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+ | |name = Lilmoth |
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| + | |builder = [[Argonian]]<br />[[Imperial]]<br />[[Lilmothiit]] |
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| + | |interest = [[Imperial Quarter]]<br />[[Pushbottom]] |
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| + | |affiliation = [[Septim Empire]]<br />[[Reman Empire]] |
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| + | {{Quote|Lilmoth seems gloomy and forbidding. Never before have you experienced the unnatural fear that pervades the atmosphere. This city it is rumored, holds much under its streets...|''Description in Arena''}} |
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| + | ==Description== |
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| + | ===Geography=== |
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| + | Lilmoth is located on the southeastern coastline of Black Marsh and the [[Oliis Bay]]. Due to the [[Imperial]] ownership in the city, there is a clear divided between [[Argonian]] and Imperial architecture. There is a district known as the [[Imperial Quarter]] on the hills of Lilmoth. In the middle of town is the [[Pushbottom]], the Pushbottom is the ancient and gangrenous heart of Lilmoth. The poor have generally lived here. The waterfront and dockyards to the south of city is where the city really thrives as the marketplace is located here.<ref name="Scoggity">{{Infernal City}}</ref> |
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| + | Prior to Argonian and Imperial rule, the city was created by one of the many races in Black Marsh known as the [[Lilmothiit]]. The name Lilmothiit comes from the [[Khajiit]]i language known as [[Ta'agra]]. Lilmothiit means ''"One who is from Lilmoth"''.<ref group="OOG">[https://www.imperial-library.info/content/lady-clarisse-laurent-answers-your-questions ''Lady Clarisse Laurent Answers Your Questions'']</ref> |
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| − | Prior to the [[Imperial]] colonization of the original [[Argonian]] city of Lilmoth, it was ruled by Argonian priest-kings and queens. The earliest record of an Imperial sovereign in the city dating to [[3E 109]] when [[Magnus Septim]] wedded the Queen of Lilmoth, [[Hellena]].{{fact}} |
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| − | Lilmoth had previously been sympathetic to Cyrodilic interests even before its colonization during the [[Third Era]], as far back as the [[Reman Empire]] and its war with [[Morrowind]], with the warlord of the city of the time, [[Ulaqth]], leading troops into battle against the Duke of [[Mournhold]]. The only other recorded warlord of the city was a warlady called [[Ioa]].{{fact}} |
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| + | During the [[Blackwater War]], multiple pirates have been seen near the Lilmoth coastline. General [[Lucinia Falco]] urged the Empire to offer letters of temporary commissions to multiple pirates throughout the coast.<ref>''[[The Blackwater War, Volume VII]]''</ref> |
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| + | During the [[Four Score War]], Lilmoth along with the rest of [[Black Marsh]] was allied with the [[Second Empire]]. At the time, Lilmoth was under the leadership of Warchief [[Ulaqth]], who led the Imperial side at the [[Battle of Bodrum]].<ref>''[[2920, vol 03 - First Seed]]''</ref> |
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| − | In the early years of the [[Fourth Era]], Lilmoth fell victim to the floating city [[Umbriel]]. This event is known as The Slaughter of Lilmoth. This was one of the most gruesome massacres in all of Tamrielic history. This was also the place where both [[Annaïg Hoïnart]] and [[Mere-Glim]], two friends who lived for a time on Umbriel, were born.<ref group="OOG" name="Infernal">{{Infernal City}}</ref> |
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| + | ===[[Third Era]]=== |
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| − | Lilmoth has had two [[Hist]] trees. One went rogue at an unknown time, and the second was grown from a single fragment that survived the elder's killing, as said by Mere-Glim in {{Infernal City}}.<ref group="OOG" name="Infernal"/> |
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| + | In [[3E 80]], Lilmoth was ruled by Warlady [[Ioa]]<ref>''[[The Wolf Queen, Book I]]''</ref> In [[3E 109]], Imperial rule had flourished in the city of Lilmoth. One of the earliest records of Imperial rule in the city was King [[Magnus Septim]], who wedded Queen [[Hellena]] of the city. Prior to that, Hellena was married to an Argonian Priest King who was later executed.<ref>''[[The Wolf Queen, Book IV]]''</ref> In [[3E 137]], King Magnus and King [[Cephorus Septim]] of [[Gilane]] fought together at the [[Siege of Solitude]] against the Wolf Queen of Solitude, [[Potema Septim]].<ref>''[[The Wolf Queen, Book VIII]]''</ref> |
