similar to the one that destroyed Kvatch earlier. The [[Hero of Kvatch]] and [[Martin Septim]] lead the combined forces of the eight other cities in Cyrodiil and destroyed the [[Daedric Siege Crawler]] heading to Bruma.<ref>Events in [[Bruma Gate]]</ref><ref>Events in [[Allies for Bruma]]</ref><ref>Events in [[Defense of Bruma]]</ref>
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In the very late third era, [[Mehrunes Dagon]] launched the [[Oblivion Crisis]]. An [[Oblivion Gate]] opened up outside of Bravil, which when closed by the [[Hero of Kvatch]], allowed them to recruit troops from Bravil to aid in repulsing the attack on Bruma later on.<ref>Events in "[[Allies for Bruma]]"</ref><ref>Events in "[[Defense of Bruma (Oblivion)|Defense of Bruma]]"</ref>
   
 
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===[[Fourth Era]]===
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After the Oblivion Crisis, Bravil became an independent city-state. It waged war against [[Leyawiin]], which had also become an independent city-state. Both countries fought each other until [[Titus Mede I]] subdued both nations<ref>{{Infernal City}} p.233</ref>.
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After the Oblivion Crisis, Bravil became an independent city-state and waged war against another city-state [[Leyawiin]] until [[Titus Mede I]] subdued both cities.<ref>{{Infernal City}}, part three chapter five</ref>
   
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The [[Third Aldmeri Dominion]] declared the [[Great War]] against the [[Third Empire]] in [[4E 171]] and attacked the Mede Empire. By [[4E 172]], [[Lord Naarifin]] captured the cities of Leyawiin, Rimmen, and Bravil.<ref name="Great"/>
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The [[Third Aldmeri Dominion]] declared war against the [[Third Empire]] in an event known as the [[Great War]]. In [[4E 171]], the Dominion managed to attack key areas in the Mede Empire such as the [[Alik'r Desert]] and the [[Strid River]]. [[Lady Arannelya]] pushed southwards from [[Hammerfell]] and captured cities such as Anvil, Kvatch, and Skingrad while [[Lord Naarifin]] pushed northwards by capturing cities such as Leyawiin, [[Rimmen]], and Bravil which were all taken by [[4E 172]]. This left the Western front and the southern front of the Mede Empire completely damaged as the [[Imperial City]] became the last stronghold for the [[Imperial Legion]]. In a last ditch effort in ending the war, a new wave of Imperial soldiers lead by [[General Jonna]] and [[General Decianus]] fought a wave of Dominion soldiers at the [[Battle of the Red Ring]] resulting in Arannelya's retreat, Naarifin's defeat, and the [[White-Gold Concordat]] which lead to the war continuing in Hammerfell and the [[Skyrim Civil War]] rising due to the ban on [[Talos]] worship.<ref name="Great"/>
  
   
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In [[4E 187]], Bravil and the Nibenay Valley has seen its fair share of [[Skooma]] trafficking coming from places such as [[Leyawiin]], [[Alabaster]], and [[Gideon]]. Bravil has two primary Skooma traffickers that have an undefined level of power in Bravil resulting in the two clashing with each other on multiple occasions. This eventually grew in [[4E 188]] when riots ensued in the city between the two Skooma Kingpins. Many of the wealthy people such as [[Alisanne Dupre]] hired sellswords to protect their estates but they eventually died in the midst of a fire. The Lucky Old Lady statue was also burnt down by the rioters. Bravil was in the shadow of its former self.<ref name="Cicero">''[[Cicero's Journal - Volume 2]]''</ref>
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In [[4E 187]], Bravil and the Nibenay Valley had seen its fair share of [[Skooma]] trafficking coming from places such as Leyawiin, [[Alabaster]], and [[Gideon]]. Bravil had two primary Skooma traffickers that clashed with each other on multiple occasions. In [[4E 188]], riots ensued in the city between the two Skooma Kingpins. Many of the wealthy people such as [[Alisanne Dupre]] hired sellswords to protect their estates, but they eventually died in a fire. The Lucky Old Lady statue was also burnt down by the rioters and Bravil was a shadow of its former self.<ref name="Cicero">''[[Cicero's Journal - Volume 2]]''</ref>
   
 
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"Bravil is the dark grate of the sewer drain where foul and unappetising debris collects. It is the poorest and dirtiest of Cyrodiil's towns, the oldest and shabbiest, the most plagued by criminals, drunkards, and skooma-eaters, and most popular with beastfolk and other foreigners."
―Alessia Ottus[src]

Bravil otherwise known as the Daughter of the Niben is one of the nine major cities located in the Imperial Province of Cyrodiil. A grand Ayleid settlement remains beneath the city, long after the fall of their civilization, as Bravil was built atop the ruins.[1]

By game

Description

Geography

Bravil is located in Blackwood a short ways south of the Imperial City, between the Green Road the Upper Niben. Bravil is near Elsweyr and the border town of Rimmen. Bravil has one entrance located on the northern end of town and it leads to the Red Ring Road.

Bravil's topology is unusual and the town buildings are spread over several islands in a pocket of the Niben River. On the main island is the town square, marked by the Lucky Old Lady statue in its middle, the Great Chapel of Mara and many merchants and residents. The southern island contains a solitary lodge and a home. Castle Bravil looks over the Upper Niben and the Niben Bay from the eastern island.

