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Lore:Root Sunder

is an Elven ruin in the   region of  , found along the road between   and  . 
Established in  ,  Root Sunder was intended to be a great city, built as an early attempt at colonizing Grahtwood. Its location was chosen based on the economic landscape of the period, designed so that it would function as a trading hub.  Historians disagree on who exactly established the city. The majority of sources claim the settlers to be  ,  which would match the architecture and   magic used in its construction. Others claim that they were  ,  which would fit better with the time period.

Faced with the daunting prospect of taming the wilds of Valenwood, the settlers attempted to use   magic to control the surrounding jungle and "grow" the city. The effort was proposed by the conjurer Arandore, and construction subsequently began in earnest. However, the jungle's wildlife became increasingly aggressive, and construction was forced to halt following the disappearance of every conjurer by  .  Through their rituals, the conjurers has unwittingly bound the spirit of the jungle within the walls of Root Sunder, where it began to starve. Trapped within impervious  s  and unable to acquire nutrients, the jungle took on a malevolent sentience. Calling itself "the Root Sunder" after the name of the settlement, this spirit sent roots to destroy the stonework and pull the city beneath the ground. The settlers within were killed and drained of nutrients, becoming skeletal undead abominations. The Root Sunder then slept, and wouldn't be woken again for several hundred years.  

The location of this ruined city was eventually lost to time, and the subterranean ruins became home to  ,  s and  s. It was avoided by the  , who noticed that the protruding roots were not the same as those of regular  s.  In  , following the formation of the first  , Root Sunder was rediscovered by a group of academics, the majority of whom were quickly killed upon entering the ruins. The sole survivor, an Altmer woman named Tandare, urged the Vestige to enter the ruins and help recover her colleague's research journals. However, the Root Sunder had been awakened by the researchers. No longer concerned with escaping the walls of its prison, it was content to lure mortals to their death within the ruins in order to feed. The Root Sunder attempted to draw the Vestige to their doom by projecting images of a researcher named Sirdor, who had died deep within the ruins after discovering the jungle's plight. The Vestige survived the Root Sunder's attacks after discovering the true fate of Sirdor, and managed to follow his notes and free the Root Sunder from the Welkynd Stones through the use of an "Attunement Stone". The spirit of the jungle subsequently departed the ruins, and the recovered journals were given to Tandare to bring to Elden Root.  
 
See Also
For game-specific information, see the ESO article.

References
Online:Adelil

Adelil is an exiled Nord vampire noblewoman hiding out in the Shornhelm Outlaws Refuge. She is the author of a written plea to King Emeric which is also found in the Outlaws Refuge.
 
Dialogue
She discusses her condition with you.
:''"Those high and mighty nobles of House Ravenwatch get to prance around like kings of the kingdom, while I hide out down here. You do know they're all vampires, don't you? Well so am I! But that and a sack of gold won't get me out of this rat hole!"

:"So I'm a vampire. So I drink living blood. I'm not a bad person! Well, I'm not a very bad person. Why does the Guard want to put a stake through my heart? It's prejudice, pure and simple."''
Online:Caroline Acques

Caroline Acques is a Breton found in the Shornhelm outlaws refuge. She spends her time wandering the space adjacent to Khafzajah (near the Shadowy Supplier, if you have that perk). She has no unique dialogue.
Online:Fadren Romavel

Fadren Romavel is a Dark Elf grave robber found inside the outlaws refuge beneath Shornhelm.
 
Dialogue
He tells you about his line of work.
:''"If you know of any work, I'm all ears. I was part of a crew going to Sanguine Barrows, but our boss got cold feet and cancelled the job. I was really looking forward to extracting corpses from that graveyard."

