Factions ( Online ) Factions in , distinct from the three main Alliances , consists of any of the joinable Guilds , and other groups with similar goals , causes or philosophies . During character customization , players must choose from one of three Alliances ; the Aldmeri Dominion , the Daggerfall Covenant , and the Ebonheart Pact . Players are able to join various Guilds , regardless of their Alliance , and these include the Mages Guild , the Fighters Guild , and the Undaunted . The Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood will be added in - game post - launch . Other factions offer quests , but cannot be joined , such as the Great Houses of Morrowind . Many factions can only be interacted with in particular regions , for example the Maulborn in Deshaan , the Bloodthorn Cult in Glenumbra , or the Veiled Heritance in Auridon and other Aldmeri Dominion regions , however , players are able to experience another Alliance ' s content when they reach level 50 , via Veteran Levels . Guilds . Mages Guild . The Mages Guild appear in . One way to increase reputation with this faction is to search Tamriel for hidden Lore books . Sufficient reputation increase will unlock additional skills , perks and abilities . Fighters Guild . The Fighters Guild is a joinable faction in this game . One way to increase reputation in this guild is to destroy Dark Anchors of Molag Bal . With enough reputation , new skills and abilities will be unlocked . Undaunted . The Undaunted is a guild involved in dungeons , and has its own unique skill line . Thieves Guild . The Thieves Guild is dedicated to the gathering and training of those who are stealthy and shadowy in nature . Although criminal by its very definition , for untold years , local authorities in places throughout Tamriel have tolerated the existence of the guild for its role as " Crime Regulator . " Dark Brotherhood . The Dark Brotherhood is a guild of professional assassins which historically possessed considerable influence and power but has recently fallen on considerably harder times . Unplayable Factions . Agra Crun . A group of devotees to Malacath , and enemies of the Vosh Rakh . Anka - Ra . A Craglorn faction of ancient Ra Gada , lead by Emperor Tarish - Zi Quests : Locations : Ahzirr Traajijazeri . A Khajiiti faction . Zulana claims to be a member of it , and that they train " below Temple of Two - Moons Dance " Alessian Order . A faction from the First Era that can be encountered in a quest taking the Vestige back to the Battle of Glenumbra Moors . Altmeri Travel Guild . Written in several books Arbordawn Cult . A group of Falinesti Faithful dedicated to returning Falinesti by force . Ash ' abah . Referenced by Sacrilege and Mayhem in the Alik ' r . Ashlanders . The name of the wandering tribes of Dunmer , who do not follow the ways of the Tribunal . Ashlander Tribes : Beldama Wyrd . A Glenumbra Faction of Witches , originating from the Wyrd Tree at Beldama . Bitterhand Bandits . A bandit group located in Rivenspire . Bjoulsae Boys . A bandit group in Bangkorai , and led by Curnard the Generous . The are located in Viridian Watch , Evermore , and Hallin ' s Stand . Black Daggers . A Cyrodiil group of bandits . Blackcaster Mages Guild . A Craglorn faction . Blackfeather Court . Group of Crows located in Crow ' s Wood . Blackroot Clan . A clan of Bosmer located in Dread Vullain . Blacksap Rebellion . A group of Bosmer in Cormount seeking to overthrow the rule of Ayrenn . ( Grahtwood ) Bleak Veil . A Necromancer group in Bahraha ' s Gloom . Bloodfiend s . A faction of vampires led by the Montclair Family , located in Rivenspire . Bloody Fists . A Stros M ' Kai faction , guarding Port Hunding . Bloodthorn Cult . A collection of Necromancers led by Angof the Gravesinger , and involved in multiple quests in both Betnikh and Glenumbra . Also a group of assassins trying to assassinate King Casimir in Daggerfall . Bloodwraith . A Dremora group