Stros M ' kai Stros M ' Kai or the Sister of Thought in Yoku is an island territory located on the eastern Abecean Sea near the mainland regions of Khefrem and Hew ' s Bane . The island has been important to the Kingdoms of Hammerfell as well as the Empires of Cyrodiil . Description . Geography . Stros M ' Kai is one of the smallest islands owned by Hammerfell , and it is behind other territories such as Herne and Cespar in size . But what Stros M ' Kai has an advantage on is its proximity to the mainland and the former capital of Hammerfell , Hegathe which is located north of the island on Khefrem . Stros M ' Kai is heavily shrouded in sandy dunes and the rugged Ogre ' s Tooth Mountains which are on the western end of the Isle . The capital of Port Hunding is the located on large ravines that divide the city from the Palace . The river flows through Stros M ' Kai and splits the main island into two . Hunding Bay refers to the large opening in central Stros M ' Kai that has the Island of Iron Faces and the Statue to Frandar Hunding on it . Northwest of Stros M ' Kai is the Spine , a small archipelago of small jagged islands that are largely uninhabitable . Off the coast of the main island and the Spine is an island colloquially known as the Isle of N ' Gasta . It was the home of the elusive Sload race of Beastfolk that haunt the Abecean Sea . Fauna . Assassin Beetle . The Assassin Beetle or the Samara Scarabs back in Yokuda , are a dangerous type of insectoid found in the deserts of Stros M ' Kai and the Alik ' r Desert . These beetles are more commonly found in the Ogres Tooth Mountains and the outer ruins of Bthzark on the island . The Assassin Beetle shares a striking resemblance to its electrifying cousins of the Southern Tamriel Coast and their fiery brethren of the Morrowind Ashlands . They have a black endoskeleton that helps them blend into the shadows ; this is likely the reason why they tend to live near the mountains . Killing an Assassin Beetle can be tricky since their blood is laced with acid , this can burn the skin quickly . They truly are the Assassin Beetles . Wolves . Wolves are found more in Stros M ' Kai then in places such as the Alik ' r Desert or Craglorn . Wolves tend to live on the central coasts of Stros M ' Kai , on the Hunding Bay . Wolves travel in packs and attack all at once . Sometimes they will move in specific directions to confuse their prey and catch them off guard . Once a wolf spots you , they will signal their friends , and they will surround you . Despite their substantial numbers , a wolf is not hard to take down . A couple strikes from a well - sharpened blade can kill off those bastards quickly . Dwarven Animunculi . The Dwemer have ancient cities located all across Northern Tamriel in places such as Red Mountain , the Eastern Reach , and the Wrothgarian Mountains . The Dwarves hold secrets that are sought out by the Spheres of Influence in Tamriel , and they must protect their secrets by any means necessary . They built giant contraptions that roam the halls of Bthzark such as the Dwarven Spider , the Dwarven Sphere , and the Dwarven Centurion . Many people do not make it out of Bthzark because the machinations fight valiantly for their long gone creators . The Dwarven Spider is a spider - like machine that conducts electricity that can be passed onto other robots . The Dwarven Sphere is a large machine that uses a sphere to move around , and they have arms resembling Swords and Crossbows . The Dwarven Centurion is a giant machine that blows incredibly hot steam and can demolish a building in a single swing . Durzogs . The Durzog is a strange creature that resembles a combination of a feral Argonian and a rabid Dog . Durzogs are lizard dogs that have long spiked spines and pale green skin that gives them a wild look to them . They have a large jaw with immense teeth that can bite off the head of anyone . Their hides are riddled with barbs and such that make them hard to fight actually . Durzogs are commonly used as battle pets for Goblins since they tend to live in the same area . Durzogs can be found in the northern mountains of Stros M ' Kai near Goblin Camps or by the coast of the island or the rivers . Goblins . Goblin s are a barbaric folk that lives practically everywhere , from Morrowind to the Summerset Isles . Goblins live in tribes , but there is only one tribe to exist on Stros M ' Kai , the Dogeater Tribe . The Tribe has lived all through the second era in the Northern Mountains of the Island and have the northern region under their grasp . The Dogeaters have built large caves that extend throughout the hills . The Dogeaters use Durzogs as reliable battle pets for taking out travelers from Port Hunding to Saintsport . Goblins make makeshift weapons and can easily outnumber unaware passersby . Flora . Stros M ' Kai is largely a desert biome with some levels of vegetation found throughout the island . Thin patches of grass can be found throughout the Hunding Bay as well as in Port Hunding . Desert plants such as , Desert Shrubs , and small cactuses can be found in small pockets in the desert and decent quantities on the coast . Stros M ' Kai tends to have imported goods from the mainland , so the people do not tend to any plant farms . The Ogres Tooth Mountains have small areas of plants