:"Graverobbing is a noble profession. If not for us, perfectly good valuables would languish beneath the dirt or in musty tombs for absolutely no reason. We perform a public service, we do!"''
Online:Haldesan

Haldesan is a Redguard found inside the outlaws refuge beneath Shornhelm. He has no unique dialogue.
Online:Glunurgakh

Glunurgakh is an Orc found inside the outlaws refuge beneath Shornhelm.
Online:Tannida

Tannida is a Redguard found in the Shornhelm outlaws refuge. She spends her time digging through barrels, and has no unique dialogue.
Online:Zackael Branck

Zackael Branck is a Breton found in the Shornhelm outlaws refuge. He can be found at Well-and-Safe Storage either sweeping or reading a book. He has no unique dialogue.
Online:Lashgurgol

Lashgurgol is an Orc found in the Shornhelm outlaws refuge. She wanders the northeastern quadrant of the room and has no unique dialogue.
Online:Khafzajah

Khafzajah is a Redguard fence who can be found at the Outlaws Refuge in Shornhelm.
 

Dialogue
When you speak to him, he will remark:
:''"We need a new king in Shornhelm like a Nord needs snow. But I'm sure you're here for another reason."

:"I don't deal in relics or anything that smells of the blood-curse."''

If you've reached your limit for both selling and laundering, he will instead say:
:"Not right now. Come back later, when the Guard scrutiny is less intense."
Online:Teldulsewen

Teldulsewen is a High Elf fence who can be found at the Outlaws Refuge in Shornhelm.
 

Dialogue
When you speak to her, she will remark:
:"Hot items burning your hands? Allow me to cool them off."

:"I can move anything, but I specialize in the finer things."

If you've reached your limit for both selling and laundering, she will instead say:
:''"Oh dear, it seems I've outspent my means! Come back later, will you?"''
Online:Vaerwyeien

Vaerwyeien is a High Elf moneylender and member of the group of outlaws at the refuge in Shornhelm. 
 

Dialogue
She has generic banker dialogue.
:''"Auri-el knows, I'm here to serve. What can I help you with?"''
Online:Shornhelm Outlaws Refuge

thumb|right|Second entrance outside the city The hideout can be reached through the sewers manhole located behind the Shornhelm Smithy in the Lower City. Another entrance can be found behind the northeastern city wall. 

thumb|right|The Shornhelm hideout A letter addressed to High King Emeric lies on a crate in the main chamber. Another letter, Letter to Finia Marcott‎, can be found in Finia's booth. 

It's said that many of the refuge dwellers were from noble families who supported  , and who went underground and took to criminal pursuits after his defeat. 
 
 
Services






Residents


Maps
thumb|left|A map of Shornhelm Outlaws Refuge
Online:High King Emeric, I Implore You!

Your Royal Majesty  ,

Though I am certain you receive many correspondences from the nobility, it is my hope you will give this missive the attention it deserves.

I write to you not only as a downtrodden member of the court, but as an advocate for every man and woman (those of sufficient nobility to be worth noting, at least) who has been slighted and ostracized for no good reason. It is my firm belief that, no matter your family history or how many cats you care for or what special … dietary restrictions you might have, all nobles have the right by birth to inclusion in the court and related gatherings.

For no other reason than sheer prejudice, I have been repeatedly ignored, overlooked, and rejected by those who are my peers. This is a great injustice and it cannot be allowed to continue! My blood is just as good as any other noble's, and I demand to be given the respect I deserve.

Only you can truly command the court, and so you are my only chance for redemption. Please, my King, I beg of you to publicly denounce this treatment so that I might regain the standing I deserve.

Your Loyal Subject, 
Adelil
Online:Haj-Tei

thumb|right|Haj-Tei and Sithis
Haj-Tei is an Argonian found in the Stormhold Outlaws Refuge. She is dressed similarly to a Shadowscale, and is attempting to train a pony guar named Sithis. The book How to Train Your Guar can be found lying nearby.
 

