Due to the innate magical ability of Bretons, children are tested for their magical potential at an early age, and those who pass enter apprenticeship programs funded by the Mages Guild or independent sponsorships. He is worshipped at altars in High Rock and Hammerfell. [18] These Nedes are known by the retroactive nomenclature, the Druids of Galen,[11][12][14][3] (or proto-Bretons)[UOL 2][13] and what would become their moniker is derived from a mythical "Galen", an entity or place which druids first came about. Yew, elm, and ash are common in Breton longbows, as the wood is dense and strong, but flexible if tillered properly. Druids serve in accordance to Y'ffre's will in roles such as priests, arbiters, teachers, healers, and soothsayers. As High Rock became more prosperous, the merchant class became an acceptable alternative qualification to join. [88][89] Before their arrival, the Bretons and the Elves established an outpost at what is now Sentinel, in order to protect fisherfolk and seafaring merchants from inland Orcs and other hazards in the desert. [83] In spite of the vilification of the Direnni and disassociation from their elven heritage, at least some Bretons would continue to emphasize their elven blood. The Viridian Sentinel protects the human inhabitants of northern Bangkorai from the beasts and witches that live in the forest. [212] The nobility prefers clothing that is elegant yet austere, which harkens back to High Rock's tradition of knightly orders, which are militant but chivalrous. Their work is essentially vegetation carved and coaxed into intricate structures with near iron-like density. Junctions where this resource intersects are known as "bonelines", places where druidic spells exhibit strange properties, and where prayers carry deeper emphasis. [UOL 11] He is mentioned in the King Edward series of books, where Queen Aliera praises Notorgo along with other gods for bringing her husband Moraelyn and son Edward to her safely. Widowers of Queens usually take another title, either a lesser family title or one given by their children. [84], Eventually, the differences in the beliefs of the three major Systrean drudic circles nearly led to conflict. [UOL 11] Q'Olwen is worshipped in the Iliac Bay area, where shrines to him can be found. Their children are Princes and Princesses. [137], One way of telling who is in charge of a region is to pay some attention to the names of taverns and shops in a region. Ebonarm appeared to him, and offered him immortality if he agreed to spread his luck around. For more information, please see our [207] Goat's milk is used to make cheese by the inhabitants of Stormhaven, which Bretons prize for its moistness. [123] Focused on "restoring the glory of Reman's legacy", the Covenant cited its focus on freedom, worship of the Divines, and primacy of trade as reasons it was meant to be the center of Cyrodiil's power. [56], When the Druids of Galen arrived to the Systres, the Draoife terraformed a barren volcanic island into a lush and verdant volcanic paradise and named it Y'ffelon. [97] Thus, the Bretons joined the Empire of Men and accepted Alessia's Eight Divines. He was defeated at Markwasten Moor by the forces of the Covenant with the help of the Orcs, who were promised to have Orsinium returned for their aid. This was a factor for Daggerfall's involvement in the War of Betony. [47], On the 7th of Frostfall in 3E 417, as a consequence of actions undertaken by the Agent, the Warp in the West occurred. In the end, only the druids were remained. [112], The Second Empire collapsed in 2E 430, marking the start of the Interregnum. While information on them is scarce, the horsemen are a nomadic, primitive folk that wear fur armor and bone necklaces, much like the Reachmen. I remember reading somewhere that a God (I dont remember which) called him a manmer and if a literal God says hes a manmer then hes manmer (although my sources are not 100% reliable). [37], Most competent knightly orders require applicants to have some degree of martial knowledge or skill before they are considered for membership. [18][57], While the Aldmer maintained control of Tamriel, Clan Direnni coexisted peacefully alongside their Nedic and Half-Elven subjects. [49], There is evidence of human settlements in High Rock dating back at least a thousand years before recorded history. [84] In the Iliac Bay, temples dedicated to him are known as Schools of Julianos. King Golkarr of the Orcs amassed an army and was determined to seize control of the Bjoulsae River,[90][91] upon which the nomadic Breton Bjoulsae River Tribes lived. [18] Following the guidance of Y'ffre's visions,[49] a song, or an Elder Scroll,[65] Druid King Kasorayn led somewhere between an estimated few thousand to a million druids on an exodus to The Systres. Their invasion was temporarily halted when Y'ffelon's volcano of Mount Firesong erupted somewhere around 1E 668. Their voices are sought by druids so they may best be their advocate, and