Online:Blackwood

This article is about the place. For the Chapter, see Blackwood (Chapter).

Zone: Blackwood (lore page)
Blackwood Chapter
Zone Story Quests	7
Wayshrines	12
Delves	6
Points of Interest	9
Striking Locales	6
Set Stations	3
Public Dungeons	2
Group Dungeons	1
World Bosses	6
Skyshards	18
Player Hub
Leyawiin
Notable Treasure
Blackwood Antiquities
Regions
Blackwood Bog, Gloomire, Niben Forest
Location
Southern Cyrodiil and Black Marsh
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Straddling the great Niben River and extending east into the bogs of the Argonian homeland, Blackwood serves as the maritime gate to Cyrodiil—a valuable, if perilous, stretch of territory greatly prized by Khajiit, Argonians, and Imperials alike.
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Blackwood

Blackwood is a swampy southern region located along the banks of the Lower Niben.

Blackwood fauna

It makes up the southernmost reaches of Cyrodiil and is ruled from the city of Leyawiin. The region also extends over the border into Black Marsh.

Blackwood is divided into three regions: the Niben Forest to the north, Gloomire to the south, and Blackwood Bog extending eastwards into Black Marsh.

Places

Delves

•  Arpenia — An Ayleid ruin located east of Fort Redmane. (map)
•  Bloodrun Cave — A cave full of undead situated in the northeast corner of Blackwood. (map)
•  Doomvault Porcixid — A Daedric ruin located in eastern Blackwood. (map)
•  Undertow Cavern — A partially flooded cave north of Leyawiin. (map)
•  Vunalk — An Ayleid ruin located in eastern Blackwood. (map)
•  Xi-Tsei — A ruined xanmeer located in southern Blackwood. (map)

Points of Interest

•  Borderwatch — An Imperial fortress immediately north of Leyawiin in Blackwood. (map)
•  Deepscorn Hollow — A cave in Blackwood, located beneath an island along the coast of Topal Bay. (map)
•  Doomvault Vulpinaz — A Daedric ruin found in far northern Blackwood. (map)
•  Farmer's Nook — A sleepy farming village in northeastern Blackwood. (map)
•  Hutan-Tzel — An Argonian village in the northeastern corner of Blackwood. (map)
•  Gideon — A city located in Blackwood, on the Black Marsh side of the border. (map)
•  Glenbridge — A pilgrimage site located southeast of Gideon. (map)
•  Stonewastes — An Argonian village in southeastern Blackwood. (map)
•  Veyond — An Ayleid ruin located northeast of Leyawiin. (map)

The following Points of Interest do not count towards Zone Completion:

•  Ayleid Well — A set of five Ayleid ruins in Blackwood. (map)
•  Fort Redmane — An Imperial fortress in northwestern Blackwood. (map)
•  Leyawiin — A city located in Blackwood, on the Cyrodiil side of the border. (map)
•  Tidewater Cave — A sea cave found on the southwest coast of Blackwood. (map)
•  Welke — An Ayleid ruin located in northeastern Blackwood. (map)

Striking Locales

•  Fort Blueblood — An Imperial fort located east of Leyawiin in Blackwood. (map)
•  Ojel-Bak — A pit in the heart of Sul-Xan territory, in southern Blackwood. (map)
•  Plateau of the Traveler — An overlook and old Ayleid ruin located southeast of Glenbridge. (map)
•  Salvitto Estate — A Nibenese manor located in northeastern Blackwood. (map)
•  Shrine to Nocturnal — Located east of Fort Redmane Wayshrine and south of Arpenia. (map)
•  White Stallion Inn — An inn located on the road north of Leyawiin. (map)

Set Stations

•  Pentric Run — An Imperial ruin located just north of Zenithar's Abbey with stations for crafting the Diamond's Victory set. (map)
•  Sariellen's Sword — An Ayleid ruin located just west of Hutan-Tzel. (map)
•  Withered Root — An Argonian ruin located east of Stonewastes. (map)

