Castle Umbranox, the sentinel keep of Anvil, was founded after the defeat of Anvil's notorious pirate fleet. Its design still echoes a certain vigilance towards the sea.
Artist's impression of the Gold Coast (maybe we can replace one of our current painting textures with this?)
View of the northern cliffs. Small fishing villages like Thresvy and Seppaki cling to these narrow strips of shore, frequently battered by storms.
The north bank of Lake Oloman, known to Redguard locals as the Lan Taifoi Hai [Lake of 25 Swords], referencing a local legend. The city of Sutch is not far off.
The Pass of Kvatch is known for its barren ground, bad weather, and the high tariffs the Duke imposes on traffic. Still, it is the best path to the Heartlands, save for the dangerous tracks of the Highlands.
The citizens of Kvatch cling to their hill: despite living in a vast, empty valley, no true Kvatchi would consider building his house anywhere else. This leads to some interesting design choices.
Impressions of the Colovian Highlands.
A Colovian Cliff-Fortress. Its owner, Baron Hastrel, is considered a ringleader in the Free Estates Movement.
In sharp contrast to the surrounding regions, the rolling hills of the West Weald are wealthy, civilized, and free of dangers.
The proud city of Sarchal, once a sovereign kingdom, is now reduced to a provincial center in County Skingrad. The city's towers still suggest some faded glory.
View of Skingrad, as seen from the Count's palace.
The Massiqueran Forest is considered the least of Cyrodiil's great jungles. Its deciduous flora makes it somewhat more familiar to visitors from the north, though no less dangerous.
The Black Road, not far from Chorrol. Imperial construction work at its finest.
The Barrowlands are one of the most lifeless and arid places in Cyrodiil. Apart from the pilgrims and mad prophets of Sancre Tor, they support no life.
The mausoleum of the Remanites is the largest burial complex in Sancre Tor, save for the sacred underground city itself.
The Jerall Mountains, as seen from the Highlands.
Views of the Jerall Mountains.
Less courageous merchants prefer the lowland passes of the Black Road, and will trek around for miles to avoid the frozen terror of Pale Pass.
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