to ensure a life guided by natural principles and the willfulness of nature. According to the legend of the Viridian Sentinel, long ago the Direnni forged a covenant with the Earth Bones to protect their settlements located throughout all of High Rock from the wild. Tiber Septim was a fiction created by Hjalti Early-Beard (a Breton, probably raised in High Rock, though later it became the case that he was from Atmora), Wulfharth the Ash-King (an undead Nord warlord thirsting for revenge on his Dunmer enemies), and Zurin Arctus (a politically savvy Imperial battlemage). Ephen (also known as S'ephen)[270] is the center of a temple-cult who worships him as The God of the Wild[UOL 11]. If a male ruler dies, his wife takes the title Dowager Queen, providing there is not a Dowager Queen already. [84] In the late Third Era, similarly to Hammerfell, the House of Dibella was responsible for the administration of temples dedicated to Dibella in the province of High Rock, and its militant branch, the Order of the Lily was also active in the province at this time. Their struggle creates energies that distort their surroundings, and those energies are so powerful that life can appear. For example, in the middle of the Second Era, the region of Glenumbra included Daenia, King's Guard and the Cambray Hills, which all have distinct elements in their culture that distinguish them from each other. She has many different cults dedicated to different aspects of her worship: some are dedicated to women, some to aesthetics and art, and others to erotic instruction. [2] Druidism would later be reintroduced to mainland Tamriel, specifically around the Iliac Bay. [50] Archaeological excavations have dated the ruins of Nedic habitation to as early as ME 1000, predating Ysgramor by centuries. His son and heir Gothryd was crowned the new king of Daggerfall after the war. The nature of Sethiete is unknown, but what is known is his influence. These sisterhoods remained behind on the mainland to safeguard the forests of High Rock, with some of the dozen or so covens even spreading throughout Tamriel. [297] He is featured in the Bretonic historical novel King Edward. [262][303] Saint Marben's Fingerbone is a holy relic of Arkay, and was buried at Sanguine Barrows until it was retrieved in 2E 582. According to Divayth Fyr, "Gyron Vardengroet" was not his real name. The leader of a coven is referred to as a "beldam". [89], Orsinium was built on the boundary between western Wrothgar and Rivenspire in the tenth century of the First Era. [109], High Rock prospered under Reman in the Second Empire. [170][171], The language of the Bretons is called Bretic. [174], Druids speak in their own language. [84] According to a Breton story, Arkay was originally a mortal who ascended to godhood. [7] Breton knights espouse the traditional chivalric principles of Breton society and are among the most prominent practitioners of High Rock's culture of questing. [105] Though conquered, High Rock's virulent sectarianism would remain intact. Consequently, the people of Daenia are reputed as having an independent spirit. [87] Hammerfell was a holding of Clan Direnni during their Hegemony,[71] and was known as by its Aldmeri name of Hegathe. Black magic is more a matter of intent than effect. Counts usually enjoy less autonomy than dukes and duchesses, as their territories are subservient to the duchies they are part of. [UOL 10] They value freedom, praising it in their tavern songs. Druids are also known animists who can call upon nature spirits to aid them. [281] Temples dedicated to the Divine are administered by the Benevolence of Mara, a religious organization dedicated to Mara and her teachings, and can be found in major urban centers throughout the province. [4], If Bretons are humans or elves is a topic of debate,[11] with most people believing that they are the former. [100] After various skirmishes evolved into the eventual final assault on Thras in 1E 2260. [145] Kambria is another notable city in this region, renowned for its picturesque nature and many libraries. [88] The warrior wave that came after the capture of Hegathe was led by Grandee Yaghoub. The militant arm of the Resolution, the Knights of Iron, represent this part of him. Archived post. [115][91][116] The Bretons seized control of the land and scattered the Orcs across northern Tamriel. A religious schism brought about the Wyrd's separation from their druid brethren. Bretons (from the Ehlnofex beratu meaning "half"[1]) are a hybrid[UOL 1] race of both human and elven ancestry that primarily inhabit their ancestral homeland of High Rock, and the Systres Archipelago. They are technically immortal, as they're not living beings, but they exist. [176], The Bretons have been in Tamriel since before recorded history. [256] Arkay is the patron deity of the Ilessan Hills and Shalgora. All other rulers may be addressed with their title and name, or Lord or Lady and their name. [265] There are shrines dedicated