Ebonheart Ebonheart , the Black City , or the One True Ebonheart is one of the eight major cities in Morrowind and is the capital of both the Stonefalls region and the Zabamat region of Stonefalls . In its prime , the city of Ebonheart was once the capital of Morrowind , until it was split into the modern - day city - states of Ebonheart and Mournhold . Description . Geography . The city of Ebonheart sits on an island along the southern shores of the Inner Sea , a large body of water that separates the island of Vvardenfell from the rest of Morrowind . Based on Ebonheart ' s geography and the layout of the Ascadian Isles on Vvardenfell , it can be assumed that the island that Ebonheart is in , was once where the city of Vivec is located . The city of Ebonheart is small , to say the least , the town is built like a fortress , and the center of the city is where most Ebonheart ' s commerce occurs . The Inner City has the Town Hall in the north , overlooking the Argonian District and the Inner Sea , it has clear sight of Vvardenfell . The eastern end has several homes and the local Ebony Flask Inn . The Fighters Guild tends to sent up camp near the Inn . The western end of town is where many of the residents live as well as several House nobles . The local temple resides in the west wing as well , for the longest time , the temple was built to worship the False Tribunal , a group of ancient gods that had significant influence over Morrowind for years , since the later years of its inception . The current gods that are worshipped are the House of Reclamations , which consists of Azura , Boethiah , and Mephala . North of the temple is the dockyards , where the city ' s fishers go to get their daily catch . North of the Inner City is the Argonian District , the home of several Argonian slaves or former slaves that decided to remain in Ebonheart . Argonians during the Interregnum planted a Hist Sapling in the center of town . The Ebonheart Outskirts in the south is where the local militia gathers , as well as refugees of war , or foreigners . The location of the Clockwork City is unknown ; sources say that is somewhere within the Deshaan Plains near the city of Tear . Sources have stated that the location of the compound is somewhere underneath the town of Ebonheart . History . First Era . The Dunmer of House Ra ' athim & Modern - Ebonheart . The cities of Ebonheart and Mournhold shared a rivalry that spans the Eras of Tamriel . Originally , there was one city - state , Ebonheart . The region was held in fief by House Ra ' athim , an ancient house that was once a part of House Mora , but became a part of House Hlaalu in later years . Ebonheart was once ruled by Queen Lian , a descendant of King Moraelyn . The city of Ebonheart would eventually split into two separate city - states , each led by Lian ' s twin sons , the modern - day kingdoms of Ebonheart and Mournhold would be the result of this . Ebonheart would become jealous of Mournhold ' s achievements as time goes on . Second Era . The Second Akaviri Invasion & the Ebonheart Pact . In 2E 572 , the Snow Demons of Kamal invaded the continent of Tamriel and ravaged the northern provinces from as far as the Telvanni Peninsula to Eastmarch . At one point , the Snow Demons besieged the city of Windhelm and moved southwards near the town of Ebonheart , near the site known as Vivec ' s Antlers . Snow Demons were surrounded from all sides . To the west was the Nord ic Army led by Jorunn the Skald - King and the shade of Wulfharth Ash - King . To the east was the Dunmer i Army led by Tanval Indoril and Almalexia of the Tribunal , and to the south was the Argonian Army led by Vicecanon Heita - Meen . These combined forces managed to defeat the Snow Demons and send them back to Akavir . The battle that ended the Second Akaviri Invasion was known as the Battle of Stonefalls . Following the events of the battle , the leaders of the defensive force created the First Ebonheart Pact , an alliance consisting of the Nords of Eastern Skyrim , the Dunmer of Morrowind , and the Argonians of Black Marsh . The name of the alliance came from the city it was founded in , Ebonheart . Treason within Ebonheart & the Dres Occupation of Ebonheart . During the Interregnum in 2E 582 , the region of Stonefalls was at war with the Daggerfall Covenant and as a result , many settlements were attacked during the conflict . Places such as Davon ' s Watch and Fort Zeren were assaulted in by the Covenant . The war had not reached the city of Ebonheart , but events in the town would have lead to the fall of the Ebonheart Pact . The city was ruled by Drathus Othral , back when the settlement was under the control of House Dres . Parts of the Covenant Armada landed on the shores of Vivec ' s Antlers , which is not far from Ebonheart , and yet , the people of Ebonheart have squabbles with each other and would not cooperate to defeat the invading force . Othral tasked an Outlander called the Vestige to bring the people together in their time of need . With the help of the Vestige , the denizens of Ebonheart came together to join the Ebonheart Pact in their battle against the Daggerfall Covenant . A Dunmer man named Rhavil Urano was conducting the disagreements with the townsfolk , and he was acting suspiciously throughout the city . Othral tasked the Vestige to investigate his recent activities to see a connection between him and the Covenant Armada . Urano went to a shack on the Ebonheart Dockyards and left several minutes later . The Vestige uncovered a magical book and an apparition of a Covenant Officer . Urano was working with the Covenant and brought them to Ebonheart through messages . The information leaked and the Urano was killed by the Vestige . Vivec ' s Fateful Visit to Ebonheart . In 2E 583 , Lord Vivec of the Tribunal , traveled to the city of Ebonheart and was enthralled by the city ' s atmosphere . He studied the city ' s architecture and wandered the streets in awe . He took notes in his notebook , notes about every detail he witnessed in the city . His time there left him behind schedule and left his entourage in distress . After several hours of studying , Vivec wanted to build another Ebonheart on Vvardenfell . He felt that the island located southwest of Vivec City was fitting for the location . It was one that day ; construction began in the city of Ebonheart in Vvardenfell . Third Era . The Rise of Katariah Ra ' athim & Pelagius the Mad . During his reign as the Emperor of Tamriel , Pelagius Septim III married Katariah Ra ' athim of House Ra ' athim , to establish relations with the Third Empire and the city of Ebonheart . Since Ebonheart was nearby the city of Mournhold , it was necessary since Ebonheart was also against the Empire during the War of the Red Diamond . It was around this time , Pelagius III was known as the Pelagius the Mad , so he had quite the reputation , ever since his reign of the Kingdom of Solitude . Katariah was one of the few people to hide Pelagius ' madness from the rest of the Empire . While Pelagius III was playing his toes like the madman he was , Katariah and the Elder Council would control the Empire . Pelagius was eventually taken to an asylum at the city of Torval , and Katariah ruled the Empire from the Imperial City . Pelagius would later pass away on the Isle of Betony at the Temple of Kynareth . The Staff of Chaos & Dagoth - Ur . 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 of Ebonheart in their quest to recover the pieces . The city of Ebonheart was under the rule of King Casik . The Eternal Champion reached the city of Ebonheart on their quest to find the final piece of the Staff . Residents told the Champion to visit King Casik , to see if he knew of the location . The Champion arrived into Casik ' s domain , and the King gave him a proposition . The King asked that the Champion retrieves the Hammer of Gharen , and he would give the location of the piece . The warrior traveled to Black Gate and took the Hammer of Gharen . They gave the King the Hammer , and in return , the King pointed the way to Red Mountain . The Champion was able to take the final piece , and they ventured to the Imperial City to confront Jagar Tharn .