[285] Stendarr is the patron deity of Bhoriane, Phrygias and Urvaius. Breton merchant ships are large wooden vessels rigged with square sails. Eleidon was a revered holy knight-errant that was sought after for his heroism. Druidkind should live life like it is close at hand, however. The gods are believed to mostly align with the Light, save for a few who are more ambiguous. [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. [18][57] Therein lies the primary difference in culture between druids and the Wyrd: the Wyrd abandoned civilization in favor of living in the wilds,[18] and believe that they are nature itself: the forest, the plants and beasts within it, and even the weather. The race's obsession with nobility, status, and lineage can be traced back to their days as vassals of Clan Direnni. [76] The Bretons of the Glenumbra Moors celebrate the Day of Release to commemorate this victory. In the Third Era, her Temple contained the greatest physicians in Tamriel; their ability to cure magical and mundane diseases was said to be unrivaled. [250] Worship of the elven gods still exists in modern Breton culture, such as among Bretons that emphasize their elvish blood, who are often drawn towards Phynaster. [84] Though Breton's Nedic ancestors knew of Y'ffre's presence in their hearts and channeled his power,[13] his name was not known to them until the "daughters and sons of Anuiel" introduced them to the name Y'ffre. Forces comprised of Redguards, Imperials, Nords and Bretons participated in the Battle of the Red Ring in 4E 175. The druids accepted what they interpreted as their "proper place" as people, and embraced the idea that civilization can coexist alongside nature. [172] It is not widely spoken anymore, but the Sephavre (sung during the observance of Broken Diamonds) is written in Old Bretic. The Dark is described as an emptiness that draws the soul in to be twisted and destroyed. [213] Breton men like to look good in their everyday wear while they're at their trades,[214] while women may add a feminine flair to their clothing. Their children are Princes and Princesses. Supported by vassals from House Aurmine, the despot king's Knights of the Pale Order slaughtered the Direnni wholesale during the latter years of their flight from High Rock. [84], Also known as the Bad Man, Sheor is the source of all strife. The Druid King has dominion over nature in that they can bring prosperity or make nature run amok. [122] The Covenant later fought in the Alliance War during King Emeric's bid for the throne of Cyrodiil. [96], In 1E 1029, Empress Hestra pursued the Gray Host from Verkarth to the Bangkorai Pass, where the Bretons held the line and fractured the undead forces, easing the Empire's hunt. The Red Rook bandit clan was a subgroup that originated in King's Guard as a loose group of hunters and highwaymen that targeted caravans traveling across regional borders. Agreeing to provide aid, an alliance was formed between the Order of Diagna and the armies of Daggerfall and Sentinel. Joile and his Reachman general Mercedene enacted a plot to kill Gaiden Shinji and Orcish hero Baloth Bloodtusk, which succeeded, despite the efforts of Daggerfall's own Knights of the Dragon to stop the attempt and their defeat of General Mercedene. She was honored daily by the millers of Northglen in 2E 582.[310]. [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. [89], Orsinium was built on the boundary between western Wrothgar and Rivenspire in the tenth century of the First Era. [136] By the Third Era, there were eight major Breton kingdoms in the province of High Rock: Daggerfall, Camlorn, Wayrest, Shornhelm, Northpoint, Evermore, Farrun, and Jehanna. [295] Ancient druids had Mara's Tear and Shandar's Sorrow as a witness to sanctify rituals. [225] The Reachmen were inspired to breed their own hardy steeds when they saw the strength and flair of the mounted Breton knights they fought during their invasion of High Rock. [51], The Aldmer that settled High Rock did so sparsely and in very specific locations, the most successful being Clan Direnni,[47] who came to the province from the Summerset Isles in the Middle Merethic Era and captured the Adamantine Tower. [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. [262] Her prayer book is a holy relic, and contains passages that can be read to put the dead to rest. [265], Little is known about this deity, except that it is associated with those in pursuit of lore. [55][56] While the druids revere nature, they were not keen to isolate themselves and worship the untamed wilds. What followed was a renaissance of Druidism, for it was the Stonelore Circle that pulled the city folk out of the brink of death, helping them in the creation sprawling pastoral