Dialogue
:''"Stupid guar, doesn't listen to a thing I say."
:"Heel! Heel, Sithis!"''
Online:Jeetum-Tulm

Jeetum-Tulm is an Argonian found in the Stormhold outlaws refuge. He has no unique dialogue.
Online:Maigarda

Maigarda is a Nord who can be found at the Outlaws Refuge in Stormhold. She has no unique dialogue.
Online:Officer Keesekeeth

Officer Keesekeeth is a corrupt Argonian guard who can be found at the Outlaws Refuge in Stormhold.
 

Dialogue
He assures you that he won't let the local guards know about the refuge.
:''"I'm a guard, but don't worry. I have no love of the law. As long as your patron keeps me supplied with gold and glitter, I'll make sure the rest of the Guard never touches this place."

:"What's wrong with you? Never seen a crooked guard before? Well, don't get your armor in an uproar. You people pay me well to mind my own business and make sure this place is a safe haven."''
Online:Dreynos Sadalvel

Dreynos Sadalvel is a Dark Elf found in the Stormhold outlaws refuge. He has no unique dialogue.
Online:Mim-Jas

Mim-Jas is an Argonian located in the Stormhold Outlaws Refuge in Stormhold. You can find her in the northeast corner near Pimaxi-Zeeus. She has no unique dialogue.
Online:Thalrig

Thalrig is a Nord who can be found at the Outlaws Refuge in Stormhold. He is leaning against a wall near Gourdeez, by the wayshrine side refuge entrance. He has no unique dialogue.
Online:Milvela Seralas

Milvela Seralas is a Dark Elf found in the Stormhold outlaws refuge. She has no unique dialogue.
Online:Annarique Pamarc

Annarique Pamarc is a Breton moneylender who can be found at the Outlaws Refuge in Stormhold.
 

Dialogue
She has generic banker dialogue.
:"A secure vault makes for a confident heart."
Online:Morven Retiene

Morven Retiene is a Breton fence who can be found at the Outlaws Refuge in Stormhold.
 

Dialogue
When you speak to him, he will remark:
:"I can move all this in a week, if I need to."
:"The Guard knows better than to come down here."

If you've reached your limit for both selling and laundering, he will instead say:
:''"No sale—the Guard is watching the docks. Come back later and we'll do business."''
Online:Pimaxi-Zeeus

Pimaxi-Zeeus is an Argonian fence who can be found at the Outlaws Refuge in Stormhold.
 

Dialogue
When you speak to him, he will remark:
:''"Looks like you've been busy. Show me what you have."
:"Trying to move your ill-gotten gains? Fine, show me."''

If you've reached your limit for both selling and laundering, he will instead say:
:''"Hmm. I'm at capacity. Come back later."''
Online:Stormhold Outlaws Refuge

thumb|right|Second entrance outside the city The refuge is set up in one of the chambers of a   ruin, Silyanorn. One of the hideout entrances can be found on the southern side of the ruins. Another way to gain access to the refuge is through a trap door hidden behind  .

A book, How to Train Your Guar, lies on the ground near Haj-Tei and Sithis, who stay on the southern side of the main chamber. Judging by the dialogue, Gourdeez is the author of Tribunal—Living Lies‎, which can be found on a worktable behind him.
 

Related Quests
   

Services






Residents


Gallery
 

Maps
thumb|left|A map of Stormhold Outlaws Refuge
Online:Dwemer Style (collection)

Dwemer Style is a collection of 14 books that make up part of the Crafting Motifs library. Reading these chapters allows access to the Dwemer Style for crafting. These chapters (or rarely the entire book) can be discovered in specific pots and urns found only in Dwemer Ruins.
Online:Smithy of Velyn Harbor

An advanced safebox can spawn behind Iruzda's counter.
 
Vendors and Stalls
 
Rolandor  
Sarfinaire  
Tutorius Asellio
Online:Harbor Mounts

It is located in the southwestern part of the settlement, not far from the Velyn Harbor Wayshrine.
 
Residents and Vendors
Monennor
Online:Harbor Customs Hall

Prior to liberating the town, the interior will be full of Drublog occupants and none of the regulars listed below. However, Myl Falas and Sarshar can be found outside on the roof terrace cowering in fear, while Noemie Frinck leans against the railing, injured.

