Lillandril

Lillandril
Builder	Altmer
Location	North region, Summerset, Summerset Isles
Points of interest	Lillandril Kinhouse The Shrewd Brew Sapiarchs' Labyrinth Illumination Academy
Affiliation	The Sapiarchs Mages Guild Thalmor First Aldmeri Dominion

"To see why our goods are such a cut above we only need to take a quick ferry ride across the bay to Lillandril. This venerable town has been the center of higher learning for centuries. Many a king and queen have come seeking the wisdom of the College of Sapiarchs, where the two-hundred and twenty-three greatest minds of our people advance our knowledge of all things."

―Runilstir the Surveyor

Lillandril is one of the eight major cities in the province of the Summerset Isles, situated on the northwestern coast of the Isle of Summerset. Lillandril is the home of the Sapiarchs, a group of Altmeri scholars that are talent in various topics, including Ceremoniarchy and the Altmeri Regal Praxis. The leaders of the province come here before becoming royalty.

By game

• Lillandril (Arena)
• Lillandril (Online)

Description

Geography

Lillandril is a port town found in the northwestern peninsula that overlooks the Eltheric Ocean, essentially the great unknown of the west. The city-state of Lillandril is built atop of cliffs overlooking the Ocean. The area itself is not well suited for the settlement as big as Lillandril, so the city is not as large as other city-states in the province (i.e. Skywatch and Alinor). It is walled-off, with a single road connecting it to the rest of the Summerset Isle. The nearby fortress of Sea Keep serves as a regional bulwark for Lillandril, being almost larger than the city it protects. The main gate of Lillandril is located on the eastern end of the city; there is a path that derives from the road leading to the gate, which leads to the Lillandril docks. After the gate is the lower town square, which connects to the docks and the rest of the city, here is the Shrewd Brew, the local inn. The main road rotates to the top and goes south towards the end of the hill. The northern town square holds the local guilds, such as the Mages Guild chapter, which is very prevalent in Lillandril. Continuing onto the road will lead to the entrance of the Sapiarchs' Labyrinth, which is disconnected from the city, being found an island off the coast. The only way to the College is through a portal, which is at the end of the street. Near the portal is the local seat of power, as well as an overlook of the southern town square.

Traditions

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The High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 to heal from the local temple to get healed from an ailment. The High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 buy weapons in stores since their price's drop by half. Young children foolishly buy weapons, only to stab themselves by mistake. The High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of Lillandril 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 High Elves of the Summerset Isles celebrate the Day of Divine Reverence, which honors the Goddess, Mara. Every year, people gather the Rose-of-Archon and celebrate for roughly fifty-six days with a ceremony dedicated to Mara. The Sapiarchs organize the event like the ceremony.

History

Second Era

Main article: Lillandril (Online)

During the Interregnum in 2E 583, the city-state of Lillandril was ruled by a Kinlady, whose name is currently unknown. At the time, Lillandril contained a rivalry with the Mages Guild chapter in the city and the Sapiarchs in their off coast college. But recently, a member of the Mages Guild, Emile Oncent had murdered the Sapiarch, Haladan, which led to Oncent's imprisonment in the Lillandril chapter of the Fighters Guild. However, it was later revealed that both Oncent and Haladan had attempted to help their long-time friend, who had contracted a deadly disease that turns people into stone-malformed creatures. To cure her, they gave Norasea, their friend, Porphyric Hemophilia, otherwise known as Vampirism to kill off the disease. With Norasea cured, Haladan sought to cure her friend, Gerwerdel, who had unfortunately succumbed to the disease and killed Haladan. To make sure Norasea was not killed for her vampirism, Oncent escaped with Haladan's body and claimed to murder him, to keep both Norasea alive and Haladan's reputation intact. It is unknown whether Oncent remained in prison or was freed. But eventually, the case was resolved.

Third Era

Main article: Lillandril (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 of Lillandril in their quest to recover the pieces. The city of Lillandril was under the rule of King Corridalf.

The Eternal Champion reached the city of Lillandril on their quest to find the fifth piece of the Staff. Through the visions of Ria Silmane and rumors from the people, the Champion had traveled to the northern coast, to the city of Lillandril in the province of the Summerset Isles. There the traveler ventured to the local Mages Guild where they met Corim Ashlen, the loremaster of the Guild. Ashlen gives the Eternal Champion a proposition where if they retrieved a diamond from the priests of the Temple of the Mad God, then he would reveal the location of the piece. After defeating the priests at their stronghold, Ashlen showed the way to the Crystal Tower, a mystical tower located in the eastern end of the Island. It was there that the Eternal Champion had obtained the fifth piece of the staff. The Champion had moved on to find the sixth piece of the staff somewhere in Tamriel.

Minor events

• Circa 1E 470 – An artifact had landed on the shores of Lillandril. The item was named the Flask of Lillandril, and it had the ability to absorb the magicka out of anyone. The founders used it to the bidding of Barons on Summerset.

Trivia

• In an earlier stage of development, Arena was going to be a tournament-based game, where each city had their own gladiatorial team. Lillandril's team was known as the Crimson Guards.
• Lillandril produces a refined type of Steel for the First Aldmeri Dominion called Lillandril Steel, it is commonly used in their Dominion brand armor they used during the Alliance War in Cyrodiil.

Gallery

Lillandril circa 3E 399.

Lillandril Hexmage in Legends.

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls: Arena
• The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard (mentioned only)
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (mentioned only)
• The Elder Scrolls Online (mentioned only)
  • The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset
• The Elder Scrolls: Legends (mentioned only)

References

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