Old Ebonheart

Old Ebonheart is the largest Imperial city in Morrowind, as well as the province's Imperial capital. Set on the eastern banks of the   delta, it is built on the ruins of the original city of Ebonheart (also known as Khalaan), which House Indoril chose to burn to the ground rather than surrender to the Empire during Tiber Septim's campaign. The city was rebuilt in the Colovian style and a great citadel, the Ebon Tower, was constructed to control the route between Vivec and Almalexia.

Ebon Tower
Across the bridge from the plaza is the  . This massive structure contains a courtroom, offices, living quarters for many notable people, the Morrowind Imperial Legion Headquarters, a large atrium, provincial missions, and more. The court wizard, Tarhiel, has recently vanished from his chambers. The six dukes of Morrowind occasionally call the castle home, although the Duke of Deshaan is the only one currently in residence. Lord General Caecalia Victrix is the head of the Imperial Legion in Morrowind, and lives within the headquarters.

Plaza
The plaza, west of the main gates, is home to several manors and offices. The Fighter's Guild, Imperial Archaeological Society headquarters, East Empire Company offices,  , and other important buildings are located here. Traveling vendors sell their goods by the fountain.

Craftsmen Street
To the east of the main gates is the market district, which provides dozens of services to the player in its many shops. Alchemists, clothiers, enchanters, armorers, booksellers, bakers, and other traders offer their goods to resting travelers. Some inns will accommodate the player, and the local Mages Guild is to the west.

Slums
On the far eastern side of Old Ebonheart lies the slums, which stretches over the market and to the west, eventually ending with upper-class households in its place. Besides  's pantry,  's smithy, and a few taverns, such as   and  , there is little of interest here.

Docks
North of the slums lies the docks. Merchants and sailors flock here to rest and sell items not normally sold in Dunmer cities. The Imperial Navy Headquarters, a Census and Excise office, an Imperial Navy warship, and other anchored ships currently call the Old Ebonheart docks home.

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People
With the exception of the Imperial Proconsul, who is in Narsis, the most important figures of the Imperial government in Morrowind reside in the Ebon Tower. This includes Imperial nobility, military officers and members of the Imperial Curia. Lord  , Burgrave of Old Ebonheart and Castellan of the Ebon Tower, can be found in the Ebon Tower Palace. He both governs the city of Old Ebonheart and manages the Palace household, which nominally belongs to King Helseth.   of Deshaan is also staying in the Palace's High Chambers as a long-term guest -- far from the troubles of his unruly Duchy in the south. Provincial ministers, high-ranking nobles of merit, can be found in the Curia building. Lord General   of the   resides in the upper most floor of the Legion headquarters. See also  .

Outside of politics, other notable figures are the   Primate   in the Grand Chapel of Talos, and  , the director of the East Empire Company, in her manor. The local   chapter is led by  , and the acting steward for the Grandmaster of the   is  . The Empress Katariah inn is a den of   activity with the eccentric   acting as the ringleader.   is the dean of the Archaeological Society.

For a complete list of all the people in Old Ebonheart, go  .

Getting There and Around
A fast and easy way to reach Old Ebonheart is by boat. Routes will take you to the docks from   through the village of  , with the travels plugin from Ebonheart, and from   and  .

The local Mages Guild can provide a Guild Guide for more locations. The Temple of the Nine Divines is reachable by Divine Intervention. By foot, Old Ebonheart can be reached with relative ease by taking the paths running in the region through   and   on the way from the crossing at Almas Thirr.

Places of Interest Around Old Ebonheart
 , to the east of the city, is a Tribunal Temple infirmary commonly visited for healing purposes.
 , a farming community with few services, is south of the city.
 , a velothi village south of Old Ebonheart, contains a Tribunal Temple, a notorious tong, and several services for the player.
The Hlaalu shack village of   lies just across the delta.

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Notes
The original city of Khalaan was actually banished to Oblivion after being burned to the ground, in order to avoid defeat at the hands of the Empire. You can visit the shattered remains of the city by speaking with   at  , who will teleport you there as part of the quest  .

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