Shornhelm Shornhelm or Sharnhelm is one of the eight major kingdoms in the province of High Rock , being the capital of the Rivenspire region , specifically in the Eyebright Feld . Shornhelm is one of the more influencial cities in High Rock , being the seat of power for the entirety of Rivenspire , even over its companion city , Northpoint . Description . Geography . The city - state of Shornhelm is situated in the center of the Rivenspire region , near the foothills of the Kurallian Mountains . The land around Shornhelm descends towards the land , to the west towards Crestshade and to the east towards Markwasten Moor . The land south of Shornhelm is nothing but farmland , with the Hinault Farm being the most prominent . The northern end of the city holds the Fevered Mews , which is a cave near the Doomcrag . East of Shornhelm is several ruins of historical worth , such as the fortress of Traitor ' s Tor and the Old Shornhelm Ruins . West of Shornhelm is nothing but light grasslands , in what is traditional House Tamrith territory . But deep in the mountains is the Silverhoof Vale , where a group of Yokudan s had traveled with the destruction of their homeland . Shornhelm itself is walled - off , split into two separate districts . Upper Shornhelm is the home of the nobility as well as the political powers . This district overlooks the rest of the city , and it has an entrance to the Fevered Maws . The triumvirate of Rivenspire resides in Upper Shornhelm , where they can discuss matters of the region . Lower Shornhelm is virtually everything else , where the people congregate and trade with each other . The Shornhelm Market Plaza is situated in the center of the area , with the main entrance directly south of it . The northwestern end of the market is the Dead Wolf Inn . Northwest towards the western gate is the Shornhelm Chapel , where the religious deity is worshipped . On the west and east walls are the local Mages Guild and Fighters Guild chapters , respectively . The northeast leads to the forge , as well as the stables and the eastern gate . The Shornhelm Outlaws Refuge has entrances on the east outer wall and an alley near the Market Plaza . History . First Era . The Legend of Dame Marcelle Stenric . During the 24th century , the Great House Dorell had ruled over the city - state of Shornhelm for several generations , after establishing themselves from distant Northpoint . One of these rulers was Aaric Dorell , who had a loyal niece known throughout the land as Marcelle Stenric , the Knight of Shornhelm . Stenric was loyal to her family and their holdings , defending them from various threats . When a powerful Troll threatened Shornhelm , she stood her ground and defeated the beast , with the fight lasting for a day and a half . It ended with the Troll ' s heading being severed by Stenric ' s blade , Dauntless . When the Great Feud occurred and Lanciot Dorell was taken by House Tamrith , it was Stenric who fought the Hammers of Umbrage ( a brigand loyal to the Tamrith ) , to rescue her cousin . These two legends were what established Marcelle Stenric as a hero of Rivenspire . Second Era . The Legacy of the Sage , Gyron Vardengroet . The Sage , born as Gyron Vardengroet , is well - known throughout Tamriel as a champion and counselor of magic . Gyron was born in a poor family from a humble village called Moonguard . From a really young age , Gyron was skilled in the arcane arts , more so than the typical Breton . This would begin his journey in learning more about the magic surrounding us . By the time he was one year old , he was able to levitate the family dog . He eventually took training from his local wizard , though he would surpass him , seeking out the Mages Guild in Shornhelm . After traveling throughout the Kurallian Mountains , Gyron had arrived at the city gates of Shornhelm , the first city he had ever visited . At the Mages Guild , he took lessons from Morkledder , the Guildmaster in Shornhelm . But even then , Gyron surpassed the Mages Guild , leaving his homeland and studying at the Crystal Tower . The Feud for the Throne ; Ranser & Phylgeon . A common consensus in Rivenspire was that King Hurlburt Branquette was the greatest post - Reman leader for Shornhelm , ruling from 2E 522 to his death in 2E 546 . He led Shornhelm at the fateful Battle of Granden Tor . Hurlbert was the twenty - first leader of Shornhelm , belong to House Branquette . In the aftermath of the Black Drake ' s Invasion , King Hurlburt joined the newly - formed Daggerfall Covenant , an alliance that this point , consisted of the Kingdoms of High Rock . When he had passed away , the throne was passed to his legitimate son , Phylgeon Montclair , who was only fourteen years old when he assumed the throne of Shornhelm . The Bretons of Branquette and House Tamrith supported his older brother , Ranser Branquette , who was born out of wedlock from a poor Tamrith cousin . What would follow was a competition for legitimacy for the throne , both brothers are each other ' s necks with the most prominent houses of Rivenspire taking part in the event . The Brothers ' Defense & the Feud Aftermath . The advisors of Phylgeon insisted that he was the legitimate heir , citing a codicil claimant called the " Bretonnick Natalitie " that states " Howse Mount Clayre " is the royal house of Shornhelm . The Council of the North took in various pieces of evidence , but at one point , the Bretonnick had disappeared , and Ranser appeared with a suspicious decree from the Direnni Hegemony stating that House Branquette was their " Royal House Delegates " in the Kingdom of Rivenspire . Eventually , the competition had ended when Ranser became the King through a narrow victory . Phylgeon ' s advisors urged him to wage war for the crown , though he declined , rather being content with just being the Baron of Montclair . He went on to have a child named Wylon Montclair . During his reign , Ranser was known for his brutality and bitter temper . Sometime later , Ranser had a daughter named Rayelle , who would catch the eye of High King Emeric , leader of Wayrest . Though he would soon have other plans . King Ranser ' s Tirade over the Covenant . To further establish the Daggerfall Covenant , Emeric of Cumberland married Maraya , the Princess of Sentinel , to form an alliance between High Rock and Hammerfell . Knowing that his daughter was rejected , Ranser was furious . He withdrew the Shornhelm ambassador from the Court of Wayrest and did not attend the wedding in 2E 566 . After the wedding , the Covenant flourished from the trading , but all the while , Ranser amassed his army throughout Rivenspire , with help from the houses of the Kingdom . On the Last Seed of 2E 566 , King Ranser ' s War had begun with the Siege of Wayrest . Ranser utilized the Oldgate Lancers to fight at the forefront and siege weapons to break down the wall . Though eventually , the forces of Rivenspire were pushed back into their territory , where the city - state of Shornhelm would be razed by the Daggerfall Covenant and their new allies , the Orsimer . Ranser ' s Demise & the Battle of Traitor ' s Tor . As time went on , the Great Houses of Rivenspire withdrew from Ranser ' s Army . Both House Tamrith and House Dorell had left the conflict while minor factions such as House Ravenwatch never even took up arms in the first place . Despite the feud from the throne , House Montclair remained with Ranser to the bitter end , all the way to his demise , and even afterward . With their forces overwhelmed by the Covenant and the Orcs under Kurog gro - Bagrakh , Ranser ' s Army was pushed into Markwasten Moor , where their army was nearly obliterated . With what little they had , they escaped to a nameless tor where Ranser took a serious initiative . With the help of his court mage , Reezal - Jul , Ranser turned his remaining soldiers into immortal warriors , as the Orcs were demolishing them . Before Ranser could complete his ritual , he was killed by General Dathieu , who spilled the royal blood that made the ritual backfire , turning everyone into undying skeletons . To this day , Ranser ' s spirit remains there , taking a position of the tor , in case of an attack by Emeric . This nameless tor would live in infamy as the Traitor ' s Tor . The War Aftermath & Wylon Montclair ' s Initiative . In the end , the Kingdom of Rivenspire had given up on the fight , joining the Greater Daggerfall Covenant . The city - state of Shornhelm was left without a King , leaving the Council of the North to leading the region . This triumvirate consisted of the Bretons of Dorell , Tamrith , and Montclair . Baron Wylon Montclair felt that Rivenspire was in need of a King and that he should be that King . At one point , Wylon ' s historians were able to find the long - lost Bretonnick Natalitie which states , " " . . . seeing all in order then in Sharn Helm and its Lands Contyguous , the most royale and high . . . ( unintelligible ) . . . appointeth in Perpetuitie sayde Howse Mount Clayre in rulership over . . . ( unintelligible ) . . . and Sharn Helm . So mote it bee . " " With the document in hand , Wylon Montclair took the initiative , annexing the northern portion of Shornhelm , and waging civil war with the Daggerfall Covenant , continuing where Ranser left off . The Covenant and High King Emeric were forced to step in , traveling to Shornhelm . Shornhelm Divided ; Enter the Daggerfall Covenant . Ahead of time , High King Emeric had tasked a prized Agent of the Covenant with dealing with the situation after the dilemma in Stormhaven . The Agent convened with both Countess Eselde Tamrith and Baron Alard Dorell , who were able to provide intel on House Montclair and the recent annexation . Members of the Shornhelm Guard , Orlozag gra - Yarzol and Juberic Gane had left their faction and joined House Montclair in their pursuit . After defeating both of them , the Agent was able to free the nobility and the rest of the Guard . Afterward , Verandis Ravenwatch had intervened , attempting to confront Reezal - Jul at the Fevered Mews . Both the Agent and Ravenwatch fought waves of Bloodfiend s and Montclair warriors until Reezal - Jul escaped into the Eyebright Feld . Once Emeric had arrived into Shornhelm , beginning the war against the Great House Montclair . Third Era . The Story of Andorak Lariat ; the Legacy of Uriel IV . During the reign of Uriel Septim IV , the Emperor was at odds with the Elder Council , since he was an indirect heir to the throne . Since his parents are Katariah Septim and Gallivere Lariat , noble of Shornhelm . Once Uriel IV had passed away , the Ruby Throne would have been passed onto Andorak Septim , but it was voted by the Elder Council that Andorak would disinherit the throne . This caused controversy with Andorak ' s supporters , who fought against Imperial forces . In response to this , the Elder Council had granted Andorak leadership of the Kingdom of Shornhelm , where his family had ruled ever since . The Ruby Throne was passed onto Andorak ' s cousin , Cephorus Septim II . Andorak Lariat and his family would rule over Shornhelm for quite some time . Shornhelm during the Imperial Simulacrum . During the Imperial Simulacrum from 3E 389 to 3E 399 , Emperor Uriel Septim VII was imprisoned along with Talin Warhaft in the Deadlands by Jagar Tharn . Tharn planned for months to capture the throne , and he was able to achieve so in ten years . Tharn had a powerful weapon called the Staff of Chaos , and he split it into nine pieces and scattered them across Tamriel , the staff was the only thing keeping Uriel Septim and Warhaft in Oblivion . A warrior escaped his clutches and traveled all corners of Tamriel to retrieve the missing pieces . The hero was known as the Eternal Champion , and he assembled the staff and defeated Jagar Tharn at the Imperial Palace . The Eternal Champion had at one point visited the city in their quest to recover the pieces . The city of Evermore was under the rule of King Rodore .