Stonefalls Stonefalls or Balfalls is the central volcanic wasteland located along the southern coast of the Inner Sea , in the province of Morrowind . Stonefalls has a detailed history of war and conflict , from the Nede - Chimer War to the Second Akaviri Invasion . One of their most well - known stories is the tale of the Brothers of Strife , two Chimer i warriors that sacrificed themselves to defeat the warmongering Nedic warriors . Description . Geography . Daen Seeth . Daen Seeth is the eastern ashlands , with various ruins dating back to the Chimer i , from the crypts of Othrenis to the ruined battlefield of the Starved Plain . The city - state of Davon ' s Watch is the capital of House Indoril in Stonefalls , serving as a port city . Within the center of Daen Seeth is the volcano called Ash Mountain , with Foyada s flowing near the townships of Senie and the Zabamatian city of Ebonheart . Along the mountain is a Daedric ruin , which contains the seal of Balreth , one of the Brothers of Strife . The stronghold of Fort Arand , is situated on the outskirts of Ebonheart , being south of a large quarry containing Emberflint Mine . Varanis . Varanis is the western hills of Stonefalls , stretching from the Velothi Mountains to the Tormented Spire , the biggest landmark in Varanis . The city - state of Kragenmoor is situated in the center of Varanis , along the main road . West of the city is the Iliath Temple , which is the center of worship for the Tribunal Temple in Stonefalls . There are Daedric Temples throughout Varanis dedicated to Sheogorath , such as Sheogorath ' s Tongue . The cavern of Fungal Grotto houses the Murkwater Tribe , a prominent Goblin tribe throughout Stonefalls , fighting against the local Dreugh s . The Kagesh Tribe of Ashlander s live in the area , near the Iliath Temple . Zabamat . The fertile lands of Zabamat are situated on the north coastal region of Stonefalls , with the city - state of Ebonheart in the eastern bay , on the Thir River estuary . On the western border lies Fort Virak , which is the border stronghold between Morrowind and Skyrim . The Shadowsilk Tribe is heavily prominent in Zabamat , raiding local farmlands along the Inner Sea . The fortress of Heimlyn Keep holds ancient relics dating back to the Chimer . It is under the occupation of House Telvanni . West of Ebonheart is Vivec ' s Antlers , which is filled to the brim with land - coral , supposedly holding the Coral Heart , a powerful artifact . Fauna . Netches . The Netch is found throughout the waterways of Morrowind , and especially along the Inner Sea . They are large docile creatures with large tendrils and a blue glow . There are three variations of the Netch . The Bull Netch is the alpha and the leader of the pack . When the time comes , the Bull Netch defends their family . Another is the Betty Netch , which is not as large and is usually tending to their kin . Finally , there is the Netch Calf , the young Netch . These Netch are completely harmless and can be gathered for their guts , which is used in fishing . Netches are hunted for the Leather and their Jelly . The Leather is used to make Medium Armor , like Bonemold Armor or Hlaalu brand armor . The Jelly is used in paralysis poisons and magicka potions . Most Netches are found in bundles of three ; some would even be alone in caves or alcoves . In Stonefalls , Netches are commonly found in regions such as Zabamat or Daen Seeth , rarely deep in the mainland in Varanis or Deep Daen Seeth . Shalks . Shalk s are large beetles with aggressive tendencies . These insects have an affinity with fire , being able to spew fire and living along Foyada s and volcanoes . These creatures resemble the typical Beetle , albeit with a red and orange hue . In places such as Stonefalls or Deshaan , the Shalk are herded and prized for their meat and resin . Typically , the Shalk are found in groups of three , nestled along the lava beds in the twin spires . In other places throughout Morrowind , the Shalk are found in open Grazelands , like in Vvardenfell . Pockets of Shalk can be found underground , typical where the lava flows more . These caves can be far from the volcanoes they usually inhabit . Many people also kill Shalk for their Beetle Scuttle , which can be used in potions of Protection , which allows the consumer to take less damage . Goblins . Goblin s are common throughout Tamriel , though there are prevalent tribes in Stonefalls , specifically in the west . There are two major Goblin tribes , the Shadowsilk Tribe live