House Selodil

*"A group of powerful and influential Dunmer families have been ruling Morrowind for millennia. They embody a council made up of five Great Houses: Telvanni, Dres, Indoril, Selodil, and Redoran."*
―Lleril Morvayn[src]
**House Selodil** is a Great Dunmer House that rose to prominence during the Fourth Era. They joined the Grand Council of Morrowind, along with House Telvanni, Dres, Indoril and Redoran, replacing House Hlaalu.

## See also

* Tamrielic Alliance
* Varian Empire

## Beliefs

House Selodil saw itself as a political powerhouse in Morrowind since its founding in the Fourth Era, and gained support from the Dunmer by their many gifts and donations. The House is conservative and Orthodox in their ways, and always in support of traditional Dunmer customs and practices, just like it's predecessor house House Indoril. The House is also the most respectful then any other house, and only belives that respect is earned, not forgiven. Since alliance and friendship with the Varian Dynasty, and ever since House Selodil ruled Morrowind, they also part of the Tamrielic Alliance. So the House Selodil begin to took the House Indoril's beliefs and its properties.

## History

### Fourth Era

The Great House Selodil was founded early in the Fourth Era, after the events of the Oblivion Crisis, plus held political and military influence ever since. It come to the power when it's predecessor House Indoril suffered and due to their close connection to the Tribunal, the collapse of the Tribunal Temple also saw a great weakening of House Indoril. At the time of the Red Year and the eruption of Red Mountain, Morrowind became less habitable, and even the air was difficult to breathe in.

#### Rise of the Varian Dynasty

During the Varian Ruby Rebellion and the rise of Reman Varian and the Varian Dynasty, House Selodil and the Varian Dynasty become an ally to one other, the only Imperial Dynasty and Great House to do so. During the reign of Reman's son, Caius Varian, he married Brelyna Selodil and bore three daughters; Tulvia, Vittoria, and Marcella Varian who later becoming Empress and an deity of the Ten Divines.

#### The War of the Red Dragon

During the War of the Red Dragon, House Selodil involved and help the Varian Empire and Empress Marcella Varian to defeat the Third Aldmeri Dominion.

### Fifth Era

During the Fifth Era, the House Selodil was at the height of it's power and one of the best powerful Great Houses of Morrowind with the help of the Varian Empire. During the reigns of the Varians, the House Selodil and the Varians were the closes alliances and friends on Tamriel respectfully.

## Notable members

* Brelyna Selodil, a well-known Dunmeri mage of the Mages Guild and former assassin who rose the rank of Guildmaster of the Morag Tong, who left her homeland and her crime life to married her love Emperor Caius Varian to become Empress Consort of the Varian Empire. Both Caius and Brelyna both died at the Battle of Grimpen Ward.

## Appearances

* *The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim* (mentioned only)
	+ *The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard* (mentioned only)
	+ *The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn*
	+ *The Elder Scrolls V: Dominion*
* *The Elder Scrolls VI: Invasion*
	+ *The Elder Scrolls VI: Underworld* (mentioned only)
	+ *The Elder Scrolls VI: Akavir*