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The '''Direnni Tower''', also known as the '''Adamantine Tower''', '''Ada-Mantia''', or '''Ur-Tower''', is believed to be the oldest building in [[Tamriel]], if not the entirety of [[Nirn]].<ref name="PGE3:HR">''[[Pocket Guide to the Empire, Third Edition: High Rock]]''</ref> It is believed to have been built by the [[Aedra]] soon after the creation of [[Mundus]], around [[ME 2500]].<ref name="BeforeMan">''[[Before the Ages of Man]]''</ref><ref name="PGE1:HR">''[[Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition: High Rock]]''</ref> The structure became known as [[Direnni Tower]] in honor of the [[Direnni Clan]], and is located on the [[Isle of Balfiera]]. The Direnni Tower has the [[Zero Stone]] located within.<ref>''[[Aurbic Enigma 4: The Elden Tree]]''</ref><ref name="Once">''[[Once]]''</ref> Every mature member of the Direnni Bloodline is allowed to touch this stone once.<ref name="Once"/>
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The '''Direnni Tower''', also known as the '''Adamantine Tower''',<ref name="PGE3:HR">''[[Pocket Guide to the Empire, Third Edition: High Rock]]''</ref> '''Ada-Mantia''',<ref name="NMI5" group="UL">''[[Nu-Mantia Intercept, Letter 5]]''</ref> or '''Ur-Tower''',<ref name="NMI5" group="UL"/> is believed to be the oldest building in [[Tamriel]], if not the entirety of [[Nirn]].<ref name="PGE3:HR"/> It is believed to have been built by the [[Aedra]] soon after the creation of [[Mundus]], around [[ME 2500]].<ref name="BeforeMan">''[[Before the Ages of Man]]'' – [[Aicantar of Shimerene]]</ref><ref name="PGE1:HR">''[[Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition: High Rock]]'' – [[Imperial Geographic Society]]</ref> The structure became known as [[Direnni Tower]] in honor of the [[Direnni Clan]], and is located on the [[Isle of Balfiera]]. The Direnni Tower has the [[Zero Stone]] located within.<ref>''[[Aurbic Enigma 4: The Elden Tree]]''</ref><ref name="Once">''[[Once]] – [[Beredalmo the Signifier]]''</ref> Every mature member of the Direnni Bloodline is allowed to touch this stone once.<ref name="Once"/>
   
 
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==History==
  
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[[Convention]] was an event that ended the Dawn Era and signaled the start of the [[Merethic Era]].<ref name="BeforeMan"/> This occurred when Akatosh created the Adamantine Tower in order to convene with the Aedra and decide the punishment for [[Lorkhan]], who tricked them into creating Mundus.
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[[Convention]] was an event that ended the Dawn Era and signaled the start of the [[Merethic Era]].<ref name="BeforeMan"/> This occurred when [[Akatosh]] created the Adamantine Tower in order to convene with the Aedra and decide the punishment for [[Lorkhan]], who tricked them into creating Mundus.<ref name="PGE3:Eras">''[[Pocket Guide to the Empire, Third Edition: Eras]]'' – [[Imperial Geographic Society]]</ref>
   
 
The Aedra punished Lorkhan by removing his heart, however the heart was tied to the existence of Nirn. [[Auri-El]] and [[Trinimac]], after a failed attempt to destroy the heart, tied it to an arrow and shot it into the sea in east. Where the heart landed formed the [[Red Mountain]], and the island of [[Vvardenfell]] rose around the volcano.<ref name="Mono">''[[The Monomyth]]''</ref>
  
The Aedra punished Lorkhan by removing his heart, however the heart was tied to the existence of Nirn. [[Auri-El]] and [[Trinimac]], after a failed attempt to destroy the heart, tied it to an arrow and shot it into the sea in east. Where the heart landed formed the [[Red Mountain]], and the island of [[Vvardenfell]] rose around the volcano.<ref name="Mono">''[[The Monomyth]]''</ref>
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[[File:Adamantia.png|thumb|250px|The Adamantine Tower during Nulfaga's curse]]
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[[File:Adamantia.png|thumb|250px|The Adamantine Tower during Mynisera's curse in {{Daggerfall}}]]
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Some time prior to [[3E 405]], [[Lysandus]]'s mother, [[Nulfaga]], put a curse on Direnni Tower to trap [[Medora Direnni]]. After being cured by the [[Hero of Daggerfall]] in [[3E 405]], the hero saved Medora and restored the Direnni Tower to its original state.
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Some time prior to [[3E 405]], King [[Lysandus]]'s wife, Queen [[Mynisera]], banished the court sorceress [[Medora Direnni]] from [[Daggerfall]] after she discovered Lysandus was having an affair with her. Knowing Medora would return to Direnni Tower, Mynisera then cursed it to trap Medora so that she would never be able to leave. After the curse was lifted by the [[Hero of Daggerfall]] in [[3E 405]], they saved Medora and restored the Direnni Tower to its original state.<ref name="TES:D">Events of {{Daggerfall}}</ref>
   
