With the Ball of Valmina in his pocket, the Lord opened the "Golden Tree Portal" and returned to the Gray Stone Castle in one step.
He was thinking of striking while the iron was hot and going on an adventure to Labrinthian, the "Northern Kingdom". As a result, he was blocked in the castle hall by the messenger from Rich.
Faleen, the Reacher, is a Red Guard warrior and steward to Lord Igmund of the Reach.
The former Reach Lord Igmund supported the Empire and had a good relationship with the Thalmor regime of the Third Ancestor China. However, during the "Markarth Incident" in 4E 176, Igmund ostensibly supported Ulfric Stormcloak and his rebels, and used Ulfric Stormcloak to help him recapture the Forsaken. Captured Markarth City, the capital of Reach. Immediately after the Empire signed the "Platinum Agreement", he "had to hide his grief and anger" and "killed the donkey" and expelled Ulfric and his Stormcloaks from Markarth City who claimed to believe in Talos, the ninth Holy Spirit. . This also became one of the triggers of the civil war.
When the lord, "Return to Skyrim", went to Reach to follow the traces of the dragon and stopped briefly in the small town of Castlevetten, he heard that Logie Junsu, the owner of the Scorching Stream Mine in Keynesgrove Town, moved to Sai Cudaburg became the Lord's chief brewer, and after holding the enviable title of Brookwood Squire, he became the owner of the two silver mines and the smelter of Sanulak Mine and Fenn Canyon Mine. , chose to resell the family property to the lord. As expected, a pair of children, Rondach and Woda, who helped cook in the kitchen of the lord of Markas City, moved to Ximu City as Ximu squires. Before the war between the Forsworn and the Stormcloaks broke out, the mine owner Enitah and his entire family escaped in time and moved into the lord's Brookwood Territory to gain long-term protection.
Moreover, with the price paid by the Silver Blood Family of Markarth City to purchase the silver mines, the lord only purchased half of the ownership of the two mines. The remaining half will forever belong to the family of Enitah, the owner of the mine.
This trivial incident later became another heroic resume that was talked about by the lord.
The lord's old acquaintance, Dushnik Yar's stronghold orc chieftain's daughter Rashi Gra-Dushnik, the mine supervisor, recommended his uncle Ironhand Gorbash, who has served the Imperial Legion for many years, as the mine and mine manager. Captain of the town's guard. The arrival of the orc ranger Ironhand Gorbash and his orc comrades greatly enhanced the protection of the mining town of Kastwetten. Ensure that the mined silver ore can be transported safely to Ximu.
With the mining and transportation of high-quality silver ore, the three major demon-hunting organizations of the Lord, the Silver Hand, the Vigilant, and the Dawn Guard, have gained unprecedented success with the enchantment of the "Forge of the Moon" and the exclusive magic ring. Prosperity.
Of course, the change of ownership of two high-quality silver mines also puts the Silver-Blooded Family in Markas City at a competitive disadvantage. The loss of tax revenue from the two silver mines has also made Markas City's financial revenue even worse.
This is obviously one of the subsequent derivative plots caused by the Lord's in-depth intervention.
"How is the situation?" Since he was an old acquaintance from old adventures, the lord asked directly.
"The situation is dire, my Lord Baron. Our forces are barely able to defend themselves against the Forsworn attacks, and merchants are reporting the loss of more goods. This is why my lord has been clamoring to wage war against them, to form a legion to take the Forsworn forever. Reasons to kick out Rich.”
Faline shrugged as she spoke: "But how much can those hastily recruited legionnaires know about the mountains of Reach? And how much can they know about the caves hidden under the hills? So the cities and settlements Safety has become the only issue that my lord can care about. As for the rest (the wilderness), we can only rely on the locals themselves. In addition to the sneak attacks of the Forsworn who appear everywhere, our troubles also include the attacks on trade convoys from the Stormcloaks. attack. Stormcloak men are lurking on every road, attacking every passing caravan. To be honest, Malkath's trade has begun to collapse. What's more, the Stormcloak rebels have retaken Windhelm City and have complete control The entire eastern sky."
"You have every reason to worry about the future of Markarth. Gold and silver are the lifeblood of this city, and it will not stop beating because of war." The Lord hit the nail on the head.