to Jhim Sei across High Rock. The Breton tradition of cremating the dead dates back to the days of High Rock's witch kings[129], with cremains commonly being stored in urns. Beneath counts and countesses, peerage hierarchy flattens considerably. They are practitioners of Y'ffre's True Way (also known as Druidism), in which one is to lead a life connecting with, valuing, and stewarding the growth of the natural world referred to as the Green. Barons and baronesses stand above most, but these titles rarely carry robust land rights. [55][56] While the druids revere nature, they were not keen to isolate themselves and worship the untamed wilds. Knights of the Pale Order kept lists of Direnni warriors and magisters they slew. [277], Magnus is the god of sorcery, who withdrew from creation at the last second. The Daggerfall ivory trade helped fuel the Bjoulsae economic expansion that brought High Rock to prominence in the years following the Siege of Orsinium. . [114] After the assassination of Savirien-Chorak in 2E 430, Orsinium lost its status and protection as an Imperial territory, resulting in another sacking of the city in 2E 431, an assault which was spearheaded by the Bretons of Shornhelm. [32][245], Knights are addressed with the honor of "sir" or "dame." [161] Some Breton families have retained heirlooms from their Nedic ancestors,[162] and tea sets are a common antiquity among Breton family heirlooms. [140], High Rock was still part of the Empire when Titus Mede II ascended the throne of Cyrodiil in 4E 168. He thus became the first Viridian Sentinel. The druids accepted what they interpreted as their "proper place" as people, and embraced the idea that civilization can coexist alongside nature. [78], Thoroughly spent, the Direnni withdrew to Balfiera without bloodshed,[1][79] and their hegemony fell circa 1E 498. There have been few men in the history of High Rock who have fallen from being addressed as King to being addressed as Mister at the death of their wife.[137]. [38][39], Historically, members that made up Breton knightly orders were high-born, for they provided a place to go for excess children of the nobility. Kynareth is associated with rain. [7] The Beldama Wyrd also worship him. [284] The Crusaders, also known as the Knights of Stendarr, are a knightly order dedicated to Stendarr which protect his temples against its adversaries, such as the Citadel of Ebonarm. [9][8], Bretondom originated from the Nedes of High Rock and Aldmer interbreeding[10] for centuries as far back as the Merethic Era. Most people in High Rock live in small cottages in the countryside or townhouses in the cities; only the nobility and their servants live in large castles. [298] Followers of Sai sometimes convert to worshipping Stendarr when Sai abandons them due to Sai's Affliction. [1][4], The Druids of Galen led the new race when it first emerged,[UOL 5] as children begat from Elf-Nede relations were considered sub-Mer and not accepted by their Direnni parents. [165][166] A quilt of "lost hope" may be crafted by a Breton mother and daughter to work through past regrets and sorrows. Tiber Septim started his career in service under the Cyrodilic king Cuhlecain, where he was known as General Talos. [84] Temples dedicated to the Divine can be found throughout the Iliac Bay and are administered by the Temple of Stendarr, a religious organization dedicated to Stendarr and his teachings, which offered healing and training to the population of the Iliac Bay. The city's nobles hired an assassin from the Dark Brotherhood amid the conflict, though Barynia's fate is ultimately unknown. Physically, he is described as a tall, bald, and bearded Breton with dark eyes, an indigo robe trimmed with gold, a pointed wizard's hat, and an intricately carved staff. They are driven to incessant gambling, seeking proof of the god's favor. [91][113][110] During that brief period, Frostbreak Fortress was built to help defend it. [99] Sometime around 1E 2243, the Navy arrived in the Systres Archipelago, where they established a naval base and shipyard within High Isle's Gonfalon Bay, which dwarfed others created for this conflict. [121] King Kurog demanded restitution for the ivory looted by the Bretons during the Siege of Orsinium as part of his terms for the Orcs to join the Daggerfall Covenant. [83] Each of the Eight Divines have their own templar knightly orders as the militant arm of their respective temples.