and agricultural operations. [69], After much infighting between the Mer of High Rock over who would rule the province,[70] circa 1E 355, Clan Direnni established their Hegemony after they emerged victorious through political maneuvering and devious machinations. Despite efforts under Tiber Septim to demilitarize the province by demolishing defensive structures, many villages are still surrounded by high walls, and fortresses dot the landscape. [7] Plate armor, tabards, and heraldry is part of the Breton image. [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. Camlorn has served as an open market for goods coming in from the Iliac Bay and the waters west of High Rock, dealing peacefully with Daggerfall and Wayrest to its benefit. However, as is evident, Tiber Septim survived the attempt and would go on to become one of the greatest emperors the Empire had ever seen. The Battle of Cryngaine Field resulted in Daggerfall's victory, though at the cost of King Lysandus of Daggerfall's life. All rights reserved. [105][235][236][237][238], Across High Rock, traditions of the peerage differ slightly from region to region. [44] Some Bretons even display pointed ears much like elves. [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. [215], Breton arts and crafts are influenced by their time under the Direnni. [144], Breton culture, despite its seeming homogeneity, is differentiable in each of High Rock's kingdoms due to the many subcultures of the regions of High Rock. This time period was referred to as the Green Years. 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. [UOL 1] In their free time, Breton youths of all walks of life imitate knights through chivalric pursuits in their thoughts or by their actions. [65][49][56] Ryain Direnni purchased the Isle of Balfiera in 1E 461. The Bretons vilified the Direnni, and redefined themselves around the notion that they were not elves. [255] The Knights of the Circle are the military arm of the Order. [50] Archaeological excavations have dated the ruins of Nedic habitation to as early as ME 1000, predating Ysgramor by centuries. [67] Despite their separation, to symbolize their unity matters more and that they share the same goals, the druidic circles came to shaping knot-work into a triquetra,[68] a symbol that would become adopted by civilized Bretons. 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. A store with an unnamed ruler's title has probably been around for some time, and does not bother to change its name with the new name of the ruler. Jephre is typically considered an elven god, and is understood to have turned himself into the Earth Bones and establishing the laws of nature. In southwestern High Rock, buildings are comprised of wood or stone with thatched roofs. Despite efforts under Tiber Septim to demilitarize the province by demolishing defensive structures, many villages are still surrounded by high walls, and fortresses dot the landscape. [137], The decentralized nature of Breton society has also given it surprising resilience during times of upheaval or chaos. The husband of a Queen and the wife of a King is not necessarily of equal rank they may not be Kings and Queens themselves. It is a position for the highest authority among the druids, and a philosophical figure that is revered in High Rock. [91][113][110] During that brief period, Frostbreak Fortress was built to help defend it. The Spymaster would end up murdering hundreds of innocent Orcs during the course of Ranser's War. [UOL 11] Q'Olwen is worshipped in the Iliac Bay area, where shrines to him can be found. [298] Excessive worship of Sai causes the disease known as Sai's Affliction. Tiber Septim was no ordinary man, however, and if the difference was significant there would likely be more evidence of long-lived Bretons, suggesting that while Bretons age well the difference. [84] She is the patron deity of several regions of High Rock, such as Anticlere, Betony, Glenumbra Moors, and Northmoor. [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. [131][UOL 9], The details of the influence of Aldmeri religion amongst the earliest of Bretons is sparse. [184], Vigryl (also called Vir Gil)[265] is the God of the Sea[UOL 11] who is worshipped in the Iliac Bay area. Knights of the Pale Order kept lists of Direnni warriors and magisters they slew. He is often worshipped by Breton mages who care about their elven blood. [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. His son and heir Gothryd was crowned the new king of Daggerfall after the war. The remaining influential figures returned to the Systres, where these representatives of each race signed the Concordat of Fraternity on All Flags Islet, in hopes to bring about peace and cooperation.