in the region of Zabamat , on the road between Ebonheart and Deshaan . These Goblins utilize Spider s in their assaults on local farms . Considering their affiliate of Spiders and the occupation of the ruins of Mephala ' s Nest , these Goblins may have a connection with Mephala , the Daedric Prince of Sin . Another tribe is the Murkwater Tribe , which hails from the region of Varanis , specifically deep within the Fungal Grotto . These Goblins remain within the shadows and have constant feuds with the Dreughs of Stonefalls . Because of this , the Fungal Grotto is disputed territory . Because of a Temple of Mephala in Fungal Grotto , the Murkwater Tribe are terrified with delving deeper into the cave . Alit . The Alit is a rather common creature amidst the wastes of Morrowind and Stonefalls is no different . The Alit is a part of a family of creatures that share the same type of body . Among these creatures are the Kagouti and the Wormmouth . The Alit are large hulking reptiles that lack arms , which they compensate with powerful legs . These Alit have gruesome large teeth that can ravage through anything . These creatures have the ability to attack groups of other animals , having the ability to raid Thunderbug nests . The Alit ' s leather is prized among the Ashlander s yet the actual Alit meat is tough and gamey , even poisonous . Typical , the Alit can be found in groups of two or three , in hill areas , i . e . Daen Seeth or the Ebonheart area . These creatures are vicious and relentless . When one large one is taken out , the runts would attack all out . Dreughs . Dreugh s are large crustacean creatures that are found throughout the North and central riverways of Tamriel . Dreughs are magnificent creatures with intriguing history surrounding them . Dreughs are taller than the ten major races of Tamriel and come in two variations . The Land Dreugh and the Sea Dreugh , with the formal having crab - like features and the latter having octopus - like features . These creatures undergo a process called Karvinasim , which has the Sea Dreugh emerge onto land , becoming Land Dreughs . The Ruddy Man is a legendary monster that had come face to face with Vivec of the Tribunal , which ended with the creation of the West Gash . According to legend , the Dreughs were the superior race of the previous Kalpa , an Epoch of Time . Flora . The region of Stonefalls is mostly volcanic , though , areas away from the twin spires are abundant in flora . The most notable area in this regard is the Fungal Grotto , which is filled with the large mushrooms and colorful trees of Stonefalls . Deep into the cavern is a huge grove with waterways and ancient Daedric ruins . The creatures primarily inhabiting it are Dreughs and the Murkwater Goblins . The city - state of Ebonheart holds significant plants within its grasp . The Argonian district has a Hist Tree in the center of the area . This district has various plants including Ashreed s and Spiky Grass . Along the outskirts of Ebonheart are shrines of the Tribunal . Because of this , the area is known to have patches of Roland ' s Tears , a sacred variation of the Gold Kanet that is used in prayers of the Tribunal . Other than that , in Eastern Stonefalls , specifically around Davon ' s Watch and Bal Foyen , there are various spiraling trees with a wide variety of colors , including pink , purple , and orange . Not only that but the grass is more fertile , typically for the Grazelands of Morrowind . The Emperor Parasol is very common throughout Stonefalls , as it is throughout the province . Government . The province of Morrowind is ruled by the Great Houses , legendary and ancient Dunmeri clans whose spheres of influence revolve around the different aspects of civilization . These Houses govern portions of Morrowind , from the Velothi Mountains to the Padomaic Ocean . In Stonefalls , it is ruled by the Houses of Hlaalu and Indoril , with more a presence of the former , though it would not come until later . The city - state of Davon ' s Watch is under the control of House Indoril , whose sphere of influence is centered around religion , and their undevoted worship of the Tribunal . Their capital is the city - state of Mournhold . House Indoril is very orthodox and conservative in their own respect . They do not inherently hate Outlander , but they have upheld ancient Dark Elven traditions and keep a sharp and vigilant look on them . House Hlaalu has traditionally been located in the west - central lands , with their capital being the city - state of Narsis . Their sphere of influence revolves around the economy and trade . From a book called Book of Grasping Fortune , the Hlaalu follow the saying , " " Seize every chance to make a profit , but remember that your reputation also has value . " " Because of this mentality , the House Hlaalu have an open relationship with the Empires of Cyrodiil , taking in their culture and lifestyle , as opposed to the rest of Morrowind . The city - states of Ebonheart and Kragenmoor are colloquially known to be Hlaalu territory but sometime in the Second Era , these areas were occupied by House Dres . House Dres typically holds the southeastern marshlands , and even parts of Black Marsh . Their sphere of influence is agriculture and the working citizen . Their plantations are vast , growing the crop seen throughout Morrowind . The Dres have often used slaves , primarily beastfolk like the Argonian s and the Khajiit . Their capital is the city - state of Tear . House Hlaalu has had various notable figures become leaders of Morrowind , specifically in the Third Era . These leaders include Barenziah and Athyn Llethan , what these elves have in common is their lineage . The Great House Ra ' athim has ruled over the Kingdom of Ebonheart for generations , with family welded into legend . The Ra ' athim are known for being miners of Mithril and Gold , eventually taking control of Ebonheart . Of these people , Katariah Septim is the most notable , having been the Duchess of Vvardenfell and later the wife of Pelagius Septim III . People have considered Katariah ' s reign as the golden years of the Third Empire , but she eventually moved on and gave the throne to Cassynder Septim . Another Ra ' athim was Moraelyn , the youngest of three children , and a legendary explorer . Moraelyn ' s tales spread across the continent , as those his travels . Moraelyn and his family had fought against the Nords that had conquered the province in the first era . House Ra ' athim was eventually absorbed in House Mora , which would be brought into House Hlaalu . Religion . The Chimeri of old had worshipped the Good Daedra , which consisted of the Daedric Princes of Azura , Boethiah , and Mephala . These Daedra have been involved with the history and overall way of life in Morrowind , including the founding of Resdayn and the Nerevarine Prophecy . But as time went on , the Dark Elves adopted a new Tribunal of deities , which was called the Tribunal . The Tribunal consists of three living gods , Almalexia , the Mother God of Morrowind , who represents compassion and sympathy . Her domain is the city - state of Almalexia , colloquially known as Mournhold . Sotha Sil , the Tinkerer , who represents the scholar and engineer . His domain is the Clockwork City , a realm hidden from the residents of Morrowind and ahead of its time , utilizing technology and automatons . Then there is Vivec , the Warrior - Poet , who represents the spirit and vigor of the Dunmeri people . His domain is Vivec City , the floating capital of Vvardenfell . Vivec has a history in Stonefalls , having the land - coral battlefield of Vivec ' s Antlers named after him and garnering inspiration from Ebonheart . But worship for the Tribunal fell with the passing of the Red Year . The Nerevarine Prophecy was a prophecy that foretold the fall of the Tribunal , which eventually came in 3E 427 , with the death of both Dagoth Ur and Almalexia at the hands of the Nerevarine . A demented Almalexia killed Sotha Sil , and Vivec fell into obscurity . Because of Vivec ' s waning powers , the Baar Dau fell and crashed into Vivec City , starting the Red Year . The Red Year was the last straw for Morrowind , and change was in the wind . The Dissident Priests of Holamayan arrived before the Tribunal Temple , rising into the Temple hierarchy and establishing the New Temple . The New Temple revolves around the Good Daedra , the original Tribunal of Morrowind . The Ashlander s that were exiled from Dunmeri society were brought back in with the foundation of the New Temple . House Indoril , in particular , was affected , since they revered the False Tribunal . The power in House Indoril was shifted to the Tribunal Temple , making them one of the same entity . Davon ' s Watch was likely affected by this change . But before that , Stonefalls has had temples dedicated to the Good Daedra . The temple of Stonefang Isle had revered the Good Daedra . The old temple around Ash Mountain had worshipped Boethiah . Western Stonefalls had a massive influence of