There is a master safebox next to the banker's counter, which is on the ground floor in the center of the building. An intermediate safebox is located south of the long counter in the northern wing of the Trader's Rest Tavern, whgich lies upstairs.
 

Services
 
 
 

Occupants
 
 

Books
An Unusual Alliance

Gallery
Online:Sarshar (Velyn Harbor)

Sarshar is a Khajiit student and patron of the Trader's Rest, the inn located in the port town of Velyn Harbor. Sarshar can be found reading outside on the balcony and has no unique dialogue.
Online:Myl Falas

Myl Falas is a Dark Elf drunkard and patron of the Trader's Rest, the inn located in the town of Velyn Harbor. He can be found on the balcony and has no unique dialogue.
Online:Walks-Lonely-Steps

Walks-Lonely-Steps is an Argonian vampire at the Trader's Rest. She can be found overlooking the town on the second floor outdoor balcony. She has no unique dialogue.
 
  
Notes
Despite having the Vampire pickpocket type, Walks-Lonely-Steps shows no physical signs of being a vampire.
Online:Vaekar the Forgemaster

Vaekar the Forgemaster is a Dremora found in the Bleeding Forge in Coldharbour. For most players, he is likely the first boss-level enemy you will fight, and you and Lyris must defeat him as part of the tutorial.
 

Related Quests
 

Skills and Abilities
;Quick Strike: A basic melee attack that does minor physical damage.

;Lava Whip: The enemy winds up a flaming whip which does moderate flame damage to the player. This attack can be blocked to set the enemy off balance.

;Heat Wave: The enemy releases fire along the ground in the direction it is facing. This attack does moderate flame damage to all players hit by it. This spell can be interrupted to set the enemy off balance or simply avoided.
Online:Traders Crescent

Vendors' tents are set up at the central plaza, on both sides of the Mages Guildhall. A advanced safebox is behind the counter at Polished Protection.
 
Vendors and Stalls
Online:Cold-Moon Fine Steeds

It is located in the southeastern part of the city, near the Cold Moon Inn.
 
Relates Quests
 
Residents and Vendors
Aerana Frost-Tree
Afneer Cold-Moon  
Atald Cold-Moon
Dazzling-Tail
Innbild Cold-Moon
Stenvadr the Raven
Online:Nazullu

Nazullu is a black clannfear summoned by Avys Areleth. It resides on the first floor of the East Tower in Elinhir with a great number of smaller, weaker green clannfear. 
 

Related Quests


Skills and Abilities
Nazullu has no unique abilities, despite its appearance.
;Claw: A basic melee headbutt that does minor physical damage.
;Tail Spike: The clannfear swings its tail around, doing moderate physical damage to all enemies around it as indicated by a red circle.
;Rending Leap: The clannfear leaps on the target, stunning them for a while.
;Devour: While stunned, the clannfear will chew on the target, dealing moderate physical damage over time and healing itself up. This can be interrupted or broken free from.

Quest-Related Events
You must enter the East Tower to destroy the eastern tower focus and shut down the wards on the entrance to the Apex Tower. You are not required to kill Nazullu during the quest, but it wouldn't be easy to sneak past it on your way up to destroy the focus.
Online:Zymel Ipaezeth

Zymel Ipaezeth is a big storm atronach found in the city of Elinhir. Ipaezeth is a part of a small event where it is attacked by a group of spellfiends.
Online:Leta Doniticus

Leta Doniticus is an Imperial shaman and a member of the Blackcaster Mages Guild found in the city of Elinhir. She is one of Arch-Mage Yamanu-ko's apprentices. She has no unique dialogue.
 

Related Quests


Quest-Related Events
During the quest, you must destroy the east and west tower magicka foci. Leta guards the focus in the western tower. She is standing right in front of it, so it is nearly impossible to destroy it without killing her.

