Our Blessed Isles : A Guide Content . Seven - fold venerations to you , my dearest kin . Set aside your noble pursuits a moment and let your mind wander with me . We ' ll begin this wondrous journey from the seat of civilization that is Alinor . Nestled among the mountains of the western shore , the city climbs nearly as high as the peaks themselves , its white spires reaching far into the sky . From these heights our sovereigns have surveyed their dominion for thousands of years . Avail yourself of the opportunity to see the splendor of the Royal Palace and offer your respects to the crown . The sense of pride you will feel at basking in the unrivaled greatness of our kingdom is well worth the journey . If you have a taste for the exotic , there is no better place on Summerset than Alinor to sample cosmopolitan fare . Sundries from all over Tamriel are ferried into port daily . Those the Divine Prosecution finds fit for sale will give you a whole new perspective on life , and a greater appreciation for Altmer craft . To see why our goods are such a cut above we only need to take a quick ferry ride across the bay to Lillandril . This venerable town has been the center of higher learning for centuries . Many a king and queen have come seeking the wisdom of the College of Sapiarchs , where the two - hundred and twenty - three greatest minds of our people advance our knowledge of all things . For the arts , we follow the highway east to Rellenthil to see where the finest entertainment in all the world is conceived : The House of Reveries . The Maestros of this famed troupe organize performances day and night in a beautiful outdoor theater from the earliest days of settlement . As heirs to our long legacy of cultural arts , membership is exclusive . Only true talents may join . Whatever your tastes , the House of Reveries is certain to put on a show that will leave you in awe . Speaking of tastes , allow me to lead you to the birthplace of wine in our Isles , only a short trip down the road . The vineyards of Russafeld span nearly the entire stretch of land between Rellenthil and Shimmerene . Resist the temptation to pluck a ripe grape from the vine . Surely there are no better found in nature , but once you have tasted the fruits of the winery you ' ll regret having deprived them a single purple pearl . " But I ' ve had a Russafeld red , " you say ! Dearest kin , you haven ' t truly tasted until you ' ve savored a three - thousand - year - old vintage straight from the cask it aged in . The privilege may cost you the deed to your home , but it is well worth the experience . Cast your eyes to the north and you ' ll see Cloudrest perched atop the great mountain Eton Nir . The view from its bridges and terraces will take your breath away , though perhaps not quite so literally as the ascent to reach them . Unless , of course , you count yourself among the Welkynar s . The Gryphon Knights keep vigil over our lands from the summit , prepared to take to the skies and soar to the defense of anywhere in Summerset at a moment ' s notice . Before departing Cloudrest , take a moment to view the Crystal Tower in all its glory from the best vantage in the Isles . This pillar of enlightenment is the keystone of creation , as old as our oldest ancestors , and an endless font of knowledge . The Sapiarchs protect and study its secrets night and day , hoping to bring us ever closer to the perfection of the Ascendants . If you need a rest from your travels , Shimmerene is a pleasant sea - side town , filled with pleasant people . It ' s an ideal place for a quiet night ' s respite before embarking on a voyage to Auridon , or the long road west . Pay a visit to the Monastery of Serene Harmony while you are there and ask to participate in the rituals of equilibrium . You will never have a better night ' s sleep . Take pleasure in greeting the sun as it rises upon the eastern shore to join us on the final leg of our journey . Just south , the pristine wilderness of Sil - Var - Woad is carefully tended to by the rangers of the Royal Menagerie . There you will find a collection of unique creatures from around the world . The grounds are open to the public and free to citizens , making it the perfect destination for a family outing . Finally , we return westward to Sunhold , the sister city to Alinor . In fact , if not for the mountains between them , the two would inevitably merge into a metropolis not seen since Lost Aldmeris . Possessing one of the largest harbors in Summerset , Sunhold is a frequent target for Sea Elf attack , but the port is nothing if not defensible . From its thick sea walls , to its narrow winding alleys , every stone has been laid out with rebuffing the Maormers ' assaults in mind . While it is certainly a formidable fortress , let ' s not forget it is also a thriving city , and the heart of shipping among the Isles . I highly recommend spending a few hours getting lost in the labyrinthine streets and sampling the best seafood offered anywhere in the world . Dearest kin , we ' ve come to this journey ' s end , but I hope this will only be the beginning of your wanderings through our homeland . Though we may pine for Old Ehlnofey , the golden warmth of the Divines will always dry our tears in the sun - kissed land of Summerset .