located in the Dragonstar Arena . Bloody Fists . A Stros M ' Kai faction lead by Headman Bhosek . Members : Quest : Boneshaper Clan . A clan of Reachmen invading The Rift . Brackenleaf ' s Briars . The defenders of the village ( and ancient tree ) known as Brackenleaf . The Cabal . The group that is responsible for attacking northern Valenwood . Camoran Dynasty . Confirmed to be in the game , and plays a role in the politics of the Aldmeri Dominion . The Companions . A collection of fierce warriors who honored the ways of the original five hundred companions that arrived in Tamriel with their leader , the legendary Ysgramor . Once spread out throughout the provinces , a fraction of the once great army is what remains in Skyrim . The Companions are a well known and respected group , who deal with threats that endanger the lives of the commoners . Colovian Raiders . A group inhabiting Fardir ' s Folly . Crosstree Bandits . A minor bandit group , located in Khenarthi ' s Roost . Darkfern Mercenaries . ( Name ? ) - A group of thugs hired by Canonreeve Oraneth and operating out of Elden Hollow . Dark Witnesses . A clan of Reachmen dedicated to gaining control of the Reach . Darkvale Trading Coster . Caalorne , in Stonefalls , is a member of this Trading faction . Dawnmead Bandits . A group inhabiting Dawnmead in Reaper ' s March . Deathbringer Clan . A Dremora clan in The Wailing Maw , defending the Anguish Gem . They also appear in the Coldharbour lore book , I was Summoned by a Mortal Direfrost Clan . A clan residing in Eastmarch . Dragonstar Caravan Company . A group that appeared originally in Craglorn , they may also appear in Smuggler ' s Den , during a mission . Drowned Dog Pirates . A group of pirates located in Hew ' s Bane . Drublog Clan . A clan of Wood Orcs located in the region of Malabal Tor . Eagle ' s Talon . Part of the Dominion ' s guards . Ember - Eye Slavers . A group of Slavers that appear around Koeglin Lighthouse in Stormhaven . Also appear in Underground Sepulcher ( during ) Eyes of the Queen . Queen Ayrenn ' s intelligence service . A notable member of this faction is Razum - dar . Falinesti Faithful . A group whose sole purpose is paying homage to the wandering city of Falinesti First Auridon Marines . Sailors of the First Rank , mainly situated in Auridon . Fists of Thalmor . A group of Thalmor soldiers keeping peace in the Dominion . Foolkillers Clan . A group of Dremora mentioned by the book , I was Summoned by a Mortal . Frostedge Bandits . A group of bandits hired by the Daggerfall Covenant , and located in Bleakrock . Gold Coast Mercenaries . A mercenary group located at Four Quarry Islet Gold Coast Trading Company . Only known member is Gold Coast Brewmaster in the Baandari Trading Post . More members are in the Gold Coast region . Hands of Almalexia . The Hands of Almalexia are servants of the Tribunal member , Almalexia . They can be found primarily in Mournhold , around and inside the Tribunal Temple . Houndsmen . Hircine worshippers . House Diel . A very minor house that exists in Daggerfall . Hired The Daggers to eliminate Harpies . Members : Quests : House Dres . One of the Great Houses of Morrowind . House Hlaalu . One of the Great Houses of Morrowind . House Montclair . A Breton noble house in Rivenspire , originating from Shornhelm . Led by Lady Lleraya Montclair , they are at war with the rulers of Rivenspire , mainly by turning towns , such as Moira ' s Hope , into Bloodfiends . House Redoran . House Redoran is one of the Great Houses of Morrowind that have joined the Ebonheart Pact . House Tamrith . A Rivenspire faction of Bretons . House Telvanni . House Telvanni is one of the Great Houses of Morrowind . They are known as the wizard - lords who prefer to pursue wisdom and mastery in solitude . House Telvanni refused to join the Ebonheart Pact , causing inner conflict in the province of Morrowind . Imperial Legion . Faction that encompasses all the