Skills and Abilities
;Summon Zombies: Leta summons three zombies.
;Coiled Lash: A basic ranged attack that does minor magical damage.
;Quick Strike: A basic melee attack that does minor physical damage.
;Summon Aura of Protection: The enemy summons an Aura of Protection totem that gives allies inside increased resistance to damage. The totem can be destroyed in five hits from any source, or one heavy attack. Destroying the totem will stun all enemies nearby.
Online:The Lost One

The Lost One is an aspect of the Celestial Mage appearing as an Altmer in the Apex Stone room of the Elinhir Sewerworks. She has been corrupted by the Serpent, and must be defeated during the related quest.
 

Related Quests


Quest-Related Events
When approached, she will yell:
:The Lost One: "The others are near. I can sense them. You think to stop me? I am too strong for you, mortal. I cannot be defeated."

In combat, she is a high damage Mage boss who summons atronachs of every element to defend her. Once you defeat her, she will stand at the bottom of the steps with her arms outstretched and turn to stone.
Online:Gentle-Blossom

Gentle-Blossom is a strangler located at Stranglewatch. It is described in ''Thozor's Diary'', which can be found inside the nearby tent.
Online:Boethiah's Call of Champions

Let it be known. These individuals have distinguished themselves in my games and have earned the title of Champion of  !

Faithful Adrasa 
Biiri the Beautiful 
Foloril of the Fine Form 
Holgstad the Horrible 
Moridanus Dres 
  
[player]
Online:Marga Wind-Hill

Marga Wind-Hill is a Nord hiding out in the Elinhir Sewerworks. She is gathered around a campfire with several other refugees.
 

Dialogue
:''"What if Minerva isn't really on our side? What if she's just gathered us here to kill us?"''
Online:Mathondar Blackrock

Mathondar Blackrock is a Nord hiding out in the Elinhir Sewerworks. He is guarding the door with Lyna Ergene.
 
Dialogue
:"Did you hear that? Spellfiends, howling in the tunnels. Terrible sound."
Online:Stabs-Through-Hearts

Stabs-Through-Hearts is an Argonian hiding out in the Elinhir Sewerworks.
 

Dialogue
:"Good luck out there."
Online:Shaman

Shamans are Drublog Orcs seen at Dra'bul.
Online:Rannveig Hatchet-Hand

thumb|right|Old look
Rannveig Hatchet-Hand is a Nord warrior found outside Dragonstar Arena. She is a member of the Stone-Fish along with Fenoromir and Didier Gamache. 
 

Dialogue
When spoken to, she says one of the following:
:''"Have you ever tried Voljar's mead? Better than that swill I hear they serve in Sovngarde! Better than anything! I wish I had some Voljar's mead."

:"This architecture is really something, isn't it? Those old Nords really knew what they were doing. Hard to believe it was made by hands as big and clumsy as mine."

:"You're wearing that gear into the Arena? Well, I'd bring along a restoration staff or two if I were you."''
Online:Niluva Alan

Niluva Alan is a Dark Elf standing guard at Dragonstar's southeast gate. She has no unique dialogue.
 
    
Bugs
Online:The Sober Nord Tavern

It is located in the northwestern part of the city, near Windhelm Bank. The inn has a tavern on the ground floor and guest rooms upstairs. The tavern occupies most of the lower floor while a small storage room can be found on the left-hand side. A cooking fire is situated across from the entrance. A bard, Arani Longhair, plays the lute here, beside the fireplace. There is one bookshelf in the tavern and three more upstairs. Another cooking fire can be found on the upper floor. There are two rooms here furnished with three beds, two nightstands, two desks and a wardrobe. Kireth and Raynor Vanos can be encountered in the first guest room. The inn has a balcony which can be accessed from the top floor; there is nothing remarkable there, however, except for the view. 

All storage containers in the inn, along with meals and drinks, are owned. There is an intermediate safebox downstairs. Another intermediate safebox can be found behind Buram Fire-Hearth's counter.
 
