"Yes, Master." The housekeeper is familiar with the customs and customs of Tamriel.
The continent of Tamriel is where the story of the entire Elder Scrolls series of games takes place. It means "Bright Heart (Starry Heart)", and "Dawn's Beauty" in Elvish language, which together means "Dawn Beauty Bright". Heart". Another name for the continent of Tamriel is "Mundus" in Elvish language and "Mundane" in Terran language, which means "mortal world". Since the establishment of the Human Empire of Tamriel in the Third Age, the continent has been divided into nine provinces: High Rock Province, Hammerfell Province, Skyrim Province, Morrowind Province, Black Marsh Province, Elsweyr Province, The provinces of Valen Forest, Summerset Islands, and Cyrodiil (Imperial Capital) are still in use today.
The Black Marsh is a lush swampland in southeastern Tamriel, home to the reptilian race of argonians and sentient trees known as hists. Some people call the area "Argonia". The Argonians do not have a precise term for their homeland in their native language. An Argonian of the Gee-Rusleel tribe once used their body language to describe the Black Marsh with the word "kronka-thatith", which roughly translates to "egg-filled", which may be an Afro-Asian reference. The Draconians are the best at understanding the "true name" of the Black Marsh region.
The Argonians thrive in the unsettling mudlands of Blackmarsh, a lush and dangerous land filled with poisonous plants and ferocious predators. The hot climate and widespread flooding also made it impossible to grow any crops. History has also proven that, with the exception of the slave trade, the agricultural, colonial, and commercial investments promoted by the empire all suffered serious failures. Afterwards, the various Argonian tribes united and helped each other, and the results were achieved. The Argonians were reluctantly brought under the rule of the Empire after agreeing to retain their autonomy.
In addition to the Argonians, Blackmarsh has hosted many other intelligent peoples. The human inhabitants of Black Marsh (there are also settlers from the Empire) include the Howali, Jespes and silver-skinned Kotlinchi (Silver Men), as well as the Orma. The snake-bodied Lamias and the Limotetes (fox-men), whose faces resemble those of foxes, are a race of humanoids and semi-humanoids living in the Black Swamp. Both the Silvers and the Vulperans were wiped out by the Knahaten Flu.
The Nahaten Flu Pandemic was one of the most terrifying and destructive plagues in Tamriel. In the 43 years from 2E 560 to 2E 603, it ravaged the entire continent. There are two theories about the origin of the plague: the first is the man-made theory. An Argonian shaman, in order to retaliate for the oppression of the Argonians by other races, created the plague by borrowing the Argonian theist tree. The other theory is that of natural disasters, but since the Argonians are immune to this, most people tend to believe the former.
It is said that in 2E 560, the Nahaten Flu broke out in Stormhold in Black Swamp, and then quickly spread to every corner of Black Swamp, killing all species except the Argonians. This plague ravaged all of Tamriel and did not end until 2E 603, 43 years later.
Although no confirmed death toll was recorded, the plague completely "cleansed" Black Marsh. No race other than the Argonians could survive. In the following centuries, few people were willing to venture into Black Marsh. Regardless of whether it is man-made or a natural disaster, after the pandemic, Black Swamp became the ideal home for the Argonians (how do you feel...someone did this in reality, but it got messed up?).
"It is rumored that the residents of the Black Swamp can conduct a 'soul journey' through the roots and branches of the West Tree. Gain knowledge from illusions and even foresee the future." The housekeeper smiled: "4E 40 years, the end of Hell City Mere-Glim, the Argonian hero of the Crisis, once said: 'The tree, it speaks to me, fills me (soul). I hear no other voice... I never There is no such feeling. All of us (souls) are moving in the same direction and thinking the same way."
"The journey of the soul." Talking about this setting, Wu Chen seemed to have seen it in an A-level plot world (Sir, is it "Avatar"?): "So, Queen Victoria needs a Thester tree. "
"Sleeping tree." The housekeeper answered directly.
The Sleeping Tree is a strange leafless tree that grows in a smoky lake in the snowy sky. There is a tribe of giants in the cave next to it. There is a legendary story about the origin of the Sleeping Tree. Some people say that the land is a large crater made by the volcanic rocks that fell on the sky when the Red Mountain erupted in 4E 5, and the sleeping tree is the "Floating island" - Umbriel. , Hell City)", so this sleeping tree is actually one of Ambril's Thester trees.
"So you think that the Sleeping Tree is a sleeping Thester tree." Wu Chen understood: "The reason why it is sleeping and unable to wake up is because of the lack of the soul journey of the Argonians and her (the Thester tree). .”
"That's true, Master." The housekeeper nodded lightly.
The Argonians of the Muddancer tribe call the soul travelers of the West Tree Sap-Speakers.
"The sap whisperer enters the arms of Hist and learns from the big tree", "When in close contact with the roots and branches of the tree, the sap whisperer will receive illusions and other forms of communication that neither you nor I can understand." .
Hist Sap is said to be a potion made from the soul of the Hist tree. When the Hist sap is licked by an Argonian, the Hist is able to communicate with the Argonians through visions. Thester sap appears to increase the combat effectiveness of those who drink it. and the ability to "change" living organisms, which may explain the origins of the Argonians. Ingesting large amounts of theist sap is often dangerous, even for an Argonian. The sap whisperers of the Muddancer tribe, known for "communicating with the Hist and ingesting large amounts of sap in the process," often suffer the effects of sap poisoning, including "golden tongue" (permanent discoloration of oral pigmentation). "golden"), "involuntary hallucinations", "bark scales" (thickening and blackening of surface scales)," and other symptoms. When consumed by non-urrm races, the sap of the West is highly potent. The magical properties will put them into a dangerous bloodthirsty state.
Because of its strong hallucinogenic effect, the sap of the Sleeping Tree is the main raw material for refining Skooma, which along with Moon Sugar, become Skyrim's two major drugs. What's more, skooma is also the refined main ingredient of moon candy and redwater skooma. It can be said to be the largest source of poison in Skyrim.
Thinking of this, Wu Chen suddenly understood: "So, another important purpose of Queen Victoria is to end Skouma's raw materials. To save the addicts in Skyrim from drug addiction."
"Yes, Master." The housekeeper said softly: "The person Queen Victoria wants to save most is actually her daughter Cyberellaa."
"What happened to her daughter?" Wu Chen followed the female player's words and asked.
"Master, you will understand when you see her." The housekeeper's expression said it all.
"Where are they?" Wu Chen's intuition solidified by his experience as a lord-level player told him that only by solving the problems that troubled the Queen of the Forest could he gain the allegiance of the entire tribe.
"We should arrive at Fort Secuda soon." It seemed that the housekeeper didn't know the specific time. After all, the entire tribe is involved. Many times, the queen has to arrange everything in advance and cannot just leave.
"Okay." The lord, who also has many things to do, doesn't have to worry at all. After all, this branch line related to the Wood Elf tribe and the Sleeping Tree is not the most important plot of Dragon Break. Wu Chen only needs to find time to complete it without affecting the plot of Long Po. This is a bonus for achieving maximum harvest.
Although I don’t know if The Sleeping Tree is the original plot line (obviously not, sir! This is a completely original plot!). But since it has benefited Ximu Ling, Wu Chen naturally has reasons to intervene.
"Master, Delphine, the proprietress of the Sleeping Giant Hotel, wants to see you." Tish, the Rock Flower of the Iron Arm Sisters, walked into the study and announced.
"Here we come." Wu Chen and the housekeeper looked at each other and smiled.