Mephala , where the Spider Cult had built a temple deep in Fungal Grotto . History . Merethic Era . The Prophet Veloth & his journey to Resdayn . During the Merethic Era , the elven population of Tamriel lived in the Summerset Isles , when it was only the Aldmer and the Chimer . One of these Chimer was Veloth , an elf born of nobility . Veloth observed the world around him and was disgusted , seeing the blatant corruption and spiritual bankruptcy in the world . One day , he was visited by Boethiah , the Daedric Prince of Plots , who told him that even mortals could ascend to godhood . When he told his peers , he was rejected and exiled . Throughout his time , he gathered followers who felt the power in his words , and so he traveled off the Isles and the promised land guided by Boethiah , called Resdayn . The Chimer had founded modern - day Morrowind , establishing temples all across the land , including in modern - day Stonefalls . On Stonefang Isle , an old temple was erected , dedicated to the Good Daedra , which consists of Boethiah , Azura , and Mephala . Southwest of Davon ' s Watch is the ancient necropolis called Othrenis , which houses the remains of several Chimer including Mavos Siloreth . The Brothers of Strife & the Nede - Chimer War . The Chimer - folk were not the only people living in Morrowind or Stonefalls , the Dwarves live throughout Vvardenfell , establishing city - states such as Nchuleft or Dagoth Ur . Another race called the Nede s have lived throughout Northern Tamriel , including Morrowind , albeit a minority . The Nedes of Stonefalls were utmost savages , desiring conquest and spoils . The Chimer of Stonefalls were blocking their path , and so the Nedes attacked them . The Elves sought diplomatic resolve , but the Nedes denied it , waging war in the Nede - Chimer War , where no one was spared their wrath , including women and children . Leading the Chimeri forces were brothers , General Balreth and Legate Sadal , both well - renowned to the Chimer . Their actions were solely defensive , protecting as much Chimeri innocence as possible . Eventually , the war was in the Nedic favor , separating the Chimer ' s connection to the Inner Sea , forcing them into undisclosed ruins south of modern - day Ebonheart . The Chimer took serious measures by having Balreth , and Sadal turns into twin hulking Bone Colossus , which wiped out the Nedic Horde and the Chimer Forces . The Brothers of Strife spared nobody . With the help of Mavos Siloreth , Balreth was sealed in Ash Mountain , while Sadal were sealed in the Tormented Spire by Chimeri Mages . A large statue was erected at the ruins , naming it the Brothers of Strife . First Era . House Ra ' athim & the Nordic Occupation . With the passing of Hjalmer , Vrage the Gifted assumed the throne of Skyrim in 1E 222 . After his father , Harald had relinquished all holdings from Atmora , Vrage decided to expand the First Nordic Empire beyond Skyrim , taking control of High Rock , the Nibenay , and all of Morrowind . Vrage ' s forces had taken control of Morrowind , including Stonefalls , with the city - states of Ebonheart and Kragenmoor taken by the Nords . The Skyrim Conquest had lasted for several years until the Chimeri forces rebelled against them . House Ra ' athim , a heavily prominent family in Ebonheart , led the offense against the Nords in Stonefalls . Kronin Ra ' athim and his three sons , Cruethys , Ephen , and Moraelyn attacked the Nords with guerrilla warfare , driving them out of Stonefalls . In the end , Cruethys assumed the throne of Ebonheart and his aunt , Yoriss took over in Kragenmoor . Eventually , the Elves of Morrowind were able to reclaim their home when the combined forces of Indoril Nerevar and Dumac Dwarfking defeated Wulfharth atop of Red Mountain in 1E 416 . The alliance in the battle resulted in the First Council . Second Era . The Battle of Stonefalls & the Ebonheart Pact . During the Interregnum in 2E 572 , the continent of Tamriel was invaded by the Snow Demons of Kamal , under the leadership of Ada ' Soom Dir - Kamal , whose invasion force had wreaked havoc across Northern Tamriel . The Second Akaviri Invasion had attacked areas such as the Telvanni Peninsula and eventually the city - state of Windhelm . After brazing through the Nords in Skyrim , Dir - Kamal ' s army encountered the Dark Elves at the borders , near Fort Virak . The Akaviri Army had pushed the Dark Elves to the central Stonefalls , where they staged a fighting retreat to eastern Stonefalls , it was under the