Public Dungeons

•  The Silent Halls — A public dungeon situated south of Gideon. (map)
•  Zenithar's Abbey — A public dungeon and located across the river north of Gideon. (map)

Group Dungeons

•  The Dread Cellar — A group dungeon in northern Blackwood. (map)

Trials

•  Rockgrove — A settlement located in the southeastern reaches of Blackwood. (map)

World Bosses

•  Old Deathwart's Pond — A natural landmark and World Boss site in northeastern Blackwood. (map)
•  Shardius's Excavation — An Ayleid ruin and World Boss site in southern-central Blackwood. (map)
•  The Shattered Xanmeer — A World Boss site in southwestern Blackwood. (map)
•  Sul-Xan Ritual Site — A ruined fort and World Boss site in central Blackwood, northwest of Gideon. (map)
•  Toad-Tongue War Camp — A goblin campsite and World Boss location in northern Blackwood. (map)
•  Xeemhok's Lagoon — A natural landmark and World Boss site in southeastern Blackwood. (map)

World Events

• Oblivion Portals (map)

Player Houses

•  Pantherfang Chapel — A player house in Blackwood, east of Bloodrun Cave on the border with Nibenay. (map)
•  Pilgrim's Rest — A player room in Leyawiin. (map)
•  Sweetwater Cascades — A player manor accessed from Blackwood, on the border with Northern Elsweyr. (map)
•  Water's Edge — A large player house in Leyawiin. (map)

Wayshrines

•  Blackwood Crossroads Wayshrine — Situated on the road halfway between Leyawiin and Gideon in central Blackwood. (map)
•  Bloodrun Wayshrine — Situated halfway between Farmer's Nook and Bloodrun Cave in northeastern Blackwood. (map)
•  Blueblood Wayshrine — Located south of Fort Blueblood. (map)
• Borderwatch Wayshrine (map)
•  Doomvault Vulpinaz Wayshrine — Located between Doomvault Vulpinaz and Arpenia in the north central area of Blackwood. (map)
•  Fort Redmane Wayshrine — Located on a cliff overlooking Fort Redmane in northwestern Blackwood. It is also the closest wayshrine to the Shrine to Nocturnal. (map)
•  Gideon Wayshrine — Located across from the Stable Steed in Gideon. (map)
•  Hutan-Tzel Wayshrine — Located northwest of Hutan-Tzel in eastern Blackwood. (map)
•  Leyawiin Wayshrine — Located in the southwest portion Leyawiin. (map)
•  Leyawiin Outskirts Wayshrine — Located slightly east of the northern road out of Leyawiin, east of Undertow Cavern. (map)
•  Stonewastes Wayshrine — Located northeast of Stonewastes. (map)
•  Vunalk Wayshrine — Equidistant between Vunalk and Plateau of the Traveler in southeast Blackwood. (map)

Unmarked Locations

• Castle Giovesse — A ruined Imperial fort located north of Gideon. (map)
• Eastern Pass (map)
• Rellesel Retreat — An Ayleid Ruin located along the coast north of Farmer's Nook. (map)
• Telepe — An Ayleid ruin in Blackwood. (map)
• Twyllbek Ruins — An Ayleid ruin located on the west side of Gideon. (map)
• Xal Irasotl — A xanmeer near Hutan-Tzel. (map)

Isolated Buildings

• Az-Liurz's House — An Imperial-style house located on the water south of Leyawiin. (map)
• Councilor Sophus's House — A house located in the woods west of Undertow Cavern (map)

Connected Realms

• Annyce Favraud's Dream — An imaginary ship dreamed up by Annyce Favraud. (map)
• Atoll of Immolation — A section of the Deadlands accessible from Oblivion Portals in Blackwood and the Deadlands. (map)
• Deadlands: The Ashen Forest — An isolated region within Mehrunes Dagon's realm in Oblivion. (map)
• Vandacia's Deadlands Keep — A Daedric fortress granted to Councilor Vandacia by Mehrunes Dagon. (map)
• Xynaa's Sanctuary — A Daedric fortress in the Ashen Forest of the Deadlands. (map)

Blackwood also contains several locations from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion that are otherwise unnamed (and in some cases, inaccessible) in ESO. These locations are documented at Out-of-Bounds Locations in Blackwood.

