Lore:Shunned Ones

Achdazan, a representative of the Shunned Ones

The Shunned Ones were a clan of Reachfolk that lived in the Reach during the Second Era. They were composed of outcasts from other Reachmen clans.

As a clan composed entirely of the outcasts, Shunned Ones were not regarded highly. Typically clanless Reachfolk often faced discrimination. The lives of the exiled Reachmen were often seen as worthless. The Reach was dangerous for those without clans and career options for clanless Reachfolk in Markarth were limited, though certain factions such as Wayward Guardians rejected that prejudice.

The Shunned Ones were not welcomed warmly in the City of Stone. In 2E 582, the Gray Host descended onto the Reach to search for an ancient artifact of great power and many of the Reachfolk clans were welcomed to stay in Markarth at the behest of Ard Caddach. The Ard, however, was reluctant to let the Shunned Ones enter. They sent a representative, a Redguard known as Achdazan, who they once helped in the time of need to negotiate the deal. It is unknown if they were allowed to settle in the city, but the threat of the Gray Host, eventually ended.

Shunned ones believed that when survival is at stake one's character is shaped. When one makes deadly mistakes, one either sits with them to learn or ignores them to warp one's character. They saw great value in good tales and stories. Their preferred currency was tales told of mistakes and lessons.

See Also

• For game-specific information, see the Elder Scrolls Online article.