that grow along the base . Plants such as the Mountain Flower or Wormwood grow in this area while plants such as the Water Hyacinth , the Nirnroot , and the Columbine grow on the sea and waterways . One of the rarest roots found in Western Tamriel is the Jarrin Root , these roots are found in the shadows of Stros M ' Kai and can be made into a deadly poison . They are rare to come across and can be mixed into any food without anyone suspecting a thing . According to some archives , the Dark Brotherhood of Skyrim planned on using Jarrin Root to poison Emperor Titus Mede II . It has been shown that Stros M ' Kai produces Rum that is exported to places such as Solitude and Wayrest . This means that Stros M ' Kai must grow an abundant amount of to produce a lot of Rum and to receive critical acclaim . Government . The Isle of Stros M ' Kai is referred to as a Kingdom along with the cities of Hegathe and Elinhir , and it is the property of the Crowns , one of the two political parties that exist in Hammerfell . The Crowns , compared to the Forebears , kept the traditions that the Na - Totambu have preserved from the continent of Yokuda . During the Tiber Wars , the ruler of the island was Prince A ' Tor , the son of High King Thassad II of Sentinel . A ' Tor was a valiant warrior during the Conquest of Hammerfell and passed during the Battle of Hunding Bay . A ' Tor could have been considered the King of Stros M ' Kai , but at the time , he was referred to as a Prince . After the battle , the Septim Empire issued a provisional government to re - establish order on the island . Admiral Amiel Richton was named Provisional Governor of the island and ruled the island with an iron fist up until 2E 864 where he was assassinated . The First Treaty of Stros M ' Kai created an agreement between the Crowns and the Empire , Stros M ' Kai was a Kingdom of the Third Empire . The Imperial Legion guarded the Island and had a garrison stationed in Port Hunding . Saintsport is independent of the city , but they still have a substantial relationship . Religion . Because of Hammerfell ' s integration into the Septim Empire , Port Hunding is required to have a temple dedicated to the Nine Divines . Through some unknown method , Port Hunding and the Kingdom of Stros M ' Kai was given Arkay to worship over . The Temple of Arkay is located on the south - central end of the city near the town square . Arkay is the God and Governor of the Circle Life , meaning he represents life and death in Tamriel . Arkay has Temples all across Tamriel in places such as County Cheydinhal , Kingdom of Falkreath , Kingdom of Sentinel , and the Barony of the Ilessan Hills . While the city - folk worship Arkay of the Nine Divines , many Redguards worship Morwha of the Redguard Pantheon . Morwha is described as the God of Fertility and is commonly associated with Mara of the Nine Divines . History . Second Era . Marooned on Stros M ' Kai ; Assembling the Spearhead . Before becoming the Hero of the Daggerfall Covenant and the Liberator of the Bangkorai Garrison , the Vestige was marooned on the Isle of Stros M ' Kai after escaping Coldharbour and falling into the Abecean Sea . The Vestige met with Captain Kaleen of The Spearhead who planned on leaving for Betnikh to bring the Seamount Clan of Orsimer into the Daggerfall Covenant . She needed experienced crew members situated on Stros M ' Kai to make the journey and to have a sustainable team to keep around in here travels . She sent the Vestige to find Jakarn , Crafty Lerisa , and Neramo all of whom are located in different parts of Stros M ' Kai . Jakarn was in The Goblin Caves on the northern island , Crafty Lerisa was in Saintsport , and Neramo was in Bthzark in the Ogres Tooth Mountains . After gathering the team , Kaleen needed Headman Bhosek to be killed leave Stros M ' Kai safety . With everyone ' s combined skills , Bhosek was assassinated and the people of Stros M ' Kai was freed from Bhosek ' s reign . The Crew of the Spearhead set sailed for Betnikh . The Battle of Hunding Bay ; The Rise of Tiber Septim . In 2E 854 , King Cuhlecain of Falkreath was assassinated by a Breton Nightblade from the Western Reach and the Seat of Sundered Kings needed a new emperor to rule over the Colovian West and the Nibenese East . Cuhlecain ' s prized general assumed the throne and began a conquest throughout Tamriel , his name was Tiber Septim . Hammerfell at the time was ruled by High King Thassad II of the Crowns who passed away in 2E 862 . The city of Sentinel was under the rule of the Crowns until Thassad ' s death when the Forebears led by Baron Volag retook Sentinel by force and prevented Crown Prince A ' Tor from assuming the throne . A ' Tor would travel from Stros M ' Kai to Sentinel and committed one of the bloodiest massacres in Tamrielic History . This conflict caused a civil war between the two political factions in Hammerfell , and it slowly fell into the Crowns ' favor . The Forebear took serious measures in this war by asking Tiber Septim for his aid in the battle in exchange for Hammerfell ' s allegiance into the Third Empire . Stros M ' Kai and Port Hunding became the Crowns ' Headquarters in the Civil War while the Forebears had the city of Sentinel and the Alik ' r Desert . Many Crowns Loyalists deserted A ' Tor and joined the