Quests

Story Quests

• A Deadly Secret: Find and warn former Elder Council members in Blackwood.
• An Unexpected Adversary: Unmask the mysterious faction behind the deaths of former Elder Councilors in Blackwood.
• A Hidden Vault: Find out just what lies within the Daedric vault at Ojel-Bak.
• A Mysterious Event: Crash an exclusive Waking Flame event and find an Ambition.
• Weapons of Destruction: Help the twins gain control of their powers by meeting Sombren's mentor.
• Pyre of Ambition: Defend Fort Redmane against the forces of Mehrunes Dagon.
• Heroes of Blackwood: Attend the celebration thrown for you.

Side Quests

• An Abundance of Stibbons: Assist Lady Laurent in restoring order, and restoring Stibbons.
• A Battle of Silk and Flame: Destroy a Daedric device before covetous forces can claim it for themselves.
• A Plea from the Flames: Travel to Rockgrove to learn of the Sul-Xan attack.
•  Bounties of Blackwood: Complete tasks in Blackwood for limited-time rewards. (disabled)
• Competition and Contracts: Investigate a local cave taken over by cultists.
• Destroying What Remains: Help Mim-Jasa foil the plans of Tumma-Maxath and put Shadowscale spirits to rest.
• Dog Days: Bring news of Aloysius Fulvianus' passing to his beloved.
• The Face of Change: Investigate strange disappearances from a dull farming village.
• The Ghostwriter of Giovesse: Help an author find inspiration from past tragedy for her latest work.
• Giving Up the Ghost: Revus Demnevanni needs assistance with his magical experiment.
• Glittering Lies: Rescue the Blackfeather Court from a cult.
• The Golden Anvil: Recover a missing relic for a priest of Zenithar.
• Harrada Harvest: Investigate reports of a Daedric plant being cultivated within the Silent Halls.
• Haunted Legacy: Clear the Gemain family's good name by investigating a series of old murders.
• Help Wanted in Leyawiin: Inquire with the Chamber of Legates in Leyawiin for mercenary work.
• Idol Threats: Help an Argonian rescue her friends from the Sul-Xan.
• In Need of a Bath: Convince a nereid to lift her curse.
• A Keep's Ransom: Infiltrate an occupied fort and rescue the hostages.
• Making a Racket: Help Iulius and Scipion Averno unfurl the grip of the Furl-Fangs on Blackwood.
• Love Among the Fire: Assist Tee-Wan with a private and urgent matter near Gideon.
• The Pirate's Gift: Seek out a pirate's buried treasure.
• Relics and Rumblings: Recover the relics of Phalevon the Magnificent.
• The Rising Winds: Reunite the Winds and drive the Sharp-Eyes from Stonewastes.
• Shadows in the Swamp: Help Heem-Jas solve a mystery and save the lives of some Imperial soldiers.
• Shattered and Scattered: Rescue a group of adventurers from a mysterious Daedric vault.
• Shrine of Nocturnal: Nocturnal is vexed with her novitiate—save her from torture and pain.
• Tome of Shadow: Help find a tome for a voh-vastei so he can properly perform his rites as soul tender on his mentor.
• Vinnus's Research: Deliver the last words of a Fighters Guild member lost in the Deadlands.

Dungeon & Trial Quests

•  Of Stone and Steam: Save the souls of Rockgrove's fallen and drive back the Dagonite invaders.
•  Pledge: The Dread Cellar: Enter The Dread Cellar and return Undaunted.
• Quaking Dread: Assist a contingent of Imperial Battlemages sent to investigate Daedric activity within an abandoned prison.

Daily Quests

Delve quests given by Deetum-Jas.