[247]. [304][305], Saint Octavien was a Priest of Arkay who was slain with a scythe by Daedra worshippers. He embodies endurance, invincibility, and everlasting legitimacy. [56] Ultimately, they split from Bretondom around 1E 330. [11][12] Whether Man or Mer came to High Rock first is debated in scholarly circles: some believe that Nedic civilization and their Druid King were already established in the province when the Aldmer arrived,[11] while others claim that the Nedes arrived in High Rock afterwards, and encountered the elves gradually with a variety of reactions and outcomes. In theory, (again, this may not be the case according to local custom) the eldest son or daughter of a noble takes their parent's highest family title below their parents. [286], Zenithar (often shortened to Z'en) is the God of Work and Commerce is a cultivated god of merchants, artisans, and middle nobility. All rights reserved. Kambria rules over the Kambrian Highlands region, which is still dotted with the fortresses that were ruined during the Tiber Wars. [160] In more remote regions, such as Glenpoint and the Wrothgarian Mountains, witches and medicine men, barely distinguishable from Orcish shamans, hold sway over the superstitious peasants with feats of untutored, but often impressive, magical ability. [16], Eventually, the witches of the Wyrd diverged from the True Way in a religious schism, ultimately driven away by what they called the "excesses of the Elves". [309], Saint Vitache is the Patron of Millers, Scissor-Grinders, and Bathhouse Attendants. Under it, one is to lead a life connecting with and valuing the natural world. [221], Breton-stylized leather, plate, and cloth armors, Breton armor, belonging to the Knights of the Silver Rose, The Bretons' largely agrarian and hierarchical society is feudal in nature. Artist Dennis Mejillones, who created the NPC model art for. [260] Their holy symbols bear the crest of House Tamrith and the symbol of the Light of Arkay. He is often worshipped by Breton mages who care about their elven blood. There exists a sport called "Bretonball", which is played with rackets. [84] Breton followers of Magnus sometimes use wicker effigies as stand-ins for themselves when performing certain rituals. [117][118], In 2E 542, the Reachmen under Durcorach the Black Drake invaded High Rock, sacking Evermore and Camlorn. [216], The mass-produced, one-handed, double-edged heavy broadsword commonly used by the Imperial Legions of the Third Empire were inspired by elaborate, decorated Breton broadsword designs. [251][252] He is the patron deity of Wayrest and the Isle of Balfiera. [27] Despite the inherent Altmeri weakness to magical attacks,[28] this trait did not carry over to the Bretons. The ancient cemetery of Cath Bedraud is home to the corpses of many generations of Breton royalty, constructed in a series of concentric bands atop a hill, with the oldest, most prestigious graves positioned in the high center of the graveyard. The true value of this purchase was that the land was "an untouched cradle of Breton history", with Druidism alive and well, and Breton culture at the forefront thanks to the Breton laborers that stayed behind after the assault on Thras. [295] Ancient druids had Mara's Tear and Shandar's Sorrow as a witness to sanctify rituals. [72][73][74] He also led Clan Direnni to conquer all of High Rock by 1E 477. The Druid King has dominion over nature in that they can bring prosperity or make nature run amok. [158], According to some sources, the Reachmen of eastern High Rock and western Skyrim are thought to share distant roots with the Bretons, but diverge severely in their culture and traditions. He is the primary figure in the books The Sage, Feyfolken, and The Final Lesson. [205], The complexity of certain recipes means that some Breton cooks use sundials to track cooking times. Saint Pelin the Martyr was a Breton priest of Stendarr that ascended to the role of sainthood following his divine act in the defense of the Bangkorai Garrison in 1E 1029, which in turn, brought the province of High Rock into the First Empire of Cyrodiil. The Breton nobility fabricated a history of noble resistance to Direnni rule to suit the narrative that Breton cultural identity had no elven roots. [127] Those Bretons who remained sought to counter Talos with Reach-magic, and in 2E 854, entrusted a Reachman to assassinate Cuhlecain and his general. Druidic spellcraft (which differs from the arcane) is said to be the first truly Breton creation, and its practitioners utilize the wellspring of primordial energy the Earthbones left behind, which flows via lines through the ground. [54] The Direnni didn't enslave the Nedes as the Ayleids of Cyrodiil did; instead, they ruled them as a noble caste. [279], Mara is the Mother-Goddess, and is married to Akatosh in Breton lore. [111] Circa 2E 428, High Rock was plagued by a werewolf crises that would become known as the Curse of the Crimson Moon, leading to the creation of the Order of the Silver Dawn, which is dedicated to hunting werebeasts. At the other end of High Rock, the War of Betony was fought between Daggerfall and Sentinel over the island of Betony in 3E 405. [272], The Goddess of Air is a patron to sailors and travelers. [290], Baan Dar (also known as "the Bandit")[265] is noted to be a considerable force within the lands of High Rock by Arkan the Wise, a Second Era scribe to Daggerfall. As the name suggests, they are known for their horses. Occasional Druidic words have made their way into the local