  
Residents
Afnhi
Arani Longhair
Buram Fire-Hearth  
Eepa Snow-Hair
Ergrod the Pleased
Fertab  
Fultknir
Idona Strongsword
Javier Ashcroft
Mysterious Stranger
Prudence Matreinace
Seeks-the-Sun
Online:Idona Strongsword

Idona Strongsword is a Nord hunter who can be found at the Sober Nord Tavern, one of the two inns of Windhelm. She has no unique dialogue.
Online:Margog the Hammer

Margog the Hammer is an Orc who is one of the many NPCs who can be hired as a reliable source of crafting materials as part of the Woodworking skill line. He is never seen in person, preferring to honor his obligation via mail.

Correspondence
Online:Stormcrag Armorer's Hall

thumb|right|Interior There are two cooking fires, one on each floor. All three vendors can be found on the ground floor. Henrik War-Wolf and Jordunn Stormcrag sell their goods on the right-hand side from the entrance, while Josee Maviniele set up her stall on the left. There can be two advanced safeboxes here, on the tailor's counter and one behind the leatherworker's worktable.

Quite a few pieces of leveled weaponry and armor are scattered throughout this floor, all of them are owned. A bookshelf found on the upper floor can hold a skill book. The shop has several storage containers on both floors, including barrels and crates as well as a nightstand, a trunk and a dresser. All of them are owned as well. 
 
Vendors and Patrons
Henrik War-Wolf  
Jordunn Stormcrag  
Josee Maviniele  
Naro Berothran
Online:Windhelm Bank

The building is found across from the Sober Nord Tavern. A Housing Brochure can be found posted next to the entryway. A large number of Pact Guards are posted around the interior with five being downstairs and another two upstairs. 
 

Related Quests


Vendors and Patrons
Barj the Counter  
Hjarda Goldenhand
Nils the Bland
Nuhunza  
Virngring the Strong-Arm
Online:The Tree's Bounty

It is a one-story Nord-style building which houses a carpenter and a woodworker. There is a cooking fire and two woodworking stations here, all available for crafting.

All items as well as storage containers in the shop are owned. A letter referring to the strange events at Thulvald's Logging Camp can be found in the far left corner on a crate. There is an intermediate safebox on the floor.
 
 
Residents and Vendors
Alvor Forestborne  
Gabbi Forestborne 
Gathers-Dead-Things
Gerdur Wealdwalker  
Volknar Coldheart
Online:Arns Tharam

Arns Tharam is a Dark Elf fighter and member of the Fighters Guild found in the hall in the city of Windhelm. She is located in the courtyard in front of the Fighters Guild. She has no unique dialogue.
Online:Cooks-the-Meat

Cooks-the-Meat is an Argonian fighter and member of the Fighters Guild at the Windhelm branch. She occasionally walks over to the graveyard to mourn. Cooks has no unique dialogue.
Online:Hrolfgald

Hrolfgald is a Nord fighter and member of the Fighters Guild in the city of Windhelm. He spends his time outside the hall either sparring in the yard, reclining on the stockade platform, or occasionally taking a walk around the south side of the hall.

He cannot be spoken to.
Online:Nirthongoth

Nirthongoth is a Wood Elf fighter and member of the Fighters Guild found in the hall located in the city of Windhelm. He is located in the courtyard in front of the guildhall. He has no unique dialogue.
Online:Grackle

Grackle is a durzog found at the Fighters Guild in Windhelm.  You can find him on the terrace north of the guild hall overlooking the Hall of the Dead, along with Anaka the Ink-Blooded. Another durzog, possibly litter mate, Grish, is nearby.
Online:Grish

Grish is a durzog found at the Fighters Guild in Windhelm. You can find him on the terrace north of the guild hall overlooking the Hall of the Dead, along with Valentique. Another durzog, possibly litter mate, Grackle, is nearby.