Battle of Pale Pass

The Battle of Pale Pass was an important conflict during the First Akaviri Invasion of Tamriel. During this invasion, the armies of Akavir surrendered at the location known as Pale Pass, on learning that Reman Cyrodiil was Dragonborn.Legacy of the Dragonguard - Kiasa-Veda
==Prelude==
The Akaviri invasion began in 1E 2700, first making battle throughout Skyrim with both Nords and dragons.The Rise and Fall of the Blades Following this, the Akaviri forces established a headquarters at Pale Pass in the Jerall Mountains, which was becoming increasingly isolated due to the encroaching winter.Akaviri Diary Translation The fort was ultimately consumed by a landslide, possibly before the battle itself.Pale Pass Discovery! - Black Horse Courier
==Battle==
Some accounts refer to the battle as a siege,Meet the Character - Proctor Luciana while others suggest it was a pitched battle. Regardless of its location, the accounts agree that the Tsaesci surrendered on meeting Reman, claiming they were looking for a Dragonborn and they had now found one.Book of the Dragonborn - Prior Emelene Madrine Some sources also suggest that Vivec and the Dunmer also took part in this battle.The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - dialogue with Countess Narina Carvain
==Outcomes==
*The Akaviri are defeated, and Cyrodiil is victorious.
*Some elements of the Akaviri army were granted amnesty, and formed the basis for a new Imperial army.Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition: Cyrodiil - Imperial Geographic Society
**Of particular note, the Dragonguard, the precursors to the Blades, swear allegiance to Reman.
*Kantus Jeril, the First Count of Chorrol, is appointed based on his bravery during this battle. (Loading Screen)
*Morrowind, particularly the Tribunal, gave significant aid to the forces, although soon afterwards, the Reman Empire turned on Morrowind, in the Four Score War.Pocket Guide to the Empire, Third Edition: Morrowind - Imperial Geographic Society
==References==
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Category:Lore: Events
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