Skyreach Skyreach is an ancient Nedic city located deep within the Dragontail Mountains of the province of Hammerfell , located in the mountains of Craglorn . A feat of Nedic engineering , Skyreach was the height of Nedic civilizations , where the now extinct people have achieved several concepts such as the Celestial s . Description . Geography . Skyreach was one of the largest cities in the continent of Tamriel , taking a large portion of the Upper Craglorn region . Skyreach is situated in the Dragontail Mountains , through and beneath it . The outside of Skyreach shows ruined bridges that tower over the lower basin , as well as towers that pierce the skyline . The city is left largely in ruins , but several buildings remained intact throughout the eras . In the center of the Skyreach Basin is the Skyreach Hold , a tower that was once thought to be the private estate of Durac , the High King of the Nedes . The northern end houses the Loth ' Na Caverns , which contains the Skyreach Temple , where the Nedic - folk worshipped the Celestials . The temple was mainly left in ruins , leaving it inaccessible . To the west is the Skyreach Pinnacle , which served as a prison for the Celestial experiments that the Nedes had created . Various creatures not seen throughout Tamriel can be found within the tower . To the southwest is the Skyreach Catacombs , which is used as a burial ground for the residents of Skyreach , both rich and poor . The layout of the former Skyreach City is unknown , but based on the location of the five mentioned areas , the layout can be speculated . History . First Era . Not much is known about the history of Skyreach , but there have been several theories proposed by the University of Gwylim . During the incoming Ra Gada invasion , the city - state of Skyreach was ruled by High King Durac , who has little information to his name . The Ra Gada invasion did not consist of one massive wave of warriors , but several waves , that hail from different parts of Yokuda . The Anka - Ra under the command of Tarish - Zi had invaded the region of Craglorn , dispelling the local natives , which included the Nedic people . The Skyreach Hold is said to have been used as a haven for the Nedes when the Anka - Ra attacked , while other theories imply that the tower served as a home for the High King , which would have been Durac at the time . Throughout the ruins of Skyreach are various depictions of Malazar the Serpent , who is better known as the Serpent , represented through the Serpent constellation . Nedic religion revolves around the constellations , and so they have taken several feats to make their gods a reality . The Skyreach Catacombs were utilized by the Nedes as a burial tomb for the people of Skyreach , regardless of social classes . It was here that several figures had been buried , including High King Durac and Virmaril , his advisor . The Nedic scholars of Skyreach have worshipped the Constellations for years . They took it upon themselves to create their own Celestial s , creatures of the cosmos . The Star - Gazers of Belkarth have studied the Celestials from their observatory and continue to do so throughout the eras . Taking various normal creatures such as the common Spider or the mighty Daedroth , and giving them immense power that the Celestials possess . Because of this , the Skyreach Pinnacle was used as a prison for the Celestials that were too dangerous and unstable . One of their most severe experiments was Aetherion , who was a Daedric Titan , embedded with the powers of the Celestials , making it a serious threat . To keep them from wreaking havoc , the Nedes imprisoned them with a celestial ward . The exact purpose to create these pseudo - Celestials is unknown , whether it was for the Yokudan invasion or it was just mindless experiments , regardless , they were sealed away . The Skyreach Catacombs was the site of a summit between various Kings in Nedic - society in Craglorn , by the call of Virmaril , who told them that he had a plan for the invading Yokudan force . The Nedic Kings of Craglorn gathered here , which includes Kestic , the Forest King , among other kings such as the Sun King and the Shadow King . For years , Virmaril was the personal advisor of High King Durac but was given the short stick throughout his reign . Not only was he denied the hand of his daughter , but she was given to Kestic of the forest region . Virmaril used the Ra Gada as an opportunity to bring the Nedic Kings together , to create an undead army with the millions of corpses in Skyreach Catacombs . Virmaril would then turn himself into a Lich , as a way to become immortal . However , the Elven Lich would be imprisoned within the Skyreach Catacombs by Elite Nedic Warriors who utilized Soul Magic created by the Nedes . Virmaril ' s exploits would later become a legend throughout Craglorn , and he would be dubbed Virmaril the Betrayer . Skyreach would later become besieged by the Anka - Ra as Tarish - Zi advanced all throughout Craglorn . Second Era . During the Interregnum in 2E 582 , the Scaled Court had revealed themselves with the intent of excavating Nirncrux and using it as a drug . The purpose was to enhance their militia in the name of the Serpent . The Skyreach ruins had become a large focal point for the Scaled Court , prompting them to uncover the ruins . The Scaled Courts took an interest in both the Skyreach Hold and the Skyreach Pinnacle . Believing that a large source of Nirncrux is found in the Hold , Exarch Arnoth inhabited the ruins . Arnoth and the Scaled Court were tasked by Regent Cassipia to test the Nirncrux for the Scaled Court . During his stay , Arnoth injected himself with Nirncrux , increasing his power tenfold . He began to grow power hungry , creating his own army to battle Cassipia ' s forces . Fortunately , Exarch Arnoth and his group of warriors were defeated by a group of adventurers which were led by a mysterious warrior . Even though Exarch Arnoth ' s plans were foiled at Skyreach Hold , the Scaled Court remained in Skyreach . Across the valley is the Skyreach Pinnacle , which was used as a prison for celestial creatures . The Scaled Court had tempered the celestial ward , causing it to break and letting the prisoners roam free . The Celestial creatures murdered scholars of the Scaled Court . One of the few remaining scholars was Mederic Vyger , who denounced his position the Scaled Court , though , at that point , he was stranded in Skyreach . Fortunately for him , a group of adventurers had arrived on the scene and offered their help to Vyger . The adventurers fought through waves of Celestial creatures until they reached the fell beast , the Celestial Titan named Aetherion . Eventually , Aetherion was defeated , and the prisoners were secured . Mederic Vyger was able to entrap the creatures in the Pinnacle , though it was not enough . It is unknown whether the ward was sealed entirely , nor is known about Vyger ' s fate . Around the same time , the Nedes were resurrected , prompted action to be taken by the Crusaders , the knightly order of the Temple of Stendarr . Crusader Dalamar made the journey himself to the Skyreach Catacombs , to quell the situation , though it was too much to handle . Dalamar called upon the help of a group of adventurers , who traversed the ruins of the Catacombs , defeating the undead as they moved . The Catacomb Inner Sanctum was sealed ; the adventurers were forced to face obstacles blocking it . The Council of Nedic Kings and Gravelord , the Bone Colossus were these obstacles . Of the Nedic Kings was High King Durac and Kestic the Forest King . In the Inner Sanctum , the adventurers faced the three Nedic warriors that sealed away Virmaril . The way to Virmaril ' s chamber was open , and the group encountered the Lich known as Virmaril . In the end , Virmaril the Betrayer was defeated , and the souls of the forsaken Nedes ascended to Aetherius . Crusader Dalamar remained at the Catacombs , to ensure no further disturbances to the Catacombs . It is unknown whether the Crusaders continued to safeguard the area .