language of the Bretons from the Systres Archipelago. [UOL 7][UOL 8][132][133] Attempts to forcibly reclaim the past glory of the druids led to bloodshed during the First and Second Era,[70][132] which prompted an outlook to instead look into a future where druids may not require a king or a prophecy to make the world a better place. I'ric Harad Egun (sometimes shortened to I'ric) was the Altmer archmagister of the Crystal Tower, believed to be alive sometime in the early-mid First Era. [137], Kings and Queens are always addressed as "Your Majesty" in conversation; Dukes and Duchesses, "Your Grace". [126], During the Tiber Wars, a Nord-Breton alliance captured Sancre Tor in 2E 852. [102], Although the Systres were claimed by Bendu Olo as an extension of Colovia after the All Flags Navy's victory over the Sload, the War of Righteousness caused the archipelago to be sold by the Colovian Estates to High Rock coin-barons Circa 1E 2327. [294], Reymon Ebonarm is the God of War, a deity of some significance to the Bretons. [46][47][UOL 4], The Nedic ancestors of the Bretons were a people that survived in ancient High Rock by tapping into and nurturing nature. [276] The air spirits Amaro, Pina, and Tallatha, are acknowledged as the fingers of Kynareth by the Skeffington Coven. [19] Breton arms are described as standard fare, in that when one thinks of a sword, a Breton blade will typically appear. [81][229][230], Bretons are said to enjoy intellectual pursuits; they often have an affinity for anything related to logic and ordered complexity. [18][57][56][59] The Druids of Galen and the Wyrd disapproved of each other's lifestyles: the druids found the ways of the Wyrd unsavory, and the Wyrd thought the druids were no better than city-dwellers. [84] Some sculptings created by the Bretons' Nedic ancestors have been found in Glenumbra, which portray what appears to be their version of Sheor before he was villianized, paired with Mara as an Aldmer. [62], Stendarr (also known as Shandar) is known as the God of Mercy, and is the patron of magistrates, rulers, and knights errant. [265], Little is known about this deity, except that it is associated with those in pursuit of lore. [13], Most Bretons transitioned to the Eight Divines under the First Empire. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. [216], Druidic armorers, best described as plant-shapers, use their magic to improve their equipment's defensive and offensive traits. [299] Reliquaries dedicated to Sai can be found throughout the Iliac Bay region. A brief history of Tiber Septim, the first man to conquer Tamriel and who ascended into divinity. [150][151][152][153][154][155][156] In the Third Era, a prolific writer named Darius Shano is also said to have criticized nobility, commoners and the Divines alike, receiving much scorn, but only being executed after ridiculing Tiber Septim. The role of Druid King is not inherited, as titles among the druids are earned. [21][29][30], What it means to be a Breton is considered an age-old quandary by their people. The now commonly accepted theory is that he was an High Rock-born Nord, named Hjalti Early-Beard, born on Betany. [82], During the late-fifth century, violence against the Direnni began under King Festrien Spenard I. [13] Regardless of the origin, it is agreed that the True Way was born in High Rock. [11][12] Druidic spellcraft (which differs from the arcane) is said to be the first truly Breton creation. [46] The Direnni ruled largely through their Nedic clients,[UOL 4] while the Druids of Galen used their fearsome magic to enforce their influence over early Bretons, and the Wyrd avoided politics altogether. [13][18] They followed Y'ffre's True Way (later known as Druidism),[31] in which the eponymous god took the forefront of their faith. It is a tradition for Breton parents to keep their childrens' bronzed baby teeth in a jar as remembrances. [243] The spell-knight is an archetype that encapsulates the Breton staples of knighthood and the arcane,[15][31][244] while the druid-knight brings the druidic arts into the lifestyle of a knightly order. Druidkind should live life like it is close at hand, however. [287] In the Iliac Bay, the Resolution of Zenithar pays heed to the god. [7] They display a sophistication reminiscent of Elven elegance. [3] In this role, he fought to unify Cyrodiil and finally all of Tamriel, an effort that culminated in 2E 896 with the birth of the Third Empire. [308] A statue dedicated to him was built where the demon was slain. In 1E 2484, Mount Firesong erupted once more, devastating the island and killing many of the inhabitants. In 2E 563 Emeric became the king of Wayrest. [64], The Druids of Galen were considered "Meriphilic",[65] but their tolerance for outside influence would eventually wane. Their outside experiences and their interactions with different races resulted in three sects developing, each with their own interpretation of Y'ffre's will; the Stonelore, Eldertide, and Firesong