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| + | During the [[Imperial Simulacrum]], the [[Eternal Champion]] had at one point visited the city in their quest for a piece of the [[Staff of Chaos]]. |
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| − | ===Imperial Quarter=== |
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| − | The Imperial Quarter is an old quarter standing on the hills Lilmoth is located.<ref group="OOG" name="Infernal"/> |
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| + | In [[4E 43]], Lilmoth was one of the first casualties when the floating city of [[Umbriel]] appeared from the sky. The city steals the souls of Lilmoth's citizens and moved up north. Small creatures known as Larvae descend down to Umbriel's path and take control of the corpses. The undead would then follow the city and murder anyone in their path.<ref name="Scoggity"/> |
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| − | The pushbottom is the ancient and gangrenous heart of Lilmoth. Imperials dwelt in this quarter in the early days when the Empire had first imposed its will and architecture on the Argonians of Black Marsh. As of the early [[Fourth Era]], it became home to the desperate and sinister townsfolk. Patrols barely come here, and it has become a place where the poorest of the poor live—enemies of the Argonian An-Xileel party dominating the city, criminals and monsters.<ref group="OOG" name="Infernal"/> |
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==Trivia== |
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| + | *When Arena was going to be a Tournament based game, Lilmoth's team was known as the Dark Tide.<ref group="OOG">[https://www.imperial-library.info/content/go-blades ''Go Blades'']</ref> |
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| − | *Lilmoth shares the name with the race of beastfolk known as [[Lilmothiit]], indicating a possible connection. |
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| + | *[[Lilmoth (Arena)|Lilmoth]] (Arena) |
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==Appearances== |
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Template:City infobox
- "Lilmoth seems gloomy and forbidding. Never before have you experienced the unnatural fear that pervades the atmosphere. This city it is rumored, holds much under its streets..."
- ―Description in Arena
Lilmoth is a city in Black Marsh known as the "Festering Jewel of Black Marsh". It is the south-easternmost city both in the province and in all of Tamriel.
Description
Geography
Lilmoth is located on the southeastern coastline of Black Marsh and the Oliis Bay. Due to the Imperial ownership in the city, there is a clear divided between Argonian and Imperial architecture. There is a district known as the Imperial Quarter on the hills of Lilmoth. In the middle of town is the Pushbottom, the Pushbottom is the ancient and gangrenous heart of Lilmoth. The poor have generally lived here. The waterfront and dockyards to the south of city is where the city really thrives as the marketplace is located here.[1]
History
Early Years
Prior to Argonian and Imperial rule, the city was created by one of the many races in Black Marsh known as the Lilmothiit. The name Lilmothiit comes from the Khajiiti language known as Ta'agra. Lilmothiit means "One who is from Lilmoth".[OOG 1]
First Era
During the Blackwater War, multiple pirates have been seen near the Lilmoth coastline. General Lucinia Falco urged the Empire to offer letters of temporary commissions to multiple pirates throughout the coast.[2]
During the Four Score War, Lilmoth along with the rest of Black Marsh was allied with the Second Empire. At the time, Lilmoth was under the leadership of Warchief Ulaqth, who led the Imperial side at the Battle of Bodrum.[3]
Third Era
- Main article: Lilmoth (Arena)
In 3E 80, Lilmoth was ruled by Warlady Ioa[4] In 3E 109, Imperial rule had flourished in the city of Lilmoth. One of the earliest records of Imperial rule in the city was King Magnus Septim, who wedded Queen Hellena of the city. Prior to that, Hellena was married to an Argonian Priest King who was later executed.[5] In 3E 137, King Magnus and King Cephorus Septim of Gilane fought together at the Siege of Solitude against the Wolf Queen of Solitude, Potema Septim.[6]
During the Imperial Simulacrum, the Eternal Champion had at one point visited the city in their quest for a piece of the Staff of Chaos.
Fourth Era
In 4E 43, Lilmoth was one of the first casualties when the floating city of Umbriel appeared from the sky. The city steals the souls of Lilmoth's citizens and moved up north. Small creatures known as Larvae descend down to Umbriel's path and take control of the corpses. The undead would then follow the city and murder anyone in their path.[1]
Gallery
Trivia
- When Arena was going to be a Tournament based game, Lilmoth's team was known as the Dark Tide.[OOG 2]
By Game
- Lilmoth (Arena)
Appearances
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena
- An Elder Scrolls Novel: The Infernal City (mentioned only)