warriors of the empire . Includes the Seventh Legion , and those operating in the Imperial City . Imperial University . A faction that appears as possible enemies during the sacrament mission in Smuggler ' s Den . Iron Orcs . A group of Orcs residing in Craglorn . Iron Wheel . A group of mercenaries originally from Taneth , and now operating in Hew ' s Bane . Primary antagonists in Jackdaw Pirates . A group of pirates that have overtaken Haven . Kindly Contrivers of Clavicus Vile . A faction that appears on the Gold Coast , and worshipping Clavicus Vile , they appear as a possible enemy in Trader ' s Cove . League of Kwama Miners . A faction that appears in , and may appear in Smuggler ' s Den . Legion Zero . A faction operating in the Imperial City . Lhurgash Clan . A group of Wood Orcs in Greenshade . Lion Guard . Emeric ' s Personal Guard . Previously , a Bretonic Knightly Order . Mabrigash Ashlanders . A group of Ashlanders primarily located in the Vale of the Ghost Snake . Mason ' s Guild . Gastinus Florus was a member of this association . Maulborn . Deshaan faction led by Magistrix Vox , and creators of the Llodos Plague . Merethic Society . Led by Endarwe in Rulanyil ' s Fall , this faction are collectors of lost relics , particularly those " of aesthetic or historic significance . " Midnight Union . Stormhaven smugglers and bandits . Mirthless Order . A former comedic group that can be found in House Dres Crypts in Kragenmoor . They are involved in the quest , This One ' s a Classic . Oathbound Clan . Located primarily in Malak ' s Maw , they were hired by King Kurog to create trouble for the Dunmer . Order of the Hour . A group of Akatosh worshipers important in the Gold Coast storyline . Pathfinders Society . A Wayrest faction , of which Emmanubeth Hurrent , author of Tribes of Murkmire , is part . Pit Rats . A group of thugs that have taken over Darkshade Caverns . Primeval Seekers . Worshippers of Hermaeus Mora . Ra Gada . The " Ra Gada " of Malabal Tor are a faction that appears in Velyn Harbor . Rageclaw Clan . A Clan of Reachmen . Rain Disciples . A group in Bisnensel , devoted to the worship of a Nereid , Lorelia . Reachmen . Similar to the Forsworn group that exists in the Fourth Era . However at this point in time , they have allied themselves with Molag Bal ' s forces . They are hostile to both Nords and Bretons . There are three major clans in The Rift , Boneshaper Clan , Rageclaw Clan , and Stonetalon Clan . Red Rook Bandits . A group of bandits in Glenumbra . Renrijra Maor . Khajiiti Privateers in Morrowind and Argonia . Resolute of Stendarr . A group of people devoted to Stendarr , and author of several books . They appear in Sewer Tenement . Ring of Daggers . Daggerfall Covenant intelligence network . Rustlers . An unofficially named group of poachers located in Poacher ' s Encampment in Wrothgar . Saltwalker Militia . A minor group of militia operating out of Alik ' r Desert ' s Saltwalker Militia Camp . Sanguine ' s Revelers . A possible faction in Trader ' s Cove , during the Dark Brotherhood Sacrament mission there . Sea Drakes . A band of pirates that control the town of Saintsport in Stros M ' Kai and are lead by Captain Helane . Seamount Clan . A Betnikh Clan of Orsimer . Sea Vipers . A collection of Maormer that are allied with the Veiled Heritance to try and overthrow the Aldmeri Dominion . This faction makes multiple appearances in numerous quests and locations in the Aldmeri Dominion Storyline . Seventh Legion . Particular part of the Imperial Legion , who have taken control of southern Bangkorai . Shademist Vampires . A group of Vampires operating out of Shademist Moors . They may also appear in the Glittering Grotto . Shadow Artisans . Mentioned as located at Vulkhel Guard Outlaws Refuge . Also mentioned in the note " Veiled Heritance - Be Warned " < / ref > Shadowed Path . Faction operating in Cyrodiil . Shadowbanish Vitners . A faction that operates on