Mournhold (Tribunal)

Mournhold
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Type	City
Sublocations	Godsreach Great Bazaar Plaza Brindisi Dorom Royal Palace Temple Courtyard
Main	Almalexia
Ref ID	mournhold, godsreach mournhold, great bazaar mournhold, plaza brindisi dorom mournhold, royal palace mournhold, temple courtyard

For other uses, see Mournhold.

"Mournhold, City of Light--City of Magic."

―High Ordinator

Mournhold, also known as the City of Gems, is a city found in The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal.

Description

At the time the Nerevarine visits it, the city is home to King Helseth Hlaalu, the ruler of Morrowind, and the Goddess Almalexia, a member of the Tribunal, as well as birthplace of Barenziah. It is referred to as "The city of light and magic" by the local people.

History

Mournhold, during the time of Resdayn, was home to a young Vivec.

On the 12th of Sun's Dusk, 1E 2920, Mournhold was destroyed by Mehrunes Dagon. Almalexia, Sotha Sil and Vivec were too late to stop the Daedric Prince but managed to banish him back to Oblivion. The ruins of the city then became known as Old Mournhold, while the city was built anew on top of it.

Mournhold is a temple-city within the capital city of Almalexia, the largest and oldest city in Morrowind, named for its patron goddess. Almalexia is truly an ancient city, possibly predating the Dunmer. It is reputed to be built over the ruins of a vast Dwarven city, although the current inhabitants vigorously deny this.

This is also the seat of government for the Dark Elves, where the priests of the Tribunal rule in the name of their legendary deities. Mournhold was not destroyed like some of the other cities in Morrowind after the Oblivion Crisis. Mournhold is the setting of the Tribunal questline during the Tribunal expansion pack.

In The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn DLC, it is stated that Mournhold was sacked by Argonians some time in the 4th Era, during the Argonian Invasion, but is in the process of rebuilding. The province's capital then switched to Blacklight.

Districts

Mournhold is separated by large walls into five distinct districts:

Godsreach

Godsreach

Main article: Godsreach

Godsreach is on the far west side of Mournhold and is the upscale residential area of Mournhold. Located here are manors, The Craftsmen's Hall, a tavern, and the Mournhold Museum of Artifacts. One of several entrances to the Mournhold Sewers is located in Godsreach. It is connected to the Temple Courtyard and Plaza Brindisi Dorom.

The Great Bazaar

The Great Bazaar

Main article: Great Bazaar

The Great Bazaar is the merchant quarter of Mournhold. There is an outdoor theater located on the west side of this quarter. The east side has two rows of shops. The north row has a magic shop, armorer, and bookseller. The south row has a clothier, pawnbroker, and trader. At the very south corner of the Great Bazaar is the entrance to the Bazaar Sewers. The Great Bazaar is connected to the Temple Courtyard (Northeast Gate) and Plaza Brindisi Dorom (Southeast Gate).

The Plaza Brindisi Dorom

The Plaza Brindisi Dorom

Main article: Plaza Brindisi Dorom

The Plaza Brindisi Dorom occupies the southernmost area of Mournhold. It is an arboretum dominated by a great statue of Almalexia and Mehrunes Dagon at its center. It is connected to Godsreach, the Great Bazaar, Royal Palace. The Dwemer ruin of Bamz-Amschend are accessible from the plaza after the quest "An Attack on Mournhold."

The Royal Palace

Main article: Royal Palace

The Royal Palace is the living quarters for the royal family and the business center for the affairs of Mournhold and the rest of Morrowind. The palace is in the center of the city and is accessible from the Temple Courtyard, Plaza Brindisi Dorom, and the Palace Sewers.

Temple Courtyard

The Plaza Brindisi Dorom at night

Main article: Temple Courtyard

The Temple Courtyard is an enclosed area dominated by Almalexia's High Temple. It is connected to Godsreach, Royal Palace, and the Great Bazaar.

Underground Sublocations

Old Mournhold

Main article: Old Mournhold

Old Mournhold is found under the city of Mournhold. It is the ruins of the ancient city over which Mournhold was built. Old Mournhold can be accessed from many trapdoors found around the city and serves partly as sewers, and houses many hostile beings.

Bamz-Amschend

Main article: Bamz-Amschend

Bamz-Amschend is a large Dwemer ruin buried under Plaza Brindisi Dorom's statue.

Norenen-dur

Main article: Norenen-dur

Norenen-dur is a Daedric shrine found under Mournhold. It is accessible from Bamz-Amschend.

Quests

Main article: Quests (Tribunal)

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Almalexia. All quest pertaining to The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal occur either within the walls of the city, in Clockwork City, or in Old Mournhold. Main quests Beginning Dark Brotherhood Attacks Hunt the Dark Brotherhood Royal Palace quests Note: These quests are Optional and can be completed at any time. Speak to the People A Temple Informant Disloyalty Among the Guards Evidence of Conspiracy Muckraking Journalist Queen Barenziah Temple quests Note: It is possible to skip all the previous quests, and start from here. The Goblin Army The Shrine of the Dead Barilzar's Mazed Band An Attack on Mournhold Investigate Bamz-Amschend Royal Palace quests Note: These quests are Optional. An Assassination Attempt Helseth's Champion Final quests A Show of Power The Missing Hand The Blade of Nerevar The Mad God Miscellaneous quests A Star is Born The Barbarian and the Book The Black Dart Gang Bouncer The Champion of Clutter Crimson Plague Dwemer Warbots Estate Sale Infidelities The MatchMaker The Museum The Natural Robot Arena Scroll Sales The Smith's Apprentice The Summoner The Thief The Warlords Wood Elf with a Grievance

Trivia

• Levitation does not work in Mournhold.

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls: Arena
• The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (mentioned only)
  • The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (mentioned only)
• The Elder Scrolls Online