Firewatch

Firewatch
Constructed	Before Second Era
Builder	Indoril Dunmer
Location	Ouada Gla'amnir, Northern Badlands, Morrowind
Climate	Badlands
Affiliation	House Indoril

Not to be confused with Firemoth.

"Firewatch is the closest City-State to the firecone, Dagoth Ur. Legend has it that a great labyrinth resides under that fiery mountain. Here in this city however, the danger comes from other sources..."

―Description in Arena

Firewatch is a major Indoril city in the province of Morrowind and is the capital of the Ouada Gla'amnir region of the Northeast Badlands. It is found in eastern Morrowind, which is under control of House Indoril, and is one of the most important nine cities of the mainland. It is a beautiful city built in the Indoril style, composed of ornate buildings with blue tiled roofs. The Indoril fortress of Bal Tereg is found nearby. The city has taken its name from protecting the region from Red Mountain, the volcano located on Vvardenfell. It is found in a dry badlands area composed of arid plateaus, hoodoos, mesas, and high steppes. The island of Althoa is found north of it.

Skylamps (pictured left) are commonly found near Firewatch

By game

• Firewatch (Arena)

Description

Geography

"A herde of wild guar made their way through the mesas and high steppes of north-eastern mainland Morrowind, following the tracks of the hijacked Silt Strider, as they had been told to. They did not move very fast, but they moved with resolution and purpose, as they had been told to. It would have better to flee Firewatch by boat, but that was an impossibility. He nodded, and steered the silt strider between the hoodoos and arid plateaus of the north-eastern mainland."

―Brief description

The city of Firewatch is based on the northernmost tip of the Northeast Highlands, a vast region that makes up a big portion of the province. The Indoril fortress of Bal Tereg is found in the vicinity, also along Ouada Gla'amnir. Several other settlements are located near Firewatch including the towns of Tel Mora in the west, Velothis Haven to the east, Tel Aedrin to the south, and the grand city of Port Telvannis to the northeast in the Northeast Archipelago. It has a dry badlands climate filled with arid plateaus and mesas, and receives a lot of sunlight despite its northern location. The Sea of Ghosts is heavily populated with seafarers and Buccaneers making Firewatch home to the ruffians of the Padomaic Ocean. Though usually quite warm, in the winters these waters can freeze over and become quite dangerous, resulting in shipwrecks around the city. Firewatch is deep within the reaches of the House Indoril District, making the city affiliated with the Great House.

Traditions

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The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate the New Life Festival on the 1st of Morning Star. It is a day of celebration where the drinks are free and people party in the streets all day. It truly is, a day of merriment. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate the South Wind's Prayer on the 15th of Morning Star. It is a day to pray to the Gods for a bountiful harvest and it is for citizens who cannot afford healing from the local temple to get healed from an ailment. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate Heart's Day on the 16th of Sun's Dawn. It is in honor of a legend passed down from generation to generation about a couple named Polydor and Eloisa. Every Inn in Tamriel become free for visitors arriving into town. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate the First Planting on the 7th of First Seed. It is the day that begins the harvest, where neighbors reconcile their difference, bad habits are dropped, and the clerics heal people for free. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate Jester's Day on the 28th of Rain's Hand. The holiday’s purpose is unknown, likely to celebrate the Daedric Prince of Madness and Whimsicality, Sheogorath. It is a day to play pranks on each other and to have overall fun. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate the Second Planting on the 7th of Second Seed. The holiday is ideally the same holiday as First Planting, to improve one’s soul, and to improve relationships with others. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate the Mid Year Celebration on the 16th of Mid Year. A day to distract everyone from the increased taxes. It is a day celebrating the halfway mark in the year, where many warriors feel blessed and venture to dungeons they normally cannot defeat. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate the Merchant's Festival on the 10th of Sun's Height. It is a day that benefits the consumer in the market. Traders and Gypsies drop the prices on their stock. The only place that does not celebrate it is the Mages Guild. This is the same day as the Summoning of Boethiah. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate Sun's Rest on the 20th of Sun's Height. It is a day when the workers of Tamriel take a day to relax, businesses across town are closed in observance of this day. Some people have to have to leave the province to actually buy something. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate Harvest's End on the 27th of Last Seed. It is the final day of the harvest and it is where the people eat the crops they have grown since the First Planting. Travelers are given the option to join a farmer’s family for a feast. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate Tales and Tallows on the 3rd of Hearthfire. It is the day of superstition where the elderly do not speak for an entire day, in fear of evil spirits entering their body. The Mages of Tamriel favor this day since it is a day to study the oldest forms of magic. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate the Witches' Festival on the 13th of Frostfall. A day where the creepy ghouls and creatures of the night gather to terrorize the denizens of Tamriel. Many have not dared to wander the streets at night, in fear of being nabbed by a creature. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate the Warriors Festival on the 20th of Sun's Dusk. It is a day where many warriors gather to practice their fighting prowess. Travelers by weapons in stores since their price's drop by half. Young children foolishly buy weapons, only to stab themselves by mistake. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate the North Wind's Prayer on the 15th of Evening Star. It serves as a thanksgiving to the Gods for the year's harvest. It is a day when the local temples heal and bless anyone for a lower price. The Dark Elves of Firewatch celebrate the Old Life Festival on the 31st of Evening Star. It is a day of rest, where many leave the events of the passing year behind and to reflect their past. They rest for the New Life Festival.

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The Dark Elves of Morrowind celebrate Saint Jiub's Fair, which commemorates the achievements of Saint Jiub, who had slain the Cliff Racers of Vvardenfell, fighting them for two days. He was anoited to Sainthood by Vivec, being dubbed Saint Jiub the Eradicator.

History

"Firewatch was a beautiful city at peace. The Azurites got along very well with the other citizens, who were all also Azurites, and slaves of the Azurites."

―Brief description

Third Era

Main article: Firewatch (Arena)

During the Imperial Simulacrum from 3E 389 to 3E 399, Emperor Uriel Septim VII was imprisoned along with Talin Warhaft in the Deadlands by Jagar Tharn. Tharn planned for months to capture the throne, and he was able to achieve so in ten years. Tharn had a powerful weapon called the Staff of Chaos, and he split it into nine pieces and scattered them across Tamriel, the staff was the only thing keeping Uriel Septim and Warhaft in Oblivion. A warrior escaped his clutches and traveled all corners of Tamriel to retrieve the missing pieces. The hero was known as the Eternal Champion, and he assembled the staff and defeated Jagar Tharn at the Imperial Palace. The Eternal Champion had at one point visited the city in their quest to recover the pieces. The city of Firewatch was under the rule of Queen Vaynth.

Minor Events

• ?E ? – The Heir of Firewatch had almost died, when a priestess of Molag Bal had attempted to poison them. Fortunately, the witch had died amidst her assassination attempt, which took place on the day of summoning for Molag Bal, the 20th of First Seed.

Gallery

The town of Firewatch is surrounded by badlands.

Indoril buildings are common in Firewatch

Indoril houses Firewatch

Indoril Shrine

Trivia

• In an earlier development stage, Arena was going to be a tournament-based game, where each city had their own gladiatorial team. Firewatch's team was known as the Blood Mages.

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls: Arena
• The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (mentioned only)

References

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