command of both Almalexia and Tanval Indoril , the latter being the Grandmaster of House Indoril . The Elves stopped their retreat , preparing for defense at Vivec ' s Antlers . The Elves were overwhelmed by the Kamali until the Nord s under Jorunn the Skald - King and Wulfharth attacked from the west . Even then , it was not enough for the Akaviri , until the Argonian Shellbacks under Heita - Meen attacked from the north , destroying the Akaviri in the process . In the end , the three armies emerged victoriously and formed the Ebonheart Pact , out of survival . The battle would known as the Battle of Stonefalls . The Stonefalls Campaign ; Siege of Davon ' s Watch . During the Interregnum in 2E 582 , the Daggerfall Covenant under the command of General Serien had invaded Pact Territory in Morrowind , from Bleakrock Isle to Bal Foyen . After the attack on Bal Foyen , the Ebonheart Pact had sounded an alarm for the city - state of Davon ' s Watch , prompting the city to prepare for battle . Holgunn One - Eye led the defense against the Covenant along with Tanval Indoril , the Grandmaster of House Indoril . The Covenant barrage was relentless , forcing Tanval to take extra measures . He uses the help of an Agent of the Pact to retrieve the skull of Nam Indoril so that Tanval can summon Balreth , one of the Brothers of Strife . As Tanval prepares the summoning ritual , the Agent traveled to the beachfront , burning Covenant siege weapons . Eventually , Tanval finished , and Balreth wrecked havoc on the Covenant Armada . Davon ' s Watch was saved from Balreth roamed Stonefalls , destroying the township of Senie in the process . The Pact sought a way to quell Balreth before he continues his wrath . Journey to Othrenis & Suppressing Balreth at Ash Mountain . An Argonian soldier named Onuja believed that the Chimeri necropolis , Othrenis held the key to rebind Balreth and utilizing the help of the Agent . Through various chants , the two were able to arrive the tomb of Mavos Siloreth , where the Agent relived the memories of Mavos when he sealed Balreth and Sadal . With these memories , the Pact was able to gain the knowledge of sealing the Brothers of Strife . The Pact , under the command of Garyn Indoril , have positioned themselves at the base of Ash Mountain , as they prepare to seal away Balreth in his original home . The Agent was once again tasked with leading the charge forward , defeating Daedra roaming the mountain . To seal Balreth , the Agent must summon Ragebinder and Blaze have them become the protectors of Balreth once again . Eventually , the Agent garnered the necessary things to seal Balreth properly . With the power of the Storm Talisman , Ragebinder and Blaze were able to bind Balreth as Mavos Siloreth trapped him in Ash Mountain . Stonefalls was saved from a greater threat but the Daggerfall Covenant still roams the land , being seen near Ebonheart , where a traitor was revealed . The Stonefalls Campaign ; Battle of Vivec ' s Antlers . With Balreth out of the picture , the Ebonheart Pact battle with the Daggerfall Covenant , where it led to a full - scale battle at Vivec ' s Antlers , a land riddled with land - coral . At that point , General Serien , leader of the offensive campaign had marched onto the mainland towards Fort Virak , while his troops harassed the locals from Heimlyn Keep to Lukiul Uxith . Alexandra Conele leads the Covenant Armada that was stationed at Vivec ' s Antlers . She intended to retrieve the Coral Heart , a powerful artifact that can be used to control Sadal , one of the Brothers of Strife . The Pact and the Covenant fought relentlessly , agitating the local Dreugh that inhabit the area . The Dreughs captured many soldiers . Conele captured Lieutenant Galyn to garnered an entrance into the Inner Sanctum , and was able to get what she needed ; she advanced . The Agent of the Pact and an Argonian pyromancer , Sings - With - Reed travel forth to the Coral Heart Chamber , where they encountered Alexandra . In the end , Conele was defeated , but the Coral Heart was taken out and need to be healed . Sings - With - Reed sacrifices herself and becomes one with the Heart . With Covenant defeated , Holgunn One - Eye takes hold of the Heart , as the Pact continues west towards Fort Virak , where General Serien was held up at . The Stonefalls Campaign ; Battle of Fort Virak . Garyn Indoril is leading the charge against Fort Virak , as General Serien begins to utilize the dead soldiers on both sides as a reusable militia . The Pact Siege is