Stormhaven Stormhaven is the grassly and windy lowlands of the province of High Rock , being situated within the north - central coast of the Iliac Bay . Stormhaven is essentially the epicenter of the northwestern world , branching all corners of High Rock , the Greater Alik ' r in the south , and even the Western Reach in the east . Description . Geography . Alcaire . The Fiefdom of Alcaire is situated in the western areas of Stormhaven , it is the second - most populated area in Stormhaven . Alcaire is home to various farmers and fishermen in Stormhaven , the lush , rolling hills dot the landscape , as the river runs down from the mountains and into the Iliac Bay . The settlement of Alcaire is situated on the highest hilltop , overlooking the area , as well as , bridging the way to Rivenspire in the north . Koeglin Village in the south is a bustling fishing town , with a trademark lighthouse guiding the ships to Wayrest . West of the town is a path leading to Glenumbra . The ruins of Moravagarlis has been occupied by the Bonesnap Tribe of Goblin s , renaming it into the Bonesnap Ruins . Gavaudon . Gavaudon is the eastern hills of Stormhaven , with a small population when compared to Alcaire or Menevia . Seasoned farmers live out in Gavaudon because of the rich soil and open area that is located along the Bjoulsae River . The township of Wind Keep is situated on the western edge of Gavaudon , at the bottom of the Cumberland Falls . Deep in the hills is the Weeping Giant , which is an ancient and rather large statue that overlooks the valley . During the reign of Aphren Gardner , he took over an old fortress in the center of Gavaudon , which eventually fell into disrepair and became known as Aphren ' s Hold . The road leads into the Bangkorai region and Evermore . Menevia . Menevia is the heartlands of Stormhaven , housing the city - state of Wayrest , which is located along the southern coast . The lowlands in Menevia are humid , with most of Menevia ' s settlements resting on the coast near Wayrest . This area of Stormhaven has a large population of Dreugh s , creatures associated with the water . The Wayrest outskirts called Dreughside have been home to several Dreughs and even Bretons . In the north is the Pariah Abbey , which is a monastery dedicated to Azura , the Daedric Prince of Dusk & Dawn . In the central road is Cumberland ' s Watch , named after the Cumberland Dynasty . History . Merethic Era . The Dragon Cult & Zaan the Scalecaller . The Dragon Cult of Skyrim had been the leaders of their province for many years , having a wide scope of power , from Solstheim to Ancient High Rock . The Deepest into High Rock is Scalecaller Peak , which is a mountaintop in the Wrothgarian Mountains , between Stormhaven and Wrothgar . The leader of the Scalecaller temple was Zaan the Scalecaller , the only female Dragon Priest known in history , as well as , the youngest . During her time , Zaan led no battles and conquered no one ; her life was unremarkable . Her Dragon Lord was Thurvokun , who was neutral amidst the Dragon War and had a particularly strong connection with Zaan . But at one point , Thurvokun had left Scalecaller for unknown reasons , taking residents in Arkngthamz - Phng . Because of this , suspicion and doubt were prevalent in Zaan ' s temple , and depression had taken over Zaan , which eventually led to isolation . Zaan ' s disciples grew tiresome and eventually revolted . Zaan did not fight back , and she perished . What actually happened was after Thurvokun left , Zaan took to worshipping Peryite , the Daedric Prince of Pestilence . She did not die , she fell into a slumber , gaining access to Spellbreaker and waiting to be awakened by her new master and his followers . First Era . The Bjoulsae Raids & the Kingdom of Wayrest . Throughout the first era , the province of High Rock was seldom in Breton settlements , with the most prevalent hamlet found along the Sea of Ghosts and the Western Iliac ( i . e . Daggerfall , Reich Gradkeep , and Shornhelm ) . Along the Bjoulsae River were simple fishing villages and the River Horse Bretons , tribes of Bretons . One of these sleeping villages was Wayrest , a welcome rest in the Eastern Iliac . But through its time , Wayrest would be harassed by the Akaviri pirates or the Orsimer of the Western Reach . One such attack caused by the Orcs of the Bagrakh Clan and the Igrun Clan was considered the last straw for High Rock . These attacks were the Bjoulsae Raids , and it prompted King Joile of Daggerfall to take action , seeking an allegiance with Gaiden Shinji of the Order of Diagna . In 1E 950 , the Kingdoms of High Rock and Sentinel invaded the prosperous Kingdom of Orsinium , beginning the thirty - year long Siege of Orsinium . As time went on , Orsinium had fallen in 1E 980 , with the death of Golkarr gro - Igrun , King of Orsinium . The destruction of Orsinium had paved the way for brighter future in Wayrest . The merchants and builders of Wayrest were instrumental with the founding of the Masconian Trade Way , which connected the township to Daggerfall and Sentinel . With the new power , the trading family of House Gardner established a walled - off Castle which became Castle Wayrest , with Wayrest growing around it . Under the leadership of Farangel Gardner , Wayrest was proclaimed a Kingdom by ambassadors of the Camoran Dynasty , with Farangel as their first King . Thus came the Gardner