Traditions

  • The locals describe various myths around the Lucky Old Lady Statue. One story was that the Lady was the illegitimate daughter of a prostitute in Bravil and who was teased by other children because she did not know who her father was. A priest of Stendarr talked with her and made her a child of Luck under Stendarr. She later became a barmaid and helped a vulgar bum who treated her terribly. He left and when he returned, he was an Imperial Prince. He gave her piles of money and she shared it with the people of Bravil. The statue was erected after her passing for her kind and generous personality. Ever after, people came to the statue for luck until it was destroyed in the Fourth Era.[2]

Cuisine

History

First Era

Before Bravil was established, the Heartland Elves settled in the general area and during this time had a flourishing settlement that was much larger than Bravil. This settlement became the trading center of the Niben Bay area. During the second century of the first era, the Alessian Slave Rebellion began when Alessia rebelled against the Ayleids and sacked multiple cities, including this settlement.[2]

The Alessian Army advanced south towards the Nibenay Valley and into the area around what is now Bravil. This resulted in a siege lead by Teo Bravillius Tasus, a centurion in the Alessian Ranks for whom the city is named. The battle began in a span of four minutes, and despite massive resistance, Tasus was able to break into the settlement. He could not hold it, however, as his soldiers were dead, and the Ayleids repopulated the stronghold. A second invasion occurred and underground tunnels were discovered underground. The third wave of Alessians came and they watched the roads for more Ayleids and yet more kept arriving from different locations.[2]

It was revealed that the Ayleids used Alteration magic to travel across the walls and go underwater to enter the city. Eventually, Tasus was able to uncover all of the hiding spots and finally defeat the Ayleids. These Ayleids are said to be the first recorded users of alteration magic in Tamriel, before the Psijic Order of Artaeum discovered Mysticism.[2]

Second Era

Main article: Bravil (Online)

When Emperor Varen Aquilarios was tricked into triggering an explosion known as the Soulburst by Mannimarco, it broke the barrier separating Nirn and Oblivion and allowed Molag Bal to invade Tamriel. Because Mannimarco summoned Molag Bal from the Imperial City, the Daedric Prince started his path of destruction in the Colovian West and then moved towards the Nibenay Basin. Cities such as Bruma, Chorrol, and Bravil were destroyed in the conquest in the event known as the Planemeld. Bravil, defended by the Fourth Legion, was sacked by Molag Bal's daedra as they moved southwards from the Imperial City to the Nibenay Valley and the Green Road. By the time of the Alliance War, Bravil was inaccessible from the north and its walls were crippled, leaving it neutral between the alliances.[3][4][5] During the Alliance War, an Imperial Captain from the Imperial City named Captain Jena Apinia saved her legion by ordering them to retreat when the Dark Anchors dropped. She appealed to Bravil's mayor for food for her legion and was refused. The citizens of Bravil rioted and many were slain, earning Apinia the sobriquet of the Butcher of Bravil.[6]

The Eyes of the Queen, a spy network of assassins working for the First Aldmeri Dominion under Queen Ayrenn, tracked Apinia to the isolated ruins of Garlas Agea where she kept a wide assortment of goods from Blackwood to Craglorn. The Vestige was tasked by Razum-dar of the Eyes to kill Apinia and retrieve the items. After defeating her, the Eyes of the Queen brought the things back to Bravil. A similar retrieval occurred at Reaper's March and in the Fort Sphinxmoth ruins.[7][8][9]

Third Era

Main article: Bravil (Oblivion)

In 3E 433, Bravil prospered along with the other eight cities in Cyrodiil. The city was under the leadership of Count Regulus Terentius who was known by his people as being a champion in combat but a drunkard and a ne'er-do-well by his peers. His son supported drug trafficking in the city.[10]

In the very late third era, Mehrunes Dagon launched the Oblivion Crisis. An Oblivion Gate opened up outside of Bravil, which when closed by the Hero of Kvatch, allowed them to recruit troops from Bravil to aid in repulsing the attack on Bruma later on.[11][12]

Fourth Era

After the Oblivion Crisis, Bravil became an independent city-state and waged war against another city-state Leyawiin until Titus Mede I subdued both cities.[13]

The Third Aldmeri Dominion declared the Great War against the Third Empire in 4E 171 and attacked the Mede Empire. By 4E 172, Lord Naarifin captured the cities of Leyawiin, Rimmen, and Bravil.[14]

In 4E 187, Bravil and the Nibenay Valley had seen its fair share of Skooma trafficking coming from places such as Leyawiin, Alabaster, and Gideon. Bravil had two primary Skooma traffickers that clashed with each other on multiple occasions. In 4E 188, riots ensued in the city between the two Skooma Kingpins. Many of the wealthy people such as Alisanne Dupre hired sellswords to protect their estates, but they eventually died in a fire. The Lucky Old Lady statue was also burnt down by the rioters and Bravil was a shadow of its former self.[15]

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  1. ↑ Ayleid Cities of Valenwood
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Bravil: Daughter of the Niben
  3. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Emperor Dreams
  4. ↑ Events in "The Harborage"
  5. ↑ Events in The Elder Scrolls Online
  6. ↑ The Butcher of Bravil
  7. ↑ Chronicles of the Five Companions 1
  8. ↑ Events in "Debts of War"
  9. ↑ Events in "An Affront to Mara"
  10. ↑ Guide to Bravil
  11. ↑ Events in "Allies for Bruma"
  12. ↑ Events in "Defense of Bruma"
  13. ↑ An Elder Scrolls Novel: The Infernal City, part three chapter five
  14. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Great
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Cicero's Journal - Volume 2
  16. ↑ Arms and Armor of the Imperial Champion: Hall Steward Longinus Attius
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