making no progress , considering the nigh - impenetrable walls of Virak . With no other way to defeat the Covenant , the Agent of the Pact consumed an elixir that turned them into a Wisp , since the Agent lacked a soul it made them more malleable than the regular soldier . The Agent was able to infiltrate Fort Virak and open the gates to let the Pact on both sides of Virak , to storm the Fort . Serien had taken wounded Pact soldiers , using them in necromantic rituals . With the courtyard secured , the Agent , Holgunn , and both Garyn and Tanval Indoril confronted Serien . After defeating the General , he turns into a hulking Flesh Atronach , though he is still defeated , ending the Covenant ' s campaign over Stonefalls . As his spirit leaves his body , Serien kills Garyn Indoril , mortifying his father , Tanval . Enraged , Tanval steals the Coral Heart from Holgunn and travels to the Tormented Spire , to summon Sadal and destroy the Daggerfall Covenant . Before he can revive the beast , he must gain access from the leader of Kragenmoor . The Vanguard ' s Plot on Kragenmoor . The path to the Tormented Spire is inaccessible , only given to the leader of Kragenmoor . At the time , the Dark Elves of House Dres controlled over Kragenmoor and their Grandmaster , Omin Dres resided in the city at this time . Tanval ' s Vanguard took control over Kragenmoor when they kidnapped Omin ' s son , Sen Dres , taking him to the nearby House Dres Crypts , knowing that the people wouldn ' t dare to disturb the ancestral tomb . Knowing that Omin Dres had the key , Tanval had his vanguard kidnap Sen , giving the Grandmaster an ultimatum . Even when Omin gave Tanval what he needed , Sen remained imprisoned in the Crypt . The Pact would step in and by order of Grandmaster Dres , the Agent of the Pact traversed the Dres Crypt and rescued Sen Dres . With the situation dealt with , Omin Dres gave the Pact the entrance to the Tormented Spire , following Tanval Indoril to the prison of Sadal . Tanval ' s Endeavor & Suppressing Sadal at the Tormented Spire . As Tanval Indoril traversed the Tormented Spire , he was killed when he had brought back Sadal . The Pact and Tanval ' s spirit sought a way to re - seal Sadal into the Tormented Spire . The Ancient Chimeri spirits that imprisoned the Brother of Strife had awakened , defending the prison so that no one brings Sadal back . The Agent of the Pact traveled throughout the caldera of the volcano , seeking the approval of entering the prison , by the Chimer spirits that sealed Sadal . Eventually , the Pact and their strongest fighters entered Sadal ' s Prison , where they fought the Bone Colossus , sealing it into the volcano forever . With both the Covenant and Sadal put to rest , the Stonefalls region was saved , though a new threat would arise from the region of Deshaan . Conquest over Morrowind & the Talosian Empire . As time went on , the Alliance War that had plagued the provinces of Tamriel had faded into obscurity . In 2E 854 , Tiber Septim had elevated himself to the throne of Emperor and began an event known as the Tiber Wars , which absorbed the provinces of Tamriel into his own Empire . After successfully bringing in the province of Hammerfell , Septim was pressured by his companion , Wulfharth to invade Morrowind . And so , the Imperial Legion advanced across the eastern borders , attacking the province of Morrowind . Leading the defense were three of the five major houses , Redoran , Dres , and Indoril . The battle for Morrowind took place along the western border , near places such as Kragenmoor and Blacklight , towards townships like Silgrad Tower and Cormaris View . Though things would change when the warriors of Indoril and Dres would rather withdraw and fight through guerrilla warfare , instead of defending the border like the Redoran - folk . Eventually , only the Elves of House Redoran were fighting the Empire . Fortunately , the tides would shift when Vivec himself , appeared before his people in Vivec City , proclaiming that a peace treaty was in the works . In the end , the Treaty of the Armistice was signed by the Tribunal Temple and the Septim Empire . Morrowind was an official Imperial Province . Third Era . Katariah Ra ' athim & her Rise as Regent Empress . The city - state of Ebonheart under House Ra ' athim were allies of the Kingdom of Solitude in the War of the Red Diamond , and this was not a well - kept secret . Once Potema Septim was defeated , her nephew , Pelagius Septim III assumed the throne of Solitude and