Elder Scrolls Online Exploring Tamriel: From Freezing to Alien
The Elder Scrolls Online allows players to explore the world of Tamriel however they choose. I started with the Aldmeri Dominion faction as a Nightblade in this playthrough. Now that I have completed the first faction and my exploration of Coldharbour, it’s time to move on to a new adventure. This short exploration of Bleakrock Isle and Bal Foyen will give an overview of the environments and some of the challenges players will encounter in the Ebonheart Pack’s starting areas.
Jumping into random portals seems to have a theme, at least for me. After having tired of my adventures in Coldharbour, I was looking for a way back to Tamriel. I finally found a portal home and was promptly dumped into freezing water off the coast of Bleakrock Isle. Located northwest of Morrowind, this island is mainly home to wolves, squirrels, skeevers, spiders, and bears.
Bleakrock is cold and barren. After my unexpected arrival, I was quickly fished out of the sea by members of the local Ebonheart Pack garrison stationed on the island. Captain Rana leads the small group of soldiers and helps to protect the few residents of Bleakrock Village. Her primary task is to watch for invaders.
The island does have a few locations that may be of interest to some travelers. On the east side is Skyshoud Barrow. This burial ground is said to be an ancient Dragon Shrine. Recent reports from locals have spotted unfamiliar figures in the area. With my luck and past experiences concerning the Cult of the Worm, it will likely end up being necromancers if I were to have a look. Thankfully, Captain Rana has scouts dispatched to watch the area.
Anyone looking for a fight might have some luck finding one farther north of the barrow. It’s a typical spot to find
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