•  A Proper Blessing: Gather ingredients for an Argonian ritual.
•  Beauty Amid Danger: Scout out the interior of a Daedric ruin in search of poetic inspiration.
•  Breaking the Chain: Disrupt Sul-Xan sacrifices at Xi-Tsei.
•  Conflict of Interest: Determine the fate of Daedric crow eggs.
•  Insect Savior: Save a rare species of torchbug from potential extinction.
•  Shadow Tactics: Enter an ancient Dark Brotherhood burial site and destroy documents for the Morag Tong.

Group boss quests given by Britta Silanus.

•  A Reign of Frogs: Defeat Old Deathwart and gather singing frogs.
•  Call of the Ruinach: Defeat Ghemvas the Harbinger and anoint the bodies of its victims with sanctifying oil.
•  Goblin Research: Defeat War Chief Zathmoz at the Toad-Tongue encampment and retrieve the researcher's lost notes.
•  Legend of the Man-Bull: Defeat the twin Minotaurs Bhrum and Koska, and retrieve the heirlooms unearthed by the unlucky scholars.
•  Rites of the Sul-Xan: Defeat the Sul-Xan ritualists and rescue the captives.
•  The Trophy-Taker: Defeat Xeemhok the Trophy-Taker and retrieve tokens from his fallen challengers.

Sets

Overland

Set Name	Bonuses	Armor Weight
Bog Raider	2 items: Adds 25-1096 Maximum Magicka 3 items: Adds 28-1206 Maximum Health 4 items: Adds 25-1096 Maximum Stamina 5 items: When an enemy you have recently damaged dies, gain 10 Ultimate and increase your Health Recovery by 26-1156 for 10 seconds. This effect can occur once every 10 seconds.	Heavy Armor
Deadlands Assassin	2 items: Adds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage 3 items: Adds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage 4 items: Adds 25-1096 Maximum Stamina 5 items: Adds 4-200 Weapon and Spell Damage 5 items: Dealing damage to an enemy within 10 meters of you with a Heavy Attack causes you to throw a cone of knives, dealing 816 Physical damage to enemies hit. If an enemy hit has 50% Health or less, they also take an additional 1631 Bleed damage over 14 seconds. This effect can occur once every 15 seconds and scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage.	Medium Armor
Frostbite	2 items: Adds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage 3 items: Adds 15-657 Critical Chance 4 items: Adds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage 5 items: Increases your damage done with Frost abilities by 8%. Increases your damage done against Chilled enemies by 4%. Increases your damage done against enemies afflicted with Minor Brittle by 2%.	Light Armor

Craftable

Set Name	Bonuses	Armor Weight
Heartland Conqueror	2 items: Adds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage 3 items: Adds 25-1096 Maximum Magicka 4 items: Adds 25-1096 Maximum Stamina 5 items: Increase the effectiveness of your Weapon Traits by 100%. This does not affect Ornate or Intricate traits.	All Weights
Diamond's Victory	2 items: Adds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage 3 items: Adds 15-657 Critical Chance 4 items: Adds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage 5 items: While in combat, using an ability with a range of 7 meters or less grants you Range Supremacy for 5 seconds, adding 10-437 Weapon and Spell Damage to your damage over time and ranged attacks. While in combat, using an ability with a range of over 7 meters grants you Melee Supremacy for 5 seconds, adding 10-437 Weapon and Spell Damage to your melee attacks.	All Weights
Hist Whisperer	2 items: Adds 3-129 Health Recovery 3 items: Adds 3-129 Stamina Recovery 4 items: Adds 3-129 Magicka Recovery 5 items: Dealing damage with a Light or Medium Attack heals you for 7-318 Health and restores 7-318 Stamina and Magicka. Dealing damage with a fully-charged Heavy Attack heals you for 14-636 Health and restores 14-636 Stamina and Magicka.	All Weights

Maps

Notes

• Blackwood previously appeared in TES IV: Oblivion, although it only included the Cyrodilic territory of County Leyawiin. A portion of the area was also visited in the Dark Brotherhood DLC.
• Much of the Black Marsh area was originally planned to be the Adventure Zone version of Murkmire, but was later re-purposed into Blackwood.

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