would eventually inherit the Ruby Throne should his father , Magnus Septim pass away . During his reign , Pelagius III committed various questionable acts such as stripping naked during public speeches and locking the princes of Silvenar in rooms , slipping declarations of war through the door . By order of Magnus Septim , Pelagius the Mad was married to Katariah Ra ' athim , the Duchess of Ebonheart . Very few Nordic Kings marry Dark Elves and garner popularity , but with Ebonheart ' s history with Potema and Katariah ' s natural talent in politics , she was the perfect candidate for someone like Pelagius III . On the 8th of Second Seed in 3E 145 , Emperor Magnus Septim had passed , and both Pelagius III and Katariah Septim assumed the Ruby Throne . But while Pelagius descended into unfathomable madness , Katariah and the Elder Council essentially took over . The forty - six years of her reign were the most celebrated throughout Tamriel . When Pelagius the Mad would bite people visiting him , he was sent to a private asylum . Eventually , Pelagius Septim III passed away in the Isle of Betony . Katariah had only one child with Pelagius III named Cassynder Septim . Though she would have a second child with her consort , Gallivere Lariat of Shornhelm . This child , Uriel Septim IV would become the first Emperor that is not a direct descendant of Tiber Septim . Katariah would pass away in a minor skirmish in Black Marsh but she left a legacy in Tamriel for Ebonheart and House Ra ' athim . Stonefalls during the Imperial Simulacrum . 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 the span of 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 village of Stonefalls in their quest to recover the pieces . The Eternal Champion reached the city of Ebonheart on their quest to find the seventh piece of the Staff . Through the visions of Ria Silmane and rumors from the people , the Champion had traveled to the central ashlands , to the city of Ebonheart in the province of Morrowind . There the traveler ventured to the local seat of power where they met King Casik , the leader of Ebonheart . Casik gives the Eternal Champion a proposition where if they retrieved the Hammer of Gharen from Black Gate , then he would reveal the location of the piece . After bringing the hammer , Casik showed the way to Dagoth Ur , an ancient stronghold deep within Red Mountain . It was there that the Eternal Champion had obtained the seventh piece of the staff . The Champion had all the necessary parts of the staff and so he traveled to the Imperial City to defeat Jagar Tharn and end his tirade . Fourth Era . The Fall of House Hlaalu & Rise of House Sadras . In the aftermath of the Oblivion Crisis in 3E 433 , Morrowind was in a state of despair unlike anytime before . The Fall of Ald ' ruhn was especially devastating when the folks of House Redoran were forced to resurrect Skar . When the province of Cyrodiil was being invaded , the Imperial Legion from all over were forced to defend their homeland , and because of this , Morrowind suffered greatly . Because of House Hlaalu ' s connection with the Empire , the Great House was the source of blame for Morrowind ' s fate , to the point , it was used as a scapegoat . By order of the Grand Council under House Redoran , House Hlaalu was demoted from their position as a Great House , much to the dismay of the Hlaalu - kin . They were replaced by House Sadras . Because of this , the Elves of House Hlaalu had held a grudge on House Redoran , holding it for a couple of hundred years . One of their well - known attacks was on the Redoran settlement of Raven Rock where Vilur Ulen would make a failed assassination attempt on Councilor Lleril Morvayn . Fortunately , Ulen was captured and put on the execution block . Several years later around 4E 201 , Ulen ' s family migrated to Solstheim as members of House Severin . Though their second attempt on Morvayn would fail , even with involvement with the Morag Tong . Even now , House Hlaalu is still referred to as a Great House , implying that their revoked status is not entirely lost . But even then , House Hlaalu has a presence outside of Morrowind , owning several farmsteads in the Old Holds of Skyrim , specifically along the Yorgrim River in Skyrim , near the city - state of Windhelm . During the early fourth era , the city - state of Cheydinhal was ruled by Count Andel Indarys , who was a member of the House Hlaalu court . His family were prevalent in Cheydinhal , with people in the Knights of the Thorn .