"As you said, Lord Baron. When we arrived, my lord had already sent an envoy to Dugu City, requesting General Tullius to cancel Reach's recruitment order and leave enough soldiers to protect the trade routes." At this point, Fa Fa Lin couldn't help but sigh.
"However?" The Lord Lord has already guessed.
"However, the Silver-blood family secretly contacted General Tullius and vetoed my lord's request to cancel the Reach conscription order. However, what is even more disturbing is that under the pretext of insufficient manpower in the mine, the Silver-blood family sent orders to people scattered throughout the Reach. Orc tribes in the mountains hire strong orc miners. You know, my Lord Baron. Orcs are both skilled miners and powerful warriors."
"You suspect that the Silver Blood Family and the Stormcloaks are colluding secretly, preparing to cooperate inside and outside to seize Markarth City." It is exactly what the Lord thought. The "Bear of Markarth" hibernating in Windhelm City has quietly opened his eyes.
"Yes, I am the only one who doubts it." The head of the Reach leader vaguely revealed another hidden crisis in Markarth City.
However, as the plot lord of the only Zijin VIP in the Golden Age of Sanctuary, Wu Chen's experience solidified into thinking more: "Find Guo Zha."
Soon, Stonebreaker Goza Gra-Bago was ordered to arrive at the castle.
"Good day, my dear master." Even though he was selected into the "Seventh Commitment List" by mistake and successfully cultivated the first war troll Stonebreaker, Goza Gra-Bago was still full of joy. good mood.
"Good day, Guozha." The Lord Lord asked directly: "Has there been any news coming out of the orc stronghold in Reach that needs our attention recently?"
"I just heard about it, Master." Stonebreaker Goza Gra-Bago certainly wouldn't hide it: "Recently, someone promised the chiefs of various tribes that as long as they send troops to capture the city of Markas, they will get generous rewards. Give back.”
"Who wants to hire these tribal chiefs?" the lord asked again.
"I heard it was 'King in Rags' Madanak." Stonebreaker Goza Gra-Bago's answer was unexpected.
"Huh?" The Lord was stunned: "During the Great War, while the Imperial Legion was being transferred away from Reach, he led the Forsworn to capture Markarth and declared independence from Reach King Madanak?"
"Yes, Lord Baron." Falin, the head of the Richland, obviously remembered correctly.
In the great war of 4E 174, Reach's imperial legions left their base to reinforce the imperial capital, leaving Markarth, which was empty of troops, almost undefended. The Reach Forsworn retook Markarth and declared it an independent kingdom. This uprising overthrew the Reach lord Hrolfdir and installed their leader, King Madanach. They seek to turn Reach into a legitimate kingdom within the Empire. However, for the Nords, there can be no peaceful kingdom in this land.
In 4E 176, before an agreement was reached between the Empire and Markarth, Lord Hrovdir formed a Nord force, including Lord Ulfric Stormcloak, to besiege Markarth. Anyone who does not join them faces the wrath of the lord. Lord Hrovdir was slain in the battle, King Mardanak was imprisoned in the Cidhna Mine, and the Forsworn retreated back into the mountains.
In the end Ulfric was victorious. Before the Imperial Legion could restore order on Markarth, Ulfric demanded freedom to worship Talos within the city, a violation of the Platinum Accord. As conditions on the streets grew increasingly chaotic, the Empire was forced to agree to Ulfric's demands before the situation in the city spiraled out of control. This incident was known as the Macarth Incident and was one of the triggers of the Civil War.
After the war, Igmund took over his father's position as the new Lord of Markarth and continued to fight against the Forsworn across the Reach. In order to fulfill the "Platinum Agreement", and of course to "kill the donkey", he resolutely arrested Ulfric and his troops, believing that this was in Skyrim's best interests. When the Civil War in Skyrim broke out, Lord Yggmund and his court also leaned more towards the Empire, and the commander of the Imperial Legion in Reach was Legate Emmanual Admand.
"Is there any evidence for this matter?" The housekeeper asked hurriedly as the matter was of great importance.
"Yes, ma'am." As she said that, Faline handed her a blood-stained diary.