Forebears when they realized what the Septim Empire would give to Hammerfell . This caused a sudden fluxation in Crowns numbers and the battlefront being pushed into the Abecean Sea and eventually into Stros M ' Kai waters . The final battle in the Civil War was the Battle of Hunding Bay and it left Stros M ' Kai in a state of woe . The Septim Navy was led by Admiral Amiel Richton while the Crowns were led by Prince A ' Tor . Richton utilized the dragon known as Nafaalilargus to burn down the Crown fleets , A ' Tor died honorable in combat and Stros M ' Kai was captured , by Richton . Hammerfell fell to the Imperials of Cyrodiil . The Restless Revolution ; Enter Cyrus the Restless . In the aftermath of the battle , Hammerfell was heavily oppressed by the Third Empire , and Stros M ' Kai was no exception . Admiral Richton was named Provisional Governor of Stros M ' Kai , and Imperial Garrisons were built in every city found throughout Hammerfell . In 2E 864 , a pirate that was known as Cyrus arrived into Stros M ' Kai to find his sister , Iszara , who disappeared sometime after the Battle of Hunding Bay . Cyrus did a couple of odd jobs here and there until he accepted a position to retrieve the Amulet of N ' Gasta on an island off the coast of Stros M ' Kai . After bringing the Amulet to Amiel Richton , he was double - crossed and put into The Grave to be imprisoned . Cyrus escaped the Grave sometime afterward with the knowledge on how to contact the Restless League of Pirates and the key to Saintsport ' s Lighthouse . Cyrus returned to Port Hunding to learn more about how to contact the Restless League . He met Urik , who gave Cyrus the League ' s Insignia while Erasmo gave him a code that is also required to attend the League . Cyrus traveled to Saintsport and signaled the Restless League , he was eventually taken to the League ' s Headquarters and met the leader of the group , Basil . With Basil ' s help , Cyrus unlocked Iszara ' s Lodge and found out her plan to revive Prince A ' Tor to continue the fight . Cyrus returns to the Isle of N ' Gasta to see if he knew anything . Cyrus discovered N ' Gasta with Iszara ' s body and defeated him using the Flask of Lillandril . Cyrus entered Oblivion and Clavicus Vile ' s Realm to follow Iszara . Cyrus met Clavicus Vile and Barbas in the Oblivion Plane and wagered his soul for Iszara ' s Soul . Cyrus was able to outsmart Vile and saved his sister . Their next objective was to retrieve the Soul Gem with Prince A ' Tor ' s soul . Prince A ' Tor ' s Soul Gem is kept in the Palace Treasury in Port Hunding . Entering from the outside would be a death sentence , so Cyrus entered the Palace via the Grave . After defeating several guards , he finally arrived into the Treasury , but it was guarded by a giant red dragon known as Nafaalilargus . In a heated battle , Cyrus defeated the Dragon and retrieved the Soul Gem . Afterward , Cyrus met with Iszara and a Yokudan Gypsy named Saban at a camp outside of the city . The three traveled to A ' Tor ' s sarcophagus and infused his soul with a steel longsword now known as the Soul Sword . With this great blade , Cyrus confronted Amiel Richton and his assassin , Dram at the Port Hunding Palace . Cyrus killed Dram and defeated Richton , who was on a Dwemer Airship . Stros M ' Kai was liberated from the oppressive Amiel Richton and through A ' Tor ' s advice , the First Treaty of Stros M ' Kai was created between Iszara and Tiber Septim . Hammerfell ' s rights were not so restricted , and the province fully accepted its integration into the Third Empire . Cyrus left Stros M ' Kai to further explore the lands of Tamriel , some say he traveled to Black Marsh to find the legendary Eye of Argonia . Fourth Era . The Epilogue & The Second Treaty of Stros M ' Kai . On the 30th of Frostfall , 4E 171 , the Third Aldmeri Dominion of Alinor gave Emperor Titus Mede II an ultimatum that demanded tributes , the banning of Talos worship throughout the Mede Empire , and large sections of southern Hammerfell . Mede naturally rejected these terms and the Great War commenced . The Dominion invaded the shores of the south of Hammerfell and the borders of the south of Cyrodiil , entering the regions of Khefrem and Blackwood . The War left the Imperial Province in shambles , and multiple cities were sacked by the Dominion led by both Lord Naarifin and Lady Arannelya . In 4E 175 , the Dominion armies moved to the Heartlands of Cyrodiil to capture the Imperial City . After the gruesome Battle of the Red Ring , the Dominion marched past Weye and the gates of the Imperial City , this battle was known as Sack of the Imperial City . The War ended when Titus Mede II was forced to sign the White - Gold Concordat . The Redguard s of Hammerfell were furious with the signing of the White - Gold Concordat , they seceded from the Mede Empire , and they continued the fight throughout Hammerfell . The war continued for another five years while Cyrodiil tries their hardest to rebuild from the destruction . Southern Hammerfell was completely decimated , although the total amount of damage is known , it can be assumed that cities such as Abah ' s Landing and Hegathe were severely damage and repairing them would take a lot of time . The War ended with the Second Treaty of Stros M ' kai that was signed in 4E 180 .