Circles. Despite this, Breton arms and armaments are not unvaried and have can have their own flair, such as that shields may be emblazoned with lion heads, or staves can be carved and adorned with enchanted gems. The First Scroll of Baan Dar he transcribed goes further, by stating he manifests across Tamriel to aid people in times of need. [7] Southern Bretons also sometimes practice mummification. [58][18] In contrast, druids accepted what they interpreted as their "proper place" as people, and embraced the idea that civilization can coexist alongside nature. [302], Saint Marben is a saint affiliated with Arkay. [125] The Direnni elves were also accepted within the Covenant's borders. [4] Vrage's initial campaign brought him as far as the Bjoulsae, but their progress was impeded by elven magic, and the elves were also aided in battle by many of their Breton vassals. A festival named Gardtide is still held in her honor on the 1st of Rain's Hand every year by the people of Tamarilyn Point, a coastal region of Menevia in central High Rock. His places of worship are known as the Temples of Sethiete, and one of his temples is a landmark in the city of Camlorn that anchors the main street with the Royal Palace. [31] To make sense of it all, some may focus on a specific aspect on their culture, or seek to blend it all together. If the shop's name is, for example, "Lady Annisa's Provisions" or "Lord Boxworth's Fox," that is probably the name of a local titled merchant, not the ruler. [134][135], Since most Emperors in the Third Era were Bretons, or had spent their youth in High Rock, Bretons were generally supportive of Imperial rule, but were often disgruntled by its inefficacy at protecting them from violent conflicts. [4] Though the Aldmer kept hold of their lands, the Skyrim Conquests brought some of High Rock under Nordic control by 1E 246. High Rock is segmented into city-states, encouraging petty nationalism and infighting between the kingdoms that span the region. Over time, the emerging Bretons absorbed the remaining Nordic population in High Rock, and the land would be definitively Breton by the end of the First Era. [1] The Guild Act signed by Potentate Versidue-Shaie in 2E 321 standardized regulation of trade and transactions across the Empire, and was adopted as de facto law across Tamriel, including in High Rock. [209], Examples of a light Breton meal include grilled and deboned rock pigeons, combwort chutney, ballom pudding, and syllabub (milk and cider). Indeed, King Vrage made this his pretext for the First Empire of the Nords going into war, and his main priority in High Rock was to liberate the Bretons from their elven masters. After Whitley's faulty information cost Morrowind the fortress of Ald Marak, he returned to High Rock, where he crossed paths with Dunmeri exile Turala. [4] Indeed, the profession encapsulates the traditional chivalric principles of Breton society,[37][38][39] and the "quest-obsession" that has become a national identity for High Rock. [206], It is common practice for Breton families to store and serve cows' milk in porcelain pitchers. [261] Arkay's holy relics can be used to combat the undead. and our [4][5] Bretons make up the peasantry, soldiery, and magical elite of the feudal kingdoms competing for power within High Rock,[7][5] but the race can also found around the rest of Tamriel, often as merchants or mercenaries. An example are people that achieved the title through outstanding contributions to the economy. Kieran the Bard is a figure that is shrouded in mystery. [106][105] High Rock was already weakened by the Akaviri invasion,[50] and an alliance known as the League of Unrest was created between Daggerfall, Wayrest, and Balfiera, to stop Reman's forces. He was a Dunmer noble that was active during the early-First Era. [47] One of the best examples of this was illustrated during the defeat of the Camoran Usurper, when four of the smaller Breton city-statesDwynnen, Kambria, Phrygias, and Ykalonled a united force of Bretons that managed to halt the Usurper's inexorable northward advance and finally defeated him in the Battle of Firewaves in 3E 267. [47], During the Alessian Slave Rebellion, Alessia hired many Breton and Nordic warbands as mercenaries with promises of land and trade concessions. The eponymous god takes the forefront of their faith, with some reverence also being shown to the stars. Talos survived the attack, and went on to found the Third Empire[105]though The Arcturian Heresy claims Talos himself slew Cuhlecain, and placed the blame on his enemies. [11][12] This mixed ancestry gives Bretons a unique perspective of the Nirn's oldest feud: the conflict between men and mer. The Bretons have saints that are affiliated with a god, and have usually performed great deeds. What the denizens of Mundus can perceive of the Dark is utterly evil by human standards; those who have visions of the Dark are often driven mad.
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