the Gold Coast , this faction is one of three possible factions that may appear during the mission to Trader ' s Cove . Shadowscales . The group of Shadowscales as a group of Assassins . Appear in the region of Shadowfen . Sharp Stick Tribe . A tribe of Goblins that appear on the Gold Coast . Society of the Dragon . A group of worshipers of Akatosh , located in Kvatch . Related to the quest " Pious Intervention . " Sovngarde . A faction of warriors located in Dragonstar Arena . Spider Cultists . A faction of worshippers that appears in Fungal Grotto II Spirit Wardens . A cult of Azura worshippers , residing in Stormhaven . Their headquarters is Moonlit Maw . Star - Gazers . A faction residing in Craglorn . Steel Shrikes . A Redguard faction located in Fuller ' s Break . Also located in Glittering Grotto . Stonechewer Tribe . A tribe of Goblins . Stonefire Cult . Group of Molag Bal worshippers in Reaper ' s March . Stonetalon Clan . A clan of Reachmen . Stormfist Clan . Also known as the Stormfist Brigade . This group is located in Eastmarch . Stormwardens . A group of Bosmer dedicated to the protection of the Sphere of Storms , located in Ilayas Ruins . Supernal Dreamers . A faction dedicated to the worship of Vaermina , and located at Supernal Dreamers Camp . ( Stormhaven ) Tamriel Guard . Faction of Guards throughout Tamriel . The Crowns . They have continued animosity towards the Forebears , but are temporarily working together . The Forebears . They have continued animosity towards the Crowns , but are temporarily working together . The Gallants . A group that resides in Sentinel . The Naughty Nereids . A faction of actors located in the Gold Coast region , particularly Anvil . The Thorns . Group of bandits from Thorn Lodge in Cyrodiil . Thalmor . A faction that is also involved in the Dominion ' s politics . Unlike in Skyrim though , this faction contains members from all three races . Thalmor Diplomatic Corps . A subset of the Thalmor , this group is charged with maintaining diplomatic relations . Tharn Family . The current ruling family in Cyrodiil . Members include Clivia Tharn , the Empress Regent of Tamriel , and also her father , Elder Council member and Battlemage , Abnur Tharn . Timberscar Tribe . A tribe of Goblins located inside Timberscar Hollow and Urasek Ruins . Toothmaul Tribe . A tribe of Goblins located in Toothmaul Gully in Auridon . They had a contract with the Veiled Heritance , who supplied them with weapons in order to gain their support . Tree Minders . A type of leader of the Argonian people , this faction is dedicated towards maintaining the Hist . Twilight Cantors . A faction located at the Maw of Lorkhaj . Ulath Tribe . Ashlander tribe in Stonefalls . Vanguard . A subset of House Indoriil found in Kragenmoor and led by Tanval Indoril . Veiled Heritance . A group of Altmeri Supremacists , dedicated to the overthrow of Queen Ayrenn ' s rule . Vereansu Tribe . Tribe of Ashlanders located primarily in Muth Gnaar . Vinedusk Rangers . A faction of dedicated Bosmeri . Originating from Vinedusk , and involved in a number of missions throughout the Aldmeri Dominion . Azarath is a member of this faction . Vosh Rakh . An faction . Wave Walkers . A group of Bandits operating in Hew ' s Bane , particularly in Shark ' s Teeth Grotto . Wayfarer ' s Society . A group situated in Wayrest , of which Emmanubeth Hurrent is a member . Withered Hand . Necromancer group in Alik ' r Desert . Wolfpack . Group of Werewolves in Weeping Wind Cave . Wooded Eye . Located in Rootwater Grove , Orthenir is the only known member of this clan . They exist to keep Greenshade protected from Daedra . Wood Orcs . Collective name for several clans of Orsimer in Valenwood , such as the Drublog Clan and the Llurgash . Worm Cult . Also known as Order of the Black Worm . Group led by Mannimarco . They are a Necromancer group and are known to operate at least in Grahtwood , and likely many more regions .