Project Tamriel:Skyrim/Karthwasten
| Karthwasten (lore page) |
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| Added by: Province: Cyrodiil |
| Alignment: Kingdom of the Reach (formerly Hammerfell) |
| Region: Lorchwuir Heath |
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Karthwasten is a metropolis located in the Lorchwuir Heath region of Skyrim and the largest city in the Kingdom of the Reach. Though it suffered damage in the War of Bend'r Mahk, the city has since returned to being the wealthy and prosperous center of culture and commerce it has historically been. Jarl Jona the Ansei-Ender of the Fire-Hand Clan legally rules Karthwasten from her seat at Dragonstar, but in practice the city is controlled by her Thane, Fomir the Voiceful. Fomir has sat in the Red Palace with King Barda's support since the tense resolution to the Second Siege of Karthwasten.
Prior to the War of Bend'r Mahk, Karthwasten was ruled by Hammerfell and was led by the Uteiwho is this? of the Tombawhat is this? that inhabited Karthwasten. Many Redguards remain displeased by this loss of territory and oppose Skyrim's claim to the city. Some, such as the secret agents of the Sogat Dur-Gada, are actively working to overthrow the city's current Nord rulers to return it to Hammerfell.
Docks[edit]
A district of Karthwasten located along the banks of the Karth River northeast of the city. The port is home to a combined granary and Harbormaster's Office, where a map of the Reach can be purchased from the harbormaster, as well as a number of grain silos and some cottages housing mostly sailors, fishermen and dockers. Erald the Thief has an unowned bed in his house, available for use by travellers.
Red Palace[edit]
The Red Palace can be found in the middle of Karthwasten, where Thane Fomir the Voiceful and Prince Alrod, son of King Barda, rule the city. A few services can be found north of the palace, while the homes of several nobles can be found east of it.
Commercial District[edit]
The Commercial District, found just west of the Red Palace, houses a multitude of different shops. It's here that the town square, bazaar, local Guild of Fighters and Guild of Mages guildhalls, Imperial Cult chapel, and guard barracks as well as the majority of the city's services can be found.
The Outskirts[edit]
The Outskirts are found on the western edge of Karthwasten. The majority of the area is being used as farmland, though a small slum where city's impoverished people, primarily Redguards and Reachmen, reside can be found at it's northern end. Between the slums and the Commercial District can be found the Droopy Mare Inn, which serves as the headquarters of the Karthwasten Thieves Guild.
People[edit]
The most prominent figures in Karthwasten are Thane Fomir the Voiceful and Prince Alrod, who can be found in the Red Palace. You can find the leader of the Skyrim Fighters Guild, Geod Entoriane, in the Guild of Fighters and the leader of the Skyrim Mages Guild, Ji'Tavarad in the Guild of Mages.
Dorolf Boar-Bark of the Boar Snout Clan their manor just north of city.
Hadnar White-Wind is the captain of the guard, he can be found in the City Barracks, and Dada-Dar is the head priest of the Imperial Cult Chapel. Dari is the publican of the Ruby Drake Inn and the merchant Ildos Norvor can be found in his house next to the Guild of Fighters.
For a complete list see: Karthwasten People
Getting There and Around[edit]
Passage to Karthwasten from Morrowind can be procured through Jurid Fast-Travel in Dagon Fel. You will arrive in the Karthwasten Docks, where you can talk to Bronding Wind-Catcher for a boat back to Dagon Fel, or you can talk to Haldine for a boat to Karthgad. Alternatively, you can walk to the road and head south to Karthwasten proper. Outside the north gate you will find the Karthwasten Stables, where you can speak to Aurius Jaronich to take a carriage ride to Dragonstar.
Places of Interest Around Karthwasten[edit]
To the north of Karthwasten you'll find the Boar Snout Clan Manor. The Gilded-Shield Manor can be found just east of the city, though you'll need to exit through the southern gate and then follow the road east to get there.
Related Quests[edit]
Skyrim Fighters Guild[edit]
- Wormmouth Problem: Kill a violent wormmouth.
- Kill Orcish Bandits: Kill two Orcish bandits in the Vorndgad Forest.
- Ildos Norvor's Caravan: Discover the fate of Ildos Norvor's unlucky caravan.
- Geod's Vendetta: Geod wants you to settle a score for him.
Hammerfell Mages Guild[edit]
- Public Perception: Make people have a higher opinion of the Guild.
Skyrim Mages Guild[edit]
- Optimistic Outreach: Bring some scrolls to a Guild member.
- Out for a Spell: Search for a forbidden spell.
- A Case for Concern: Help resolve a dispute about a shipment of cloth.
- A Crisis of Character: Ravos Terandas has gotten into some trouble in Karthgad.
- Turbulent Teleporting: Ji'Tavarad wishes to re-establish the severed link between the Dragonstar Guild of Mages.
- The Penumbra: Clear out several ghosts from a ruined village.
Skyrim Thieves Guild[edit]
- A Curious Concoction: Steal a new sample from the local alchemist.
- A Dancing Distraction: Steal a ring from Caponicus Valion.
- Bumbling Competition: Deal with the troublesome thief, Corelyn.
- Dilemma For Disarray: Plant a fake map in the City Barracks.
- Doing a Cat's Job: Sell some moon sugar for J'Diir.
- Looting the Lost Heirloom: Steal an heirloom from the Boar Snout Manor.
- Playing All Sides: Intercept some correspondence.
- Top-Shelf Theft: Steal a vintage wine.
Bounties[edit]
- Bounty: Azzam: Claim the bounty on Azzam.
- Bounty: Beloth's Gang: Claim the bounty on Beloth and his gang.
- Bounty: Dovica: Claim the bounty on Dovica.
- Bounty: Emfrid: Claim the bounty on Emfrid.
- Bounty: Herkja's Gang: Claim the bounty on Herkja and her gang.
- Bounty: Hjalmar Bear-Eye's Gang: Claim the bounty on Hjalmar Bear-Eye and his gang.
- Bounty: Jaghren's Cult: Claim the bounty on Jaghren's Cult.
- Bounty: Rakan: Claim the bounty on Rakan and the Sur-Rata.
- Bounty: Tharag gro-Kul and Meshif: Claim the bounty on Tharag gro-Kul and Meshif.
- Bounty: Uldar Ember-Seeker: Claim the bounty on Uldar Ember-Seeker.
Miscellaneous Quests[edit]
- A Beggar in Need: Help a beggar reunite with an old friend.
- A Lost Sister: Find a member of Skyrim's Imperial Cult.
- Aland Remyon's Treasure: Find the treasure of a fallen adventurer.
- Brokk's Bundles of Barley: Sort out a missing shipment of flour.
- Direnni Registers: Find some old Direnni Tomes.
- Hjalmar's Captives: Free the captives taken by Hjalmar.
- Lost in the Reach: Find a lost husband.
- Pursuit of Knowledge: Help a mage find her misplaced notes.
- Unwelcome in Karthwasten: Help a Khajiit track down his cousin.
Maps[edit]
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Notes[edit]
- Karthwasten originally appeared in Arena and reappears in Skyrim and ESO. However, compared to their appearances in the latter games, Karthwasten's location in Project Tamriel is swapped with Markarth's, as it was in Arena.
See Also[edit]
- Books discussing Karthwasten:
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