Dynasty . Azura ' s Benevolence ; Enter the Spirit Wardens . With the destruction of Orsinium , the Orsimer of Wrothgar have fled to all corners of the Greater Reach , from Western Falkreath to the mountains of Craglorn . One such refugee of Orsinium was Durak , who was raised in Orsinium and lived with brothers , who bullied him . Durak was smaller than a typical Orc , subjugated to bullying from his peers . On one fateful day , Durak received whispers from Azura , the Daedric Prince of Dusk and Dawn . Azura told him that he would accomplish a great task by founding a priesthood and saving Stormhaven from a threat of nightmares , these " Spirit Wardens " would remain in Stormhaven , awaiting such a threat . After the Siege of Orsinium had ended , Durak fled traveled to Stormhaven and the Gavaudon region , where he took refuge at the Weeping Giant . It was there , Azura appeared before him with whispers of hills hidden in the Fiefdom of Menevia . Durak traveled there and found an ancient abbey , which he re - created it and used it as a Temple of Azura . Eventually , Durak had founded the Spirit Wardens , remaining in Pariah Abbey for many years , awaiting a threat that would plague Stormhaven . Second Era . Legend of Sir Byric of the Flame . During the earliest years of the first era , the Nords of Skyrim , under the reign of Vrage the Gifted , had conquered a large portion of Northern Tamriel . This territory ranged from modern - day Daggerfall , to as far as Ebonheart in Morrowind and the Nibenay in Cyrodiil . But with the War of Succession , the Direnni Hegemony of Balfiera had pushed the Nordic forces back into their homeland , and taking control of High Rock for themselves . But as time went on , the Direnni had lost their power , remaining on Balfiera for the rest of their days . What led the forefront against the Direnni was the establishment of Knightly Orders , and one such Knightly Order was the Alcaire Knights , a group originating from the Fiefdom of Alcaire . These Knights have protected the land for several years , and eventually , the Fiefdom of Anticlere . But the Knights would later become a standing power amidst Stormhaven . In 2E 542 , invaders of the Western Reach had attacked Alcaire Castle , with overwhelming power that prompted Sir Byric to take action . To defeat the Reachmen , Byric sets the entire field on fire , which forced the Reachmen to flee back into the mountains . Alcaire was saved an in his honor , a statue was erected and the Alcaire Knights were renamed to the Knights of the Flame . Durcorach the Black Drake & the Daggerfall Covenant . Ever since Wayrest ascended to the status of Kingdom , the Gardner Dynasty ruled the south - central coast of the Iliac Bay , beginning with Farangel Gardner . As time went on , Farangel passed away , and it went to Aphren Gardner , and so on . In 2E 542 , Durcorach the Black Drake had descended into High Rock , with a horde of Reachmen . Within a week or so , the region of Bangkorai was conquered by Durcorach , leaving Wayrest open . When news of this had reached Stormhaven , people from all over , ranging from Alcaire to Gavaudon fled to Wayrest , taking shelter within the walls . King Gardner led the defense , along with help of the Bretons of House Cumberland . Thus began the Siege of Wayrest , which lasted for fifty - seven days , with the Reachmen attempting to break down the walls . Fortunately , the Reachmen did not have Siege Weapons , nor any ships to attack the ports , so their assault was not as bad . Eventually , they gave up and traveled south , taking over Camlorn and setting their sights to the Kingdom of Daggerfall . Emeric of Cumberland had followed suit with an armada of Wayrest warriors , including the Menevia Heavy Dragoons . As the Reachmen was breaking down the walls of Daggerfall , Emeric had cornered them from the east , with Daggerfall under Bergamot Deleyn helping in their counterattack . In the end , Emeric had slain Durcorach , ending his tirade over High Rock . Afterward , the Kings of High Rock gathered together to establish the Daggerfall Covenant , an alliance consisting of the Kings of High Rock , banding together to attack foreign invaders . Wayrest and Stormhaven had joined the Covenant . High King Emeric & King Ranser ' s War . Wayrest had flourished with the foundation of the Daggerfall Covenant , especially in 2E 561 when Earl Emeric had discovered the largest deposit of Orichalcum in history , to which he used to improve Wayrest ' s fleet and trading , to the joy of King Gardner . But unfortunately , the Knahaten Flu arrives , sweeping over the province of High Rock , ending the Gardner Dynasty for good . Because of this and his famous exploits , Emeric of Cumberland was promoted to the King of High Rock , and by extension , the High King of the province . High Rock was able to overcome the Flu , and so Emeric sought someone ' s hand in marriage . At first , Emeric went for Rayelle , the Princess of Rivenspire and daughter of King Ranser . But he instead went for Maraya , the Princess of Sentinel and daughter of Fahara ' jad , the leader of Hammerfell . On the Spring of 2E 566 , Emeric and Maraya were married , cementing High Rock and Hammerfell ' s relationship as the Second Daggerfall Covenant . But as this was going on , King Ranser had amassed an army consisting of the Houses of Rivenspire , and so King Ranser ' s War had begun .