 
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*The Tower can be seen off the coast of High Rock in {{Online}}.<ref group="UL" name="Lore"> September 23, 2013. ''The Elder Scrolls Online'' [http://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en/news/post/2013/09/23/ask-us-anything-lore Ask Us Anything: Lore]</ref> However, it has a near-identical appearance to the [[White-Gold Tower]].
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*The tower can be seen off the coast of High Rock in {{Online}}.<ref name="Lore"> September 23, 2013. ''The Elder Scrolls Online'' [http://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en/news/post/2013/09/23/ask-us-anything-lore Ask Us Anything: Lore]</ref> However, it has a near-identical appearance to the [[White-Gold Tower]].
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*Although the Isle of Balfiera exists in ''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]'' and can be viewed via [[Console Commands (Skyrim)|console commands]], the Direnni Tower (which would have the same model as the White-Gold Tower) does not appear.{{Conf}}
   
 
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The Direnni Tower, also known as the Adamantine Tower,[1] Ada-Mantia,[UL 1] or Ur-Tower,[UL 1] is believed to be the oldest building in Tamriel, if not the entirety of Nirn.[1] It is believed to have been built by the Aedra soon after the creation of Mundus, around ME 2500.[2][3] The structure became known as Direnni Tower in honor of the Direnni Clan, and is located on the Isle of Balfiera. The Direnni Tower has the Zero Stone located within.[4][5] Every mature member of the Direnni Bloodline is allowed to touch this stone once.[5]

By game

History

Convention

Convention was an event that ended the Dawn Era and signaled the start of the Merethic Era.[2] This occurred when Akatosh created the Adamantine Tower in order to convene with the Aedra and decide the punishment for Lorkhan, who tricked them into creating Mundus.[6]

The Aedra punished Lorkhan by removing his heart, however the heart was tied to the existence of Nirn. Auri-El and Trinimac, after a failed attempt to destroy the heart, tied it to an arrow and shot it into the sea in east. Where the heart landed formed the Red Mountain, and the island of Vvardenfell rose around the volcano.[7]

Direnni influence

Sometime after the events at the beginning of the Merethic Era, the Direnni Clan decided to use the tower located in the Isle of Balfiera. Many Dirennis were famous, and the clan has lived in this tower for many centuries.[8] Later, it was renamed as the Direnni Tower, in honor of the clan.[8][9]

Curse

Adamantia

The Adamantine Tower during Mynisera's curse in The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

Some time prior to 3E 405, King Lysandus's wife, Queen Mynisera, banished the court sorceress Medora Direnni from Daggerfall after she discovered Lysandus was having an affair with her. Knowing Medora would return to Direnni Tower, Mynisera then cursed it to trap Medora so that she would never be able to leave. After the curse was lifted by the Hero of Daggerfall in 3E 405, they saved Medora and restored the Direnni Tower to its original state.[9]

Trivia

Appearances

References

Notice: The following are unlicensed references. They are not copyrighted by a ZeniMax Media company, but can still be considered part of The Elder Scrolls lore and are included for completeness.
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nu-Mantia Intercept, Letter 5


High Rock Locations in Lore
Cities Camlorn • Daggerfall • Evermore • Fharun • Jehanna • Northpoint • Orsinium • Shornhelm • Wayrest
Regions Bangkorai • Glenumbra • Rivenspire • Stormhaven • Wrothgar
(Miscellaneous: Betony • Isle of Balfiera)
Landmarks Anticlere • Beldama Wyrd Tree • Bisnensel • Bjoulsae River • Crypt of Hearts • Direnni Tower • Dwynnen • Firebrand Keep • Frostbreak Fortress • Glenumbra Moors • Honor's Rest • Sorrow • The Doomcrag • Traitor's Tor • Weeping Giant
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