Morrowind:Gnisis

Gnisis (also spelled '''G'nisis''') is the largest town in the northwestern area of  Vvardenfell. It offers many of the comforts of home for city-dwellers on their first trip into the wilds. The town is built on a small plain on a hillside, below a large eggmine. There is a Tribunal Temple, home of the Ash Mask of Vivec, and one of the stops on the Pilgrimages of the Seven Graces. The Imperial Legion has built a tiny Imperial fort as well, the northernmost in all of Vvardenfell. Little more than a wall built into a steep hillside, Fort Darius houses an Imperial Cult altar, Legion smith and troop barracks, but most of the actual Legion functions take place either in the town tavern, or in a neighboring Redoran building rented by the Imperial Legion. The Deathshead Legion garrison stationed here is composed mainly of Orcs and Imperials, and is commanded by General Darius. The town's civilian population consists mainly of Dark Elves. 

Main Square
Situated above the Ouada Samsi, the square is surrounded by the cave dwellings and Redoran-style houses of miners and commoners. Hetman Abelmawia, the village elder, is located in his hut. He sells a Gnisis Eggmine Pass as well as Scrolls of Daerir's Blessing, which cures Blight on target (Kwama Queens come to mind). On the riverbank is the Silt Strider with routes that go as far south as Seyda Neen.

The Imperial Legion has rented the Barracks from House Redoran. Optio Bologra is a drillmaster there. A trap door in the cellar leads to Gnisis' secret Talos Cult base. The Madach Tradehouse offers sundries; General Darius can also be found here.

Gnisis Temple
 

Baladas in Arvs-Drelen
The Velothi Tower Arvs-Drelen at the outskirts of Gnisis is the home to a Telvanni noble. Baladas Demnevanni has opted out of the rat-race for power within that house and values his privacy, although a Telvanni in service to Master Aryon may be able to persuade him to join the Council. Several crates hold interesting, leveled loot. There are guest quarters close to the entrance, if you don't mind the rats (one storage room holds two skeletons). The Berandas Propylon Index is on the top shelf next to Baladas.

The Egg Mine
The city's economy depends largely on the trade from the Gnisis Eggmine, and its Kwama Queen has caught The Blight. Relations between the polyglot Imperial, Orc, and Dark Elf staff are strained following the recent murder of a Dark Elf miner. Recently, the excavations of the Kwama miners have uncovered an entrance into the lost Dwemer ruin of Bethamez.

Fort Darius
Little more than a wall built into a steep hillside, the fort itself is tiny. A barracks room offers bunk beds. Downstairs, an Imperial Cult shrine and, oddly enough, a Shrine of the Tribunal provide healing and solace. Chaplain Ogrul is the local Imperial Cult priest. A Legion smith and two healers and trainers round out the services.
 

People
Baladas Demnevanni is located at the top of his tower. General Darius, the only person that can let you join the Imperial Legion, can be found in the Madach Tradehouse. Hetman Abelmawia is the village steward for Hlaren Ramoran, Redoran councilor and lord of Gnisis.

For a complete list, see People.

Getting There and Around
Unfortunately, the Ouada Samsi isn't deep enough to allow boat transport. The only fast-travel is by Silt Strider to and from Ald'ruhn, Khuul, Maar Gan or Seyda Neen, or by using the Propylon network in nearby Berandas.
Difficult roads lead north over gorges to Ald Velothi and Khuul. The coastal road to Gnaar Mok isn't much better. Ald'ruhn is a long way away through the West Gash and the Foyada in the Ashlands.

Places of Interest Around Gnisis
Southeast lies the Stronghold of Berandas with its Propylon Chamber and Underground with an easy accessible Daedric Dagger and Spear.
Falas Ancestral Tomb with the useful Denstagmer's Ring is right across the river to the southeast.
Koal Cave is beyond the river, under a natural arch.
The Amulet of Shadows can be acquired from a questionable lady and her companion on the road to Ald Velothi.

Notes
The text on the town's banner reads "The Thrice Sealed House Withstands the Storm."

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